Smart Scales - Opinions please

[MFGamesta]

Which Renpho model do you have? My current older model Renpho is the same, body fat etc is linear. I was considering the newer Renpho that is similar to the Hume.

I got this one for 75. Just a scale. The other metrics can't be trusted.

RENPHO Wi-Fi Scale for Body Weight, Bluetooth Body Fat Scale, Smart Bathroom Scale Health Monitor, 13 Body Composition Analyzer with Smart App​[archived internal link]

 

[Bball24]

I picked up the Ablegrid body fat scale for $49.99 and had no issues connecting it to my phone using the Fitdays app. Every time I open the app and step on the scale, it connects right away. It tracks a ton of info like weight, BMI, body fat, body water, muscle, BMR, heart rate, and more. You can view your progress by recent, week, month, or year. For the price, it’s a really solid scale and definitely worth it

 

[Tbagger]

I really like my Hume Body Pod. I use it daily and It's always spot on with the monthly Inbody scans I get from my gym. The app is nice and easy to use and it tracks everything so I can see a nice graph of my progress. I don't think I can go back to a normal scale. I like it so much I'm considering buying the Hume band for another $250.

My GF hates it though. She said it produces nothing but hurt feelings. lmao

 

[Goonwise]

Renpho Elis 2x for me. Pretty accurate for something this cheap. Comparable to dexa scans which surprised me.

 

[Tbagger]

Also, since I love the body pod so much I was considering getting the Hume band to go along with it and track a few more metrics than my Apple Watch does. Watched a few videos about it last night and came across an interesting one claiming it’s just a rebranded cheap Chinese fitness band. Well ordered the $40 one off Amazon same day delivery and lo and behold, it connects to the app as a genuine Hume Band. So I just saved myself $210 lol. If anyone is interested, the model number is 2208A.

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[Ruckus4519]

I have a Hume and really like it

I have the Hume Body Pod. I haven't had it long (black friday sale)

I really like my Hume Body Pod

Why the Hume scale over anything else? Were there other scales you considered?

How much did you get it for?

How long have you had it? How often do you use it?

Other than the weight and body composition, do you track anything else?

Do you use the app? Does the scale work without it? Have/Do you subscribed to the Hume Plus subscription service?

Can you export your data at all?

I like the accuracy of a DEXA scan, but I'd much appreciate if I could save by getting something I could get data more consistently on.

 

[Ruckus4519]

it’s just a rebranded cheap Chinese fitness band

DUDE. Now you got me wondering if the scale has a generic version out there somewhere

 

[Tbagger]

DUDE. Now you got me wondering if the scale has a generic version out there somewhere

I am having the same thoughts lol. But too late for me on that front. Already paid $300 for my scale. lol

 

[Tbagger]

Why the Hume scale over anything else? Were there other scales you considered?

How much did you get it for?

How long have you had it? How often do you use it?

Other than the weight and body composition, do you track anything else?

Do you use the app? Does the scale work without it? Have/Do you subscribed to the Hume Plus subscription service?

Can you export your data at all?

I like the accuracy of a DEXA scan, but I'd much appreciate if I could save by getting something I could get data more consistently on.

I looked at all the major scales before settling on Hume. Renpho was the only other one I seriously considered. I liked the app based model rather than having to mess with buttons and displays on the scale itself.

I got it for around $300 but it looks like that have come down in price a bit recently.

I've had it for round 6-8 months and use it every morning after using the bathroom and before my shower.

It helps me keep track of all the standard metrics like BF%, SMM, weight, water retention, and BMR. But my favorites are the Visceral fat index since I had a major problem with it before my weight loss journey, and the metabolic age because I have been putting a lot of money and time into my metabolic/cellular health so seeing it go down is nice because I'm a dopamine addict. lol

I just have the basic free version. I have thought about upgrading to the subscription but haven't really felt the need to yet. It doesn't really offer much more than the free version.

And as for the DEXA, I wish I could get them more often but at $300 a pop, it's probably going to remain a once in a blue moon thing for me. The Hume seems to get within a few % of my DEXA's and usually within 1% of my monthly InBody so I'm more than happy with it for normal tracking. If I was an IFBB pro I might not be so forgiving a percentage point or two, but I'm just a normal middle aged gym rat so it's fine for my needs.

 

[Gr33dyOctopus]

Thank you! It sounds like I’ll just be needing to determine what brand to go with when I upgrade.

I also got a hume body pod, next to my other digital scale, and they both weigh me right around the same twice a day. But ill be honest, after about 2 weeks I stopped using the bodypod for the scan cause I just got lazy lol

 

[WYSiWYG]

I've had several - but currently using Hume - the main thing is that they all have their accuracy challenges - and if you want exact, locating a Dexa is your best bet.

That said, use what you can afford and remember that it's just giving you a baseline to monitor the overall trend.

 

[dustball3000]

I'm happy with this $50 oxart. I don't have anything to compare it to, but gives a ton of data https://www.amazon.com/Percentage-Accurate-Bathroom-Composition-Electrodes/dp/B0DJS9W2B9

 

[BNLFL]

Renpho Elis 2x for me. Pretty accurate for something this cheap. Comparable to dexa scans which surprised me.

I just got this exact one yesterday and set it up this morning. It was on sale from $64 to $42 on Amazon. My weight is spot on what my top rated Etekcity $18 scale said. Obviously no frills. I just messed with the body fat deal a little after reading a about it. It said 29%, not sure as I've never had that tested, but seems high. I do have a little bit of a gut, so it might be close. At least I can track it.

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[Extrabald]

Every time I go to start I new topic I find exactly what I’m looking for! Thanks for all the information, I have a Hume body pod on the way.

 

[woundcarping]

I'm late to the party but my two cents... I'm a sucker for consistent data. I bought two scales from Walmart, glass top (more rigid for better consistency), I weigh on one and verify on the other. The verify scale normally reads .2-1lb heavier than the weighing scale. If I get a variance greater than that I recalibrate both scales.

For composition I get DEXA scans. My first scan was supposed to be my starting baseline but the DEXA folk scheduled me ~45 days out and I lost 21lb during that time. Since then I've lost another ~20lb and got another DEXA. I plan on getting another in another ~20lb and how my trend maintains will determine the interval for the scan after that. I'm ~50lb from my optimistic target weight that should have visible abs. I plan on getting another DEXA once I'm steady at my target/goal weight, then another if I have a meaningful recomposition phase after that.

For me, impedance scales don't offer the repeatability I'm wanting, so I pay the money and drive an hour away for the DEXA scans.

 

[New2ton]

I'm late to the party but my two cents... I'm a sucker for consistent data. I bought two scales from Walmart, glass top (more rigid for better consistency), I weigh on one and verify on the other. The verify scale normally reads .2-1lb heavier than the weighing scale. If I get a variance greater than that I recalibrate both scales.

For composition I get DEXA scans. My first scan was supposed to be my starting baseline but the DEXA folk scheduled me ~45 days out and I lost 21lb during that time. Since then I've lost another ~20lb and got another DEXA. I plan on getting another in another ~20lb and how my trend maintains will determine the interval for the scan after that. I'm ~50lb from my optimistic target weight that should have visible abs. I plan on getting another DEXA once I'm steady at my target/goal weight, then another if I have a meaningful recomposition phase after that.

For me, impedance scales don't offer the repeatability I'm wanting, so I pay the money and drive an hour away for the DEXA scans.

Unfortunately for me, the closest place to get a DEXA scan is about 2 hours away. Since I'm almost at target weight, I'm going to focus more on body recomp so this might be a good time to just travel the 2 hours and get it done.

Edit to add that I'm still hanging onto my 10 year old Renpho for now

 

[GTS97]

TYSM! I also love all the data, and I know that my current Renpho is not giving me very accurate information. It’s a starting point, but I’m very scared of the muscle loss on GLP-1s, especially as I cross over into my 50s this year. It seems like $139 for an upgraded Renpho, or slightly more for other models is probably worth the investment.

To minimize muscle loss, ensure you’re getting consistent and adequate protein. Shoot for 1g/# of body weight.

 

[GTS97]

For composition I get DEXA scans. My first scan was supposed to be my starting baseline but the DEXA folk scheduled me ~45 days out and I lost 21lb during that time. Since then I've lost another ~20lb and got another DEXA. I plan on getting another in another ~20lb and how my trend maintains will determine the interval for the scan after that. I'm ~50lb from my optimistic target weight that should have visible abs.

That is awesome progress! I’m happy for you.

 

[New2ton]

To minimize muscle loss, ensure you’re getting consistent and adequate protein. Shoot for 1g/# of body weight.

For sure! Already have my macros dialed in, but I admit that on some days it’s a struggle to meet them.

 

[homebrew]

I'm happy with this $50 oxart. I don't have anything to compare it to, but gives a ton of data https://www.amazon.com/Percentage-Accurate-Bathroom-Composition-Electrodes/dp/B0DJS9W2B9

A friend bought the same scale after researching the high $ models. Best features for the cost.