I Bought 7 Body Fat Scales... This Is Best!

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  • Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
  • I tested 7 body fat scales to see which one is the most accurate and best value for your money. I compared Samsung Galaxy Watch, Amazon Halo, and others versus a DEXA Scan. Join me as I reveal the ultimate scale that excels in all aspects, allowing you to simplify your fitness tracking journey!
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    00:00 - Why Measure Body Fat Percentage?
    00:32 - Fitness Transformation
    00:58 - Categories for Testing Body Fat Devices
    01:50 - Omron Handheld
    02:49 - Aura Strap
    03:42 - Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
    04:38 - Full Body + Scales
    04:52 - Withings Scale
    05:30 - Renpho
    06:14 - Omron Full Body
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    08:04 - Computer Vision
    08:08 - Amazon Halo
    09:07 - ZOZO Suit
    11:09 - Sports Labs
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  • @ShervinShares
    @ShervinShares  Рік тому +11

    ** Watch More Videos **
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    • @nrg242
      @nrg242 Рік тому +2

      Amazon Halo is being discontinued on August 1, 2023 and they are refunding all purchases made in the last 12 months.

    • @leedoernte9648
      @leedoernte9648 10 місяців тому +1

      So I have one of the newest bodpods, as well as dexa, inbody, and multiple other items in my lab. BodPod is the gold standard in most cases. Dexa is as well but harder to find due to the readiation license, and it finds a little higher fat because of the brain and spine. What i can say is the bodpod was ran very poorly, and I doubt she used the right density model. All the hair sticking out the back, going to trap air and drop the body fat big time. And there was no accounting for the beards.

  • @girl_on_fire_x_x
    @girl_on_fire_x_x 11 місяців тому +620

    What's probably the most important is to pick one that consistently gives you the same reading when you first test it, and stick to that product through your fitness journey. The starting number itself doesnt matter, but the progression over time does.

    • @alexworm1707
      @alexworm1707 11 місяців тому +15

      Correct

    • @JohanDanielAlvarezSanchez
      @JohanDanielAlvarezSanchez 11 місяців тому +8

      That's actually what I do.
      I have the Xiaomi scale. Just good enough to see if in moving in the right direction

    • @zehph
      @zehph 9 місяців тому

      @@JohanDanielAlvarezSanchezI have one of those xiaomi scales, but in regards to body fat measurements, I have seen on the mirror significant reduction on fat in my abdomen and arms as well as signs of muscle gain, but the scales say that I have lost muscle and gained fat compared to one of my most sedentary and indulgent dieting period. 😂
      I’m thinking of trying the ara strap or the amazon thing to track my progress.

    • @zehph
      @zehph 9 місяців тому +12

      This aged like fine milk 😅
      Last month the halo division was dissolved and Amazon thanos snapped it from existence.

    • @tbaylo4034
      @tbaylo4034 9 місяців тому +1

      Also to be consistent about the time you weigh every day, and the amount of water you have had at the weigh time.

  • @carlossoaresimoveis
    @carlossoaresimoveis 9 місяців тому +14

    My dears, this was the best and most complete bioimpedance test I've ever seen on UA-cam! Congratulations and I've already written to the channel! Hugs from Santos Sao Paulo Brazil

  • @shahidkamal
    @shahidkamal Рік тому +314

    It's a real shame that Amazon has decided to discontinue Halo. Thanks for an informative video.

    • @imMATTure
      @imMATTure 9 місяців тому +6

      Anybody find a comparable to the halo?

    • @pawala7
      @pawala7 9 місяців тому +67

      I blame all the "tech reviewers" who slammed the algorithm for being "too judgmental" when in fact all it was doing was being accurate.

    • @migooknamja
      @migooknamja 9 місяців тому +37

      ​​@@pawala7I imagine liberal feminists were appalled by the true readings and petitioned to "cancel" halo just like the try to cancel anyone else who tells them things they don't want to hear

    • @timdonaheyvrfit
      @timdonaheyvrfit 8 місяців тому +42

      @@migooknamjait’s because not enough people signed up for the subscription… obviously. Tf you talking about?

    • @Moi_81
      @Moi_81 8 місяців тому +5

      I got it and it was glitchy. The readings were off in comparison with other devices I was using, body fat read too low and drastically different from day to day. And it had other glitches. I really wanted mine to work. I loved the scans.

  • @DannyAridi
    @DannyAridi Рік тому +24

    Great video guys, you really went above and beyond with all theses devices! Thank you Shervin for sharing your experience and all the facts in an articulate and entertaining manner. Also Tejas brings a positive young energy that was really entertaining. It was interesting to compare two different body compositions at the same scales. Keep it up guys, you got a new subscriber :)

  • @jaibritz
    @jaibritz Рік тому +112

    The commitment to quality content >>>

    • @ShervinShares
      @ShervinShares  Рік тому +6

      I can’t stop won’t stop. What should I make next??

  • @dumitrescualex3879
    @dumitrescualex3879 Рік тому +6

    Congrats for the quality and commitment to put the effort, time and ambition to go even further. Good job mate

  • @josephgonzales9649
    @josephgonzales9649 Рік тому

    I literally just watched your video from a year ago. So glad you did an update with this one. Thanks!

  • @ponderingfox
    @ponderingfox Рік тому +60

    I think one thing to keep in mind is that if the data is off for one measurement tool, as long as it is consistently off, it can still be useful for tracking progress.

    • @sharathsteny390
      @sharathsteny390 4 місяці тому

      That's my secret, CAP.. I'm always wrong.. 😂

  • @darkl3ad3r
    @darkl3ad3r 10 місяців тому +2

    Really good video guys! You deserve way more views on this, it's super informative and kind of shows that the most important thing is to stick to one method and look for trends.

  • @GriffinWoodenFitness
    @GriffinWoodenFitness Рік тому +17

    Such a comprehensive breakdown. Actually so helpful.

  • @oscarflix
    @oscarflix 10 місяців тому

    I've really enjoyed your channel. I'm getting back in shape, it's baby steps. Your channel provides a lot of information.

  • @tazahsan
    @tazahsan 8 місяців тому +8

    Bro I just love the amount of effort you put into all these videos you create! Know that we really appreciate all the work you do for us fitness nuts who have all the questions you help us answer! Thanks for all that you do Shervin 🙏💪

  • @hellomark1
    @hellomark1 9 місяців тому +5

    Love this video! I had never heard of the Bod Pod, and it's interesting to see how the cheaper options stack up! I was hoping you would have done the Garmin scale, especially their latest version the S2, which allows you to input data from a DeXA scan (or other outside sources) to help it improve its accuracy. I only have the first version of the Garmin scale which doesn't allow for this, and I think it underestimates my bodyfat - it says I'm like 9% when I'm pretty sure I'm closer to 20%, also that number has changed drastically since I started intermittent fasting - it used to estimate me at 16% bodyfat, when I think I was more low 20s back then. I should really just get a DeXA scan, although the exact number isn't that important to me, I just want to see accuracy in day-to-day changes. Also I hope something replaces Amazon Halo for its simplicity, never got to try it.
    Thanks again though! This was great!

  • @brandmeyer2201
    @brandmeyer2201 Рік тому

    Thank you for putting so much effort into your vids

  • @andrewzach1921
    @andrewzach1921 3 місяці тому

    This was a well made video, going to poke around abd see what else you have done.

  • @derekkuhl
    @derekkuhl 10 місяців тому +1

    This is great content. These are inaccurate devices by definition but you showed how they work and compared in a real world setting. I found this super useful. Thanks and subbed.

  • @dovahkindragonborn9827
    @dovahkindragonborn9827 11 місяців тому

    okay you won me over with this video ... subbed
    lots of great content ... no BS ... no fluff

  • @patricksamy
    @patricksamy Рік тому +4

    Nice one Shervin! I've been wondering how accurate my Withings body fat is for a while. Which ones were the closest to Dexa in terms of lean mass? Same ranking?

  • @joeshelley4151
    @joeshelley4151 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey Shervin, love the channel! Any reason you don’t review the Garmin ecosystem? Their scale, BP cuff, and sleep tracking from my Fenix 6 is phenomenal and all without a monthly subscription.

  • @geopietro
    @geopietro Рік тому

    Nice video. Great research. Thank you.

  • @marutipunjare839
    @marutipunjare839 Рік тому

    This is Amazing, the work you put into this is Crazy.....

  • @ahmeds606
    @ahmeds606 Рік тому

    Great video, you just answered a lot of questions in my head

  • @rrro-nj2cd
    @rrro-nj2cd 10 місяців тому +6

    The thing is this: anything using bio electrical impedance (scales, watches, handhelds, etc) have a pretext protocol to minimize the error (-/+ 3-6%). An 8-12hr fast followed by voiding your body of waste. The scans (DEXA and BODPOD) most likely have similar protocols. This could account for the varying reading in the home products. If I remember correctly, women who experience their monthly cycle should test at the same time monthly to minimize any variances caused by it. Double check this information as it was current about a decade or so ago when I was personal training. ACSM and ACE training standards are a good place to start for information on this.

  • @freememeskids149
    @freememeskids149 Рік тому +18

    The effort that goes in these videos are crazy

  • @bradlambert7039
    @bradlambert7039 11 місяців тому +34

    Note... a one time comparison to DEXA doesn't necessarily get at the issue. Measurement repeatability is key as well. For example, for bio impedance (as well as other methods) hydration status can GREATLY affect the measurement.

  • @isacare360
    @isacare360 3 місяці тому

    U rock ❤ thx for this great and fun review 🎉 i really enjoyed AND learned from it

  • @kylek29
    @kylek29 Рік тому +12

    Excellent content, love the comparisons. I've done a Dexa and tried a lot of the devices, my Withings (older Body+) is pretty on-par with the Dexa, but being an impedance method, it fluctuates with body water levels, but they've done some work on that in the Withings app. I just wish they'd come out with a middle-ground mode for these devices instead of just "Athlete" and "Normal". Oddly, the 3-site caliper method tends to align with my Withings in "Athlete" mode, and Dexa tends to align with it in "Normal" mode.
    If you do this again, I'd say try some calipers, and Hydrostatic Weighing. We were taught in school that Hydrostatic Weighing was the gold standard (pre-Dexa, mind you) and more accurate than the BodPod method -- with calipers being heavily dependent on the technician, and impedance being a "ballpark" tool.

  • @Vaticous
    @Vaticous 8 місяців тому +6

    The amount of effort that goes into this probably goes unnoticed by most. Huge thumbs up to you

  • @fitgearhunter
    @fitgearhunter Рік тому +4

    Dude. This video was so good. Just absolute solid content, and super useful/directional/actionable. Well done. And #SadFace Halo was good but is passing on.

  • @SarahSchreck
    @SarahSchreck 10 місяців тому +5

    Absolutely LOVED getting my first Dexa scan and I just signed up for my second -- I'm jealous of you trying all these ! This was so insanely informative, your vids are so thorough. Keep up the excellent work, man!

    • @ShervinShares
      @ShervinShares  10 місяців тому +2

      thank you!! i hope you learned a lot about your body

  • @DanielFarrell
    @DanielFarrell Рік тому

    Wow, what am amazing resource. Thank you so much for this quality content!

  • @tracyr2229
    @tracyr2229 2 місяці тому

    Wow, super thorough. You guys really reviewed a lot of products. No clear conclusion on accuracy, but great job with all the info.

  • @davidhunternyc1
    @davidhunternyc1 3 місяці тому

    That was a brilliant and thorough review! Thank you. I need to buy a scale and after watching this I'm going to get a simple analog or digital scale that measures my weight only... and then eat healthy.

  • @SaintFacetious
    @SaintFacetious 11 місяців тому +3

    The impedance ones aren't too bad. Just make sure that you're at the same level, erm, contents each time you measure to be consistent and then measure for progress. Ignore day-to-day to weed out the deviations and look at the big monthly picture.

  • @maxwellglass
    @maxwellglass Рік тому

    Absolutely love the content bro

  • @carriepickett2687
    @carriepickett2687 Рік тому +2

    My issue is with calibration. Validation engineers know regular maintenance as in standard calibration of equipment on a periodic basis is critical for instrument performance. Reliable results depend on the equipment and the cost is ongoing. As always, cheaper to maintain than replace 😊.

  • @theon9575
    @theon9575 Рік тому +8

    For me, the best and cheapest body-fat scale is my bedroom mirror.
    Stand in front of it, remove your clothes and take a look. Confronting, accurate and reliable. The thing about excess body-fat is that it's clearly visible.

  • @barbietv5825
    @barbietv5825 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow It’s to bad now Amazon has discontinued the halo app, I just looking into it lol , thanks for a great video and great comparison !!

  • @donwinston
    @donwinston 4 місяці тому

    The ones that perform a visual scan and the put a garment on are interesting. They potentially could actually work reasonably well.

  • @bocca1021
    @bocca1021 11 місяців тому +5

    4:20 I have a Galaxy Watch myself and it has always been pretty consistent.
    First of all, you measure using the MIDDLE and RING fingers, not the index and middle fingers like in the video.
    Secondly, you have to put in your height for the primary account in the Samsung Health app. Then the watch will calculate using your existing height. It seems like in the video, they all use the same account while they are not the same height? So that might explain the inaccuracy results?

  • @mrrishibhatia
    @mrrishibhatia Рік тому

    amazing video. Can you please do a review of the withings scale that came out please.

  • @FeelGood2696
    @FeelGood2696 Рік тому +1

    I just subscribed. Great and detailed video !

  • @vicnaum
    @vicnaum 6 місяців тому +2

    Consider trying Tanita next time - it's FDA approved and has both professional and consumer models. Something like RD-545 with Multifrequency and hands electrodes (similar to Withings Body Scan, but people say Tanita is much more accurate). But people also say their iOS app was horrible (dunno maybe fixed already) compared to Withings, which is Apple-inspired.

  • @TheRealPolecat
    @TheRealPolecat 5 місяців тому +1

    I use a Omron BF511 full body scale daily, and have done for around 7 years. Readings are usually within 1% of each other every day. I'm not sure how accurate they are against any standard but they work great as a trend reference.

  • @HerTravelKingIsAShe
    @HerTravelKingIsAShe Рік тому +3

    The thing about the Zozo Suit that they didnt say is thatthey are not one size fits all. You have to get the suit that is your size. Doing so will eliminate some of the errors you get. But I like ot for the measurements because I hated iaing tape. I also do it in a room that doesn't have a lot of objects in the background. It connects to google fit too.

  • @telesniper2
    @telesniper2 10 місяців тому +2

    Wasn't there any place where you could take a buoyancy test? I hear that's the most accurate. They used to do them at the Y. Maybe you can do an impromptu version by putting a (cheap) bathroom scale in a clear plastic bag and using it in a pool. Actually that would make an awesome follow up.

  • @pseudophd1073
    @pseudophd1073 Рік тому +17

    I think with these products precision is more important than accuracy. They're all inaccurate but if you can get one that's precise then you can track progress more easily. Looks like Amazon Halo is shutting down. Personally I'll stick to an older Withings scales and progress pictures.

  • @matthewsalzman6987
    @matthewsalzman6987 Рік тому

    Aura Strap. Love it! Didn't know that was a thing. Thanks :)

  • @gummy5862
    @gummy5862 11 місяців тому +1

    I’ve seen someone say that consistent results are more important than trying to find something with accurate results (which I think is kind of true). If it consistently can tell you if you’ve gained or lost, it might be good enough.

  • @LauraTryUK
    @LauraTryUK Рік тому

    Loved it! ⚖️

  • @williamclark7779
    @williamclark7779 4 місяці тому

    Great video! Very informative! Do any of the ones you tested measure visceral fat? As Alfred Binet, Inventor of the IQ test, said, “Test and retest and retest!”

  • @jp_retrospect
    @jp_retrospect Рік тому +8

    I enjoyed this video a lot, wish more UA-camrs did comparison reviews like this more often. Sad to see that the amazon halo is the best non-DEXA option for tracking body fat, since amazon is shutting it down soon. Ironic that as this comparison is made, that happens. However, with amazon halo out of the picture, what would you recommend? Also, it would be nice to see a new video in the future just like this one, but more based off of consistency over time (if possible) in addition to accuracy. You may also want to add in a Garmin and Fitbit scale.

    • @ShervinShares
      @ShervinShares  Рік тому +6

      Yes I hope to do a trends over time too! And there are some new visual based apps that I’ll be testing. V2 of the video should be even better

    • @rhondaplett
      @rhondaplett Рік тому +1

      Yes I was hoping to see Garmin in here

    • @mantorras7752
      @mantorras7752 11 місяців тому +2

      looks like the Aura Strap was consistently close to the dexa scans for both guys.

    • @happyjunki3
      @happyjunki3 11 місяців тому

      @@ShervinShareshey bro can you try a hydrostatic bodyfat test too?

  • @kamiljaworski6453
    @kamiljaworski6453 11 місяців тому

    @ShervinShares what about “the pinch test” (Skinfold measurements)? I think it would be interesting to see if this analog method even compare for modern ways :)

  • @tarynruig4932
    @tarynruig4932 Рік тому +2

    Did Tejas happen to scan with the Renpho in athlete mode? I find that it gives a really low reading in athlete mode but about 1% different to a DEXA when not in athlete mode for non athlete bodies (ie, more muscle). May explain why your reading on the Renpho was closer and Tejas was way off.

  • @unrealii
    @unrealii Рік тому +6

    This is awesome! Would have loved to see the Garmin scale in the mix

  • @matthiassventoest6800
    @matthiassventoest6800 Рік тому +6

    “how do you know I’m not ??” great stuff.
    I’m still in between getting a dexa, bodpod, and the hydrostatic (is that what it’s called ??) when you go into the pool.
    another great episode

  • @gamarad
    @gamarad 3 місяці тому

    For a reference composition you want to use a 4-compartment model which requires a dexa scan and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis.

  • @JonnyMorfoulis
    @JonnyMorfoulis 10 місяців тому

    Loved this! You’re like the Marcus Brownlee of Fitness

  • @TroyRubert
    @TroyRubert 5 місяців тому

    Would be cool to see so more charts and graphs with all this.

  • @shexie9073
    @shexie9073 Рік тому +1

    Nice comparison Shervin, havw you also tried out Bello 2, it uses NIR scan method

    • @ShervinShares
      @ShervinShares  Рік тому

      I’ve seen it on Amazon but didn’t end up buying it. Maybe for future videos!

  • @pascal_chiffre
    @pascal_chiffre 11 місяців тому +1

    Since Amazon Halo is going to be out of business is there any app you can recommend for measuring the body via phone camera? Thanks in advance!

  • @ikirigin
    @ikirigin 8 місяців тому +3

    You should try the full body MRI services like QBio or Prenuvo, which will definitely be more accurate than Dexa. Also there is no radiation. You get muscle composition at a really fine scale.

    • @ShervinShares
      @ShervinShares  8 місяців тому +1

      Prenuvo I did! binge my channel: ua-cam.com/video/533nLrjql04/v-deo.htmlsi=i-AP4nvEpLCQs0o3
      QBio i never heard of, but will look into. Sadly prenuvo did not provide body fat

  • @thebryanpereira
    @thebryanpereira 8 місяців тому

    Super informative video.

  • @bigbear3166
    @bigbear3166 6 місяців тому +1

    im suprised you didnt try the eufy smart scale. mine is more consistent with its readings compared to alot of what you showed here in the video. i dont know if its the most accurate but its consistent which allows me to monitor a trend at least.

  • @snazzydogs
    @snazzydogs 11 місяців тому

    How about comparing the Evolt 360 scanner against the Inbody scanner (high end) that gyms use to charge you extra and how they compare to these scanners or other 3d scanners. THAT would be great to compare for your next video.

  • @Zane_Zaminsky
    @Zane_Zaminsky Рік тому

    Fabulous, Shervin! Will wonders never cease? 👍👏💪

    • @ShervinShares
      @ShervinShares  Рік тому

      Wonders??

    • @Zane_Zaminsky
      @Zane_Zaminsky Рік тому

      @@ShervinShares You never heard this expression? Maybe I’m showing my age. It was meant to be an extreme compliment.

  • @TommyTaylorRVA
    @TommyTaylorRVA 5 місяців тому

    I love the video. I'm thinking about getting a DexaScan near me, but I actually own a Renpho scale and the Omron HBF-306C. Just thought I'd mention that I paid $38.99 for the Moron back in 2014. Not really sure why the price has gone up on Amazon now! WOW!! What an investment!!

  • @Flow-99
    @Flow-99 9 місяців тому

    There is actually a way to increase the accuracy of a DEXA-Scan by doing an additional test that involves drinking deuterium to determine the percentage of water in the body. There's also a new test using ultrasound for even more accuracy than a DEXA-Scan, but this is still in early stages and pretty expensive.

  • @TechDaddyFr
    @TechDaddyFr 9 місяців тому +1

    I would have liked to see you test a Tanita professional scale. They have a very good reputation here in Europe. I have one but am wondering how accurate it is ... And I don't want to pay for a Dexa to compare 😅

  • @silsenne
    @silsenne Рік тому +2

    I have the Lescale P1 (also called Lepulse 8). It gives me pretty consistent results, unlike some others I tested. Can't say anything about accuracy, probably not too far off. The scale is nice, the App is okay. Around $80.

    • @problemimentali
      @problemimentali Рік тому

      I have the same. Not sure accuracy but at least consistent

  • @minimalisthealth
    @minimalisthealth 9 місяців тому +1

    Video idea: try the US navy method vs Dexa scan. I've read somewhere that the US navy method, simple as it seems, is the closest in accuracy to the Dexa

  • @DarthGengarus
    @DarthGengarus Місяць тому

    i noticed you have multiple withings scales, can you compare them to each other. so the Body scan vs the lower tiers ones of same generations or something similar. just to see how they compare amongst their own own products. if there that much of a difference in the numbers you get etc..

  • @joekatkkjj
    @joekatkkjj 7 місяців тому +1

    That Omron handheld has some crazy price gouging going on. I have one at home that was around $25 previously. It’s third party sellers that are basically scalping them.

  • @brunonichol7557
    @brunonichol7557 4 місяці тому

    You should test the Tanita smart segmental scales. Expensive, but pretty accurate.

  • @lisaahmari7199
    @lisaahmari7199 11 місяців тому

    I love watching your videos because you look so much like Nandor the Relentless. You should guest star on What We Do In The Shadows, as his brother. 😋(Plus I appreciate the data you give us on fitness products!!)

  • @GadgetyMV
    @GadgetyMV Рік тому +8

    Very interesting comparison! Thank you for putting it together! I use the Samsung Galaxy Watch estimate, as it is included with the watch. I also use calipers and measure at three points on the body. In my experience the Samsung seems to track my changes pretty well, and corresponds to what my eyes tell me. Based on your limited sample it looks like it's about 20% off, up or down, but as long as its repeatability (you call it accuracy, but actually it's called reliability) is high, the within the individual measurement reliability will be a "good enough" to gauge individual changes, even though the absolute may be off by 20%.

    • @RacoonFighter
      @RacoonFighter Рік тому

      Why would someone buy a galaxy watch lol. Literally the most inaccurate android devices

    • @feuerherz007
      @feuerherz007 Рік тому

      exactly.
      i started working out a couple of months ago and the graph in the app was going up almost consitently.
      just had a 1 week holiday and it went down during that time.
      now its going up again (worked out on mon, tues, wedn and thurs)
      i love how it shows me my progress. I dont believe in the number but i do believe in the graph!

    • @feuerherz007
      @feuerherz007 Рік тому +1

      ​@@RacoonFighter its pretty accurate. And i didnt buy it for health at all but ended up using it all the time for it.
      the numbers of the body compostion isnt accurate JUST LIKE ALL OTHER TOOLS. the graph however is. thats what shows the progress. No need to know exact number even a pod cant tell.

    • @RacoonFighter
      @RacoonFighter Рік тому

      @@feuerherz007 Everything else from heart rate, sleep monitoring etc. is also inaccurate. It is still better than Amazon amazfits, but a Huawei for example is 100x better. You wasted money on a mediocre product

    • @feuerherz007
      @feuerherz007 Рік тому +1

      @@RacoonFighter my heart rate and sleep monetoring are actually incredible accurate. It tracks my sleep up to some minutes

  • @janzy1980
    @janzy1980 5 місяців тому +1

    I wish you had tested skinfold calipers to see how it compares to the electronic devices! :)

  • @TonyaTko
    @TonyaTko 3 місяці тому

    Where is the affiliate link for the Halo?

  • @DenisDuvauchelledev
    @DenisDuvauchelledev Рік тому +1

    Awesome video. Any chance you could it again in à month to see if they at least point you in the right direction..

    • @ShervinShares
      @ShervinShares  Рік тому

      Yes! I posted trends on most devices for 3 months near the end of the video

  • @rahulmenon4514
    @rahulmenon4514 11 місяців тому

    where in NYC did you guys get your DEXA scans done?

  • @SamsaraRevolves
    @SamsaraRevolves 11 місяців тому

    I've been using the Fitbit Aria 2 for years. It's quite consistent.

  • @Marco_My_Words
    @Marco_My_Words Рік тому +30

    Dang it, Amazon shut down Halo completely. I just wanted to download the app, looked it up and realized they shut it down 😑
    Thank you so much for the comparison! You've got my sub!

    • @rainerrain9689
      @rainerrain9689 Рік тому

      Why did Amazon shut down Halo?

    • @Marco_My_Words
      @Marco_My_Words Рік тому +1

      @@rainerrain9689 Amazon made the decision to close its Halo division due to its inability to fulfill customer expectations. These customers included notable names such as Whole Foods, Hilton, and Precor. The news was relayed through a memo from Neil Lindsay, the Senior Vice President of Amazon Health Services, on August 24.

    • @Marco_My_Words
      @Marco_My_Words Рік тому

      @@rainerrain9689 At least that's what the internet says.

    • @rainerrain9689
      @rainerrain9689 Рік тому

      @@Marco_My_WordsThanks for the reply .I looked it up earlier after my comment to you.
      Amazon Care is different from the Halo division.
      Halo was shut down due to market saturation and late entry by Amazon ,too much competition and cost to overcome.
      "Amazon Care business shut down because it could not meet the expectations of its customers - which included Whole Foods, Hilton and Precor - according to an August 24 memo that Neil Lindsay, senior vice president of Amazon Health Services, sent to the company’s health services team to inform them of the upcoming closure."

    • @Marco_My_Words
      @Marco_My_Words Рік тому +1

      @@rainerrain9689 Absolutely, you're correct. I quickly performed a search and selected the first result without adequately checking the title. The data I gave is about Amazon Care, not Amazon Halo. I appreciate you providing me with the correct information.

  • @Klute1977
    @Klute1977 5 днів тому

    Thanks this saved me money buying expensive scales that are probably not accurate anyway!

  • @IPMan-me6lo
    @IPMan-me6lo Рік тому

    Good to see someone do a test with the actual devices. I had the Omron until the cable broke. Then the Renpho, wasn't sure the Result is accurate like you say, now I trust EEBBL Digital Smart Body Fat Scale, has an affordable price, and it seems, it does a good job, shows a lot of parameters.

    • @sassuki
      @sassuki 7 місяців тому

      Well, the cable broke because you probably used it as wrong as these guys. If you check the manual, you will see that the display is supposed to be in line with the cable when you measure, not twisted towards the ceiling.
      Also there is a proper way to put the cable back when you're done.
      It's all in the manual.

  • @user-pe1oo1xe9u
    @user-pe1oo1xe9u Рік тому +7

    It's worth noting that from August 2023, Amazon Halo will be discontinued and the app won't function! It's also US only which is unfortunate.

    • @ShervinShares
      @ShervinShares  Рік тому

      I know so sad

    • @gabrielkeefe
      @gabrielkeefe Рік тому

      Great vlog! Sadly, I just googled Amazon Halo and saw it was discontinued :((
      Currently I’m using Eufy Smart Scale P1, do you have any suggestion to use other products Shervin?
      Thanks!!

  • @mohammedsuhail8725
    @mohammedsuhail8725 3 місяці тому

    Compare all of those to a caliper body fat measurement. I think that would be interesting, as it incorporates some of what Amazon Halo sees and also is the cheapest among all.

  • @camilonicolaslombosandoval7680
    @camilonicolaslombosandoval7680 5 місяців тому +2

    I think Omron full body was the second one related to precision, you don't show its measures from you at the end, but that 19% is closest than the others except from the Halo.
    You should review a new and more top models from Omron like the karada scan hbf-375 or the hbf-511, and also some some Tanita and beurer stuff like the Tanita Bf-603, bf 601, or the tanita BC-545N, from beurer the Beurer BF 105 and the Beurer BF 1000 súper precision

    • @Neithan007
      @Neithan007 Місяць тому +1

      Exactly my same thoughts!

  • @danjsilve
    @danjsilve 4 місяці тому

    I recommend a My Fit 3D scan, very cheap, but depends on the nearest one to you. It takes a wealth of data.

  • @LRG251
    @LRG251 8 місяців тому

    when do you plan to test the withings body scan?

  • @justincredible5406
    @justincredible5406 11 місяців тому

    You didn't read the manual for the OMRON scale, the display is supposed to point downwards. Please check and try again.

  • @HaraldHofer
    @HaraldHofer 7 місяців тому +1

    I'm using the Withings. It shows me something between 11% and 14%. the values of course vary slightly from day to day - although I'm measuring always first thing in the morning - depending on my intake and my training the day before.
    What's not in the video: the scale also tells you the percentage of fat/muscle in your arms and legs (left and right) and the torso.
    I take it with a grain of salt of course. What's relevant is to monitor a trend over weeks and months. And for this the device is good enough.

    • @zw00p16
      @zw00p16 6 місяців тому

      Which one of them do you use? I’m looking into buying one but can’t seem to find if buying the more affordable one or the more expensive ones are worth it.

  • @thecosmicbug
    @thecosmicbug Рік тому

    I'm new here! Love your content! ❤

  • @guilhermef.7401
    @guilhermef.7401 11 місяців тому +1

    I just found your video, I am from Brazil, and I could do the DEXA for free every month there, but since I moved to Germany, I could not find a way of tracking my body fat anymore.
    I bought the omron scale here but I want something that imports the data directly to my apple health. I got really excited about Halo, hoewever just found out Amazon killed the project. The whithings scale looks pretty cool, but its actually too expensive. I think I will just stick to the omron scale and continue to import manually the data to apple health

  • @MrBobber99
    @MrBobber99 Місяць тому

    The bod pod can fluctuate on numbers if you have more or less body hair. If you have more body hair the numbers are less accurate. ( lower body fat ) less hair will get a closer read on you body.

  • @leonardogutierrez7177
    @leonardogutierrez7177 Рік тому

    Excelent video broh very informative hello from DR 🇩🇴🔥🔥

  • @ParadiseChamp
    @ParadiseChamp 7 місяців тому

    The Amazon Halo is DISCONTINUED!!
    I just watched this video on October 29th 2023 and I was going to try to purchase the Amazon Halo.
    Then I google searched it and the search results say that Amazon Halo has been discontinued on August 1st 2023!! Grrr!!!
    I thought I let you guys know about that.
    Do you guys know other alternatives of accurate body fat measure devices like the Amazon Halo?
    Thanks!

  • @patmcgrath90
    @patmcgrath90 6 місяців тому +4

    I may be a little old fashion but, what ever happened to the simple 5 point body caliper test for cheap and easy but mostly accurate, and water displacement test as the gold standard for body fat measurement?

    • @AckerQ.
      @AckerQ. 4 місяці тому

      The bod pod would be the equivalent of the water displacement measurement, right? It measures your volume and weight I guess. Would be interesting to see the calipers measurement and how important it is who performs it.

  • @2NormalHuman
    @2NormalHuman Рік тому +1

    Great video! but at 04:03 your measurement technique for Galaxy Watch 5 is incorrect. You are supposed to place your middle and ring fingers on the sensor

  • @roughrosa
    @roughrosa 24 дні тому

    Zozo fit suit is interesting to me. If only it does electrical impedance too, instead of over the phone scan. That would give better results.
    For how it gives measurements of body parts, that’s awesome because that allows for wholesome perspective. For example, an increase in muscle mass may translate in muscular arms or legs but smaller waist line (waist to hip ratio), etc.
    Taking measurements using measuring tape is time consuming and may not be accurate too but this ZOZO fit suit has potential for a wholesome usage, even for tailoring clothes.