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Smart scale

Withings Body Smart

Body Smart, black (also sold in white), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, four AAA batteries included

$129.95US price, checked Oct 23, 2026

Withings smart scale that reads body composition through the feet, $129.95

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Smart scale

Withings Body Scan

Body Scan with retractable handle, black (also sold in white), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, rechargeable

$499.95US price, checked Oct 23, 2026

Smart scale with a handle for five-zone body composition and an ECG, $499.95

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Criterion	Withings Body Smart	Withings Body Scan
US price	$129.95Checked Oct 23, 2026 · Price details in the review	$499.95Checked Oct 23, 2026 · Price details in the review
Three-year ownership estimate	$129.95 Incomplete known subtotal. Not included: annual consumables, energy use.	$499.95 Incomplete known subtotal. Not included: energy use.
Choose if	You want Withings' app, Wi-Fi sync and body composition readings from a scale without a handle or ECG.	You want separate fat and muscle readings for the arms, legs and torso plus an ECG function from one scale.
Main trade-off	It reads through the feet only, Withings publishes no accuracy figure for it, and some people must switch off its body-fat readings.	It costs $499.95, its DEXA match comes from Withings' own study, and some people must switch off the body composition readings.
Key specifications	Body composition method: Multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance through electrodes in the foot platform. Withings says the current runs through the lower half of the body. It reports body fat %, body water %, muscle mass, bone mass, visceral fat index and basal metabolic rate. The product page lists 250 kHz frequencies, while Withings' support FAQ says two frequencies between 5 and 800 kHz and a current under 1,280 microamps RMS Weighing: Four weight sensors. Range 9 to 440 lb (5 to 200 kg) in 0.1 lb (50 g) steps. Units: kg, lb and st lb Heart rate: Standing heart rate on the scale. No ECG, which needs the Body Scan's handle Users and modes: Recognizes up to 8 users. Athlete, Pregnancy, Baby and Eyes Closed modes per the product page, though the Body Smart FAQ lists no Pregnancy or Baby mode. No minimum or maximum foot size Connectivity and app: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth. Wi-Fi syncing means your phone doesn't have to be nearby. Needs the Withings app on iOS 18 or later, or Android 12 or later. Stores up to 16 weigh-ins when it can't sync Battery: Four 1.5 V alkaline AAA cells, included and already installed. Withings gives an average battery life of 15 months Display: 2.8 in color LCD, 320 x 240 pixels In the box: Body Smart, carpet feet, alkaline cells already installed and a quick installation guide (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish)	Body composition method: Multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance with 8 electrodes in total, since the handle adds to the four under the feet. Withings says the signal runs up to 250 kHz. It reports fat and muscle mass for five body zones. Whole-body readings are body fat %, body water %, muscle mass, bone mass, visceral fat index and basal metabolic rate Weighing: Four weight sensors. Range 9 to 440 lb (5 to 200 kg) in 0.1 lb (50 g) steps. Units: kg, lb and st lb ECG and vascular features: 6-lead ECG recorded over 30 seconds while you stand on the scale and hold the handle. Also vascular age and an electrodermal activity score, which is a US-only wellness metric. Withings says the electrodermal score isn't for diagnosis Users and modes: Recognizes up to 8 users. Athlete, Pregnancy, Baby and Eyes Closed modes. No minimum or maximum foot size Connectivity and app: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth. Needs the Withings app on iOS 18 or later, or Android 12 or later. Stores up to 16 weigh-ins when it can't sync Battery and charging: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery that Withings says lasts up to 1 year per charge. Charges over the USB-C cable in the box Display: 2.8 in color LCD, 320 x 240 pixels In the box: Body Scan, USB-C cable, quick installation guide (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish), wall handle mount and cable stopper
Exact variant	Body Smart, black (also sold in white), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, four AAA batteries included	Body Scan with retractable handle, black (also sold in white), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, rechargeable
Dimensions	The tempered glass platform measures 12.8 x 12.8 x 1.1 in (325 x 325 x 25.6 mm), per Withings' product page. The page gives no weight.	The tempered glass platform measures 12.8 x 12.8 x 1.1 in (325 x 325 x 25.6 mm), per Withings' product page. The FDA's 510(k) summary lists the cleared device at 372 x 446 x 45 mm and 4.4 kg, without saying what that figure includes. Withings' product page gives no weight.
Installation	No installation. Four alkaline AAA cells are already installed. You set it up in the Withings app over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and it can't be set up from a computer. The box includes carpet feet and a quick installation guide.	No installation. You set it up in the Withings app over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and it can't be set up from a computer. A wall handle mount and a cable stopper come in the box. In the US, the ECG function needs its own activation. You give your state and a US phone number, and a cardiologist reviews your first ECG at no added cost.
Materials	High-strength tempered glass platform, per Withings' product page, which also lists a paint-free satin white casing and an ultra-slim design. It states no other materials.	High-strength tempered glass platform, per Withings. The handle and frame materials are not stated by the manufacturer.
Warranty	2-year quality guarantee, per Withings' product page. The US store's terms of sale describe legal warranties under French law. They give no US warranty terms.	2-year quality guarantee, per Withings' product page. The US store's terms of sale describe legal warranties under French law and give no US warranty terms.
Returns	30 days from receipt, per Withings' refund policy. Withings' Body Smart FAQ counts the 30 days from the order date and says used scales can be returned. You start the return from your Withings account and send everything back with the label. The product page says free shipping and returns, but the policy says you pay return shipping after a withdrawal.	30 days from receipt, per Withings' refund policy. One clause counts the 30 days from receipt and another from the purchase date. You start the return from your Withings account, print the label and send back the product with all its original items. The product page says free shipping and returns, but the policy says you pay return shipping after a withdrawal, so check the label cost first. Refunds go to the original payment method.
Unresolved questions	Any accuracy figure or DEXA comparison for the Body Smart, since Withings gives none and no independent study was found The terms of Withings' 2-year quality guarantee in the US Whether returns are free, and whether the 30 days count from receipt, purchase or order, since Withings' pages disagree The scale's weight, which the product page doesn't give What replacement AAA batteries cost, since Withings doesn't price them Which modes it has now: the product page lists Athlete, Pregnancy, Baby and Eyes Closed, while the Body Smart FAQ says pregnancy mode is still to come	Bias and limits of agreement for Withings' DEXA study, which its pages don't give Whether an independent study has compared the Body Scan's body composition with DEXA (none was found) The terms of Withings' 2-year quality guarantee in the US Whether returns are free, and whether the 30 days count from receipt or purchase, since Withings' pages disagree The scale's weight, which the product page doesn't give Which features besides data export need Withings+, beyond the extras Withings lists (cardiologist ECG review, Health Assistant, NutriCare and Readiness) Charging power draw

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