Hume Pod 2.0 review
A smart body composition scale with 8 sensors and a segmental view.
Updated · By Alexander Speir, Sensory Haven Co. · Specs from each brand's own pages
The Hume Pod 2.0 is a smart scale that estimates body composition, not just weight. This review brings together what Hume lists about it: what it measures, what changed in the 2.0 model, how households use it and how buying works. It is based on Hume's published product details, not on lab testing, so every point can be checked on Hume's own pages.
Key specs at a glance
| Hume Pod 2.0 | |
|---|---|
| Method | Bioelectrical impedance through 8 hand and foot sensors |
| Segmental view | Arms, legs and trunk |
| Metrics | 45+ metrics, per Hume |
| Weight range | 11 to 441 lb (5 to 200 kg), 0.1 lb precision |
| Battery | Rechargeable, up to 1 year per charge, 30-minute fast charge |
| Platform | Tempered glass, 12.7 x 12.7 x 1.1 in, 2.8" display |
| Households | Separate Hume accounts, up to 24 devices per Pod |
| App sync | Apple Health and Google Fit |
| App | Hume Health app, free. Hume Plus optional. |
| Warranty | 1 year. Optional 10-year extension at checkout. |
| Returns | 45-day return policy at Hume |
From each brand's own pages, checked Oct 31, 2026. Where a brand did not list a detail, it is left out.
Hume Pod 2.0 at Hume's store
What it measures
- Body fat percentage
- Lean mass and skeletal muscle mass
- Visceral and subcutaneous fat
- Body water and hydration
- Segmental view: arms, legs and trunk
- Heart rate, from a built-in sensor
- Bone-related estimates (Hume calls it bone density)
- Metabolic age, Hume's estimate
- Weight, BMI and basal metabolic rate
What is new in 2.0
- Solid metal sensors
- A contact check before every reading
- Shielded electronics
- A display that stays hidden until you step on
The details that matter
Readings over time
Like other impedance scales, the Pod 2.0 gives estimates. The most useful view is usually the trend on the same scale, measured the same way, rather than any single reading.
Households
Each person signs in with their own Hume account, and up to 24 devices can connect to one Pod 2.0. It connects to one phone at a time, so another user nearby may need to close their app while you weigh in.
App and subscription
The Hume Health app is free, and Hume says no premium plan is needed to weigh in or view your body composition. Hume Plus is an optional paid plan that adds coaching and deeper reports.
Buying at Hume
Hume offers a 45-day return policy for devices in like-new condition, in the original packaging and bought directly from Hume. The Pod includes a 1-year warranty, and Hume lists free shipping on its Pod page.
Who it suits
A good fit if
- You want fat, muscle and body water, not just weight
- You want a segmental view of arms, legs and trunk
- You share a scale with family members who want their own accounts
- You would rather recharge once a year than swap batteries
Worth comparing first if
- You want a handle scale: see Hume Pod 2.0 vs Withings Body Scan
- You are looking at InBody: see Hume Pod 2.0 vs InBody Dial H30
- You want Wi-Fi syncing: see Hume Pod 2.0 vs Oxiline
- You care most about sleep and recovery: see the Hume Band 2.0 review
Questions
Do I need a subscription for the Hume Pod 2.0?
No. Hume says no premium plan is needed to weigh in or view your body composition. Hume Plus is optional.
Can more than one person use it?
Yes. Hume says each person signs in with their own Hume account, and up to 24 devices can connect to one Pod 2.0, one phone at a time.
How is it powered?
It is rechargeable. Hume lists up to a year per charge and a 30-minute fast charge.
What changed from the first Hume Pod?
Hume lists solid metal sensors, a contact check before every reading, shielded electronics and a display that stays hidden until you step on.
Is this review made by Hume?
No. Track Your Vitals is an independent site run by Sensory Haven Co. We earn a commission if you buy from Hume through our links. This review is based on Hume's published details, not lab testing.
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- Hume Pod 2.0 product page: https://humehealth.com/pages/hume-pod-2-0 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Hume Pod 1 vs Pod 2 page: https://humehealth.com/pages/hume-pod-1-vs-pod-2 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
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