Comparison

InBody 270 vs OMRON BF300

InBody 270 and OMRON BF300: 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: 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.

OMRON BF300: when to consider it

BF300 is a handheld body-fat monitor using arm-to-arm BIA. A primary study describes a single 50 kHz frequency, four electrodes and standing measurement with arms extended. Its principal output is estimated body-fat percentage; it is distinct from the BF511 scale.

Specifications side by side

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SpecificationsInBody 270OMRON BF300
Recording time≈ 15 sNot verified
Body weight range10–250 kgNot verified
Height range95–220 cmNot verified
Device weight14 kgNot verified
Measurement frequencies20, 100 kHz50 kHz
Contact electrodes8Not verified
Measurement positionStandingStanding
Operating temperature10–40 °CNot verified
MethodNot verifiedBioelectrical impedance (BIA)
ElectrodesNot verified4 contact electrodes for both hands
Documented outputsNot verifiedEstimated body-fat percentage
Dimensions (width × depth × height)356 × 796 × 995 mmEvidenceNot verified
Age in the cited catalogue3–99 yearsEvidenceNot verified
Impedance measurements10EvidenceNot verified
Device internal database capacity100,000 recordsModel sourcesNot verified
Display7″ colour touchscreen LCD, keypadModel sourcesNot verified
Display diagonal7″Model sourcesNot verified
Documented interfacesRS-232C, USB, LAN, Bluetooth, Wi-FiModel sourcesNot verified
Electrodes8 contact points on hands and feetModel sourcesNot verified
Report typesAdult, child and optional thermal reportsModel sourcesNot verified

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