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Withings Body Smart: the downsides first

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#1 of 8
$$$Wi-Fi + BluetoothiPhone and AndroidScore 3.9/5
13%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)

Tom's Guide's best smart scale overall, praised for a polished app that explains every number. It also has athlete, pregnancy, baby and eyes-closed modes. Some features sit behind a $99/year subscription, Withings now lists it at $129.95, and about 1 in 8 Amazon ratings are 1 or 2 stars.

Subscription: Optional: Withings+ is $99/year for extras like Health Improvement Score and Body Score; all basic stats are free (Tom's Guide)

Top complaints

  • Some features need a subscription

    Tom's Guide's only listed con: Health Improvement Score and Body Score are locked behind the $99/year Withings+ plan.

    Source: Tom's Guide review, Withings product page
  • Inconsistent readings and setup trouble for some

    Amazon's review summary says accuracy, reliability and compatibility are mixed: some owners report inconsistent readings and difficult setup.

    Source: Amazon.com product page (Customers say)
  • Price creep

    Tom's Guide reviewed it at $99 and Wirecutter lists it at $100, but Withings now lists it at $129.95. Amazon owners are mixed on value, with some calling it overpriced.

    Source: Withings product page, Amazon.com product page (Customers say)

What owners love

  • Best-in-class app

    Tom's Guide calls the app gorgeous and easy to navigate, with explanations backed by scientific references and links to over 100 apps. Wirecutter says it's easier to use than its top pick's app.

    Source: Tom's Guide review, Wirecutter (NYT)
  • Modes for the whole household

    Athlete, pregnancy, baby and eyes-closed modes (Tom's Guide). Wirecutter notes a mode that turns BIA off and an eyes-closed mode that shows motivating messages instead of weight.

    Source: Tom's Guide (best smart scales), Wirecutter (NYT)
  • Higher weight limit and FSA-eligible

    Wirecutter cites a 440 lb limit, FSA eligibility and a two-year warranty. Tom's Guide lists 397 lb.

    Source: Wirecutter (NYT)
Good for
  • An app that explains your numbers
  • Syncing over Wi-Fi without your phone nearby
  • Households that want eyes-closed or pregnancy modes

Scores (tap for why)

  • Weight accuracy & consistency4.0
    Why 4.0?Wirecutter found it slightly better than the Body+ in weight tests, and it reads in 0.1 lb steps (Tom's Guide). Amazon owners are mixed on consistency.
    Source: Wirecutter (NYT), Tom's Guide (best smart scales), Amazon.com product page
  • Body composition (as tested)3.5
    Why 3.5?Tom's Guide's tester saw body fat one point higher than a gym analyzer and notes there's no way to know which is right.
    Source: Tom's Guide review
  • App & syncing4.5
    Why 4.5?Polished app with explanations, Wi-Fi sync and 100+ app links (Tom's Guide). Some features need the $99/year plan.
    Source: Tom's Guide review
  • Multiple users4.0
    Why 4.0?8 users with automatic recognition once each person is set up, though new users must be invited or added manually (Tom's Guide).
    Source: Tom's Guide review
  • Durability & battery3.5
    Why 3.5?AAA batteries rated up to a year (Tom's Guide review; 15 months in its comparison table) and a two-year warranty (Wirecutter). 13% of Amazon ratings are 1 or 2 stars.
    Source: Tom's Guide review, Wirecutter (NYT), Amazon.com product page

What experts say

  • Tom's Guide: Best smart scale overall (updated 2026-07-22). The only con is the features locked behind a subscription.
  • Wirecutter (NYT): Other scale worth considering, especially for athletic goals or FSA funds. It did slightly better than the Body+ in Wirecutter's weight tests.
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