EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale

Bottom line

The EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Scale offers accurate body composition measurements, covering four metrics: weight, body fat, bone mass and body water. It's also more affordable than similar body-fat scales and has the ability to monitor measurements for up to eight users. Setup is easy, and the scale calibrates automatically; no tap-on is required. While there are some complaints of malfunctioning units, EatSmart is known for its superior customer service.

Performance

Consistent readings, good for tracking progress over time: The EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale can track up to eight users for body mass, body water, bone mass and muscle mass based on a user's weight and other settings manually entered by the user (height, lifestyle considerations). One user posting a review to Amazon.com says, the EatSmart Precision GetFit "keeps track of different profiles and weighs accurately. I love the body fat percent, water, muscle and bone measurements. It's light and easy to access."

There are some concerns about the accuracy of the body-fat measurements and other body-composition readings. A number of users point out that this is an issue common to most home-use body-fat scales, because the bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) method used to determine those measurements is less accurate than more complex tests. The gold standard in body-fat analysis, hydrostatic weighing, can only be done under tight laboratory conditions with the proper equipment, making it impractical for home use. These same users add that they are satisfied with the GetFit scale's ability to track their progress over time.

Ease of use

Simple setup and intuitive use: The EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale must be set up before use by inputting statistics for each user, but most owners agree that setup is a cinch and typically takes less than 10 minutes. Reviews also praise this scale's ability to track up to eight users, making it simple for different family members to monitor their personal weight loss and fitness goals.

Liz Mays, who reviews the EatSmart Precision GetFit on her blog, ANutInANutshell.com, says, "There's no tapping, jiggling, or stomping on the thing to get it to wake up and be ready. Just step on it, and BOOM! It weighs you within seconds." Among more than 1,200 owner-written reviews on Amazon.com, consistent high points are the large, backlit display and ample platform. One user notes although he has large feet, they fit on the platform, and he can still read the display easily. 

One downside mentioned is that the recommendations for body type offered in the product manual may be inaccurate. For instance, one owner points out that he initially classified himself as an "athletic male," because he exercises more than 10 hours per week. In doing so, he found his body composition measurements to be off, until he changed his body type to "male." Users may have to tweak their configurations to find the right settings if they're comparing their readings to measurements taken elsewhere.

Durability

Durable product, excellent customer service: Users posting reviews of the EatSmart Precision GetFit on Amazon.com say this scale is "well built," noting that there are no flimsy plastic pieces, which could break easily. It is thin but weighs about 4.5 pounds, giving it a substantial feel.

Like most EatSmart scales, there are some users who report getting a malfunctioning unit. EatSmart is known for its superior customer service, and many received replacement products that have functioned flawlessly for months or years. The EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale is backed by EatSmart's two-year warranty.

Appearance

Sleek, modern finish looks great in any bathroom: The EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale has a sleek, modern look that owners love, with a black, shiny platform and chrome-like sides and bottom. One user describes the scale; "It looks very slick - it is very thin, has a healthy weight to it, and the finish is gorgeous - makes you think you're standing on an iPad."