Comparison

InBody 270 vs InBody 520

InBody 270 and InBody 520: compare documented specifications, features and limitations. Check the reports and explanation offered by the provider. More features alone do not establish better accuracy.

InBody 270

InBody 270

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InBody 520

InBody 520

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InBody 270: when to consider it

The original InBody270 gives a quick overview of fat, muscle and their distribution. It suits regular diet and training consultations, including testing at different locations. Its output coverage differs from the newer 270S.

InBody 520: when to consider it

An older model for following fat, muscle and water during nutrition or exercise changes, and for understanding past results. Includes ECW/TBW and lean-mass distribution across the arms, legs and trunk.

Specifications side by side

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SpecificationsInBody 270InBody 520
Recording time≈ 15 s50 s
Body weight range10–250 kg10–250 kg
Height range95–220 cm95–220 cm
Device weight14 kg26 kg
Measurement frequencies20, 100 kHz5, 50, 500 kHz
Contact electrodes88
Measurement positionStandingStanding
Operating temperature10–40 °C10–40 °C
Dimensions (width × depth × height)356 × 796 × 995 mmEvidence522 × 843 × 1,015 mmEvidence
Age in the cited catalogue3–99 yearsEvidence3–99 yearsEvidence
Impedance measurements10Evidence15Evidence
Device internal database capacity100,000 recordsModel sourcesNot verified
Display7″ colour touchscreen LCD, keypadModel sourcesColour LCD, 640 × 480 pixelsEvidence
Display diagonal7″Model sourcesNot verified
Documented interfacesRS-232C, USB, LAN, Bluetooth, Wi-FiModel sourcesRS-232C, USB Host, USB Slave and EthernetEvidence
Electrodes8 contact points on hands and feetModel sourcesNot verified
Report typesAdult, child and optional thermal reportsModel sourcesNot verified
Measured regionsNot verifiedRight and left arm, trunk, right and left legModel sources
WeighingNot verifiedBuilt-in weighing platform; height is enteredModel sources
ResultsNot verifiedPrinted report and export through manufacturer softwareModel 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.

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