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Byrdie / Danie Drankwalter
Owning a bathroom scale is certainly not a requirement for being physically fit or even maintaining a healthy weight. Having said that, if you're someone who likes to keep track—whether you're trying to build, lose, or maintain—it's nice to have one on hand.
"Keeping a scale is especially important for people who want to gain muscle, lose weight, or maintain weight," registered dietitian Jonathan Valdez tells Byrdie. But, as he notes, using a bathroom scale isn't the be-all and end-all. "It will be one tool in the box to guide you to your goals."
Below, the best bathroom scales for everyone, every purpose, and every budget.
Best Overall
Ozeri Precision Digital Bath Scale
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Amazon
Budget-friendly
Highly accurate
Multiple colors available
Tempered glass platform
White option has a green tint
Who else recommends it? Insider also selected the Ozeri Precision Bath Scale.
What do buyers say? 89% of 1,400+ Amazon reviewers rated this product 4 stars or higher.
Ozeri makes the best option overall, hands down. The brand's Precision Digital Bath Scale has a capacity of 400 pounds and instantly measures your weight with state-of-the-art accuracy. Just step on and get your reading—no tapping needed.
You can switch from pounds to kilograms to British stones with the push of a button and easily read your measurements from the large digital screen. What's more, this sleek scale comes in a few chic colors, including black, white, aquamarine, and gray.
Price at time of publish: $15.95 for White
Size: 12 x 12 x 0.75 inches | Features: Step-on activation, auto calibration, auto shutoff | Warranty: One year
Best Budget
Renpho Digital Bathroom Scale
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Budget-friendly
Batteries included
May switch between units at random
For a high-quality model at a wallet-friendly price, your best bet is the Renpho Digital Bathroom Scale. It automatically calibrates when you step on and offers an instant reading on the LCD screen down to one-tenth of a pound or kilogram.
Price at time of publish: $29.99 for Black (10.2")
Size: 10.25 x 10.25 x 0.9 inches | Features: Auto shutoff, auto calibration, LCD screen | Warranty: None
Best Low-Profile
Etekcity Digital Body Weight Scale
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Reasonably priced
Low profile
Precision sensors
May need replacing every couple of years
Valdez recommends the Etekcity Digital Body Weight Scale, and we can see why. At under an inch in height, it's got a sleek low profile, plus four precision sensors that offer quick and accurate results down to one-fifth of a pound.
Price at time of publish: $21.99 for Greenish-White
Size: 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inches | Features: Step-on activation, auto shutoff | Warranty: One year
Best Color Selection
Weight Watchers by Conair Digital Bathroom Scale
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Courtesy of Bed Bath & Beyond
Reasonably priced
Battery included
10-year warranty
Numbers hard to read on gray screen
This collab from Weight Watchers and Conair comes in all our favorite iPhone colors, like gold, rose gold, white, silver, and mint green. What's more, it has a 400-pound capacity and delivers readings on the large LCD display down to one-tenth of a pound.
Price at time of publish: $34.99
Size: 13.25 x 13.25 x 1.5 inches | Features: Tempered safety glass, LCD screen | Warranty: 10 years
Best Bamboo
Soehnle Bamboo Personal Digital Scale
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Attractive design
Highly accurate
Batteries included
Relatively pricey
If you're going to keep a scale on your bathroom floor, it may as well enhance the decor, right? That's why we love Soehnle's bamboo model, which has a natural finish and an LCD screen that displays highly accurate readings, thanks to its four-sensor technology.
Size: 12 x 11.75 x 1.25 inches | Features: LCD screen, step-on activation | Warranty: One year
Best Round
Escali B180RC Classic Glass Bathroom Body Scale
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Reasonably priced
Impact-resistant surface
Finicky in warm/humid space
Mix it up with a round bathroom scale like this clear glass beauty. The tempered surface is impact-resistant, and the crisp digital display activates with the tap of your toe.
Price at time of publish: $39.95
Size: 13 x 1.5 inches | Features: Step-on activation, auto shutoff | Warranty: Limited lifetime
Best with Large Platform
HoMedics Carbon Fiber Glass Bathroom Scale
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Large platform
Large backlit display
Batteries included
Beeps loudly when stepped on
For a slightly larger platform, go with the HoMedics Carbon Fiber Scale. The sizable surface is a 13-inch square, and the backlit display activates instantly when you step on—no tapping needed.
Price at time of publish: $34.99
Size: 13 x 13 inches | Features: Overload indicator, instant on/calibration | Warranty: Five years
Best with Bluetooth
Sharper Image LED Bluetooth Digital Body Scale
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Courtesy of Amazon
Modern design
Offers additional metrics
Up to 10 profiles allowed
Batteries not included
This clever scale from Sharper Image connects to a mobile app through Bluetooth and syncs all your info for easy-peasy tracking. Not only does it measure weight, but it also provides other stats like your BMI, body fat, muscle mass, and skeletal weight.
Price at time of publish: $49.99
Size: 11.9 x 11.9 x 0.9 inches | Features: Bluetooth connection, mobile app | Warranty: None
Best Smart
Gaiam Bluetooth Smart Bathroom Scale
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These days, almost anything in your home can be smart, including your bathroom scale. Take the Gaiam Smart Scale, which syncs to your mobile device through a free accompanying app. It tracks 15 metrics (weight, BMI, body fat, water weight, muscle mass, bone mass, etc.), monitors your progress, evaluates your info, and backs up your data to the cloud.
Price at time of publish: $34.99
Size: Not listed | Features: Bluetooth connection, mobile app | Warranty: One year
Best for Tracking Body Fat
Eufy by Anker Smart Scale with Bluetooth
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Amazon
Syncs to smart device
Offers multiple metrics
May interfere with pacemakers
Need something that measures body fat in addition to weight? Go with the Eufy Smart Scale. Aside from these metrics, you can see your BMI and body composition analysis on the synced mobile app, which connects through Bluetooth.
Price at time of publish: $44.99
Size: 11.8 x 11.8 x 1 inches | Features: Bluetooth connection, body fat measurements | Warranty: 15 months
Best Glass
Symple Stuff Dianne Digital Bathroom Scale
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Budget-friendly
Batteries included
Low weight capacity
We're also loving this digital scale from Symple Stuff. The transparent surface is made of tempered glass and offers a stable platform for standing. And the large-scale LCD screen provides a clear reading in pounds or kilograms.
Price at time of publish: $24.99
Size: 12.75 x 12.75 x 1.5 inches | Features: LCD screen | Warranty: 30 days
Final Verdict
Our number one pick for the best bathroom scales is the Ozeri Precision Digital Bath Scale on account of its auto-calibration feature, accurate readings, adjustable units, sleek color options, and affordable price tag. However, if you want something that provides other metrics, like body fat, BMI, and muscle mass, go with the Sharper Image LED Bluetooth Digital Body Scale.
What to Look For in a Bathroom Scale
Digital
When shopping around for a bathroom scale, we recommend getting a digital model (as opposed to a balance scale), which will display your weight on a screen. "I personally like digital scales better for ease," says Valdez. "Just make sure it's easy to calibrate."
Size
Most bathroom scales are squares (or almost squares), with each side measuring between 11 to 13 inches. The size is mostly a matter of preference, but if you're short on space, you'll want to look for a smaller option, and those with longer feet may want a larger surface.
Metrics
Aside from weight, many bathroom scales offer other metrics. This might include body fat, water percentage, bone density, and muscle mass. "Some scales may even have lean body mass measurements but are subpar to consistent use of a caliper," Valdez adds. And you'll typically have to sync your scale with a mobile app to view this data.
Smart/Bluetooth Capabilities
"Some scales connect to your phone to provide a graph of your weight," says Valdez. Scales that sync to a mobile device through Bluetooth are generally priced a little higher than standard models, but they can be great for tracking your progress and viewing a variety of fitness metrics.
Why Trust Byrdie
Theresa Holland is an experienced freelance writer with a background in fitness and nutrition. For this story, she spoke to a registered dietitian, viewed dozens of products from various manufacturers and retailers, combed through user reviews, and researched key features (digital design, size, weight capacity, metrics, and smart capabilities) before making her final selections. She owns an Etekcity scale and is also personally familiar with Eufy, Gaiam, and Ozeri. Theresa has been writing for Byrdie since 2020, where she covers wellness, self-care, and beauty.
Meet the Expert
Jonathan Valdez, MBA, RDN, CSG, CDN, CCM, CDCES, ACE-CPT, is a registered dietitian and the owner of Genki Nutrition. He is also a media spokesperson for the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
According to our Diversity Pledge, 15% of products in our newly-published market roundups will feature Black-owned and/or Black-founded brands. At the time of publishing, we were not able to find any scales from a Black-owned and/or Black-founded business. If you know of one we should consider, please email us at contact@byrdie.com and we will evaluate the product ASAP.
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