Did you also enjoy the end of year celebrations? Conclusion: your belt has widened and your jeans are a little tighter than before Christmas? Never mind, a connected scale will help you find an ideal weight by following its evolution step by step from an application. Even more, certain 2.0 scales go further and can support athletes, people who must follow a strict diet or keep a vigilant eye on certain health data thanks to very precise indicators. 20 minutes has selected four models that stand out!
The cheapest: BF 720, from Beurer
The German brand Beurer offers with its BF 720 a bathroom scale that will appeal to the greatest number of people.
This measures weight, BMI (body mass index), body fat percentage, muscle mass, body water percentage, and bone mass. Also quantified: the basic and active metabolic rate (i.e. the number of calories necessary for the proper functioning of the body at rest, and those necessary for our daily activities). Working via Bluetooth with the HealthManager application (on Android and iOS), the scale stores the equivalent of the last 30 measurements. It is therefore not necessarily necessary to systematically weigh yourself with your smartphone nearby, with the application open, so that the data is transmitted to it.
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 2.5 cm Transmission: Bluetooth. Up to 8 users. Maximum weight: 180 kg. Power supply: 3 AAA batteries (not included). Color: black. 46 euros.
Our opinion : Seeming basic at first glance, this scale is equipped with a perfectly orchestrated application which offers access to its essential data at first glance, while allowing you to precisely follow its evolution in the form of curves and graphs. Also welcome, the weighing history which displays the progress day by day with weight gain or loss indicated by a small green or red symbol.
The essential: BC-401, by Tanita
Original with its rectangular design, the BC-401 from Tanita offers the basic measurements that one would expect from such a device.
In addition to weight and BMI (body mass index), the scale, advertised as accurate up to 100 g, also measures the percentage of body fat, muscle and bone mass, visceral fat rate, percentage of body water, but also basal metabolic rate (the minimum number of calories the body needs at rest) and metabolic age (an indicator of aging). Its application (Tanita, on Android and iOS) aggregates its data in a clear way, each measurement accompanied by a colored icon allowing you to know if you are within the standard or if you should make efforts to do so. bring closer.
Dimensions: 21.7 x 31.6 x 2.7 cm Transmission: Bluetooth. Up to 5 users. Maximum weight: 150 kg. Power supply: 4 AAA batteries (included). Colors: black or white. 62 euros.
Our opinion : The compact design of this scale sets it apart from its rivals. Too bad it doesn’t have WiFi. Choosing to transmit data via Bluetooth requires opening the Tanita application for each weighing so that it is transmitted and recorded, which is more restrictive.
The family car: Master Coach Ultra, from Terraillon
With her Master Coach UltraTerraillon delivers a connected scale with complete functions.
In addition to traditional weight and BMI (body mass index) measurements, its integrated impedance meter allows you to evaluate your fat, water, bone and muscle masses, as well as heart rate, for up to eight users. Wifi, the device then transmits its data to its application (My Health, under Android and iOS), without having to worry about any synchronization. Depending on the desired weight loss objective and the target weight set, the Master Coach Ultra recommends the most suitable caloric intake on a day-to-day basis.
Dimensions: 32.7 x 32.7 x 2.1 cm Transmission: Wifi. Up to 8 users. Maximum weight: 180 kg. Power supply: 4 AAA batteries (not included). Color: black. 79 euros.
Our opinion : Simple and rather economical, this scale is a real family scale. We appreciate the clarity of the application, with its curves which allow you to perfectly follow the evolution of your data on the same screen. To go further, the basal metabolic rate (minimum number of calories the body needs to function at rest) and the visceral fat index (the bad fats, located between the muscles and abdominal organs) of each user are also evaluated.
The perfectionist: Body Scan, from Withings
There Body Scan is the most advanced of Withings scales. It makes it possible to achieve real checkup health.
In addition to the traditional measurements around weight and body composition, the Body Scan adds, thanks to the use of its handle covered with sensors, so-called “segmentation” measurements. Goal: to know the localized levels of fat, muscle and visceral fat mass according to the areas of the body (legs, torso, arms). Another benefit: this scale produces a six-lead electrocardiogram at each weighing. This measurement aims to detect atrial fibrillation, one of the most common heart rhythm disorders. Calculation of heart rate, pulse wave velocity, vascular age, and even nervous health of the user complete the measurements. Fun: each time you use it, the day’s weather data is displayed.
Dimensions: 32.7 x 32.7 x 2.1 cm Transmission: Wifi. Up to 8 users. Maximum weight: 200 kg. Power supply: battery (autonomy: 12 months). Colors: black or white. 399 euros.
Our opinion : A pioneer in the world of connected scales since 2009, Withings is out of the category with its Body Scan. The French manufacturer thus surprises with its increasingly comprehensive approach to assessing our health. Very, very expensive, this device (which is reminiscent of the RD-545HR model from the Tanita brand sold for 396 euros) is recommended for people who need to closely monitor their cardiovascular health, but also for athletes who, thanks to it, will be able to perfectly target their training and visualize the effects.