Full review: Renpho smart scale - can a DIRT CHEAP smart scale REALLY beat out the big guys??

[@markjching]

This is one of the finest reviews I've ever seen. I was genuinely impressed by your direct approach and the considerate manner in which you showcased the features of this scale. I just got this scale yesterday, and I'm really enjoying it.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@donsmith2833]

I purchased one of these about a month ago based on your video. My old body fat scale was inconsistent: I could step on it and be 205 lbs, step of, back on, and be 210 lbs! This one works much better.

[@tennaj1367]

Update? Still good?

[@GatCat]

Accuracy?! I was hoping you were going to compare it’s accuracy to proven BMI and body fat results.

[@kevrob53]

I just got mine. I have not had any issues with the scale or the app. I got mine off Amazon for under $20.

[@smaakjeks]

There is also now a USB-charged version, so you don't have to swap batteries. Instantly a plus in my book.

[@antoinehuynh7398]

I bought the Renpho scale relying on this review. The Renpho scale is inaccurate for body fat and muscle mass : they go up when my weight goes up and down when my weight goes down => from one day to another. I am disappointed and will resell the Renpho scale. The Withings Body+ scale is more reliable than the Renpho scale.

[@PeterDoughman]

Great review. Very informative and straight-to-the-point. In case you're still monitoring comments and questions, can the scale sync different users to different Fitbit accounts? Both my wife and i are wanting to use the scale with our existing Fitbit data and don't want to manually enter data.

[@RobertLW]

I’m buying this and all I care about is my weight lol, I didn’t even realize smart scale was a thing until today! Kind of interesting stuff, but not sure if I’m going to be able to under how to use the app lol

[@BillMack-sb9wy]

I did a little more research, it seems that I should be looking at a scale with wifi connection. Thanks for your feedback

[@believeinjesus8300]

Thank you. I have been fighting my fit bit scale for to long now. Connection problems

[@AndrewZaidan1997]

I bought this as a replacement to my other scale. So thanks for this!

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Hope you enjoy it, thanks for the comment!

[@drippeter330]

Perfect Review, precise and informative

[@jumpercable20]

I love mine, what's just crazy is that on Wednesday I weighed in at 160 lbs and Friday I weighed in at 156 lbs, I don't see how my weight could change so much, possibly because some days I only eat 1 meal, and I fast differently everyday. It did take a while for me to be able to start the app and get my weight. Open the app first then step on the scale or step on the scale then open the app.

[@ricardoblenniez2808]

Generally the more you fluctuate the higher fat cells you carry.. water etc will impact these cells which can cause higher fluctuation then someone with lower BMI.

[@inspectorgadget346]

Chew on this. A gallon of water is 8 lbs. You can easily drop or gain that in one sitting. That's why you don't weigh yourself everyday

[@travvhunter]

Weigh yourself everyday in the morning, then take that middle number. Not the average but literally cross out the highest and lowest numbers till you get that middle weight. It accounts for fluctuations and What you’re left with is what you weigh

[@darthsigil]

Runstar works for me. Withings is awful and Renpho is good. The flaw in this scale is that it measures your lower body, but for many people it struggles to measure your upper body.

[@BillMack-sb9wy]

I have a question about the Renpho smart scale you are reviewing. Does the app on my phone need to be open to record my weigh in and info? I always weigh my self first thing in the morning, pre shower. I never bring my phone or open it until I have my shower and shaving done. If I don’t have my app open, but my phone would still be in BT range, will my weight and stats be recorded? Thanks, great review, saved me from the scale I was looking at getting.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

The app should sync with the scale and send the data automatically to the phone .

[@jeanbaptist6255]

Got one at the thrift store for 10bucks. Didn't know about the smarts till i read the lable while getting the batteries in

[@brissadelmar6226]

im 170 pounds but mine (exactly the same) said 12:2.2 st:lb....WHY??

[@MrDflego]

Thank you, I'm buying one now.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

I hope you like it!

[@MrDflego]

@@ErinLawrenceTV They're great but the weight reading is too high lol, they must be faulty lol.

[@kathbiddle-dutton7069]

Hi Erin I’ve had my Renpho since 2018 n love it but I can’t get the compare to date deleted or changed .. can u help please 😃

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Hi! I’m out of my league there. Renpho support would be best to help you. 😃

[@kathbiddle-dutton7069]

@@ErinLawrenceTV I have they not responding 😔 thanks

[@Whereswolfie30]

Did you like this more than the fitindex

[@tubename1974]

Never realised these were even a thing until the other day. Just how accurate is all the data they provide? Anyone know.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Have found they are quite accurate for me. Both this one in particular and this product category in general.

[@arabianmenace527]

How do you change the unit to kg... my one was set to stones &lbs (without downloading an app)

[@slickrick411]

Is the VA display one better?

[@bennguyen1313]

Looking for multi-user friendly.. i.e., If two people will be using the scale, how easy is it for the scale to save the data to the appropriate profile/user? Does the scale or app need to connect to the internet, or is everything done on your local network / app? For example, is the data stored on the phone, or is there some cloud service involved where if the company goes out of business the scale or app won't work? In terms of data, just something that charts weight, body-fat and bone-density over time would be nice. But how accurate is it? Been debating whether to get the RenPho, Etekcity, Withings , Wyze Smart Scale S, Yunmai, ABLEGRID , eufy Smart Scale P2 Pro, Lepulse.. but haven't seen any comparison on which one is the most accurate for body fat and bone-mass measurements (compared to gold standards like Dexa scans).

[@reggie2803]

Great review. I’m sold 🤗.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Good choice!

[@razorree]

well... biggest downside is that it doesn't show you other metrics on a display (fat, muscles, water weight/%)

[@johnramsey2782]

How do you read "Visceral Fat?" Every other metric has a symbol or ID to identify whether percentage or weight (%, lbs, kcal etc.) except visceral fat. Is that a weight or a percentage estimation? Does anyone know?

[@laraamen656]

Its the fat deposit in you abdominal area

[@ronm6585]

Thanks Erin.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Any time!

[@whya2ndaccount]

Ah I missed the decimal point in the video. I've been metric since 1974 but was wondering how average people would weight XXXX lbs? :)

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Haha, no worries!

[@Perrochenko]

Hi there! Can you set different users so everyone can get his own track in their phones? Thanks

[@aboytesmendoza11]

Yes

[@venaduncan9463]

Scale is not that easy to use. Received my scale today. Very complicated. Weight not recording on the app. Will have to contact customer service to figure it out.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Interesting! Would love to hear back what is going on with it. Perhaps you got a dud?

[@venaduncan9463]

@@ErinLawrenceTV contacted customer service. Wasn’t aware I need to turn on app and go to particular weight screen each time I use scale. A pain but All good now.

[@NoahZeus]

Got it, thanks for the review,

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@perspicacity89]

Great review!

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Thanks!

[@bidergilette5356]

How does this scale work with my Fitbit?

[@StarseedTraveler]

Is this the ‎ ES-26BB-B model?

[@AmbientMess]

Hey Erin! Just wondering how this would compare to say the Fitbit Aria Air in terms of features? The Aria looks mighty tempting at just under £50 but they seem to love shoving their premium service in your face all the time

[@elissanyer5960]

I've had 2 Aria's die within 1 year each, food for thought.

[@carolpatton3505]

How do you pair?

[@Druggmoneymedia]

Thank you!

[@francophile92]

I have this scale for the last 6 years...the calculations arnt accurate as compared to the bioimpedance machines....it just uses basic calculations.....so it doesnt accuratly calcualte your bone or muscle...

[@wslytoy]

I just got this scale yesterday & it's been very easy to use. However some of the metrics seem off. How am I 5'11" 222lbs, with 46% muscle, but 151lbs of muscle mass, 41 yr old with a 47 yr old metabolism, but can shed weight in no time with minimal caloric decrease & only moderate increases in training intensity. I'm gonna go into a caloric deficit for 2 weeks & see what the #'s say.

[@grantmail4112]

👍

[@gkeith4120]

Nice review however, it’s your took you a long time to tell us that the app is free.

[@jezzdogg6857]

I do you connect it!!

[@d.julian8337]

Thts cool

[@tonijohnson6335]

I haven't been able to use it. A waste of my money! I only got the original measurements. It never changes when I step on it. VERY FRUSTRATING! Every day I get on, it only does my weight, not the other measurements. RIDICULOUS!

[@mackthenation2774]

In the review she says, only the weight displays on the scale all other metrics would have to be read via the app..... hope this helps

[@abehaile2659]

Renpho burns through batteries SO fast! Like every 2 months w/minimal use

[@intomymind7294]

Worst massage gun ever. I bought this in 2023 and stopped working in 2024. On top of that the only solution they give is to take your machine to local technician. Stay away from this brand guys.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Sorry to hear that!

[@Steven-ze2zk]

I HATE, HATE, HATE ELECTRIC SCALES!!!!! I have got four in the last year and they have ALL broken during that time. My last set was the renpho and today they will not fucking work. I put a 20kg weight on there AFTER I CALIBRATED and it thought there was more than 20kg. My overall weight is thus too high. I have changed the battery too. Guess how old these scales are? ONE FUCKING WEEK!!!! HATE THIS SOOO MUCH!! FURIOUS BEYOND MEASURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!