Scale - which to buy?

ldecaprio
ldecaprio Posts: 6 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I want to upgrade my bathroom scale to something that is very accurate and would also go one step further to provide BMI and other measurements. Any suggestions? If it can sync to MFP, that would be optimal. We would need a scale that could log a minimum of 350lbs.

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    BMI is just a function of your weight in relation to your height, you can work it out online (even here on MFP) or on an ordinary calculator, so don't pay extra for that. Very accurate isn't particularly useful either; your weight can fluctuate by up to several pounds from one day to the next - tenths of pounds is accurate enough - you need a reliable scale that shows the same number when you step off and back on. Bodyfat % scales are very inaccurate.
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,383 Member
    ^^^ Good advice.

    In addition, if you're browsing Amazon for scales, always run your product URL through Fakespot.com to make sure the reviews are real and honest. There are a lot of shady companies around Amazon that fake their reviews to rank higher in search results.
  • MobOfBricks
    MobOfBricks Posts: 22 Member
    Hi there, I have a Withings scale ( I think now owned by NOKIA). It syncs with MFP through a connection with their website or app.
    It is WiFi and Bluetooth capable.
    I am not sure what their max lbs is.
    I am happy with it. I got it a few years back. It has some weird BF% numbers which of course are bogus.
    It also gives you CO2 levels and temperature measurements which I find interesting.
    A small graph shows up after each measurement and compares your previous with the current measurement which I like. Their app which is called "Health Mate" has a good UI but very basic.
    You can have multiple profiles for different members of your family and somehow it does recognize different people if their weight is very different. Otherwise you can assign the measurement you just took on the website or your app.
    Overall I think there are cheaper scales that offer similar features.
    Don't put too much stock on scale accuracy. Stay consistent as to when and how many times you get on your scale to get accurate measurements.
    Good luck!
  • ldecaprio
    ldecaprio Posts: 6 Member
    Thank you all! I appreciate your feedback.

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