Hume Pod 2.0 vs Herz P1 Smart Scale
Two 8-electrode scales: a compact rechargeable platform and a glass scale with a retractable handle.
Updated Oct 31, 2026 · Independent guide by Sensory Haven Co. · Specs from each brand's own pages
Both scales use 8 electrodes for hands and feet to estimate body composition, and both support large households. The Hume Pod 2.0 keeps all its sensors on the platform and recharges. The Herz P1 uses a retractable handle, dual-frequency BIA and AAA batteries. Here is what each brand lists.
At a glance
| Hume Pod 2.0 | Herz P1 Smart Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Platform with 8 hand and foot sensors | Tempered glass platform with a retractable handle |
| Method | 8 solid metal sensors with a contact check | 8-electrode dual-frequency BIA, per Herz |
| Segmental readings | Arms, legs and trunk | Upper and lower body, including left and right arm muscle balance |
| Metrics | 45+ metrics, per Hume | 56 metrics, per Herz |
| Display | 2.8" display, hidden until you step on | 76 mm LED display |
| Weight range | 11 to 441 lb (5 to 200 kg) | Up to 400 lb (180 kg) |
| Power | Rechargeable, up to 1 year per charge | 4 AAA batteries, up to 180 days, per Herz |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| App sync | Apple Health and Google Fit | Apple Health, Google Fit, Fitbit and Samsung Health |
| Users | Separate Hume accounts, up to 24 devices. One phone at a time. | Up to 24 users, per Herz |
| App and plan | Free app. No premium needed for body composition. Hume Plus optional. | Unique Health app. Herz says no monthly fee for its metrics and history. |
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
How they differ
Design and measuring
The Hume Pod 2.0 measures through 8 solid metal sensors for your hands and feet on a compact platform, with a contact check before each reading. The Herz P1 Smart Scale has a tempered glass platform and a retractable handle you hold while you stand on it, and Herz describes its method as dual-frequency BIA.
Metrics
Hume lists 45+ metrics with segmental results for arms, legs and trunk. Herz lists 56 metrics, including arm muscle balance, resting heart rate and a health score. Both are estimates from bioelectrical impedance, so tracking the trend on the same scale tends to be more useful than any single reading.
Power and display
Hume lists up to a year per charge for the rechargeable Pod 2.0 and a 2.8" display that stays hidden until you step on. Herz lists 4 AAA batteries with up to 180 days of use and a 76 mm LED display.
Apps and households
Hume says no premium plan is needed to weigh in or view body composition, and Hume Plus is optional. Herz pairs the P1 with the Unique Health app and says there is no monthly fee for its metrics and history. Herz lists up to 24 users; Hume supports separate accounts with up to 24 devices. Herz lists more sync partners, including Fitbit and Samsung Health.
Weight range
Hume lists 11 to 441 lb for the Pod 2.0. Herz lists a capacity of up to 400 lb for the P1.
Who each one suits
The Hume Pod 2.0 suits you if
- You want a rechargeable scale instead of batteries
- You prefer measuring without holding a handle
- You need a weight range above 400 lb
- You like a display that stays hidden when not in use
The Herz P1 Smart Scale suits you if
- You prefer holding a handle while you measure
- You want syncing with Fitbit or Samsung Health
- You want the dual-frequency method Herz describes
- You are fine with AAA batteries
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.
Which has the wider weight range?
Hume lists 11 to 441 lb for the Hume Pod 2.0. Herz lists up to 400 lb for the P1.
How are they powered?
Hume lists a rechargeable battery lasting up to a year per charge for the Hume Pod 2.0. Herz lists 4 AAA batteries lasting up to 180 days.
Is this guide made by Hume or Herz?
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.
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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)
- Herz P1 Smart Scale product page: https://herzp1.com/catalogue/herz-p1-smart-scale_432/ (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Herz P1 Smart Scale: Getting Started: https://www.herzp1.com/support/articles/herz-p1-smart-scale-getting-started/ (checked Oct 31, 2026)
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