Tanita Scales
Tanita scales have become one of the most well known and reputable brands in the field of consumer and professional scales due to their quality and reliabilty. When thinking of buying a new set of scales, it’s not really very suprising that many of us think Tanita.
Here you will find reviews of four of the most successful consumer scales and body fat monitors made by Tanita . They fulfill different user requirements and if you are looking for a new scale ,I do hope these reviews will help you to choose the one that best meets your needs.
- Extra Large Platform Tanita HD 351 Digital Scale. Click to see review.
- Tanita BC533 Glass InnerScan Body Compositon Monitor. Click to see review.
- Tanita BF 680W with Athlete Mode. Click to see review.
- Tanita BC 554 Ironman Glass InnerScan Body Composition Monitor Elite Series. Click to see review.
Extra Large Platform Tanita HD351 Digital Scale with Memory Function
If you are looking for an accurate, easy-to-use weight scale with a large and comfortable scale platform and a large weight capacity, then this is the scale for you.
The extra large scale platform is 19 x 15 inches makes a huge difference compared to the standard scale platforms that have a size of around 13×13 inches and converts it in the ideal scale for larger folks.
Its weight capacity of 440 lbs (200 kg) with increments of 0.2 lbs is another top benefit of this scale when comparing to the usual 330 lbs of standard size scales.
At the same time the scale is thin enough, only 4 inches, to be safe to step on for those people who may suffer some problems of unstability when having to step on different level surface.
- Multiple user scale with memory record buttons for 5 different users.
- Previous & Present Weight Display
Once you step on the scale by pressing one of the buttons with your toe, the scale displays your weight in seconds. Next time you step on and press the same button, you can quickly see whether your weight has gone up or down as the display screen shows your previous weight and a few seconds later calculates and display your current weight.
- The display screen is big and easy to read and stays on for a few seconds once you step off the scale.
- The accuracy of the HD351 Tanita scale gets top marks by users.
However if you are looking for a sleek, attractively design weight scale, with this Tanita model you will not be overly impressed. The HDD 351 scale comes in a white color and has a plain, austere design.
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Tanita BC 533 Glass Innerscan Body Composition Monitor
Tanita BC 533 is a weight scale and a body monitor that analyzes 8 different body composition indicators including general body fat percentage, water percentage, visceral fat, physique rating, muscle and bone mass percentages and metabolic age.
Those people caring about their fitness or undertaking a weight-loss diet will have an excellent instrument to track the effectiveness of their diets and exercising routines.
You can check at a glance if your body readings fit into the healthy ranges of your age and gender group.
As the monitor calculates your measurements, in a matter of seconds the display unit shows your readings and compares them wih the standard healthy ranges of those indicators according to the age and gender group. Therefore, at a glance, you can see whether your readings fit into the healthy standard ranges for a person of your age and gender.
- How the scale calculates the body measurements
The BC533 uses the bioelectrical impedance analysis (“BIA”) to make the calculations of the different body tissues. BIA works by sending a very weak electrical current that goes through the body and based on the different conductivity of body tissues calculates the percentage of each indicator based on the user data. Despite this, you will not feel the electrical current when using the scale monitor and the results are shown within seconds in the digital display.
- Monitor the effectivity of your healthy program by checking your previous readings
The monitor stores up to 4 different user profiles. By using the recall function you can retrieve previous readings of weight, body water and fat percentage.
The scale weight capacity is 330 lbs and can be used as an standard weight scale. The body composition monitor can be set to standard adult mode, children and guest mode.
The scale has a body weight mode that deactivates the body monitor functionalites, so you can use it as a standard body weight scale.
The scale has an attractive design with a large digital screen and works with 4AA batteries.
- Make sure you get accurate readings
To get maximum accuracy and consistency of readings, you need to step on the scale barefoot and placed your feet properly onto the sensors, otherwise the readings will not be reliable. Before using the scale you should read carefully the instructions manual to learn how to use it properly.
As with any other weight scale you need to place it onto a hard and level surface and try to use it at the same time of the day for consistent readings; preferably before breakfast. Using the monitor after meals or exercising will substantially affect the accuracy of the monitor calculations.
- User restrictions
As with any other type of fat analyzer that uses the bioelectrical impedance technique for its calculations, this scale cannot be used by people with a pacemaker or any other implanted device. The use of the fat analyzer monitor is not recommended either for pregnant women. Also, elderly people and people with ostheoporosis or taking dialysis are recommended not to use the body composition monitor.
This model does not features an athlete mode so it is not suitable for sports people.
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Tanita BF680W Duo Scale Plus Body Fat Monitor with Athletic Mode
The BF680W model by Tanita is an scale with a body fat and water analyzer monitor.
By introducing the gender, weight, height and age, the monitor calculates the user body fat and water percentage using the bioelectrical impedance technique.
The body monitor stores information for 2 different users. It works on three different modes: children, standard adult and athlete mode for greater readings accuracy.
It features a large digital display that in just a few seconds after the user steps on to the scale shows the weight and body fat percentage readings simultaneously in two lines, and seconds later shows a comparative graph with the figures of a healthy user of the same gender and age so you can have a clear understanding of whether your readings fall into the healthy range.
If you looking for a family scale you may find that the numbers of user profiles memory (only 2) is insufficient.
Otherwise, the BF680 W is an easy to use weight scale and fat analyzer monitor with a decorative, sleek design. It has a weight capacity of 300 lbs with 0.2 lbs increments and the body fat percentage increments of 0.1. The Tanita BF680W works with four AA batteries.
==> Click HERE to buy your Tanita HD351 scale <==
BC554 Ironman Glass InnerScan Body Composition
Monitor Elite Series
The Tanita scale BC554 Ironman Glass InnerScan is at the top of the range of home scales with body composition monitors. It measures a wide range of body fitness indicators such as weight, body fat percentage, bone mass, body water percentage, physique rating and metabolic age using an advanced bioelectrical impedance analysis.
Accuracy and reliability on the confort of your home
It competes favourably with many of the body composition analyzers you find in the fitness centers in terms of accuracy and reliability with the advantage you do not have to pay every time you want to use it to track down your fitness indicators.
Once you input your age, gender and height the readings are shown in seconds in the 2.25 inches high-contrast LCD display.
- Check your readings against healthy ranges through intuitive icons and graphics
Like in other Tanita body composition monitors, readings are displayed using very intuitive icons and graphics. The display unit shows your readings indicators and compares them with the healthy range of your same age and gender group. It stores up to 4 user profiles and you can see previous readings using the recall function, so you can check your progress from last measurement.
- Suitable for sports people
If you are a person exercising more than 10 hours a week, you should use the Athelete mode so the monitor can take into account your physical build when calculating your percentages. Weight and body composition readings are highly accurate and consistent.
- Strongly built with an elegant design
The Tanita BC554 is beautifully designed. The platform made in resistant glass and silver metal turns it into an attractive and elegant object for any bathroom or dressing area. However, despite its light appereance, it is an strongly built scale so you do not need to take any special care with it.
The manufacturer offers a 10 years guarantee and an excellent post sales service.
The Tanita BC554 works with 4 AA batteries.
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