9 best bathroom scales to buy in 2022

Throw yourself into the new world of tracking your body composition with this set of smart bathroom scales. Able to monitor an impressive 13 key body measurements, these scales will tell you everything you need to know to get into shape.

Not only are basic measurements like body weight, BMI and body fat percentage covered, but this nifty gadget also tells you your skeletal muscle amount, your fat-free body weight, your muscle mass, your bone mass, your basal metabolism, your metabolic age, your subcutaneous and visceral fat amounts.

It quickly and reliably syncs via Bluetooth with all the main fitness apps like Fitbit or Apple Health to give you the full picture of what is going on inside your body, bringing a whole new dimension to healthy living.

• Type: Smart
• Batteries: 3 AAA (included)
• Bluetooth connectivity: Yes
• BMI: Yes
• Body fat: Yes
• Maximum weight: 180kg

If funds are low, but you still want to get more out of your scales than a simple weight reading, then look no further than this Hilington Body Fat Scale.

Made from lightweight anti-slip glass, these durable scales show you body weight, body fat percentage, BMI and water measurement. Simply enter your height and age and step on board.

It’s not a smart scale so it won’t connect to a fitness app, but it will give you everything you need to input the information yourself.

• Type: Digital
• Batteries: 1 CR2032 battery (included)
• Bluetooth connectivity: No
• BMI: Yes
• Body fat: Yes
• Maximum weight: 180kg

For a more straightforward approach to tracking your body weight, you can’t go wrong with a basic mechanical scale, and this one from leading brand Salter more than fits the bill. Designed in a retro style with a large analogue dial and long red pointer, your weight is displayed in easy-to-read kilos, stones or pounds.

Take note – these analogue scales have a maximum weight of 150kg which is around 24 stone, so if you weigh more than this you may want to look elsewhere. However, the scales are built with a solid base and an anti-slip surface, so are safe to use even in slippy, wet bathrooms.

Being mechanical, there’s no need to press any buttons or change any batteries. Zero maintenance, accurate readings and completely hassle-free.

• Type: Mechanical
• Batteries: Not required
• Bluetooth connectivity: No
• BMI: No
• Body fat: No
• Maximum weight: 150kg

If you want a simple-to-use set of scales but are looking for something with a clear display and a streamlined look, then these budget-friendly digital scales from Vitafit are just what you need.

Complete with four high-precision weight sensors, these scales can give you an accurate reading of your weight to within 0.05kg. They have a large footplate and a strong tempered glass surface and, what’s more, they look good too. For such a low price, you can’t go far wrong.

• Type: Digital
• Batteries: 1 CR2032 battery (included)
• Bluetooth connectivity: No
• BMI: No
• Body fat: No
• Maximum weight: 180kg

Not only does this product offer you all the features of an average set of smart scales, but it’s an incredible price too making it phenomenal value for money.

All the usual body composition data is analysed, like weight, BMI and body fat, but this gadget also shows you visceral fat, body water percentage, muscle mass, bone mass, skeletal muscle percentage, protein percentage, metabolic rate and age.

The brand, Active Era, even has its own app for you to use to record your progress, although the scales are fully compatible with all the well-known fitness apps too.

• Type: Smart
• Batteries: 2 AAA (included)
• Bluetooth connectivity: Yes
• BMI: Yes
• Body fat: Yes
• Maximum weight: 180kg

If you require scales with a higher maximum weight than average, you should take a look at this offering from Salter. Capable of weighing up to 250kg, which is just over 39 stone, these scales give accurate and reliable readings that once may only have been accessible from a doctor’s scale.

Its large digital display makes readings quick and easy and the extra large platform ensures plenty of space for comfortable standing. It doesn’t come with the bells and whistles of a set of smart scales, but it’s certainly a great place to start.

• Type: Digital
• Batteries: 1 CR2032 battery (Included)
• Bluetooth connectivity: No
• BMI: No
• Body fat: No
• Maximum weight: 250kg

From fitness experts Fitbit comes the Aria Air Smart Scale, perfect if you use a Fitbit smartwatch and app to track your exercise sessions.

Once synched, these scales track your weight in a single step and send your stats to the Fitbit app where you can see your BMI and other information. Using Bluetooth technology, the Aria Air compiles your measurements into simple charts and graphs making it easy for you to visualise your progress over time.

These scales don’t offer much else in the way of body composition measurements, so if that’s something you’re after then look elsewhere. But for Fitbit fans, the simple useability of these scales makes them a superb addition to your fitness journey.

• Type: Smart
• Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion battery (included)
• Bluetooth connectivity: Yes
• BMI: Yes
• Body fat: No
• Maximum weight: 180kg

There’s nothing wrong with introducing children to monitoring their weight if it’s done with a healthy mindset, and these smart scales will help you do just that.

Not only do they calculate a whopping 19 different measurements of body composition, but they also come with different modes of use specifically calibrated for ‘athletes,’ who have long been engaged in regular fitness several times a week, as well as ‘baby mode’ for younger family members.

This ensures that the data recorded is appropriate and gives you exactly the insight you need into the health of the whole family.

• Type: Smart
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries (included)
• Bluetooth connectivity: Yes
• BMI: Yes
• Body fat: Yes
• Maximum weight: 180kg

While you can use any set of scales to track your weight and body composition during pregnancy, these smart scales from pioneering brand Withings actually include a pregnancy tracker to help you accurately monitor your weight gain, track your baby’s weight, and offer obstetrician-reviewed advice along the way.

The scales also deliver ultra-precise weight measurement, body fat and water percentages plus muscle and bone mass, all of which is compatible with more than 100 of the top fitness apps, including Apple Health, Fitbit and Google Fit.

• Type: Smart
• Batteries: 4 AAA (included)
• Bluetooth connectivity: Yes
• BMI: Yes
• Body fat: Yes
• Maximum weight: 180kg