Best Scales 2023: Digital Smart Scales Reviewed

The Body Comp is from Withings’ latest line of smart scales. It’s the mid-range option that sits over the Body Smart and below the Body Scan.

As well as weight and the full range of fitness metrics you’d expect (fat, muscle and bone mass %, lean mass, water mass, visceral fat index, BMI), you’ll get a range of heart health metrics. It’ll measure your standing heart rate, determine your vascular age and measure your pulse wave velocity – arterial stiffness is a good measure of heart health.

It will also give you a nerve health reading. For many people, that won’t be particularly meaningful but for diabetics and people with certain autoimmune conditions who are susceptible to nerve health problems, it’s a good thing to keep an eye on.

The scale itself is larger than some rivals and has an easy to read, full colour screen that displays a range of metrics. You can even tailor which metrics appear or opt for the ‘Eyes Closed’ mode, which will log your weight without you having to see it.

It’s battery-powered. USB charging would have been nice but you should get 15 months from the batteries if you do a daily weigh-in.

The app is nicely laid out and easy to read, and all measurements are supported by explanatory articles to help you make sense of the numbers that pop up.

If anything, Withings errs on the side of too many measurements but if you can afford it, that’s a nice-to-have problem. Altogether, the Body Comp offers a high-quality experience across scale and app. Our only problem when testing it came when weigh-in information was sent to the wrong account – but this is common to Wi-Fi scales when users have similar weights.

The P2 Pro is a mid-range option from Eufy, but it packs in a lot for its price.

The scale itself is sleek and attractive and can sync to the app using either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. It’s quick to set up and easy to use.

It measures 16 metrics, although only weight, body fat percentage and heart rate will be shown on the scale’s white LED display. 

The rest of the measurements are only available via the app. Other in-app features include daily calorie logging and a useful database of common food items.

The scale comes with a tape measure. That seems a bit basic but input your key measurements and the app will display a 3D model of your body.

User numbers are unlimited and you can even set up accounts to weigh babies and pets. The only trouble with multiple users is that similar weights can be sent to the wrong account, which can be frustrating. Still, this is a common issue with Wi-Fi scales.

We’d prefer USB charging option but this is something that even pricier scales can lack. 

Renpho’s basic smart scale is good value. It’s an attractive scale that comes in black or white and connects to your phone via Bluetooth. It’s a solid all-rounder that’s compatible with Apple Health, Fitbit, Samsung Health and Google Fit.

There’s a clear digital display at the top but bear in mind that the only measurement you’ll get on the scale is your weight – you’ll need to open the app to see the other 12 metrics, which are laid out in an easy to read format.

We tested the battery-powered model, but there’s also a USB-charging version (£33.99 in the UK; $26.99 in the US), which may be more handy. 

The Body Scan is now Withings’ flagship smart scale. It’s twice the price of the brand’s next best model but it significantly improves on both the quality and quantity of the body composition data it delivers.

In terms of hardware upgrades, Withings adds a handle to its characteristic smart scale design, which has a further four stainless steel electrodes embedded. This allows it to much more accurately assess the makeup of the user’s body, allowing for segmental body composition analysis. Users will get more detailed information about the muscle and fat makeup of their arms, legs and torso and how they compare to other Withings’ users. However, you can’t track changes to these measurements in the app, which feels like a strange oversight.

It will also provide a wealth of heart health information, giving an ECG reading, showing pulse wave velocity (PWV) and estimating the user’s vascular age.

It will even give you a nerve health reading. If you don’t know what that means, you’re not alone. The PWV and nerve health measurements are a sign that the Body Scan delivers much more information than most people will need – or even know what to do with. This smart scale is undoubtedly the best around but it’s a question of whether it’s worth it to you to spend so much more to access this information.

If you have a Xiaomi Mi Band or Mi watch, buying the Mi Body Composition Scale 2 is a no-brainer. Instantly being able to access all of your measurement stats next to your exercise tracking is a huge plus that’ll make a fitness journey much easier to plan and monitor.  

For non-Xiaomi users, this smart scale is still one to consider. It’s one of the most affordable around and its minimalist design means it should look good in any bathroom.

The app is simple to use and charts and numbers are easy to read and understand. It’ll provide you with 13 body composition measurements (although sadly only your weight appears on the scale). And the scale can take up to 16 separate profiles.

On the minus side, unlike the Renpho scale above, there’s no USB charging option. It’s powered by 4 AAA batteries – which aren’t even included, so prepare to shell out for a pack of those as well.

The QardioBase 2 is as smart as it is stylish, offering a good range of body composition measurements, along with handy unique features like haptic feedback or the emoji display. Our only minor gripe is that the app doesn’t make the most of all the data it gathers, but it does do more than enough for most.

It measures weight, BMI, body fat %, and muscle, bone and water mass.

The price is the only sticking point. The QardioBase 2 sits at a premium price point, and while it offers enough features to justify that price, it’s worth remembering that you can get almost as much for a whole lot less from other manufacturers.

If you want a simple smart scale that will track the core metrics in an easy-to-use app, can cover your whole family, and will sync up to the Google or Apple apps, there’s really no reason to spend more than this.

On the other hand, there’s also little reason to opt for the P1 over Eufy’s own cheaper models like the BodySense, which will let you save a bit of money and only miss out on measurements that you don’t really need – the body age and protein measurements here are nice-to-haves, but don’t offer any deep insight into your health or weight.

This scale measures weight, body fat %, BMI, lean mass, bone, muscle and water mass, BMR and visceral fat. There’s no Wi-Fi, no recharging, and no carpet support – but these are really the sort of premium touches that most people won’t be worried about.

This French-made smart scale has a minimalist design and a bright, easy to read white LED display. It comes in either black or white (although you can also buy it in pale pink or blue in some countries). It’s powered by three AA batteries which are included, but there’s no USB charging option. And it connects via Bluetooth – there’s no Wi-Fi.

The scale itself will only display your weight but in the app, you’ll get another nine measurements, including BMI, body fat, lean body mass, visceral fat, basal metabolic rate (BMR), bone mass and metabolic age. The information is well laid out but navigating the app can be confusing – especially at the start.

There’s no limit to the number of users who can create profiles and use it, and you can sync your data with Google Fit.

There’s a lot to like about this Swiss-designed smart scale, but there are also issues that make it hard to recommend to everyone. One of these is the design of the scale itself. If the user doesn’t stand right in the middle, the scale can rock back, which is a bit alarming and could be dangerous.

Still, the hardware is much more stylish than your average scale, with a mirrored finish and full colour LED display. It will measure seven different metrics, including weight, BMI, muscle mass, bone mass and heart rate – all of which will be shown on the scale itself. The measurements were consistent and seemed accurate. 

MyScale is compatible with Google Fit and Apple Health. The app makes it simple to track your progress from weigh-in to weigh-in and the key areas are well laid out and easy to read, although troubleshooting information is hidden away.

There’s also a bit of a learning curve to get it set up and we had some connectivity issues during testing.