Comparison

InBody 170 vs InBody 580

InBody 170 and InBody 580: compare documented specifications, features and limitations. Check the reports and explanation offered by the provider. More features alone do not establish better accuracy.

InBody 170: when to consider it

The older InBody170 provides a basic overview for weight loss and muscle-building goals. It can also help you follow existing measurements: a consultation can examine changes in fat, muscle and their distribution.

InBody 580: when to consider it

For following fat and muscle with more detail about individual body regions. At a gym, nutrition practice or clinic, regional water ratios and phase angles add context to your consultation.

Specifications side by side

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SpecificationsInBody 170InBody 580
Recording time30 s≈ 30 s
Body weight range10–250 kg5–300 kg
Height range95–220 cm95–220 cm
Device weight14.3 kg24.4 kg
Measurement frequencies20, 100 kHz5, 50, 250, 500 kHz
Contact electrodes88
Measurement positionStandingStanding
Operating temperature10–40 °C10–40 °C
Dimensions (width × depth × height)396 × 608 × 955 mmEvidence501.9 × 892.4 × 1,124.4 mmEvidence
Age in the cited catalogue3–99 yearsEvidenceFrom 3 yearsEvidence
Impedance measurements10Evidence20Evidence
DisplayEBTN LCD and buttonsEvidence10.1″ touchscreen TFT LCD, 1280 × 800Evidence
Documented interfacesRS-232C and USB connection to a computer; compatibility depends on the original software.Model sources2× RS-232C, 2× USB host, Ethernet, Bluetooth and Wi-FiEvidence
Result sheetThermal printout; further result handling depends on the original softwareModel sourcesNot verified
Height entryHeight is entered; the analyser itself does not measure itModel sourcesNot verified
Device internal database capacityNot verified100,000 recordsEvidence
Display diagonalNot verified10.1″Model sources
Hand electrodesNot verifiedThree-way grip for consistent hand positioningModel sources
Result sheetsNot verifiedBody composition, child and thermal reportsModel sources
IdentificationNot verifiedClient ID; QR recognition depends on equipment and settingsModel sources
Connected testsNot verifiedGrip and blood pressure from separate instrumentsModel sources

Fat-free mass is not pure muscle mass. A single result is not a diagnosis. Different devices and similarly named metrics may use definitions that are not interchangeable.

Sources and verification