Whether you're trying to build muscle, lose fat or simply stay a healthy weight, smart scales are a powerful tool. One of our editors noted a 1-pound difference in her weight from a standard scale compared to the Renpho Smart Scale. The scale also includes a pregnancy mode that lets people track their progress through each trimester.

A decent set should also provide body mass index (BMI), lean mass and body fat percentage and much more: the scales we’ve tested will give as many as 17 different body composition metrics. It is on the pricier side, yes, but this slick scale is brimming with techy features to help you keep detailed track of your health and fitness. We love that it has an inclusive weight capacity, bluetooth connectivity, and unlimited user profiles. This helps users track progress over time, creating a digital health history that can be easily shared with family membersand healthcare providers. 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 large digital screen is clear to read and displays your key measurements including weight (obviously), BMI and body fat percentage.

Instead, a person first charges the scale with the supplied USB cable, which provides enough power for up to 12 months of use. I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices, and before that I was a reporter covering consumer tech news. Via the EufyLife app, you can also log your food intake – just like in MyFitnessPal – and set goals, create weekly/monthly reports, check daily/weekly/monthly/yearly trends and more.The user-friendly app allows you to add users easily and displays highly useful information to help you meet your goals and make lifestyle choices. Smart scales are smart enough to know the difference between a few different users and can track their weights separately and privately. You can check your stats on the Xiaomi companion app with a capacity for up to 16 users, for those who really want to share the weigh-in love. Michelle Parente, CYT, is a New York City-based yoga sculpt instructor and lifestyle journalist specializing in health, wellness, and fitness content.

From increasing strength and smashing PBs to upping your cardio endurance, there are multiple ways to monitor how your fitness journey is going. There’s even the ‘eyes closed’ mode, which will allow you to track your progress without any measurements appearing on the scale itself.An auto on function and weight of up to 150kg should suit no-fuss fitness fans who want to tuck away this bit of kit for occasional use. If the user doesn’t stand right in the middle, the scale can rock back, which is a bit alarming and could be dangerous. People considering purchasing a smart scale for family use may wish to consider Withings Body + Scale, which can track up to 8 separate user profiles. They can read 17 health metrics, from hydration to muscle mass, and repeatedly gave our tester accurate weight and body fat readings.