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CriterionWithings BodyScan 2Withings Body Scan
US price$599.95Checked Oct 24, 2026 · Price details in the review$499.95Checked Oct 23, 2026 · Price details in the review
Three-year ownership estimate$599.95

Incomplete known subtotal.

Not included: energy use.
$499.95

Incomplete known subtotal.

Not included: energy use.
Choose ifYou want fat and muscle readings by body zone, an ECG function and blood oxygen from one scale.You want separate fat and muscle readings for the arms, legs and torso plus an ECG function from one scale.
Main trade-offIt costs $599.95, its DEXA figure comes from a study of the earlier Body Scan, and the newest scores and Apple Health sync for new accounts need Withings+.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 bioimpedance spectroscopy at 13 frequencies up to 800 kHz, against 3 frequencies up to 250 kHz on the earlier Body Scan, per Withings. It uses 12 electrodes, 8 in the platform and 4 in the handle, so the current runs from hands to feet. It reports fat and muscle for six body zones (arms, legs, torso and abdomen). 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, SpO2 and cardiovascular features: 6-lead ECG recorded over 30 seconds while you stand on the scale and hold the handle. SpO2 from a light sensor under your left thumb, which Withings calls a wellness feature. Also standing heart rate, pulse wave velocity, vascular age and a Nerve Response Score from the foot electrodes. In the US, Blood Pressure Insights notifications are a wellness score that Withings says doesn't measure your blood pressure
  • Scan modes: A Daily Scan takes about 30 seconds and covers weight, segmental body composition, heart rate and pulse wave velocity by default. A Longevity Scan takes about 2 minutes, is offered every 7 days and adds ECG, SpO2, vascular age and the Nerve Response Score. Body composition, SpO2, ECG and Heart and Vascular Age need the handle. Without it you still get weight, BMI, pulse wave velocity and the Nerve Response Score
  • Users and modes: Recognizes up to 8 users. The product page lists Athlete and Baby modes and says Pregnancy and Eyes Closed modes are coming, while a support article lists Weight-Only, Athlete and Pregnancy modes. Body composition is only available to people 16 or older
  • Connectivity and app: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n. The product page lists Bluetooth as coming soon, but Withings' installation guide pairs the scale over Bluetooth and offers a Bluetooth-only option. Needs the Withings app on iOS 18 or later, or Android 12 or later. Stores up to 16 readings when it can't sync
  • Display: A 640 x 172 pixel color LCD in the handle, with two thumb buttons. Withings gives its size as 3.2, 3.4 and 3.5 in on different pages
  • Battery and charging: Built-in rechargeable 3.7 V, 2,500 mAh lithium-ion battery that Withings says lasts up to 1 year per charge. A full charge takes up to 5 hours over the USB cable provided, and you can't use the scale while it charges
  • Features that need Withings+: Heart Age and Glucose Resilience need a Withings+ subscription. Withings' FAQ of Jul 12, 2026 marks Glucose Resilience as coming soon, and the product page says feature availability depends on software updates. The product page's Withings+ box lists ECG cardiologist reviews, with 4 included. Baseline data and trends stay free
  • 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 variantBodyScan 2 with retractable handle and handle display, black, Wi-Fi, rechargeableBody Scan with retractable handle, black (also sold in white), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, rechargeable
Dimensions12.8 x 14.1 x 0.7 in (325 x 357 x 18.5 mm), per Withings' product page. The page's comparison chart gives a total weight of 7.5 lb for the BodyScan 2. The weighing capacity is 440 lb (200 kg).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.
InstallationNo installation. You set it up in the Withings app, with Bluetooth on, location permission and your Wi-Fi password. The app pairs the scale with a 6-digit code and then connects it to Wi-Fi. Withings recommends Wi-Fi, and says a scale set up without it loses most of its functions. It can't be set up from a computer. In the US, the ECG function needs its own activation. You give your state and a US phone number, and a board-certified cardiologist reviews your first ECG at no added cost. Withings says that US activation is for scales bought from a US retailer or online store.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.
MaterialsA reinforced aluminum chassis with a large glass platform, per Withings' product page, which calls the platform both high-strength tempered glass and ITO glass. It lists 12 integrated electrodes: 8 ITO electrodes and 4 stainless steel electrodes. The handle's materials are not stated by the manufacturer. The box holds the BodyScan 2, a USB-C cable and a quick installation guide.High-strength tempered glass platform, per Withings. The handle and frame materials are not stated by the manufacturer.
Warranty2-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, so conditions, exclusions and claim steps weren't confirmed.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.
Returns30 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. Withings+ payments already made are non-refundable, with an exception if you weren't told about automatic renewal.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 BodyScan 2 comparison with DEXA. Withings' 99% figure is from its internal study of the earlier Body Scan, with no bias or limits of agreement on the pages checked
  • Whether an independent study has compared the BodyScan 2's body composition with DEXA (none turned up in a Europe PMC search on Oct 24, 2026)
  • Whether the FDA counts the 2023 Scan Monitor 2.0 clearance (K230812) as covering the BodyScan 2, since its summary names the Body Scan
  • Whether Glucose Resilience, which Withings' FAQ of Jul 12, 2026 marks as coming soon, is live yet, and which other listed features are
  • 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
  • Whether the scale has 12 electrodes (the product page and FAQ) or 8 (one support article)
  • The handle display size, which Withings gives as 3.2, 3.4 and 3.5 in
  • Whether Bluetooth sync works yet, and which modes are live
  • Charging power draw
  • 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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