When it comes to your health, there are so many ways to measure different aspects of your bodily health. Between apps, personal trainers, and other newfangled devices, it may be overwhelming to have to figure out a way to track your wellbeing. One easy and quick way to do it is by bringing a bodyweight scale to your house.
However, with all the smart and electronic scales available today, it can be difficult to know which ones are accurate and accessible for everyone in your household. The best weight scales will be durable and sturdy, easy to set up, easy to store, have accurate measurements, and be comparable to higher-end scales. All the ones on our favorites list will have these qualities and so much more.
WYSE Smart Weight Scale
Best Overall
A Scale that Accurately Measures You
This scale accurately measures your weight and more while remaining easy to set up, even if you aren’t the most tech-savvy person or haven’t set a scale-up before. It also looks chic in your space.
Why We Love It:
- Easy to set up
- Chic, modern look to the scale
- Accurate weight measurements
Something to Consider:
- May not connect to third-party apps
- Heart rate monitor may be inaccurate
FITINDEX Bluetooth Weight Scale
Most Information
Light and Compact
This lightweight scale provides you with all the measurement information right on the scale. This means you don’t need to download an app to see the measurements that are comparable to high-end scales.
Why We Love It:
- Measurements comparable to those done with high-tech machines
- Information displayed directly on scale
- Light and compact for easy storage
Something to Consider:
- May not measure body fat percentage as expected
- Scale may have difficulty connecting to phone
Active Era Digital Body Weight Scale
Best Quality
Accurate Scale with No Memory
This scale is lightweight and easy to move while also being easy to turn on and calibrate even if you’ve never used an electronic scale before, and it has no memory weight for accurate measurements.
Why We Love It:
- Doesn’t keep memory weights to affect current readings
- Easy to turn on and calibrate
- Lightweight and easy to move
Something to Consider:
- Scale may be smaller than expected
- May blend in with the floor and be a tripping hazard
RENPHO Smart Weight Scale
Most User-Friendly
Scale Comparable to High-End Models
Even though the app that works with this scale is super easy to use, the scale displays the data right on the scale, and the measurement accuracy is comparable to high-end scales and devices.
Why We Love It:
- App is user-friendly
- Comparable to high-end scales
- Shows all data on scale as well as app
Something to Consider:
- Scale may not measure BMI as expected
- May break if not used gently
Etekcity Digital Body Weight Scale
Most Durable
Long Battery Life
This glass weight scale is made of thick and weighty glass to help prevent breakages. It’s designed to provide accurate measures for a long time to come since the scale’s batteries have a super long life.
Why We Love It:
- Glass of scale feels thick and weighty
- Stays accurate after many uses
- Battery keeps it long-lasting
Something to Consider:
- Scale may spit back memory weights
- Scale isn’t encased in steel, so edges may break
BEAUTURAL Digital Body Weight Scale
Easiest to Read
Durable Metal and Glass Design
This scale is accessible for people of any age due to its easy-to-use buttons and large digital print for reading measurements, and the results of this scale are very easy to understand.
Why We Love It:
- Easy to turn on and read
- Very specific measurements
- Metal and thick glass for durability
Something to Consider:
- Scale may lose accuracy after use
- May stop working after long use
FAQs
Do I need more than weight measurements on my scale?
If you want to get a scale to only measure your weight and nothing else, that is perfectly within your ability to purchase, even in the ones on our list. However, other measurements (such as heart rate and BMI) can help you understand other things about your fitness and health to help you reach your goals, no matter what they are.
How can I know that the measurements on my weight scale are accurate?
With all scales (both digital and non-digital), it is important to get your measurements on a hard surface (such as tiling, hardwood, or linoleum) and not something soft, such as carpet or rugs, as it may skew your measurements. You can find out if your scale is accurate by measuring something you know the weight of (like a one-pound bag of flour) or by getting a measurement on an accurate scale (like ones at a doctor’s office) before purchasing your scale. Know that your weight can easily fluctuate up to 5 or 6 pounds within one day.
Buying Guide
In the age of fitness and meeting your health goals, it can be hard to find the right scale for you. Here are our tips to help you out:
- Durability: This scale will likely be handling various weights, and you want it to last for years to come, so you need a scale meant to last.
- Accuracy: Your scale means nothing to you if it isn’t giving accurate readings. Do research to find which ones are known for being accurate.
- Measures: If you want to have access to data beyond your weight, you will need to look for scales that provide other measurements.
- Ease of Use: Your scale (and any apps that come with it) should be easy to use so you can quickly access your data.
- Easy to Read: Everyone should be able to read your scale even if they have different vision issues or requirements.
