Comparison

InBody 370 vs Tanita BC-418MA

InBody 370 and Tanita BC-418MA: compare documented specifications, features and limitations. Check the reports and explanation offered by the provider. More features alone do not establish better accuracy.

InBody 370: when to consider it

The older InBody370 provides a clear comparison of fat, muscle and their distribution across repeat visits. Results also cover individual limbs. An explanation helps you decide which findings matter for your diet or activity.

Tanita BC-418MA: when to consider it

BC-418MA is a segmental body-composition analyser. An academic facility’s instrument description lists weight, body fat, fat-free mass and regional outputs. Check the exact device designation, including MA, when booking.

Specifications side by side

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SpecificationsInBody 370Tanita BC-418MA
Recording time45 sNot verified
Body weight range10–250 kgNot verified
Height range95–220 cmNot verified
Device weight20 kgNot verified
Measurement frequencies5, 50, 250 kHzNot verified
Contact electrodes8Not verified
Measurement positionStandingNot verified
Operating temperature10–40 °CNot verified
MethodNot verifiedBioelectrical impedance (BIA)
Documented outputsNot verifiedWeight, body fat, fat-free mass; regional results
Designation scopeNot verifiedBC-418MA
Dimensions (width × depth × height)460 × 677 × 1,020 mmEvidenceNot verified
Age in the cited catalogue3–99 yearsEvidenceNot verified
Impedance measurements15EvidenceNot verified
Device internal database capacity100,000 recordsEvidenceNot verified
Display800 × 480 colour touchscreen LCDEvidenceNot verified
Documented interfacesRS-232C, USB computer connection and USB printer or backup connection; Lookin’Body compatibility depends on version.Model sourcesNot verified
Result sheetsAdult and children’s sheets; optional thermal printingModel sourcesNot verified
History and exportRecords under an ID; USB backup and Lookin’Body compatibility depending on versionModel sourcesNot verified
HeightEntered manually or supplied by a connected stadiometerModel 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