Hume Pod 2.0 vs Withings Body Scan
Two segmental body composition scales with different designs.
Updated Oct 31, 2026 · Independent guide by Sensory Haven Co. · Specs from each brand's own pages
Both scales go beyond weight and give a segmental view of body composition. The Hume Pod 2.0 uses sensors under your hands and feet on a compact platform. The Withings Body Scan adds a pull-out handle and a larger color display. Here is what each brand lists, plus a note on the simpler Withings Body Comp.
At a glance
| Hume Pod 2.0 | Withings Body Scan | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Platform with 8 hand and foot sensors | Platform with a retractable handle |
| Segmental readings | Arms, legs and trunk | 5 body zones |
| Metrics | 45+ metrics, per Hume | Body composition plus other features listed by Withings |
| Display | 2.8" display, hidden until you step on | 3.2" color display |
| Weight range | 11 to 441 lb (5 to 200 kg) | 5 to 200 kg |
| Power | Rechargeable, up to 1 year per charge | Rechargeable (USB-C), about 1 year per charge |
| Connection | Bluetooth. Syncs with Apple Health and Google Fit. | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
| Users | Separate Hume accounts, up to 24 devices. One phone at a time. | Up to 8 users |
| Extra modes | Contact check before each reading | Athlete, pregnancy, baby and eyes-closed modes |
| App and plan | Free app. No premium needed for body composition. Hume Plus optional. | Free app for baseline metrics. Withings+ optional. |
| HSA/FSA | Eligible, per Hume | Eligible, per Withings |
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, with a contact check before each reading. The Withings Body Scan pairs its platform with a retractable handle and breaks results into 5 body zones. Body Scan also includes heart-focused features through the handle, which Withings describes on its own page.
Display, power and connection
Hume lists a 2.8" display that stays hidden until you step on, and up to a year per charge. Withings lists a 3.2" color display, USB-C charging and about a year per charge. Body Scan syncs over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, so readings can upload without your phone nearby. The Hume Pod uses Bluetooth and syncs with Apple Health and Google Fit.
Households
The Hume Pod 2.0 lets each person use their own Hume account, with up to 24 devices connected, one phone at a time. Withings lists up to 8 users and special modes for athletes, pregnancy, weighing a baby and eyes-closed weigh-ins.
App and plans
Hume says no premium plan is needed to weigh in or view body composition, and Hume Plus is optional. Withings offers a free app for baseline metrics, with Withings+ as an optional premium service.
About Withings Body Comp
If you are looking at the lower Withings model, Body Comp uses the platform only. Withings lists body fat, water, muscle and bone mass, visceral fat and BMR, up to 8 users, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a 2.8" color display and 4 AAA batteries lasting about 15 months. Withings notes it does not give segmental results.
Who each one suits
The Hume Pod 2.0 suits you if
- You want segmental results from a compact platform
- You prefer a free app with no premium needed for body composition
- You have a larger household with separate accounts
- You like a display that stays hidden when not in use
Withings Body Scan suits you if
- You prefer holding a handle while you measure
- You want Wi-Fi uploads without a phone nearby
- You want pregnancy, baby or athlete modes
- You want a larger color display on the scale
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 an optional paid plan.
Does Withings Body Scan need Withings+?
Withings lists a free app for baseline metrics, and Withings+ as an optional premium service.
Which one gives segmental results?
Both. Hume lists arms, legs and trunk for the Pod 2.0. Withings lists 5 body zones for Body Scan. The Withings Body Comp does not offer segmental results.
Is this guide made by Hume or Withings?
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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Sources
- 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)
- Withings Body Scan product page: https://www.withings.com/us/en/body-scan (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Withings Body Comp product page: https://www.withings.com/en-us/products/body-comp-black (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Withings scale comparison page: https://wcs.withings.com/us/en/scales/compare (checked Oct 31, 2026)
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