Withings Body Scan Smart Scale With Handle - Segmental Body Composition And ECG Explained
Published on 09/11/2026 at 21:59 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Withings Body Scan is a premium smart scale that turns a daily weigh-in into a detailed health check, using a retractable handle to measure segmental body composition, record a 6-lead ECG and assess nerve health for users weighing between 9 and 440 lb with 0.1 lb precision.Official FAQ details weight range and precision
Design, handle and biomarker coverage
The Body Scan builds on a tempered glass floor unit and an integrated handle bar that pulls out from the scale, adding extra electrodes so the device can capture a 6-lead ECG and segmental body composition for the torso, arms and legs in one standing measurement.FAQ explains handle-based measurements
During a typical weigh-in, users step barefoot onto the main platform and hold the handle so the scale can run multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis and other non-invasive techniques to estimate segmental fat and muscle mass, vascular age, nerve health and heart rate alongside standard weight and body fat metrics.MedGrade describes biomarker technologies
Core specs, battery and connectivity
The documented weight range for Withings Body Scan is 5-200 kg, corresponding to 9-440 lb, with measurements displayed to an increment of 50 g, or 0.1 lb, through four embedded weight sensors and a color screen on the top surface.FAQ lists range and graduation
The scale uses a rechargeable lithium battery with an advertised battery life of up to one year per charge and charges via the included USB-C cable, so owners do not have to swap disposable batteries over daily use cycles.FAQ notes battery life and USB-C charging
Dimensions around 12.8 x 12.8 x 1.1 inches and a device weight of roughly 9.7 lb place Body Scan in the same footprint as many bathroom scales while adding the handle mechanism and internal electronics needed for cardiovascular and nerve assessments.Tom's Guide documents dimensions and battery
On the connectivity side, the scale links to the Withings app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, supports more than 100 health and fitness apps including common platforms such as Apple Health and Google Fit, and automatically recognizes and tracks up to eight individual users in a household.Review outlines connectivity and app support
Withings Body Scan Product Details
Full specifications, regulatory information and configuration options for Withings Body Scan are listed on the official US product page.
Price, subscriptions and US positioning
Withings Body Scan currently sits at a US price point of $499.95 after a documented price adjustment effective May 7, replacing earlier pricing around $399.95 for the same device.Withings price adjustment page lists $499.95
Previous retail coverage highlighted Body Scan at $399.95 in the US, EU and UK, but newer materials and a price adjustment notice confirm the higher $499.95 level, which aligns with its positioning as a high-end health monitoring scale rather than a basic bathroom model.TechCrunch earlier reported $399.95 pricing
In parallel, the newer BodyScan 2, announced for the US at a launch price of $599.95, extends the concept with additional cardiometabolic and hypertension-related markers, leaving the original Body Scan as the more affordable option in the companys scale lineup.Press release lists BodyScan 2 at $599.95
Comparison with Withings Body Smart and category norms
Compared with Withings Body Smart, which retails around US$ 129.95 and focuses on weight, body fat, muscle and water mass, Body Scan adds a retractable handle and ECG, vascular age and segmental body composition, driving the price up to $499.95 but expanding its biomarker set beyond what conventional smart scales offer.Body Smart page shows $129.95 and Body Scan $499.95
Standard smart scales often stop at whole-body estimates of fat, muscle and water, while Body Scans segmental readings highlight differences between torso, arms and legs, letting health-focused users and clinicians see whether weight changes reflect shifts in muscle mass, fat distribution or other factors across distinct body regions.Support article describes segmental composition
Use cases, limits and who it suits
With its 9-440 lb capacity, fine 0.1 lb graduation, long-life rechargeable battery and multiparameter health metrics, Withings Body Scan is suited to adults who want daily weight tracking alongside a broader picture of cardiovascular, nerve and body composition trends without leaving home, provided they are comfortable with a premium price tier well above basic bathroom scales.FAQ covers adult usage and metrics
Children and teenagers under 18 do not receive body composition readings, and ECG and advanced metrics depend on proper stance and handle positioning, so Body Scan works best for adults engaged in long-term health monitoring who are willing to follow measurement guidance and interpret a dense app dashboard alongside routine checkups.Segmental composition guide notes age limit and technique
Key Facts At A Glance
- Product: Withings Body Scan smart scale with handle
- Manufacturer: Withings Inc., Boston, MA
- Category: Smart scale with segmental body composition and ECG
- Weight range: 9-440 lb (5-200 kg), 0.1 lb (50 g) graduation
- Dimensions: Approx. 12.8 x 12.8 x 1.1 inches
- Battery: Rechargeable lithium battery, up to 1 year per charge
- Price: $499.95 (as of 09/11/2026)
- Target audience: Adults seeking daily weight tracking plus cardiovascular and nerve health metrics
