I've finally decided to invest in some decent scales and track my body weight more closely this season. Having done a bit of research, the Withings WS-30 or WS-50 look like good options for my needs at reasonable price, I'm not sure I'd need the extra functions of the WS-50 (or even how accurate and useful they are) but I'm open minded! I set up an account on their website, stuck in some manual entries and whilst their own website is pretty dire, it does appear to sync well to Training Peaks, MFP, and GC, so that's great.
All good so far, but I'm wondering about how accurate and precise the scales themselves are. Do they use the same technology/sensors for basic weight measurement? I've read a couple of mixed reviews regarding this online, which is what makes me a bit hesitant so far. I'm probably at the lighter end of the spectrum (~140 lbs) so precision is key if nothing else. I appreciate that accurately measured body weight will vary quite a bit day-to-day, so I'm expecting there to be some "noise" in the data, but I'm just wondering if anyone has found them to be any more or less consistent than competitors such as the Fitbit Aria?
Also, how do they rate for longevity? I understand they've been on the market for a good few years now, so how have they held up for you guys that have been using them long-term?
Thanks!
All good so far, but I'm wondering about how accurate and precise the scales themselves are. Do they use the same technology/sensors for basic weight measurement? I've read a couple of mixed reviews regarding this online, which is what makes me a bit hesitant so far. I'm probably at the lighter end of the spectrum (~140 lbs) so precision is key if nothing else. I appreciate that accurately measured body weight will vary quite a bit day-to-day, so I'm expecting there to be some "noise" in the data, but I'm just wondering if anyone has found them to be any more or less consistent than competitors such as the Fitbit Aria?
Also, how do they rate for longevity? I understand they've been on the market for a good few years now, so how have they held up for you guys that have been using them long-term?
Thanks!