fitness

4 Best Smart Scales of 2026: Evaluated and Assessed

4 Best Smart Scales of 2026: Evaluated and Assessed

sparta

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.

Factor Meal Delivery Promotion: Complimentary $200 Withings Body-Scan Scale

Factor Meal Delivery Promotion: Complimentary $200 Withings Body-Scan Scale

sparta

I admit to having an aversion to scales—the type that measures weight. My first reaction upon receiving a complimentary body-scanning scale with a Factor meal kit subscription was “Oh dear!”

I expected unpleasant or awkward news, possibly verifying things I was already aware of. However, I was incorrect on both fronts.

Factor, a meal service by HelloFresh, is recognized for delivering fresh, never-frozen prepared meals that are perfect for microwave cooking. I discovered from my review of Factor last year that air-frying them, ideally with a Ninja Crispi, enhances their flavor.

Factor is especially good for low-carb, protein-dense diets favored by those looking to shed pounds or gain muscle. Therefore, they provide a scale to monitor muscle increase, fat reduction, or both, promoting ongoing use of their service for fitness or wellness aspirations.

At present, Factor is providing a discount for the first week. Regular meals range from $14 to $15 each, accompanied by an $11 shipping fee per box—less expensive than most restaurant deliveries but pricier than homemade meals.

Subscribers who enroll before the end of March will receive a complimentary Withings Body Comp scale with their third meal box. This scale, valued at over $200, assesses fat, muscle, and bone composition, as well as stress and blood vessel elasticity. It’s regarded as WIRED’s premier smart scale, comparable to a fitness tracker for your feet.

To take advantage of this offer, use the code CONWITHINGS on Factor’s website or through the promotional link.

The scale that comes with the subscription is the advanced Body Comp scale from Withings, a pioneer in fitness tracking. It uses bioelectrical impedance analysis to gauge weight, body fat percentage, lean muscle, visceral fat, bone and water mass, heart rate, and arterial stiffness.

Collecting this data only requires standing on the scale for a few moments. The scale identifies you based on weight according to your profile description, cycling through metrics before delivering a cheerful weather update.

Your electrodermal activity, measured by skin response through foot sweat gland stimulation, indicates either stress or excitement. The Withings scale also assesses arterial age or stiffness based on blood velocity during heartbeats, supported by some scientific research.

Many doctors caution against treating body composition metrics as absolute. Others contend that previous “gold standard” measurements were not entirely accurate. This remains a topic of debate. Personally, I consider smart-scale readings as a means for tracking progress and pinpointing potential health concerns that may require medical attention.

Naturally, I was anxious. So much bad news all at once! I thought.