Body composition scale · $299 + membership
Hume Body Pod
A polished stand-on body-composition pod.
Best for
Approachable body composition with a strong app and coaching
Watch out for
Membership for full features, and BIA is a trend, not DEXA
With Vora
Vora folds Hume body-composition trends into your nutrition and training plan.
Where Hume Body Pod data syncs
What reaches Apple Health on iPhone, Health Connect on Android, and Vora through a direct connection.
| Metric | Apple Health (iPhone) | Health Connect (Android) | Vora direct connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight and body composition | Yes | Yes | No route |
How we rated the Hume Body Pod
Our own assessment of a device we do not sell, weighted across six dimensions: accuracy 30 percent, coverage 20 percent, battery 15 percent, value 15 percent, comfort 10 percent, app and ecosystem 10 percent. Every score links to its source: independent testing, or the brand's own page for current-model specs and prices.
Independent tests land near 3 percent of DEXA, but MedGrade scored accuracy 69 of 100 and single readings swing with hydration, so it is a trend tool not a lab.
MedGrade scored body-fat accuracy 69/100, headlined the review 'undone by inaccuracy,' and reported readings could be inflated by up to 40 percent and fluctuate 20-40 percent between measurements, while independent testing (Socotech) puts it within about plus or minus 3 percent of DEXA. MedGrade ↗
For a home body-composition device it is comprehensive: 45-plus metrics from 8-electrode multi-frequency BIA with segmental breakdown and an on-device display.
Reviewer confirms the Pod tracks 45-plus body-composition metrics with a 2.8-inch graphical display and multi-frequency (8-frequency) BIA, completing a scan in under 60 seconds. InMyBowl ↗
Rechargeable Li-ion rated up to a year per charge, and a hands-on reviewer went weeks of daily weigh-ins without recharging, which is excellent for a stand-on scale.
Reviewer reports rechargeable Li-ion up to 1 year per charge on standby with a ~30 minute fast charge, and had not needed to recharge after several weeks of daily use. Robb Sutton ↗
Standard stand-on form factor, but the handlebar ritual of gripping and holding still for about 60 seconds adds daily friction the reviewer called a minor chore.
Reviewer notes users must step on, pull the handlebars to waist height and stand still for about 60 seconds, which feels like a minor chore some mornings. Robb Sutton ↗
Free app plus Apple Health and Google Health Connect syncing is solid for a coaching app like Vora, but Bluetooth-only connectivity and paywalled Hume+ coaching hold it back.
Reviewer praises the free app and Apple Health / Google Health Connect integration but flags Bluetooth-only connectivity (no Wi-Fi) as the most significant hardware limitation. Robb Sutton ↗
At $229 with a fully functional free app it is fair value; the $9.99/mo Hume+ is optional, though the default warranty is only 1 year with the 10-year cover a paid add-on.
Reviewer lists current price at $229 (was $352) with the core Hume+ app free and premium coaching optional, awarding 4.7/5 overall; standard warranty is 1 year with a 10-year extension sold separately. InMyBowl ↗
Also reviewed by: MedGrade, InMyBowl, Robb Sutton
The Hume Body Pod scorecard
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