8 best bathroom scales to track your health, tried and tested

Score: 96/100

Beurer's products also feature in our best SAD lamps and best electric blankets round-ups, so we weren't surprised to see its scale perform well in our testing.

It's a top pick if you're after something simple and fuss free. According to our expert, it does its job accurately and quickly – on average, we waited just 1.43 seconds for weight readings.

The well-lit display is easy to read, while the large platform proved stable and can accommodate feet up to a size 12 and a weight of up to 200kg.

Note, nearby movement can power it on, so make sure to store away to preserve battery life. At under £40, it offers excellent value for money.

Score: 92/100

There’s no getting around the price tag, but if you want an in-depth health assessment from the comfort of your bathroom, this is a game-changing piece of kit.

Aside from consistent weight measurements, it offers a deep dive into your body composition – giving you data on muscle mass and fat – and measures nerve health, highlighting any issues associated with illnesses such as diabetes. It also has a 6-Lead electrocardiogram (ECG) to offer an insight into your cardiovascular health and even detect rhythm disturbances, which can cause stroke and heart failure.

Unlike many smart scales on the market, it comes with handles that contain electrodes – for the 6-Lead ECG readings and more accurate body composition measurements. Our expert confirmed that all the measurements were accurate when compared with the DEXA scan.

For those who may struggle to reach down and retrieve it, the scale also comes with a handy wall mount for easy access.

Score: 91/100

Cutting back on waste by forgoing batteries, these digital scales are powered by a button you push with your feet. They gave us an accurate weight reading and the large platform should comfortably accommodate feet up to a size 12.

They had strong non-slip feet, but felt a bit unstable when mounting and dismounting. The display window was also rather small and the surface marked fairly easily. On balance though, this simple set of scales is a greener buy that doesn’t compromise on reliability.

Score: 87/100

If you like the sound of the Withings option above but don't want to spend a fortune, consider this more affordable option.

It's more than half the price of the Body Scan, but it’s still packed with an impressive range of features. The set-up process took a matter of minutes and getting to grips with the device was a breeze thanks to the handy in-app prompts and tips.

In terms of insights, you can track body composition, muscle mass, bone mass, visceral fat, metabolic age and standing heart rate, with key data visible on the scale itself and detailed graphs within the app to help you keep on top of your progress over time. The majority of measurements were accurate when compared with the DEXA scan, although the body fat percentages were out slightly.

There are a range of modes to choose from, including ‘weight’, ‘athlete’ and ‘pregnancy’, but the one that stood out for our experts was ‘eyes closed’. When using this setting, you won’t see any numbers when you step on the scale; instead, a range of motivational graphics will pop up on the screen. This is ideal for days when you want to focus on overall health outcomes rather than numerical changes. If you do want to review your measurements at a later stage, you can check them on the app.

Score: 86/100

This talking digital scale is designed for those who are blind or partially sighted. It announces weight measurements clearly and accurately and it activated quickly too, but we found it a little unstable towards the edges.

There’s room on the platform for size 10 feet but the display screen could be clearer and it would be nice if batteries were included. Those are minor niggles though for an otherwise straightforward, reliable and accessible set of scales.

Score: 80/100

Like the Withings Body Scan scale above, this shiny Lepulse design also comes with handles that contain electrodes for more accurate body composition readings. It also provides a lot of health metrics (over 20) spanning BMI, body fat, protein mass, water weight, body age and more.

According to our expert, the scale was a pleasure to use – readings appeared on the screen within seconds, and they also praised the well-thought-out app, which was a doddle to navigate. It presents your data neatly, with colour-coded graphs, trends and comprehensive reports. It also syncs with apps like Apple Health, Google Fit and Fitbit and allows up to 24 (yes, really!) users on the app.

Body weight, bone density and BMI readings were extremely accurate – only the body fat reading was out by 3%. Still, it offers excellent value when you compare it with some pricier smart scales on the market.

Score: 75/100

Another Withings option, this one is brimming with high-tech features and is super easy to set up and use. It doesn’t just measure your weight, body fat and BMI either – it also monitors your visceral fat, water percentage, fat and bone mass, nerve health and heart rate, plus it gives you a vascular age and more.

On the whole, readings were accurate, although body fat and vascular age were out slightly when compared with the DEXA scan. The bright screen displays a graph with your previous eight measurements so you can track your progress and meet your goals, and if all that wasn’t enough, the user-friendly Health Mate app provides yet more in-depth feedback.

It can keep track of eight users and the scale itself is sturdy, with a generous amount of foot room so it should be suitable for the whole family. There are even specially designed ‘athlete’ and ‘pregnancy’ modes to meet individual needs.

Sure, it’s an investment but if you want to understand your health and body better, it's worth considering.

Score: 73/100

This slim, Bluetooth-enabled scale covers 13 different biometrics including BMI, bone mass, body water percentage, body fat and more. The large, easy-to-read LED screen shows all your key stats while the app – which scored top marks for functionality – tracks changes over time and provides an overall picture of your health.

The stylish, compact design means the scales will look unobtrusive in the corner of your bathroom. The tempered glass platform feels sturdy, and the scale features a motion-activated light that doubles as a night light – handy for bathroom trips in the early hours).

Disappointingly, our body fat readings were significantly out (by over 10%), but other metrics, including weight, BMI and muscle mass, were extremely consistent and accurate.