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Use more than just a number to analyze your health.

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(Thank goodness.)

To find the best bathroom scales, the Shape team tested different models for 96 hours.

We also talked with dietitians for their expert opinions on these models andhow to use scales smartly.

RENPHO Elis 2X Smart Body Scale

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Below are the best bathroom scales from our editor testing.

“The information it provides is comparable to professional-grade body composition scales,” she says.

Our testers agree, noting that the setup is seamless.

the RENPHO Elis 2X Smart Body Scale on a white tile floor

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“I didn’t have to fiddle with anything.

“Everything around this scale was easy to use.

The buttons and controls were easy.

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I definitely could understand the data and how to apply it to my own life.”

Then they can format an exercise plan with a professional to better build this group of muscles.

Per the brand, its readings are always within 0.2 lbs of actual weight.

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it’s possible for you to even choose to view a digital avatar of yourself for visual learning.

“I especially liked the customized fitness plans and the avatar that showed progress,” says one tester.

“Unfortunately, as we age, we lose some lean muscle.

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Its important to include strength and resistance training for recoup that muscle.

One tester said it’s “essentially a personal trainer in a scale.”

It is also important to note the “Eyes Closed” setting.

the RENPHO Elis 2X Smart Body Scale on a white tile floor

This feature allows different metrics to be recorded without being displayed for the user to see.

“A smart scale can tell you your body fat percentage, which is more useful than BMI alone.

A traditional scale wouldn’t be able to show this.

A close-up of a person standing on the RENPHO Elis 2X Smart Body Scale placed in a tile floor

“These scales also let us know how much visceral fat we have,” says Nikolakopoulos.

“Visceral fat is a key in of body fat within the abdomen that surrounds our organs.

While some level of visceral fat is healthy, having too much can be dangerous to our health.

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Becoming aware of how much visceral fat we have can help us work towards improving our health.”

Why Trust Shape

Summer Cartwrightis Shape’s senior editor.

She is a marathon runner, certified cycling instructor, and the senior editor at Shape.

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She has expertise in running shoes, performance gear, and recovery equipment.

Lainey Younkin is the CEO and founder of Lainey Younkin Nutrition, LLC.

Shes a Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Communication Specialist, and mom of 4 boys based in Boston, MA.

iHome Digital Scale

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Linda specializes in healthy weight loss and Diabetes.

The iHome Digital Scale on wood

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Socked feet on the iHome Digital Scale

The iHome Digital Scale on wood

A person standing on the iHome Digital Scale placed in a hallway

A close-up of a person standing on the iHome Digital Scale on black tile

Socked feet on the iHome Digital Scale

eufy Smart Scale P3

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The eufy Smart Scale P3 on white tile

A person looking out a bathroom window while standing on the eufy Smart Scale P3

A person standing on the eufy Smart Scale P3

A person from an arial angle standing on the eufy Smart Scale P3

The eufy Smart Scale P3 on white tile

A person looking out a bathroom window while standing on the eufy Smart Scale P3

A person standing on the eufy Smart Scale P3

Withings Body Scan Revolution

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The Withings Body Scan Revolution on a floof

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A person from a side angle standing on the Withings Body Scan Revolution

A person standing on the Withings Body Scan Revolution

A close-up side angle of a person standing on the Withings Body Scan Revolution

The Withings Body Scan Revolution on a floof

A person from a side angle standing on the Withings Body Scan Revolution

A person standing on the Withings Body Scan Revolution

A close-up side angle of a person standing on the Withings Body Scan Revolution