STACK #265 November 2026

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There’s more to tracking your progress than watching the kilos. Withings’ BodyFit and BodyScan 2 smart scales look beyond weight to offer a more detailed picture of body composition. Words Bec Summer Smart scales, smarter insights

What’s new in the Withings scale range? The biggest shift is from whole body estimates to a more detailed breakdown. The Withings Body Smart and Body Comp scales report overall body composition; BodyFit and BodyScan 2 use their handles to measure fat and muscle distribution across six zones. Compared with the original Body Scan, BodyScan 2 introduces an upgraded measurement system, a display built into the handle, and an expanded range of health and wellness insights. The point isn’t simply more numbers – it’s a clearer view of where changes are occurring. Which Withings smart scale is right for you? Choose the BodyFit if… you want six-zone body-composition tracking and everyday app-based progress monitoring, without paying for flagship extras. Choose the BodyScan 2 if… you prefer the premium experience, especially the handle-mounted display and additional health insights. Either way… both are designed to help you follow trends over time, not judge progress by a single number on the scale.

Withings BodyFit Smart Scale Best for: A closer look at body composition without the flagship extras Want to know more than what the bathroom scales say? The BodyFit’s retractable handle works with electrodes underfoot to measure fat and muscle distribution across six zones – your arms, legs and torso. Instead of one overall

figure, you can see where changes are happening over time. It also tracks weight to 50g precision, along with fat, muscle and bone mass, hydration, visceral fat, BMI, and basal metabolic rate. Key readings appear on the colour display, with longer-term trends accessible in the Withings app. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity keep everything synced, while automatic recognition for up to eight users makes it practical for a household. A rechargeable battery rated for up to a year means one less device that needs frequent charging.

Withings BodyScan 2 Smart Scale Best for: Those who want the top-of-the-range Withings smart scale experience The BodyScan 2 builds on the BodyFit’s detailed body-composition tracking with a more premium design and an expanded suite of features. Most notably, its retractable handle has its own high-resolution colour display, so you can see more information without looking down at the scale. This scale offers six-zone fat and muscle analysis and the same core tracking measures, with results feeding into the Withings app. That makes

it easy to keep an eye on changes rather than fixating on any single weigh-in. Like BodyFit, it also offers automatic user recognition and a rechargeable battery rated for up to a year. Its larger glass platform and premium aluminium construction add to the flagship feel, while interactive controls and guided scans make the experience more intuitive. There's more to BodyScan 2 than body composition, too. Its expanded range of health and wellness insights makes it Withings' most comprehensive smart scale, although some features may be subject to regional availability or regulatory requirements.

Core measurements are available in the free Withings app, with additional personalised insights available through an optional Withings+ subscription. Note:

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