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Editor's Pick — May 2026

Our #1 Rated Smart Scale

★ Best Overall 2026
Hume Pod

Hume Pod

by Hume Health
★★★★★ 9.6 / 10

The Hume Pod delivers clinical-grade body composition analysis at home with 8-electrode BIA technology. After 30 days of testing against DEXA scans, it's the most accurate consumer scale we've ever reviewed.

  • 98% DEXA-level accuracy for body fat %
  • 45+ metrics including segmental analysis
  • 8-electrode BIA (vs 4 on most scales)
  • No subscription — all data free forever
  • 24 user profiles for the whole family
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Key specs side-by-side so you can decide fast.

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Hume Pod
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9.6 8 45+ Free $195 Review →
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Body Scan
Withings
9.1 8 20+ $9.99/mo $399 Review →
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Body Comp
Withings
8.7 4 16 $9.99/mo $199 Review →
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Elis Aspire
Renpho
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Index S2
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7.6 4 12 Free $149 Review →

Scores based on accuracy, app quality, build, and value. Updated May 2026.

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