Fitbit Aria 2 vs. Withings Body+: Which should you buy?
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We're a virtual company made up of tech experts from across the globe. We know scales are for more than just tracking weight — they can be a powerful health tool, and the right smart scale can be huge for your fitness journey.
Fitbit Aria 2
Full ecosystem
Pros
- Wi-Fi syncing with your Fitbit app.
- Supports up to eight users.
- Keeps your data private from other users.
Cons
- A bit pricey.
- Doesn't track as much as some of the competition.
The Fitbit Aria 2 works well with your Fitbit tracker to help paint a better overall picture of your health. It may not measure as much as some of the other smart scales, but what it does measure it measures well. Plus, it syncs flawlessly and recognizes individual users extremely well.
Full-featured
Withings Body+
Pros
- Tracks all the major metrics.
- Excellent display.
- Customizable web account.
Cons
- App isn't the most intuitive.
The Withings (Nokia) Body+ is one of the best smart scales money can buy. It measures and displays the important metrics (more than the Aria 2) and it automatically syncs over Wi-Fi, so you don't need your phone on you at the weigh-in.
The breakdown
The largest difference between the Withings Body+ and the Fitbit Aria 2 is the number of measurements each scale tracks. While the Fitbit Aria 2 is excellent for Fitbit users, it's missing some key smart scale measurements that the Withings Body+ tracks quite well.
| Fitbit Aria 2 | Withings Body+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Yes | Yes |
| BMI | Yes | No |
| Body fat % | Yes | Yes |
| Lean mass | Yes | No |
| Bone mass | No | Yes |
| Muscle mass | No | Yes |
| Water weight | No | Yes |
As you can see from the above table, the Body+ just measures more, offering a better total picture of your weight. But just because it measures more doesn't mean it's altogether better — it's just targeted toward a different user.
The Withings Body+ is geared more toward athletes who actually need to track body water percentage and muscle mass (or, I suppose, non-athletes who are just curious). The Fitbit Aria 2 is more of an "everyone" scale. It measures and tracks the aspects of your body that are important for everyday health, like BMI and body fat percentage.
The Aria 2's measurements are more than good enough for anyone wanting to track weight loss and progressive fitness, without getting unnecessarily in-depth.
Fitbit Aria 2
Great for everyone
Great for Fitbit tracker users and anyone wanting more in a scale.
While the Fitbit Aria 2 is missing some major metrics found in the Withings Body+, it doesn't need them to appeal to "regular" folks. It's simply great for anyone looking to get more fit, while tracking a little more than just weight.
Withings Body+
Great for athletes
The Body+ offers in-depth weight tracking.
While the Withings Body+ is great for everyone, it truly benefits athletes and fitness fanatics who are looking for more in-depth weight metrics, like muscle mass. That being said, it's $30 cheaper than the Aria 2, so it may be altogether more attractive.