{
  "id": 12133133,
  "title": "Withings BodyScan 2 Review: Worth Its Weight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/withings-bodyscan-2-review-worth-its-weight",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-05T10:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Wired",
    "slug": "wired",
    "url": "https://www.wired.com/review/withings-bodyscan-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Withings BodyScan 2 is a smart scale that offers more than just basic weight measurements. Priced at $600, it may seem excessive for occasional users, but the scale's advanced features make it appealing to those looking for a comprehensive health tracking solution. Upon using the device for several months, the reviewer found themselves delving deeper into their health than ever before and decided they couldn't go back to an older model, even a more sophisticated one like the original Withings Body Smart.\n\nThe BodyScan 2 features sleek handlebars and a small color LCD screen that displays all body metrics in real-time. It offers two types of weigh-ins: daily scans that take about 30 seconds and produce weight, muscle and fat percentage estimates, basal metabolic rate, vascular age, and pulse wave velocity. However, the scale's standout feature is its 90-second \"longevity scan\" taken every seven days. This includes measurements of blood oxygen level (SpO2), nervous system responsiveness, and a full six-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) that can detect atrial fibrillation.\n\nThe Withings app, accessible after the scan, provides a platform to review health data and insights. A subscription to Withings+, priced at $10/month or $100/year, is required to unlock all features. This service uses AI to analyze data and provide personalized health recommendations. The AI-generated charts and graphs offer a deep dive into various aspects of health, including vascular age, heart age, and scores for readiness, body path, and overall health.\n\nHowever, the app's complexity can be overwhelming, with conflicting results and the need for additional hardware to generate accurate readings. For instance, the step counter may underestimate steps taken without a dedicated fitness monitor. Withings+ may also not accurately reflect nutrition habits if users don't track their food intake digitally.\n\nDespite these limitations, the BodyScan 2's ECG feature is particularly noteworthy. Users can manually request an ECG analysis once every four years, with results delivered within 24 hours and accessible through the app. The scale also syncs with Apple Health and supports up to eight users, connecting via USB-C for charging. This makes the BodyScan 2 a comprehensive health tracking solution, albeit at a premium price.",
  "summary": "After months of testing, this high-end smart scale has made me rethink how much a bathroom weigh-in can tell me.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}