Comparison

InBody 170 vs InBody S10

InBody 170 and InBody S10: 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 S10: when to consider it

The S10 measures composition and body water without requiring you to stand on a scale. Its electrodes attach separately, allowing lying or seated testing. You will mainly encounter it in clinical care and rehabilitation.

Specifications side by side

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SpecificationsInBody 170InBody S10
Recording time30 s90–130 s
Body weight range10–250 kg10–250 kg
Height range95–220 cm95–220 cm
Device weight14.3 kg2 kg
Measurement frequencies20, 100 kHz1, 5, 50, 250, 500 kHz; 1 MHz
Contact electrodes88
Measurement positionStandingSupine, seated or standing
Operating temperature10–40 °C10–40 °C
Dimensions (width × depth × height)396 × 608 × 955 mmEvidence202 × 322 × 53 mmEvidence
Age in the cited catalogue3–99 yearsEvidence3–99 yearsEvidence
Impedance measurements10Evidence30Evidence
DisplayEBTN LCD and buttonsEvidenceColour LCD, 800 × 480 pixelsEvidence
Documented interfacesRS-232C and USB connection to a computer; compatibility depends on the original software.Model sourcesRS-232C, USB Host and USB SlaveEvidence
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
Reactance measurementsNot verified15Evidence
Device internal database capacityNot verified100,000 recordsEvidence
Electrode typesNot verifiedTactile or adhesive; depending on circumstances and accessoriesModel sources
Weight for the testNot verifiedEntered separately; the device has no built-in scaleModel sources
TransportNot verifiedPortable analyser; trolley and bag are accessoriesModel 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