The Wyze BodyScan smart scale redefines what is possible at a budget price point

Wyze BodyScan smart scale: One-minute review Over the years, Wyze has released a number of high-profile smart products across a range of different industries.

<![CDATA[ <article> <h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-wyze-bodyscan-smart-scale-one-minute-review"><span>Wyze BodyScan smart scale: One-minute review</span></h2><p>Over the years, Wyze has released a number of high-profile smart products across a range of different industries. They began with cameras but have expanded their range to offer vacuums, lights, locks, and a collection of affordable smart scales.</p><p>The Wyze BodyScan sits just underneath their most premium offering, the BodyScan Ultra, and is the brand’s most affordable 8-electrode BIA (which stands for bioelectric impedance analysis, the method many smart scales use to scan users’ bodies) scale. Offering segmental muscle and fat analysis across a user’s arms, legs, and torso, the BodyScan is more capable than almost all other smart scales at this price point.</p><p>As for its positioning in the market, the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/best/best-smart-scales">best smart scales</a> for home users range from $20 for the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/vitafit-smart-bathroom-scale-review-a-usd20-health-hero">Vitafit Smart Bathroom Scale</a> all the way up to $599.95 / £449.95 / AU$895 for the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-scales/withings-bodyscan-2-review">Withings BodyScan 2</a>. The BodyScan sits just above Vitafit’s offering and sets itself apart with segmented body composition reporting.</p><p>The BodyScan boasts a very impressive 4.7-inch LED screen, which displays seven different metrics, including weight, BMI, bone mass, protein, and body water percentage. The display is one of the largest you’ll find on any smart scale, elevating the user experience well beyond the $84.98 price tag.</p><p>The remaining metrics, including protein, basal metabolism, and subcutaneous fat, are displayed in the Wyze app. Unfortunately, because the app covers all Wyze products, it’s not a dedicated smart scale platform. The interface provides little more than a presentation of the metrics in both data and graph form. When compared to the premium Withings app experience, the two are worlds apart.</p><p>The BodyScan smart scale offers an incredible amount given the small price tag and delivers all the health metrics that most everyday users could ever need. The scale offers only a little more than the basics, but it does those basics without fuss and without stress. If you were to also invest in one of the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/wearables/best-smart-watches-what-s-the-best-wearable-tech-for-you-1154074">best smartwatches</a>, then you’d have a great all-round solution for measuring your health progress.</p><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-wyze-bodyscan-smart-scale-specifications"><span>Wyze BodyScan smart scale: Specifications</span></h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Component</p></td><td ><p>Wyze BodyScan smart scale</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Price</p></td><td ><p>$84.98 USD / £111 GBP / $210 AU</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Metrics</p></td><td ><p>17 essential metrics, including body weight, BMI, body fat, muscle mass, and basal metabolism.</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Dimensions</p></td><td ><p>11.81 x 13 x 1.49 in / 300 × 330.2 × 37.8 mm</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Weight</p></td><td ><p>4.18 lbs / 1.90 kg</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Material</p></td><td ><p>Plastic, Silicone, ITO-Coated Glass</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Display</p></td><td ><p>4.7-inch Color LED</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Battery</p></td><td ><p>4 x 1.5V AAA</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Connection</p></td><td ><p>Bluetooth 5.0</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2560px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="KjEeTRDxjuUw4Fv97MAM8K" name="Wyze BodyScan_6" alt="Wyze BodyScan smart scale" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KjEeTRDxjuUw4Fv97MAM8K-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2560" height="1440" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future / Paul Hatton)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-wyze-bodyscan-smart-scale-price-and-availability"><span>Wyze BodyScan smart scale: Price and availability</span></h2><ul><li><strong>$84.98 USD</strong></li><li><strong>Only available in the US</strong></li><li><strong>Budget-friendly</strong></li></ul><p>At just $84.98, the Wyze BodyScan scale is one of the most affordable on the market, especially if you’re looking for segmented muscle mass and body fat with a high level of accuracy. The app experience and build quality leave a little to be desired, but at this price point there’s nothing better.</p><p>If your budget is even tighter and you have no interest in segmented data, then the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/vitafit-smart-bathroom-scale-review-a-usd20-health-hero">Vitafit Smart Bathroom Scale</a>, for around $20, is currently our best budget pick in our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/best/best-smart-scales">best smart scales</a> buying guide. The scale delivers accuracy that we were “blown away” by across a varied set of metrics, including weight, BMI (although you can calculate this yourself at home, the scale does it for you), bone mass, basal metabolic rate, and more.</p><ul><li><strong>Value score 5/5</strong></li></ul><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2560px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="FvnUJjccoiWpfwBfRHVXxJ" name="Wyze BodyScan_3" alt="Wyze BodyScan smart scale" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FvnUJjccoiWpfwBfRHVXxJ-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2560" height="1440" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future / Paul Hatton)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-wyze-bodyscan-smart-scale-design"><span>Wyze BodyScan smart scale: Design</span></h2><ul><li><strong>Large 4.7-inch LED display</strong></li><li><strong>Cheap and basic handlebar construction</strong></li><li><strong>Solid glass base</strong></li></ul><p>Let’s begin with one of the main highlights of the BodyScan scale, the huge 4.7-inch LED display. I was so surprised to see a screen of this size that I had to check the price point again. In fact, this is the largest of all displays of any scale featured in our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/best/best-smart-scales">best smart scales</a> guide, and for under $100, its inclusion is even more impressive.</p><p>The display is located at the top of the base unit and is big, bright, and super clear even when viewed from six feet away. The benefit of packing the display into the base rather than into the handlebar, like the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-scales/withings-bodyscan-2-review">Withings BodyScan 2</a>, is that they can make it significantly larger and thereby display more information at once. As a result, I found myself opening up the app a lot less compared to other brands.</p><p>To keep costs down, Wyze has stripped out a number of additional premium features found on the BodyScan Ultra, but the most noticeable compromise is actually the budget material choice and the basic construction quality of the handlebar. The plastic is cheap, it feels lightweight, and it lacks a locking mechanism, so it won’t automatically stay in position when you’re waiting for measurements to be calculated.</p><p>I was glad that these issues don’t translate over to the main base unit. Thanks to a solid plastic base and a thick ITO-coated glass panel, I was left confident that it would stand the test of time. My only issue with the base is an aesthetic one. For some unknown reason Wyze has inserted a protruding plastic rectangle into the middle of the glass, which breaks the otherwise sleek design of the panel.</p><ul><li><strong>Design Score: 4/5</strong></li></ul><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2560px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="8y7NvvUe5EhvbktCD6W7nK" name="Wyze BodyScan_14" alt="Wyze BodyScan smart scale" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8y7NvvUe5EhvbktCD6W7nK-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2560" height="1440" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future / Paul Hatton)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-wyze-bodyscan-smart-scale-features"><span>Wyze BodyScan smart scale: Features</span></h2><ul><li><strong>17 body composition metrics</strong></li><li><strong>Seven of these metrics are displayed on the scale itself</strong></li><li><strong>Syncs with Apple Health, Health Connect, and Fitbit.</strong></li></ul><p>The Wyze Bodyscan covers 17 body composition metrics. Seven of these are displayed on the 4.7-inch LED display: Weight, Body Fat Percentage, BMI, Muscle Mass Percentage, Bone Mass, Protein, Body Water Percentage.</p><p>These metrics and the 10 remaining ones are displayed in the Wyze app. These are Muscle Rate, Physical Age, Lean Weight, Visceral Fat, Basal Metabolism, Subcutaneous Fat, Fat Mass, Skeletal Muscle Mass, Segmented Muscle Mass, and Body Fat.</p><p>Beyond measurements, the Wyze Bodyscan syncs with Apple Health, Health Connect, and Fitbit. It also recognizes up to eight users automatically and has a nine-month battery life. </p><ul><li><strong>Features Score: 4/5</strong></li></ul><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="qrot3H55pt8yVAh8FAotrJ" name="Wyze BodyScan_App_Final" alt="Wyze BodyScan smart scale" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qrot3H55pt8yVAh8FAotrJ-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future / Paul Hatton)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-wyze-bodyscan-smart-scale-performance"><span>Wyze BodyScan smart scale: Performance</span></h2><ul><li><strong>Comparable results to the industry-leading Withings BodyScan 2 </strong></li><li><strong>Simple but basic app experience</strong></li><li><strong>Managing multiple users is a bit of a hassle</strong></li></ul><p>Given the sub-$100 price tag, I didn’t expect very much from the Wyze BodyScan. Not only were my expectations exceeded with regard to design and features but also with overall performance. Despite not having any bells and whistles, the BodyScan manages to do all the basics incredibly well.</p><p>The overall experience of using the scale is a positive one. The large display presents seven of the most common metrics, which means most users won’t need to check the app each time they step off the scales. However, when you do find yourself drilling down into the metrics, you’ll discover a very basic app experience. Data is clearly laid out, but there’s no analysis or health advice, as is found in the Withings app. On the plus side, there’s no subscription either.</p><p>Part of the reason for the basic app experience is that it handles all Wyze product types and has a significant interface bias towards its cameras. The positive of that is that if you’ve bought into the Wyze ecosystem, then you’ll be able to manage all your smart devices in one place.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2560px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="oL3YQtxEUzAA4N5wroiMBK" name="Wyze BodyScan_4" alt="Wyze BodyScan smart scale" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oL3YQtxEUzAA4N5wroiMBK-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2560" height="1440" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future / Paul Hatton)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Unfortunately, the app issues don’t end there: there’s no support for a multi-user profile, so other family members will have to download the app on their own phone. That’s fine for other adult members or older children but not if you’re wanting to track the health of your young child.</p><p>More positively, when compared to the Withings BodyScan 2 and the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-scales/runstar-8e-smartscan-pro-review">RunStar 8E SmartScan Pro</a>, the scale delivered accurate results. This was especially true for the key metrics of weight, BMI, muscle mass, and body fat. There were only two metrics with issues, and those were body water and basal metabolism.</p><p>Thanks to the electrodes in the handlebar, the BodyScan is capable of reporting body composition across five separate segments. Measurements are overlaid onto a body graphic within the app, so it’s quick and easy to see where imbalances are located. </p><p>The overall speed of the unit was good, with weight being calculated in a matter of seconds and the remaining 16 metrics taking less than 20 seconds. This is about the same length of time as most other scales we’ve tested.</p><ul><li><strong>Performance score: 4/5</strong></li></ul><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-wyze-bodyscan-smart-scale-scorecard"><span>Wyze BodyScan smart scale: Scorecard</span></h2><div ><table><tbody><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p><strong>Category</strong></p></td><td ><p><strong>Comment</strong></p></td><td ><p><strong>Score</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Value</p></td><td ><p>One of the most affordable smart scales for body composition segmental reporting. Fantastic value for money.</p></td><td ><p>5/5</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Design</p></td><td ><p>An impressively large and bright LED display, but the overall build quality is lacking.</p></td><td ><p>4/5</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Features</p></td><td ><p>An excellent set of health-tracking features that are rarely found at this price point.</p></td><td ><p>4/5</p></td></tr><tr><td class="firstcol " ><p>Performance</p></td><td ><p>Generally accurate measurements, but the app is too basic for serious users.</p></td><td ><p>4/5</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:2560px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="NvfjRpmChWL7hZJ2hkN6Nd" name="Wyze BodyScan_21_blur" alt="Wyze BodyScan smart scale" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NvfjRpmChWL7hZJ2hkN6Nd-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="2560" height="1440" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Future / Paul Hatton)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-wyze-bodyscan-smart-scale-should-i-buy"><span>Wyze BodyScan smart scale: Should I buy?</span></h2><h2 id="buy-it-if">Buy it if</h2><div class="product"><p><strong>You want to address muscle mass imbalances</strong></p><p>The Wyze BodyScan is one of the most affordable ways of getting body composition reporting.<a class="view-deal button" href="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="010bd59a-c098-11f1-b60e-43b1043d3b4f" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="You want to address muscle mass imbalancesThe Wyze BodyScan is one of the most affordable ways of getting body composition reporting." data-dimension48="You want to address muscle mass imbalancesThe Wyze BodyScan is one of the most affordable ways of getting body composition reporting." data-dimension25="">View Deal</a></p></div><div class="product"><p><strong>You need a large-format display</strong></p><p>At 4.7 inches, the BodyScan’s color screen is great for those who are slightly visually impaired. <a class="view-deal button" href="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="010bd626-c098-11f1-b05d-ebe2cad3157f" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="You need a large-format displayAt 4.7 inches, the BodyScan’s color screen is great for those who are slightly visually impaired." data-dimension48="You need a large-format displayAt 4.7 inches, the BodyScan’s color screen is great for those who are slightly visually impaired." data-dimension25="">View Deal</a></p></div><h2 id="don-t-buy-it-if">Don’t buy it if</h2><div class="product"><p><strong>You want a premium app experience</strong></p><p>The Wyze app offers basic reporting and simple graphs but nothing more.<a class="view-deal button" href="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="010bd6b2-c098-11f1-b965-bb9fa45493d6" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="You want a premium app experienceThe Wyze app offers basic reporting and simple graphs but nothing more." data-dimension48="You want a premium app experienceThe Wyze app offers basic reporting and simple graphs but nothing more." data-dimension25="">View Deal</a></p></div><div class="product"><p><strong>You need a scale that’s going to last decades</strong></p><p>The build quality is no surprise given the budget price. More robust scales exist but you’ll have to pay a premium for them<a class="view-deal button" href="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="010bd72a-c098-11f1-b8c6-1bac60b2ca33" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="You need a scale that’s going to last decadesThe build quality is no surprise given the budget price. More robust scales exist but you’ll have to pay a premium for them" data-dimension48="You need a scale that’s going to last decadesThe build quality is no surprise given the budget price. More robust scales exist but you’ll have to pay a premium for them" data-dimension25="">View Deal</a></p></div><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-also-consider"><span>Also consider</span></h2><div class="product"><p><strong>RunStar 8E SmartScan Pro</strong></p><p>A DEXA-verified smart scale that records 28 metrics instead of 17. The downside is that it’s more than double the price.</p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-scales/runstar-8e-smartscan-pro-review" data-dimension112="3b58eea4-c098-11f1-9353-71cd1f294a20" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="RunStar 8E SmartScan Pro" data-dimension48="RunStar 8E SmartScan Pro" data-dimension25="">RunStar 8E SmartScan Pro</a><a class="view-deal button" href="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="3b58eea4-c098-11f1-9353-71cd1f294a20" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="RunStar 8E SmartScan Pro" data-dimension48="RunStar 8E SmartScan Pro" data-dimension25="">View Deal</a></p></div><div class="product"><p><strong>Withings BodyScan 2</strong></p><p>The Wyze BodyScan is budget and basic. If you’re interested in a full cardiometabolic assessment, then the Withings BodyScan 2, which delivers advanced features in abundance, is a great choice.</p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/vitafit-smart-bathroom-scale-review-a-usd20-health-hero" data-dimension112="3b58ef44-c098-11f1-b2b7-534192463498" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Vitafit Smart Bathroom Scale" data-dimension48="Vitafit Smart Bathroom Scale" data-dimension25="">Vitafit Smart Bathroom Scale</a><a class="view-deal button" href="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="3b58ef44-c098-11f1-b2b7-534192463498" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Vitafit Smart Bathroom Scale" data-dimension48="Vitafit Smart Bathroom Scale" data-dimension25="">View Deal</a></p></div><h2 class="article-body__section" id="section-how-i-tested-the-wyze-bodyscan-smart-scale"><span>How I tested the Wyze BodyScan smart scale</span></h2><p>I used the Wyze BodyScan smart scale in my bathroom for several weeks. Each time I used the scale, I measured all 17 available metrics, which enabled me to track accuracy over time as well as whether it was susceptible to fluctuating results. Because of the lack of multi-profile support through one account, I didn’t use the scale with my children.</p><p><em>First reviewed: October 2026</em></p> </article> ]]>