Tanita RD 953 scales REVIEW + unboxing
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video, I do an unboxing and full review of the Tanita RD 953 Body Composition Scales.
Link to the RD953 is here: bit.ly/Tanita-RD953-platinum
Link to the RD545: bit.ly/Tanita-RD545
Link to BC601: bit.ly/Tanita-BC401
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Thank you Laura! I also watched your 545s video, it’s marvelous to have your opinion on both products. Your tutorial is also helpful. Thank you for your help.
Thank you so much for posting this video. I just bought a RD953 and it is amazing.
thanks for the great review, you convinced me to buy it
Great review! Thanks so much, I use an older Tanita (pre Bluetooth) and feel is hard to use all the information stored in the scale SD card. Keep up the good work!
Wondering about the accuracy of weight measurements. Many scales have a cheat mode where they give the exact same weight when the difference is small and measured within a short time. How about some accuracy testing where you add and remove small weights to check whether it has a cheat mode. Sometimes there is also a difference depending on whether you step on a scale with your left or right foot first.
Update. I can answer my own question. Just got the scale today and tested it: 1. Measuring multiple times, 2. With and without small weights, 3. Without shoes, shoes only, with shoes. Everything adds up to within the advertized tolerance of 50 grams. Also, weight measured in different parts of the house is the same. Other statistics also are consistent. Impressed now by this scale and keeping it.
Great video, thank you 🤩
Thanks for the review! Greetings from Spain!
Hey Pedro, thanks for the comment. Greetings to you from the UK 👋🏼
@@LauraTryUK Laura I've a question. I've bough this Tanita after seeing your review but in the back of the box i see "Tanita 2018". Makes me think that my tanita has 2 years in a store. Can u confirm what date appears in your box?
Hey Pedro, I just checked my box..... it says on the bottom right of the box “Tanita cooperation JAPAN. 2018 Tanita corporation. I hope that answers your question 👍🏼
Please review xiaomi smart scale 2 and compare results with tanita. Thanks!
Hi there Laura, thanks for this. I've been looking at smart scales. I love training, keeping fit and eat healthily and cleanly. I'm deafblind with epilepsy and I have a stammer, but I love running and working out. Its a tossup between these scales and the withings new scales which are just about to come out. How accessible is theapp would you say with apple products, although I seem to remember you don't really use apple, but you may have friends who know? Well done, keep up the good work.
Thank you for this
Thanks for information 👍
Thank you very much from Ukraine.
That was interesting for me, because just now I am on the way of consideration what is better and should I give more money for the 545 tanita.
I suppose 953 tanita is enough for the person, who is not a sportsmen :)
Hey Oleksii, thank you so much for your comment. I am so pleased you found my video useful. That’s just my intention for making them 🙂
The main consideration for the 545, and the extra money (!) is the segmental readings. I find them very useful but others may not. I hope that helps.
Just a question, I have the black scale in this video and was wondering if the titanium rod in my Rt. Tibia, and the bilateral titanium hip replacements I have, would affect this electrical current passage through the body, and thus the accuracy? Great video and you are a lovely lady!
Hey Gregory, I'll be honest, I don't know the answer to your question. I'd suggest sending a message to Tanita to ask them - I think they are quite active on social media so perhaps DM them?
And thank you, that is very kind of you to say ☺️
I appreciate your comment.
I'm curious that you said this scale gives almost the same result as the 545.
Is it that possible only using electrodes on feet? I thought that only measures the bottom part from your body and it is necessary to have electrodes also on hand.
Is it that near face to face? Because the price goes more than double for the 545 at all, thanks!
yo! ... you sold this to me. im getting one today! (in australia) thanks 😇
Hi, for the 545, I found out if you turn it on via smartphone the heart rate reading shows “error” however, if you turn it on manually, it does show, does this happen to you?
Many tanks Laura
Hey Lars, it's my pleasure, thank you 🙏🏼
Did you compare it to the doctors scale?
A great review! Does this scale measure also upper body fat/muscles/etc? I've heard an opinion that current usually goes the shortest route from one leg to another so it avoids belly and higher parts. This can be fixed with the scales including hand grip like RD 545. Could you confirm or disagree?
Hey Damian, a good question. The 545s gives the following readings:
- fat % and muscle mass kg for
- torso, each leg and each arm, all seperately
@@LauraTryUK Have you noticed differences for full body composition metrics between 953 and 545?
@@damianpatoka9070 not many at all, when there are differences, they are minute.
@@LauraTryUK Thanks for answers!
You having a cold shower does look funny.
I started having cold showers in 2017. I can’t believe it’s coming up to 4 years since I had a warm shower.
I haven’t worn a coat or jacket for nearly 3 years. I only wear T-shirt. I will wear long sleeve T-shirts if it’s below 5C if I am outside for over an hour. Otherwise I tend to wear a T-shirt.
Extremely liberating and it’s like having a super power. Actually, you can feel more and you become hyper aware of slight temperature change.
Like anything else, do go gung-ho into a freezing shower when you first start, it’s too much of a shock, and traumatise your pleasure centre. Reduced the temperature to tepid or feels cool. Then monthly reduce the temperature down every two weeks. Before long, it will be the lowest temperature setting.
I like this story, awesome work! Thank you for sharing💪🏼
Hi Laura, have you compared the results against a DEXA scan?
Can this one be used for pregnant ladies?
For guest accounts do you also get all the weighing measures included?
Hi Evelyne, as mentioned in the video, it's not advised to use the scales when pregnant, although as I am not a medical professional it's best to check with your doctor 👌🏼
Also, the guest mode gives all the body composition stats.
nice one thanks.
You're welcome 🙏🏼
Thanks for your video. Did the two scales give you similar fat percentages? and did you feel that the fat percentages made sense compared to a visual assessment? I have an OMRON scale and I feel it heavily overestimates my fat measurement. Thanks again
Hey there, yes, the scales gave a very similar body fat - there was about 0.1% difference which I think is good and does not bother me at all.
I feel they are pretty accurate based on what I have read about the body and the way to body looks at certain % levels if that makes sense?
I also compared to a machine I used to use at the gym and also using callipers to measure. It's all within the same bracket, and for me these are the easiest and quickest and I find them very reliable.
@@LauraTryUK Cool, thank you very much for taking the time to reply. I am thinking of actually getting the RD 545 as I like analyzing the results and the csv export looks useful. I found your channel and go through your videos, I enjoy them very much :) Thanks again and wish you the best
@@Ad-eq3cu You are so kind, thank you so much, your comment means a lot.
I, too, like the 545s and analysing. I am currently doing 30 days of pilates so looking forward to seeing if the muscle mass in my core increases - the scales are really great for that.
All the best 🙌🏼
@@LauraTryUK Looking forward to seeing the video :)
Thanks for the review. I am do not want to investment a full minute on my daily measurement but do full measurements say once or twice a week. Would it be possible to just stand on the 545 without using the grips and still. getting good results on my weight body fat?
Hey Lars, good question!
The 945 takes about 5 seconds for all the measurements, including body fat. With these scales, there is no hand hold.
The 545 takes about 45 seconds and has a handhold. Without using the handhold will only give your weight.
It sounds like the 945 might be for you.
Does that help?
@@LauraTryUK Thanks Laura, that is very helpful
Fabulous! 😀
I need to measure viszeral fat in kg. Is there also a measurement for this included?
yes
I had recently RD953 with app control. But the app is not"my tanita" was unavailable in Android Store in India. How to use the device.
That is such a shame. Have you messaged Tanita to ask them? They might be able to help.
Mytanita app is non existent on my iPhone is it because you’re in the UK?
I'm after a new set of scales and you've made the black set look like must have's! 😊. The 545s would be perfect but I could never justify the price. My thinking is that your comparison of both scales resulting in a 0.1 average difference across the readings would be expected if using the same electronic technology and algorithms. I would have loved to have seen a comparison between the scales and a clinical visit and doctor's or scientist's readings - this would have given a much better take on overall accuracy of the machine. I'm going to have to stop watching you as my Amazon basket is filling as quickly as my bank account is emptying!! 😉
Hey Darren, thanks for all your support on my vids.
The 545s are so much money! the 954s are really great and so fast.
I do plan on visiting a clinical/medical/scientific place in the future to get my body composition measured and compare it to the scales, so great suggestion.
And lol to your last sentence 😂
which one more accurate 953 or rd 545 in your opinion?
lauraaaaa please more info about this please
I purchased the RD 545 and it’s one of the best devices I have purchased for health. I use it about 5 times a week.
I even began to understand that I do need to eat breakfast in the morning before going for a walk/run, otherwise my body gobbles up my muscle mass.
Oh BTW, to cut fat and keep muscle, it’s better to go for long walks than run. The difference is only between 5-10% difference.
Hello Laura, use the tanita BC-610 wont to change with the RD 953 . Can you tell me i waon't to use it for 2 persons. Have just one tab Samsung SM T-500 with one acount. Do you now i can upload the readings from me and my wive in one account and read theme separtly after i upload theme? Thank You
Hey John, you can have 4 people on the Tanita app so you and your wife can use your tablet no problem.
@@LauraTryUK Tankks for you answer Greetings John De Wit
hi laura im frm india ....is BC-545N TANITA is segmental and App compatible
Hello, the BC545 is not segmental and yes it is app compatible. However, please check with the app as I believe it can be different in some countries.
@@LauraTryUK it is segmental
How much sister ?
Why did you choose a Tanita over the likes of a Withings or a fitbit scale. They are about half the price and come out on top in reviews of bodyfat monitors. Are the tanitas more accurate?
Hey there, a great question. I made seen and used Tanita in gyms and with my physio many times so it was a brand I was familiar with.
I'd be keen to try another brand but have these now and am very happy with them. I find them very reliable, as do my parents.
@@LauraTryUK Thanks. I'm trying to decide which one to get. I'm looking one primarily for monitoring body fat percentage to gauge if I'm on the right path with daily calorie intake. The withings app gets much better reviews on Google play and integrates with chronometer but it's accuracy which is my main priority. Its hard to know if there is any difference and worth paying the extra unless you do a side by side comparison.
It’s a tricky decision.
If each scale is different I am sure it will only be microscopic. They all seem so advanced these days. I hope you enjoy whichever one you buy.
@@LauraTryUK I recently got a withings scale and a used tanita 953. The tanita measures bodyfat at approx. 22%. The withings measures bodyfat at approx. 27%. All measurements taken 1st thing in the mornings. The tanita consistently reads lower and the withings consistently reads higher. I also used a commercial machine at the gym made by davi & CIA for a single reading and it registered body fat at 17% (definitely too low). Using the US navy bodyfat calculator i get a reading of 25.2%.
As long as the bodyfat % comes down for each device overtime thats the main thing :)
US navy bodyfat calculator method:
rippedbody.com/how-calculate-body-fat-percentage/
Visual guides:
rippedbody.com/body-fat-guide/
@@sunset5461 hi. I just checked my fat percentage on Navy method (link you provided) and it gave me 39% body fat! LOL. Not even close to my realistic Body fat percentage range. I'm 5'5 tall, 16.5 neck circumference & 31.5 inch waist... which resulted on 39% body fat. I'm more like 22% body fat with "athletic build". That's the issue with Navy method. It does not take into account of "body type".
The result that my scale would give me would vary on where in the room I placed it. If I moved it just a 10 centimeters from the spot I just got weighted, it would give me up to 2kg difference in weight, which is incredibly annoying as I couldn't celebrate a weight loss if it.would just give me 2kg difference every time Id step om it anyway. Happens with 2 different scales so I imagine it's due to imperfections on the tile floor and it not standing perfectly straight. I'm tempted to get this but Im afraid it would be the same and I'd just wadtw my money...
I see this comment is a couple of months old but just a question is are you weighing yourself at the same time each day in a similar manner? (As in get up, go to the toilet then weigh yourself each time). Also is the difference that you’re putting it on a hard surface and then a soft one like a carpet or visa versa? The reason I ask is just because I’ve found if I weigh myself at night, I weigh sometimes 1.5kgs more than I do in the morning and soft surfaces tend to make your weight appear less.
@@notthatkindofsam The time of day is not an issue. I would weight myself and it would show a number, then I'd move the scale 2 inches to the side and weigh myself again 5 seconds later and the number would be off by 2kg even tho just a few seconds have passed. It's a hard tile floor, no carpet.
Doesn't have wifi? Like withings
Hey, it's connected via Bluetooth 👌🏼
@@LauraTryUK just sold my withings body cardio and ordered a Tanita Rd-953. Wasn't very happy with the accuracy of withings, specially with the body fat %.
@@Sinasi08 Hey, I am excited for you!953s are so quick and easy to use. Let me know how you get on 👌🏼
@@LauraTryUK have received it. Set up is very easy. Design is great. It is much more precise vs Withings. The results are more in-line with my doctor's results (she is using a 4000 euros professional tanita scale). Overall very happy. The export of the body composition in pdf is awesome. Very happy I sold the Withings body cardio and bought a Tanita Rd-953, this is more professional and more serious (Japanese technology and decades of experience).
@@Sinasi08 Hey! This is MEGA news! And thanks for the update - I really appreciate it.
It is very useful to know that the 953s are giving a similar reading to your doc's super-duper ones 💪🏼
Can I add another family member?
yes, up to 4 users on the app
8:38 😂
Athlete mode?