by Hume Health • Model: Body Pod
The Hume Body Pod is a smart body composition scale positioned as a wellness tool for home use. It relies on bioelectrical impedance and multiple sensors to estimate weight, body fat, muscle mass, and other related metrics. While the scale claims to provide deep insights, testing has shown that its accuracy is inconsistent, particularly for women and users with lower body fat, where results may deviate by 20–40%. The companion Hume Health App offers basic tracking for free, but advanced insights and coaching features require a paid subscription, adding ongoing costs on top of the device’s $229 price. The scale includes only a 1-year warranty, which is less generous than competitors, making it less reliable for users who want long-term confidence in their device.
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Evidence-based evaluation by medical professionals
"A stylish mid-range scale that is ultimately too inaccurate to be recommended for reliable body composition tracking."
The Hume Body Pod enters the market as a mid-range smart scale with a modern aesthetic and a polished companion app. At $229, it aims to provide more than basic weight data. However, its core function is critically flawed by severe accuracy and consistency issues, particularly for women and users with lower body fat, where readings can fluctuate wildly and inflate body fat percentages by up to 40%. While the hardware is physically adequate and the app is functional, the unreliability of the data, a weak 1-year warranty, and a subscription model for advanced insights make it a poor value proposition.
Verified retailers and current pricing
HSA/FSA Accepted, often discounted from MSRP of $352
