Extra Intelligent Scales

**[Renpho MorphoScan at $150](https://renpho.com/products/morphoscan-scale):** The Renpho MorphoScan full-body scanner bears a strong resemblance to the Runstar FG2015 with nearly the same display and handlebars. Both scales use the same application for data gathering, even permitting concurrent usage. Nonetheless, this scale is not our top choice due to its $15 higher cost. Anticipate some price rivalry soon.

**[Arboleaf Body Fat Scale CS20W at $40](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJBT9XGK):** This economical Bluetooth scale may not be aesthetically pleasing, featuring large silver electrodes and a sizable display. While weight readings are clear, the other six metrics are less easy to interpret, all displayed simultaneously. The Arboleaf app is more intuitive and offers five additional metrics with detailed explanations. While it is worth the cost, the $40/year upsell for an “intelligent interpretation report” is unnecessary.

**[Hume Health Body Pod for $183](https://humehealth.com/pages/hume-body-pod):** The Body Pod from Hume Health is heavily promoted and touted as the Next Big Thing in body management. Even though the app is attractive, the hardware feels fragile, lacks Wi-Fi, and some functions are accessible only through a $100/year Hume Plus subscription. Comparable results can be achieved with more affordable alternatives.

**[Garmin Index S2 at $191](https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Wireless-Connectivity-Measure-010-02294-02/dp/B08KC5V33R?th=1):** After five years, the Index S2 still stands as Garmin’s flagship model. Its notable characteristic is a beautiful color display that assists users in tracking six body metrics for up to 16 participants with each weigh-in. It features weight trend charts and can show the weather. With direct Wi-Fi connectivity and Garmin’s cloud storage, there’s no need for a phone to track progress. However, the Garmin Connect app is complex, with a steep learning curve if users want to adjust scale settings. Although visually appealing, the color display ultimately contributes little to the overall offering.

**[Omron BCM-500 at $92](https://www.amazon.com/Omron-Composition-Monitor-Bluetooth-Connectivity/dp/B07WHMBH8K):** Sporting a large LCD, multiple buttons, and big silver electrodes, the Omron BCM-500 is distinguished by its brutalist style. It fits well in bathrooms decorated with concrete and wrought iron, syncing with Omron’s HeartAdvisor app. It presents six body metrics directly, cycling through each during weigh-ins for up to four users. While interpreting each data point can be challenging due to the non-backlit LCD, the app delivers easier-to-understand front-page graphs for weight, muscle, and body fat. However, the app is slow to synchronize, and the scale is quite expensive for its lack of Wi-Fi connectivity.