Tanita BC533 Glass Innerscan Body Composition Monitor
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Product Reviews of Tanita BC533 Glass Innerscan Body Composition Monitor
Product Review: DIGITAL SCALE - KNOW YOUR BODY
Summary: 5 Stars
I HAVE OSTEOPOROSIS. THIS SCALE LETS ME KNOW IF MY MEDICINE IS WORKING. WHAT A FABULOUS TOOL FOR KNOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BODY.Product Review: Do not buy
Summary: 1 Stars
This product is worthless. The body fat measure, which is the only reason one would pay more than $20 for a scale, was off by 50% !! I did the scale, then did a caliper test by two different guys who do them all the time. I would expect the scale to be off by 2% maybe. So if I am 14% on caliper I could live with scale saying 12% or 16%. THE SCALE SAID 22.2% !!! That is crazy - so someone with 20% body fat may get a reading of 30% or 10% on the scale !!!! Yikes. Don't waste your money - I will say the scale measured weight extremely accurately but I don't think you need to pay $100 for that.Product Review: Does all it says
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife and I bought the Tanita scale as part of our weight loss plan, thinking that the scale's initial cost and user information would provide added incentives to keep at it. It has helped.
More important, once programmed with basic personal data, the scale works quite well and is easy to read and understand. Programming and data interpretation do require paying brief attention to the instructions, so if you want something that requires no instruction, look elsewhere.
We have not tested its accuracy against another source, but that is less important to us than its being consistent with itself over time. We do notice that it will sometimes read slightly differently, by perhaps one or two tenths of a pound, when we do repeat weighings at the same time. Most of the time, though it gives the same reading.
It's very modern and attractive, well-built and requires a hard surface (as do most scales) and batteries. If the electronics hold up, it should give many years of service.
Product Review: Does more than you think!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have loved this scale! It has amazing features that are easy to use and it's easy to program. It gives you a total run down on your weight, body fat, visceral fat (around your middle), how hydrated you are etc. I bought it mainly for measuring weight and body fat, but have ended up using all of the features. It is also great for tracking progress and setting fitness goals. I'd recommend this for anyone who is serious about managing their weight or gauging the fitness level!Product Review: Doesn't work on carpeted floors
Summary: 1 Stars
Perhaps the shortcomings of this scale would seem less bothersome after using it awhile. I'll never know. My bathroms are carpeted and this scale is totally inoperative on carpeting. It was a real disappointment, as I've owned "lesser" Tanita scales which came with special feet to be used on carpeted floors.
Other factors which made me send it back: the buttons to select the user number are very tiny and close together, as are the buttons to choose the special biometric functions. This is not a "step on it and read the results" kind of scale. There's lots of stooping, pressing of tiny buttons and squinting at the readout to see the results. It certainly is stylish, but its design falls short in too many ways.