Comparison

InBody 270 vs Tanita BC-601

InBody 270 and Tanita BC-601: 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

16 locations in Slovakia

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Tanita BC-601

Tanita BC-601

1 location in Slovakia

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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.

Tanita BC-601: when to consider it

BC-601 is a segmental scale for tracking fat and muscle mass in five body regions. Its display sits on a pull-up handle and results can be stored on an SD card. Weight capacity is 150 kg; consistent preparation and interpretation matter when comparing changes.

Specifications side by side

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SpecificationsInBody 270Tanita BC-601
Recording time≈ 15 sNot verified
Body weight range10–250 kgNot verified
Height range95–220 cmNot verified
Device weight14 kgNot verified
Measurement frequencies20, 100 kHzNot verified
Contact electrodes8Not verified
Measurement positionStandingNot verified
Operating temperature10–40 °CNot verified
MethodNot verifiedBioelectrical impedance (BIA)
Maximum weightNot verified150 kg
Measured regionsNot verifiedBoth arms, both legs and trunk
Documented outputsNot verifiedWhole-body and regional fat and muscle mass
Result displayNot verifiedHandle display; SD card
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.

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