Rank #8 in Best Smart Scales 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why 58 Metrics Means Nothing
Withings Body Scan, Segmental BIA Scale with 6-Lead ECG
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Withings Body Scan is the flagship entry in this ranking and the listing reads like one. It describes a rechargeable floor scale with segmental BIA analysis, a colour display, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth sync, and a 400 pound maximum capacity with 50 gram resolution. Six-lead ECG with AFib detection, vascular age and segmental body composition are all named in the listing.
The materials are heavier than the rest of the group at 5.28 kilograms, which suits a scale that is meant to stay in one place and stay charged rather than run on disposables. Note that it is the most expensive entry here and, in this comparison, carries the second-largest share of one-star ratings at the time of collection, so read the distribution bars rather than the headline average. It carried 8,824 ratings at 4.1 stars. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 8,824 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.1 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Special Features | Muscle Mass |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Digital, Color |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 400 Pounds |
| Form Factor | floor stairs |
| Readout Accuracy | 50 Grams |
| Weigh Scale Type | Floor Scale |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable |
| Measurement Type | Digital |
| Colour | Black |
| Material | Tempered Glass |
| Item Weight | 5.28 kg |
| Item Highlight | 6-lead ECG with AFib detection, segmental analysis, vascular age, Wifi & Bluetooth, iOS & Google Health |
| Brand | Withings |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Humans |
| Manufacturer | Withings |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 03700546710063 |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Included Components | Withings Body Scan, USB-C Charging Cable, Cable Stopper, Wall Handle Mount |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WBS08-Black-All-Inter |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“The media could not be loaded. I bought this product in April 2020. Now May 2021. Yesterday the unit failed, with the screen continually cycling through multiple garbage. Attempting weight measurement produces result more than 20 kg out, but the displayed weight changes within a few seconds to a grossly different weight. There is no information on this fault within the dedicated app. Within the Withings Customer Forum, there are multiple reports of this method of failure, occurring after several months. No-one has been able to get any response from Withings Customer Support, which seems unbelievable for such a big company. But don't believe me, just look at the Customer Forum and spot the replies from the company - there aren’t any. So, I think the company does not care? The scales were great until they failed, but I won’t be getting a replacement for such a pricey item that only lasts a year. Withings need to fix the failing technology, and provide considerably better customer support.”
Verified purchase“This arrives incredibly well packed by the manufacturer. It sync’d to the phone easily but needed two attempts to update the software to the latest version - but once done it worked fine.It now recognised and plots my weight and shows a daily history in the display as well as BMI and body water % - though it struggles sometimes with the heart rate. Not to worry though as I get that from my Apple Watch Series 5.It works equally well on our thick carpeted floors as it does on the harder bathroom floors. Only charged it once so far so no idea how long a charge lasts - I’d hope a couple of months but let’s see.Overall a 5⭐️ Product.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Smart Scales 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why 58 Metrics Means Nothing.
Rank #1
RENPHO Elis 1 Smart Scales, 13 Body Metrics, 4 Electrodes, 180kg
£23.99
Rank #2
Withings Body Smart Scale, 8 Metrics, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
£34.99
Rank #3
Etekcity Smart Scales, 13 Body Composition Metrics, 4 Sensors
£19.99
Rank #4
Smart Scales with App and Bluetooth, 4 Electrodes, High Precision
£25.47
Questions people ask
Does it record an ECG?
Yes, the listing names a six-lead ECG with AFib detection.
What does segmental BIA mean here?
The listing describes segmental analysis as one of its measurement modes.
How does it connect?
Over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as listed.
Is it rechargeable?
Yes, the battery is listed as rechargeable.
What is the maximum capacity and accuracy?
400 pounds, with 50 gram resolution.
How many ratings does it have?
8,824 at the time of collection, averaging 4.1 stars.
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