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The Withings BodyScan 2, complete with cabled handle and premium build, might be the best smart scale of 2026

The Withings BodyScan 2 provides features to help users make good lifestyle decisions, user profiles, and tons of cardiometabolic assessment tools.

The Withings BodyScan 2, complete with cabled handle and premium build, might be the best smart scale of 2026

The Withings BodyScan 2 Body Scale is a high-end smart scale that offers a range of advanced features and premium build quality. According to Withings, the BodyScan 2 is "the world's first longevity station," as it transforms daily weigh-ins into a comprehensive cardiometabolic assessment. This includes measurements of weight, body fat, muscle mass, and other biomarkers, as well as cardiovascular insights, blood oxygen levels (SpO2), hypertension screening, heart and vascular age estimations, and risk assessments for unstable glycaemia.

The scale boasts over 40 biomarkers and provides a 6-zone body composition analysis, making it one of the most advanced smart scales available on the market. It features a robust, reinforced aluminum chassis and a 640 x 172px color LCD screen located in a retractable handle for easy viewing. The scale weighs 11.9 lbs and can support up to 200 kg, with an ITO glass platform and eight integrated Indium Tin Oxide electrodes for high-precision accuracy and support for various foot sizes.

Withings offers the BodyScan 2 at a price of $599.95 USD, £449.95 GBP, or $895 AUS. While there are more affordable alternatives, such as the RunStar 8E Ultra, the BodyScan 2 offers a unique set of features that justify its high cost for serious health-conscious users. However, users can unlock additional features through a Withings+ subscription for $9.95/month, providing access to clinical experts, an AI health assistant, and long-term aging assessments.

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