This is a pricey smart scale. Whereas some scales are as little as $25, if you want the best smart scale , you might need to shell out a bit more dough. But the Withings Body Scan is a lot more dough, at an eye-watering $399.

But do its extra features make up for its price? The Body Scan builds on the standard measurements of body fat, muscle, basal metabolic rate and water mass offered by Withing’s basic Body Smart by adding an electrocardiogram (ECG) to the mix, which is capable of analyzing your vascular health. While I think it’s an interesting feature, it won’t be necessary for the average person. I enjoyed looking at my segmented body composition on a handy mannequin graphic, but I don’t think it’s that useful unless you’re training for a bodybuilding competition.

You might be happy with Withings’ mid-range scale Body Comp instead, which reads tons of composition metrics and vascular health, without the $400 price tag. Perhaps if you’ve been advised to purchase an ECG machine by a cardiologist, this would be the perfect smart scale for you, or if you’re a serious athlete looking to break PRs and demolish the competition. But is it the right purchase for the average person? Let me help you figure out if this scale is worth $400 in this Withings Body Scan review.

Withings Body Scan: cheat sheet Withings Body Scan: Specs Withings Body Scan: Price & availability The Withings Body Scan smart scale is $399 from Amazon and the Withings website. When purchasin.