Omron HBF-516B Full Body Composition Monitor and Sensor Review - GetFitOver40
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In this product video review I take a look at the Omron HBF-516B Full Body Composition Monitor and Sensor and see just how well it does in terms of reading my overall body composition. I did buy mine from Amazon so if you are interested in a body monitoring scale like the Omron HBF-516B Full Body Composition Monitor and Sensor then you can find it located here:
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Here is what the Omron HBF-516B Full Body Composition Monitor and Sensor claims to offer:
-Measures 7 different fitness indicators: body fat percentage, BMI, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, visceral fat, body age, and weight.
-Accurately measures body fat percentage using proven bioelectrical impedance method.
-Easy-to-read digital screen displays body weight up to 330 pounds in seconds.
-Stores up to 4 individual profile settings so the whole family can track their progress with 180 days of memory.
-The breakthrough design is clinically proven to be just as accurate as much more expensive methods used by physicians and other health professionals.
-By utilizing advanced sensors, you get a precise reading quickly in the comfort of your own home..
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Thanks you for a real review. So tired of product reviewers doing unboxing's (who cares), then just reading specs and show off the object without every showing how it really works. We can read specs and do our own comparisons. Does it work is what I want to know. If you're a 60 year old with your build, then me at 68 will be a 143 years old.
The scale which shows the least body fat reading is the most accurate. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
it is kinda true tho. Age doesn't change your body composition but if you put in your weight, height and just change the age number. it will show a different results. so it is not accurate. and mostly that guy is not 15% body fat with that physique.
@@syn7048 that's because glycogen in the skin changes over time, so it means that the electrical resistance of the skin changes over time. The device needs to compensate on age
Understanding how these devices work, I believe:
The Omron handle mostly measures upper body parts.
The smart scale mostly measures lower body parts.
Omron scale calculates both upper and lower body parts. That's why you have a higher reading here.
Accuracy-wise, who knows what we can trust. However, Omron brand has a history of producing multiple medical devices. So, it somewhat has more credibility than many new brandings. The bottom line is that these devices grant users the awareness of their body composition measurements and encourage them to improve their physical health.
I'm muscular and get two different readings an hour apart that adds as much as 1.5 lbs to my weight on the Omron. I did do a bodpod and a dexa two months ago and it was close. All my fat is in my middle.
Thanks for the video!
It's not accurate
Was this +/- 1.5% of a Dexa if you remember? If so, that would be actually be really close..
Was this +/- 1.5% of a Dexa if you remember? If so, that would be actually be really close..
Hey!
Shouldnt you have the scale on hard surface? Not the soft surface its standing on there? :P
A lot of digital bathroom scales these days have removable feet (commonly marketed as 'carpet feet') on the bottom that increase the floor contact area and raise the height a little for use on carpets and uneven floors.
New Scientist explained in 2002 why you weigh more if you use scales on carpet (and probably prompted the industry to add removable feet): www.newscientist.com/article/dn2462-people-weigh-less-on-a-hard-surface/ with Pendergast's paper/report available in full here: www.inference.org.uk/is/papers/bathroom_scales.pdf [PDF, no paywall]
How is your "Skulpt" unit doing? After reading multiple reviews on amazon, it seems that with the latest updates, it is no longer accuratly reading your BF. So with that said, being that you should know what your BF should be and you have these machines, can you tell if its still measuring properly the Skulpt that is.
Can you compare omron best weight scale vs tanita weight scale
What's the difference between this model and the 514C?
Any instrument that claims to measure fat percentage should not require a height measurement. The height should have nothing to do with it. If it requires a height (or frame size or athletic mode) that simply means it’s putting that data into its algorithm/formula to come up with an answer. I believe the water weight test is the true measurement of fat percentage.
I agree. I have an InBody Scale that reads the entire body, has foot and hand sensors and does cross body scans. It does not require anything really other than weight. It does use your age to compare you to other people that would be considered your peers. InBody makes professional gym units and mine is for home. It was about $300 but seems pretty accurate.
You stand on the scale, it weighs you first, *then* take the handset out - otherwise it adds the handset weight to yours and the reading is inaccurate.
not true in case of omron - that’s what the initial calibration is for
I'm giving this a like because it prevented me from buying one :)
Not all products are for everyone :)
👍🏼 For the vid
👎🏼 For the device
Thanks! Never mind buying. I’ll just rely on my ole tape measure for now
Thanks for the review. I am thinking to buy this tool, so thanks for the link, it is even cheaper, than other places I was looking for. Just to add, not the vertebrae compress (remember, those are from bone, so compression would mean fracture, but the water content of the discs (located between the vertebrae) decreases. This is why the height changes. For the scale, I found it too not to place the scale over the carpet, but rather than to a flat, hard surface. Otherwise, it will show weird numbers.
Thank you! Your review helped me NOT to buy this scale. I will try to look into Skulpt Aim.
of course you are going to get different readings if you put the scale on a mat. if you read the manual it says that. it also states that will not be accurate for athletes especially body builders such as yourself
Hello can you give us review about bodycoder fat scale ?
Thanks so much for this. I was tempted by the Omron and almost bought it but I need to think about it now. I agree that it's more about measuring the difference than the absolute number.
+David Ward A scale is just another tool you can use to help with tracking your health and fitness efforts. I think using the good old mirror and how clothing fits is another good one :)
Haha. Yes certainly.
I've always been interested in a fat % scales. I'm getting a DEXA scan again soon so wanted to get a scale now so I can mentally calibrate it off the DEXA results. If that makes sense. I was 16% last scan.
Thanks for the review.
I'm thinking about getting this or something for a class of women that I run. Most of the women are average to over weight build. I'd like one that is fairly quick so that I can quickly get weight and bf % for 40-50 women after class. Which do you think is the best for what I'm looking for?
+Tiko Blane Im not sure? You would have to enter some basic info for each lady, could take some time?
Dear Sir,
I have this type of machine. It showing an error in weight and if we compare reading with other Omron machine , there is deviation in reading. I am livingin Mumbai,India . Please suggest , how to remove error if any.
Hi!Can you do a review for one smartdiet also? I buy one smartdiet and i would like to know how accurate it is vs dexa and other machines!Thank you for your review
How to see my measures from day 2 - day 3 and day 4? I can only skip from 1 then to 7 and so on.
omg you look so young, doesn't look old.
Hi. Can we change the format sistem that scale lbs to kg and feet to cm for height. ?
Kol yağımı ölçüyor mu? Does it measure arm fat??
My YMCA uses one of these. They have you step on the scale with your socks on. Does that affect the reading? Are you supposed to be bare footed?
Don't see how it would be useful with socks on as it is not even all that accurate with socks off.
read a lot of reviews other places saying that the first scale you used is one of the most accurate you can buy. I think maybe you set it up wrong
I think it’s accurate. When he used his real age, his body age is older than his actual age for about 20 yrs. then when he set it as 20 yrd, his body is older than his actual age for 20 yrs. I think it’s what the machine is trying to tell. And hard working out makes your life shorter.
You look great bro. Thanks for the review. Do you think they have improved on it since your review
Thanks, I am not sure, I use a different sacel now and don't have this one anymore.
@@getfitover40 what do you have now?
@@pete-bf3op An InBody H20
Great video.
I bought cpm500 omron. For use in Colombia but we use kilograms and centimeters is there a way to convert to that ?
Thanks
Why do the omron 516b numbers not come up to 100% in my case, weight 93.7, visceral is 13, muscle 32.6 and fat 28.4 where's the other 26%
Maybe skeletal or water mass?
After testing many body scales, the Omron one is my favourite.
How does it do this
HI, I like your videos, I have a quick question about the muscle quality, is there anyways to translate those MQ number to Pounds or Grams? thank you
+Loc Van Sorry, not that I know of?
Hi, Why don't you put the Omron in the wood flor, like you do with Fitbit? If the Fitbit has a problem with the flor in the gym, maybe the Omron has the same problem with this flor too. Maybe the flor in the gym is too soft...
+ricardo freitas I got the same result on all floor types with the Omron.
+getfitover40 Thank you!!!
Hey Mike, this is Kevin Clements, and this is my photography channel. I am going to get that Skuplt Aim for sure.
+Camera Noob Hi Kevin, I think the Skulpt Aim is the best option right now for in home cost effective body composition reading.
+getfitover40
Awesome, on your video it looked like the one I could trust the most.
You've shown me that the Omron scale is useless. I'm 79, 5'10", 194 lbs, and a 44" waist. I do weightlifting, calisthenics and karate but still I sure don't look like you. Yet, MY Omron scale says I have similar numbers as your scale readings - WGT 194.4 (199.2), BMI 27.7 (27), Fat 17.6 (15.1) Muscle 35.8 (39.9). So, basically, any number beyond the weight is a useless number. Save your money and just buy a normal scale and get a tape measure. My house does look like yours, though. I've got exercise equipment all over the place.
Pretty much :)
hey Micheal, great channel... love the content..have you thought about going somewhere that has a dexa body scan?.. so u can truly get the "skinny" on your body fat.. again love the channel, I look fwd to new post. -Dwayne
+skalawa Perhaps next time I cut down really low for a competition I will get my body scanned to see where I really am? Thanks Dwayne!
On losing height, I turn 50 in just over a month. I am in denial and still calling myself a 6'2".
Good for you!
Não recomendo os produtos Omron pois possuem acabamento deficiente. Comprei um nebulizador Omron e a caneca de nebulização vasa quando inclinada mesmo que levemente.
Excellent scales review, love it.
Exceptional guy too. Love your 'matter of fact'.
You should produce and tell your own 'GFO40' perfect body analyser!
I'd buy one.
Is there something like the Skulpt Aim out today? Seems it's been discontinued
They switched to the Skulpt which is the same unit without a built in screen, it just uses your Smartphone as the screen.
www.skulpt.me/
Mine broke after one year. There is a short between ground and positive.
Je recherche une version en français
Thanks for this video some good info.
I'm not from US. I'm reading comments about Skulpt. Is it any good? I personally like Inbody but it's too expensive. Please comment and share info.
Yes I think it is one of the better ones as it also measures muscle quality and you can measure multi areas on your body.
@@getfitover40 thank you so much for your reply. Will look into it 🙏🏽
I received a notification that you replied but I can't view it from my iPhone. :(
Just got this off of amazon
Bro is jacked
Great Review!
Thanks for the help.
Do know the name of a Body Composition Monitor/Scale where you can download the data onto your computer or cell phone using an app? I'd like to keep the stats for review.
Pretty much any of the WiFi or BT ones will do that for you as they have a n App that goes with them.
Hi mate. Have you ever measured things like your anaerobic threshold or VO2 max? Those are much more reproducible and useful metrics of fitness than body fat/muscle percentage.
+Damian Bragg Those are great tests to measure fitness for sure but right now my goal is more for esthetics since I am competing in Men's Physique. A person could have a fairly high level of body fat and still have a kick ass anaerobic threshold or VO2 max. Just depends what your end game is.
If I want to get an inbody scale , which one is the best that u recommend ? Thanks in advance.
www.getfitover40.com/post/2019/10/29/inbody-h20n-b-dial-smart-body-composition-scale-unboxing-rev.html
@@getfitover40 thank you so much.
Your body fat monitor reviews would have been a good excuse to take off your shirt haha. But really it'd might help us know the accuracy of these machines.
Seems like the Skulpt Aim is still the best device for tracking body fat percent. Nice review.
+Techy Agent I would say for its price point it is the best thing going right now for in home body composition reading.
I have very good experience with the device. Both dexa and the skulpt aim tells me i am 11% bf. Pretty accurate device.
+Chris71319 Many people on Facebook complaining that the new algorithm no longer gives accurate BF%. How is your unit working now after the update.
The overall body fat percentage is crap. The individual numbers are still legit. All my individual numbers on the quick test are under 12%. According to the skulpt, after doing a quick test my total bf percentage is 18%. This doesnt match with my dxa scan result (12,4%). Its almost 6% off. The individual numbers do match. They didnt adjust the algorythm on the individual numbers.
Gotallofthem1 They kind of use an algorythm to adjust the individual numbers to make it more accurate in comparison to dxa but this doesnt work for everyone.
Fitbit Aria 2 does have an athlete mode
If you don’t mind me asking which scale are you using now? I go to this health food store and they have an Inbody scale but it’s $4000
www.getfitover40.com/post/2019/10/29/inbody-h20n-b-dial-smart-body-composition-scale-unboxing-rev.html
@@getfitover40 That one is $350. What do you recommend for under $100?
@@pete-bf3op All the other ones mostly use data and algorithms based off of other people in your age group, weigth and height to determine percentages. The current they run though helps it figure things out but is only a small factor in the outcome. So I can not recommend any of the scales for accurate measurements. The Skulpt is a good devices and is fairly accurate: www.skulpt.me/
I went off keto and by body sucked up 6 pounds of water in two days. My scale's app applied those pounds to fat only and actually showed less water! Over the next days the water weight came off.
These scales make it impossible to track muscle growth too because and weight inclease is put towards fat.
The only thing that works on mine is the measurement that says I'm 7 years younger then I am. 🤣
Yes carbs will add a lot of water weight which can show up as fat on some scales scales and on others as lean body mass.
So he is 64 year old?
Holy shit Negan got ripped
Price
Hi Michael, do you think the body fat percentage, skeletal muscle percentage, visceral fat and BMR measurements are accurate?
+Wayne Wong I think if you had a more common body type typical to your age group then it would most likely give you a pretty close reading.
+getfitover40 I'm a distance runner, very different from your type, I bought an Omron HBF-514C and it is on the way home, can't wait to see what funny result I will get :D
+Wayne Wong Let me know how it works!
+getfitover40 Hey Michael! I just got my HBF-514C 2 hours ago. I'm 30, 175.5cm tall (5'9"?), body weight is 62kg(136.7lb), BMI 20.1, Body Fat 11.8%, Visceral Fat Level 2, Skeletal Muscle 43.7%, Resting Metabolism 1524kcal, Body Age 18.
I'm very surprised that my muscle percentage is 43.7% because everybody says I'm very skinny.
I think it judges your body age base on your weight, don't care about this(because you are a muscle guy) and the BMI. XD
+Wayne Wong Thanks for your feedback Wayne, yes I agree it probably figures out your body age based on overall weight or something like that.
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Biological age may be closer than you think. There may be a trade off between performance and longevity. To build muscle requires protein. People who consume lots of protein often have elevated IGF levels which have been linked to cancer and aging. Many centurions are rail thin. Like the Indian guy who ran a marathon at the age of 101. Apparently eats like a bird.
I do agree, you will live longer if you stay very lean and do not eat a lot or even exercise too much since even that can put a strain on the body. But what fun is that?
Verry good
can data be export via USB or to a PC?
Not that I know of?
Know of a one that does it? Tanita perhaps?
I have not looked into any other scales like this from Tanita, I have used Fitbit and iHealth scales that are cloud based, they connect to your wifi network and upload your data to the cloud where you can then see it online using an Ap on your smart phone.
Thanks for saving me $70. That thing is useless.
Does the Omron still take a measurement if you don't touch the skin electrodes?
+heroineworshipper It will still read your weight.
This is a common problem with all smart scales. They are not considering athletes and the case of having a lot of muscles
Unless they have an athlete mode setting in them but most do not.
Hello friend, could you tell me which of bio impedance machines you find most precise?
None of them are super accurate for body types with very low fat percentage but you will want to look for ones that have a fitness or athlete setting on them.
Great body!!!!👌
Thanks
How tall are you ?
6 feet tall.
So apart from weight..it's pretty bad
I hate this scale my body fat gain 5 percen and skaleton muscle lesser than my other scale..my other scale match with us navy on google.
The way he worried so much that a scale "told" him he is 60 ;)
Maybe the scale knows something I don't :(
@@getfitover40 Don't believe in simple calculations. Great review. Are you also going to test Galaxy Watch 4? It has body composition and I am really looking forward for accuracy there.
@@Marcin2824 I generally test watched that I personally own and I just got a Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS which will be Wear OS 3 compatible when it is available. The new Samsung Galaxy Watches do look really good but I just got my other watch and like it a lot so no new watches for a bit for me.
U don't gotta body like a 60 yr old?? My dad is 63 yrs old and is hella ripped, age don't make a difference!!
These machines are not very accurate ;)
you get wrong measures and higher fat % with the device in your pocket and camera i your hand, of with your cloths a nd cap and measure again and you are getting the rigt fat % like 10%
Can someone how explain how such a machine can measure body fat etc? There is no way this can work, if it did every doctors surgery would have one!
I do explain in this video that it not all that accurate especially for more athletic body types so not medical grade in any way. It uses electrical current and the impedance to measure or give its best guess at your body fat percentage.
Given the scales would need to be configured before every patient used them, I imagine most doctor surgeries wouldn't want them even if they had clinical accuracy. Height is already on record, scales are in every doctor's office, and there are various formulae for estimating BF% that just need a tape measure (such as the US Navy formulae for males and females). Based on the online form used to update my records from home, my NHS GP uses height, weight, and waist circumference - probably a combination of BMI and waist:height ratio.
The scales with the hand grips and foot contacts are the type the original studies on bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) used, and as with some other types of body fat measurements (including Bod Pod) are best tracked as averages over time as a lot of variables (recent activity, hydration, sodium intake, etc.) can impact estimated lean mass levels.
NICE have a list of journal articles involving BIA: www.evidence.nhs.uk/search?ps=50&q=Bioelectrical+impedance
Mine is 100% fat for sure
Bro this is not accurate measurement
you need BODY FAT CALIPER
ive got one of these and its great check my review on it. get review
It's not accurate, fake results
+draj9 I think for people with more average builds it will give more accurate results nut for someone like me who does not have a very typical body composition for my age and hight, it will not do so well.
I hate this scale my body fat gain 5 percen and skaleton muscle lesser than my other scale..my other scale match with us navy on google.