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Withings Body Smart
A connected scale for people who want weight trends and optional body-composition estimates, without stepping up to a more expensive specialist device.
Researched and compared · Not personally tested by The Keep Test
Reviewed September 29, 2026 · Model: Withings Body Smart
✓ KEEPOur verdict
Body Smart earns a KEEP for people who want a connected household scale with repeatable weight tracking, convenient app syncing, and a broad set of optional wellness estimates. Its strongest case is following trends over time, not treating each body-fat or visceral-fat reading as exact.
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What it does well
- Measures weight in 0.1 lb increments; manufacturer lists a 9–440 lb range.
- Uses multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis to estimate body fat, water, muscle, bone mass, visceral fat index and basal metabolic rate.
- Tracks standing heart rate and syncs over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- Supports up to eight users and includes Athlete, Pregnancy, Baby and Eyes Closed modes.
Who it suits
Households that want weight history and a connected app, plus optional wellness estimates to observe as long-term trends. It is a particularly good fit if Wi-Fi sync and multiple user profiles matter.
Who should skip it
Anyone expecting a bathroom scale to provide clinical body-composition measurements, or who does not want to set up and use the Withings app. If you only need weight, a simpler digital scale may be enough.
Know before buying
Body-composition figures use bioelectrical impedance and algorithms; they are estimates and can vary with hydration, timing, and other conditions. The Verge compared consumer smart-scale and clinical readings and found substantial differences, concluding that a consistent trend can be more useful than treating a single number as definitive. These metrics are not a diagnosis or a substitute for medical advice.
Tom’s Guide praised the Body Smart’s readable app, range of metrics, and user modes, while noting that some enhanced scoring features require Withings+. Check the current app and subscription terms before purchase.
Why it earns a KEEP
It pairs accurate weight increments and convenient syncing with a useful set of clearly framed trend estimates. The recommendation depends on understanding the limits of bioimpedance and valuing app-based tracking.
Check current model, features and terms at Withings ↗
Research sources
The Keep Test did not personally test this scale. Manufacturer specifications and independent editorial assessments are attributed to their sources. Current price is not shown.
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18 text A connected scale for people who want weight trends and optional body-composition estimates, without stepping up to a more expensive specialist device.
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25 text Body Smart earns a KEEP for people who want a connected household scale with repeatable weight tracking, convenient app syncing, and a broad set of optional wellness estimates. Its strongest case is following trends over time, not treating each body-fat or visceral-fat reading as exact.
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35 text Measures weight in 0.1 lb increments; manufacturer lists a 9–440 lb range.
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38 text Uses multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis to estimate body fat, water, muscle, bone mass, visceral fat index and basal metabolic rate.
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47 text Households that want weight history and a connected app, plus optional wellness estimates to observe as long-term trends. It is a particularly good fit if Wi-Fi sync and multiple user profiles matter.
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50 text Anyone expecting a bathroom scale to provide clinical body-composition measurements, or who does not want to set up and use the Withings app. If you only need weight, a simpler digital scale may be enough.
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54 text Body-composition figures use bioelectrical impedance and algorithms; they are estimates and can vary with hydration, timing, and other conditions. The Verge compared consumer smart-scale and clinical readings and found substantial differences, concluding that a consistent trend can be more useful than treating a single number as definitive. These metrics are not a diagnosis or a substitute for medical advice. Tom’s Guide praised the Body Smart’s readable app, range of metrics, and user modes, while noting that some enhanced scoring features require Withings+. Check the current app and subscription terms before purchase.
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57 text It pairs accurate weight increments and convenient syncing with a useful set of clearly framed trend estimates. The recommendation depends on understanding the limits of bioimpedance and valuing app-based tracking.
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75 text The Keep Test did not personally test this scale. Manufacturer specifications and independent editorial assessments are attributed to their sources. Current price is not shown.
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