If you are looking to keep track of your vitals at an affordable price, then the Wyze Scale Ultra BodyScan needs to be on your radar.
Smart scales have come a long way from the devices that just tell you how much you weigh. The latest generation can measure everything from body fat percentage to visceral fat levels to something called «metabolic age.» What used to be a simple bathroom fixture has genuinely become a major health tracking tool. The Wyze Scale Ultra BodyScan is one of the latest takes on this category. It comes with a retractable handlebar that you grip during measurements, letting the scale take readings from your hands and feet at the same time.
Wyze says this scale offers «professional-grade body analysis», which is a pretty bold claim for something priced just under $120. The design is clearly going after the $500 Withings Body Scan, which also uses a retractable handle for comprehensive measurements. The question is whether Wyze actually pulled off comparable functionality at a fraction of the cost or if that lower price comes with significant compromises.Design
At 15.43 x 13.39 x 2.13 inches, the Wyze Scale Ultra BodyScan is thicker and larger than your average bathroom scale, but it doesn’t necessarily feel overly huge. The surface uses ITO-coated glass for the conductivity needed to measure body composition, and anti-slip contacts keep things stable while you’re standing on it. You can get it in black or white, so it should fit into most bathrooms without looking out of place. I’m reviewing the black model.
The design looks reasonably premium, though it’s not the sturdiest smart scale out there. Wyze has leaned on plastic to keep costs down, which does affect how durable the whole scale feels. It doesn’t come across as cheap or flimsy — it just doesn’t have the heft you’d get from pricier alternatives. While I wasn’t using the aforementioned $500 Withings Body Scan before, I was using an alternative Withings scale, which definitely has a more premium build. But again, it’s not a huge deal, and the build of the Wyze model is still acceptable.
The 4.3-inch TFT color display is one of the standout elements here. It’s bright enough that you can actually read your metrics right on the scale without pulling out your phone every time. That immediacy makes a real difference in the daily routine. You can customize what’s shown on the screen during measurements as well, so if you have one metric in particular you’re tracking, you can visually see your progress as you go. The only exception to that is your heart rate, which can only be viewed in the app.
The extendable BodyScan handle houses the electrodes that measure your upper body when you grip it. The extension and retraction mechanism works smoothly, though you’ll want to guide it back down gently rather than letting it snap back. It’s not a huge deal, and you can still take basic weight measurements without picking up the handle if you prefer to only take comprehensive scans every now and then.
Four AAA batteries power the scale, and they’re included in the box.
