The Best Smart Scales to Help You Reach Your Health Goals

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When it comes to reaching health and fitness goals in the new year, smart scales make tracking everything a breeze. Like an old-school scale you might have had in your childhood bathroom, these innovative devices give you a near-instant reading of your weight — but that’s just the beginning.

“Smart scales offer in-depth trend analysis,” explains Yaa Boakye, a registered dietitian, nutrition consultant, and body data practitioner. “They chart your weight over time, displaying trends and patterns crucial for understanding your health journey.” Some of these data points include your body fat percentage, muscle mass, and whether your body's water is trending up or down.

All that data can get sent straight to your smartphone to combine with stats from your wearable fitness trackers for even deeper, more comprehensive analysis. That’s a game-changer when you’re trying to manage your weight and take your health and fitness to the next level. “Understanding all aspects of how you move and live and how it impacts your body composition is the gateway to figuring out which levers you need to adjust to get the outcome you want. And this data prepares you for more informed discussions with healthcare providers,” says Boakye.

We’ve weighed all the best options to help you find the most accurate, reliable, and easy-to-use smart scale for your home, and we found some stellar choices. Check out the best smart scales below!

Smart Scale P3

The Eufy by Anker Smart Scale P3 offers many of the same powerful features of more expensive smart scales at a surprisingly affordable price. It measures your total weight, body fat, body mass index (BMI), bone density, muscle mass, and more, giving you data on a whopping 16 different metrics. Plus, it pairs to your smartphone over Bluetooth and has an intuitive app that integrates seamlessly with your Fitbit, Apple Health, or Google Fit accounts.

You can set a target weight, but the app isn't centered around weight loss, which we appreciate. Other smart scales congratulate you when you lose weight — even though oftentimes you may be trying to maintain or gain weight — and this one takes a more neutral tone when displaying and analyzing your data.

No matter how large your family is, everyone can use this smart scale. It supports unlimited users and can tell who’s on the scale, even if two people have a similar weight.

The scale features a bright backlit display that's easy to read. It allows you to customize exactly which data is displayed, so you don’t have to sift through metrics that aren’t relevant to your goals. The scale’s dedicated app also features a fun personal avatar that changes as you get closer to your goals and motivates you during workouts.

Overall, this scale is a precise, quick, and easy solution for tracking weight.

Says one reviewer: “I love the features of this scale. It not only scans your weight but includes your body fat as well. It also provides you with a graph that shows the difference in measurements as you go along. A definite keeper!”

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Smart Scale

Only got $20 to spend on a smart scale? Then check out this option from Etekcity. It can provide accurate weight measurements in increments as small as 0.05 pounds. It boasts a large, bright display screen so you can easily see the reading. The scale supports unlimited users, so everyone in your household can get personalized readings. And it connects to most major health apps, including Apple Health, Samsung Health, Google Fit, FitBit, and MyFitnessPal, as well as its own free VeSync app. In other words, it’s got a lot of advantages that make it a compelling option when you’re shopping for a smart scale.

It’s worth noting that several reviewers have complained about inaccuracies in the device’s ability to capture some biometric measurements and the scale occasionally glitches out. But by and large, customers are happy with the smart scale and the value it offers. Says one reviewer: “This scale is amazing for the price… Plus it looks good in our bathroom, too. Could not be happier with this buy. For this price, it is unbeatable!”

Smart Scale X

For a smart scale that comes with a sub-$50 price tag, the WYZE Smart Scale X punches above its weight in several key areas. In addition to measuring body weight, the scale (combined with the WYZE app) can track a dozen other essential body metrics, including your BMI, metabolic age, body fat percentage, protein level, bone and muscle mass, and lean body mass — just to name a few. It uses ITO glass electrodes to provide precise measurements, even if you’re not perfectly centered on the scale.

This smart scale can work for just about anyone in the family. It supports up to eight unique users and features several novel “modes,” including baby and pet — just in case you want to keep tabs on your dog’s weight, too! Luggage mode can also come in handy when you’re traveling and want to avoid going over your airline’s carry-on luggage weight limits.

The WYZE app offers some additional functionality that can pair nicely with this smart scale, including the ability to track your heart rate. But you also have the option to pair the scale with other popular fitness apps, like Apple Health and Google Fit. It syncs up wirelessly through Bluetooth. No need to stock up on batteries—this baby can stay powered on the same set of AAAs for 22 months.

Says one reviewer: “The Wyze Smart X has all the stats I need. Not only does it remember who's on the scale and relay the correct stats to the correct iPhone, but it can also export a spreadsheet of accumulated readings for review. Its looks are spot-on, as well.”

Body+ Smart Scale

The Withings Body+ Smart Scale offers a sleek design, an intuitive app, and fun bonus features, like telling you the weather every morning when you step on it. It tracks your weight and BMI, and it provides a full body-composition analysis that calculates your fat mass, muscle mass, bone mass, and water percentage. Withings sells another variant of the scale that also includes a heart rate monitor, but it comes at a significantly higher price. Both scales work for up to eight users. The smart scale also has the option for you to toggle between athlete and non-athlete modes, which can help you get more accurate body composition data analysis.

The scale sports a sleek, mostly glass design that's easy to wipe clean. You have the choice of white or black. The Body+ works best on hard, flat surfaces (like tile), but it comes with four plastic feet that stick to the scale's underside for those who plan to use it on the carpet. Measuring in at about 13 inches in height and width, the smart scale is plenty large for those with big feet. It has a backlit 2.4-inch-by-1.6-inch display at its top, and although we wish the screen was slightly larger, its numbers are bright and big enough to read.

Compared to other smart scales, the Withings Body+ Smart Scale integrates with a wider range of third-party apps, including MyFitnessPal, WeightWatchers, Lose It, FitBit, and dozens of others. Data is sent over Wi-Fi, and it can also sync with Google Fit or Apple Health if you prefer not to use the Withings Health Mate app. If your Wi-Fi goes down, rest assured your data is safe — the smart scale stores up to 16 readings if it has trouble syncing with your apps wirelessly at any given time.

Says one reviewer: “This scale is awesome. It gives me all the metrics and data I could ever want from standing on a piece of glass, and it integrates its data well with my iPhone's other health apps.”

Index S2 Smart Scale

The Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale is a great option for those who are already within Garmin's ecosystem and use one of the retailer's many watches or fitness trackers. The scale measures your weight, BMI, body fat, body-water percentage, and bone mass, then syncs the data over Wi-Fi to Garmin Connect.

The scale is about 12.5 inches wide and 12.2 inches long, making it a good option for those who have large feet. Its high-resolution color display is large, too, which leaves plenty of room for big and bright letters and numbers that are easy to read even before your morning cup of coffee. It also has a handy weather widget that can show you the forecast and help you plan whether you’re going to take your workout outdoors or keep it inside.

The scale tracks data for up to 16 users, and although the app is easy to navigate and offers a clear holistic picture of your data, we wish that it would give context as to what weight range would be considered healthy based on your gender and height. Information like this is a great way to set goals, and it's convenient for those just beginning their fitness journey. Regardless, this is an accurate pick that provides plenty of data and charts.

It's a good choice for those who already use Garmin Connect or MyFitnessPal, but if you want to use Apple Health, Google Fit, or other ecosystems, but you may need to enter your data manually, which can be inconvenient. On the bright side, the scale and the Garmin Connect app play nicely with other Garmin devices. The brand even offers bundles that include both the scale and these wearable devices to round out your health tracking system.

If style is important to you, this smart scale gives you two sophisticated color options to choose from: black or white.

Says one reviewer: “The display is extremely easy to read. It automatically connects to Wi-Fi and makes your data available in your account and on the app.”

Digital Smart Scale

Another excellent budget option, the Greater Goods Digital Smart Scale is an affordable but accurate and easy-to-use smart model that tracks your weight, BMI, body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, and water mass. Rather than syncing your data over Wi-Fi, the scale uses Bluetooth to transmit your stats, so you'll need to have your smartphone close by when syncing it. For those times your phone is charging in the other room, the scale does have internal memory, so it'll sync your data the next time your phone is close by when you open the app.

Despite not being from a big name like Fitbit or Garmin, the free Weight Gurus app is well-designed, and it can help you set a goal and stick to it with its useful progress graphs and charts. The smart scale is also compatible with FitBit, MyFitnessPal, Apple Health, and Google Fit, so you have plenty of options for viewing your data and getting it analyzed. The Greater Goods Digital Smart Scale works with up to eight different users, and it has a high weight limit, safely weighing up to 400 pounds. That’s around 50 pounds more than the limit of many other smart scales. Plus, it’s equipped with high-precision sensors to help measure your weight to within 0.2 pounds. You can see your data instantly on the large, backlit LCD display.

Users say they appreciate the quality for the price of this scale. Says one reviewer: “At this price, it’s hard to find a scale that’s cool, reliable, and backed by an awesome company.”

Premium Wireless Scale

The A&D Medical Premium Wireless Scale stands out from the competition by offering users the ability to send biometric data directly to their healthcare provider via the secure A&D Connect app. That can be extremely helpful if you’re managing chronic conditions, like high blood pressure or diabetes, or you simply want to keep your physician in the loop on how you’re doing. The scale data connects directly to the app using Bluetooth, so you don’t need to worry about Wi-Fi.

The smart scale is fairly simple compared with others out there, though. While it doesn’t offer a wide variety of metrics, it focuses on weight tracking and does its job well. It’s reputed to be consistently accurate thanks to its four high-tech sensors — and looks sharp, too. The auto on/off function can help you extend the life of the batteries.

Customers appreciate how quickly and easily they were able to set up this smart scale. Says one reviewer: “I received the scale, read the quick setup guide and downloaded the A&D Connect app from iTunes. The scale connected by Bluetooth in 10 seconds and I was up and running.”

Fit Plus LN Body Composition Scale

If you’re looking for a smart scale that can support a high weight limit, the GE Fit Plus LN Body Composition Scale is the one to go for. With a 500-pound weight limit, its capacity exceeds that of any other smart scale on our list. But that’s far from the only reason to give this device your consideration.

The GE Fit Plus LN Body Composition Scale can provide detailed insights on 10 different metrics, including weight, BMI, bone mass, visceral fat, basal metabolic rate, and muscle mass. No need to stare at your phone to analyze the info — the smart scale’s supersized display screen can show your metrics right on the device. It also syncs with GE’s Fit Profile app and all the major health apps via Bluetooth, so you can take your data on the go. As for design, we dig the smart scale’s unique dark blue color.

Says one reviewer, “The scale also shows you at a glance if you are trending up or down with your weight. I personally like seeing that little arrow pointing down, [it] gives me a boost to my day.”

What to Consider

With their shiny glass surfaces and bright displays, smart scales might look like they’re all the same. However, there are some key factors that might make you prefer one over the other. Here’s what to consider when shopping for a smart scale.

Surface Size
The size of the surface of the scale matters for two reasons. First, you’ll need to make sure it can fit into the bathroom (or any other room in which you plan to weigh yourself). Second, you’ll need to make sure your feet can fit firmly on the surface of the scale so it can take an accurate reading. If you have larger than average feet, pay close attention to the size of the scale.

Weight Capacity
Some smart scales can safely accommodate up to 500 pounds of weight on their surface. Others, however, have a limit of just 350 pounds. Check the weight capacity of the product to determine if it will work for you.

Biometric Data Tracking
Many smart scales can do more than just measure your weight. They can track a variety of biometric data, including muscle mass, body fat percentage, basal metabolic rate, and more, especially when paired with their proprietary apps. If this data could help you reach your health and fitness goals, make sure you find a smart scale that offers the right type of tracking.

Precision
The best smart scales can provide a pretty accurate measurement of your weight. But if you want an extremely precise reading, look for a scale that can measure weight metrics down to a very small increment, such as 0.1 pounds.

Connectivity
Want to use a specific health-tracking app with your smart scale? Check whether it’s compatible — some only work with their designated pairing app. It’s also helpful to be mindful of whether the data syncs via Bluetooth or if you’ll need a consistent Wi-Fi connection.

Is a Smart Scale Right for You?

While smart scales can be helpful in many circumstances, they’re not recommended for everyone.“Many commercial smart scales advise against their use by individuals with pacemakers, defibrillators, or those who are pregnant, primarily as a precautionary legal measure,” says Boayke. “Some smart scales offer a ‘safe’ mode, but it’s crucial to understand the specific features of both the scale and your medical device and pregnancy situation.”

It may also be best to avoid smart scales (or any other weight-monitoring device) if you have a history of disordered eating or live with someone with a history of disordered eating. “The detailed data from smart scales could potentially trigger unhealthy behaviors. The focus on metrics might not be suitable for everyone in this group,” says Boayke.

Finally, it’s important to be aware of privacy considerations surrounding your health data.“Smart scales collect and store personal health data. Users should be informed about how different manufacturers handle data security and privacy, including any history of data breaches,” says Boayke.

The Right Way to Use a Smart Scale

If you decide you want to use a smart scale, it’s important to know how to use it properly.“To get the most reliable readings, consistency in measurement conditions is crucial,” says Boakye. She recommends using your smart scale at the same time every day, ideally in the morning after you’ve gone to the bathroom. Then, strip down — weighing in without clothes can help keep your readings more consistent, Boakye advises, and avoid eating or drinking anything before stepping on the scale.

Make sure you place the scale on a hard, flat surface and avoid moving it around, which could mess with your readings, she adds. Finally, don’t focus too closely on data from daily weigh-ins. Weight fluctuations occur throughout the day, and that’s totally normal. Monitoring trends can help you get a better sense of your health and your progress toward fitness goals.

Also, if you're a person who gets a period, your weight will fluctuate with your cycle.“It’s crucial to view your data as a long-term trend rather than getting fixated on daily changes. For meaningful analysis, compare your measurements at consistent intervals, like every month or every two months. Real progress doesn’t change drastically in a short period,” Boakye explains.

How We Selected

To find the best smart scales, we researched dozens of options on Amazon and beyond to see which ones earned the highest scores from large numbers of reviewers. We prioritized scales that offered precise readings, extra biometric data tracking, compatibility with a variety of apps, and large display screens. We also noted when scales had extra bells and whistles, like daily weather forecasts or a particularly stylish design.

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