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Two people weigh 172 lb. Only one of them is mostly muscle.

Your bathroom scale can't tell them apart. It adds up muscle, fat, water and bone into one number and leaves you guessing. Here's the scale that shows you the whole report.

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By the TrustBrand editorial team, updated October 2026

Today's reading7:02 am
172.4lb

That's the whole report. Was it fat, muscle or last night's dinner? No way to know.

Sample report for illustration. Your readings will differ.

Hume Pod 2.0 smart scale in matte black with its two handles

A scale with hands

Most smart scales only touch your feet, so they mostly measure your legs and guess the rest. The Pod 2.0 adds handles, so the reading runs through your whole body.

  1. Handles that pull outHold them in front of you and the Pod reads your arms and torso, not just your legs.
  2. 8 contact points, 8 frequenciesHume's multi-frequency sensing reports arms, legs and trunk separately, with left and right balance.
  3. Tempered glass, rechargeableA 2.8-inch display, up to a year per charge according to Hume, and weighs 11 to 441 lb.

Why people are retiring their old scale

Woman on the Hume Pod beside a digital model of her body showing muscle gain and fat loss

The number finally makes sense

Weight can stay flat while you lose fat and gain muscle. On a regular scale that looks like failure. On the Pod it shows up as what it is: progress.

  • Body fat and skeletal muscle on every weigh-in
  • Visceral fat, the kind you can't see in a mirror
  • Metabolic age, body water, bone mass and protein
Woman standing on the Hume Pod 2.0 with arms out, holding its handles

It reads your upper body too

Because the signal travels through your hands as well as your feet, the Pod can tell you if one arm is stronger than the other, or if your trunk is carrying more than your legs.

That's the kind of detail you'd normally only get from a body scan at a clinic.

Woman holding a GLP-1 pen next to her body composition readings

Losing weight? Keep an eye on muscle

When weight comes off quickly, some of it can be muscle. That's why many people on GLP-1 medications, and the coaches helping them, now track lean mass instead of pounds alone.

According to Hume, in a 2024 internal analysis of 6,990 Hume Plus members, lean mass made up an average of 16.9% of weight lost.Hume Health internal outcomes analysis, not peer-reviewed. Members also used Hume's coaching. Results vary; talk to your doctor about medication and weight goals.

Parent and child using the Hume Pod together

One scale for the whole house

Everyone gets their own Hume account, so readings never mix. The free app keeps your history and syncs with Apple Health and Google Fit. Hume Plus coaching is optional at $9.99 a month.

Check today's price on HumeHSA/FSA eligible

What the numbers actually mean

45 metrics sounds like a lot. These are the ones most people end up watching.

Skeletal muscle

The muscle you can train. Holding on to it matters more as you age, and while you're losing weight.

Body fat percentage

How much of your weight is fat. A far better progress marker than pounds alone.

Visceral fat

The deeper fat around your organs. You can't see it in the mirror, which is why it's worth tracking.

Body water

Explains most of the day-to-day swings on a regular scale, so a salty dinner stops looking like fat gain.

Metabolic age

Hume's estimate of how your metabolism compares with typical people your age.

Segmental balance

Muscle and fat for each arm, each leg and your trunk, so you can spot a weaker side.

Your first 45 days with the Pod

Hume gives you 45 days to return it. Here's what that time looks like.

  1. Day 1

    Your baseline

    Step on, hold the handles for a few seconds, and get your first full report.

  2. Week 1

    Learn your swings

    See how much of the daily up-and-down is just water, not fat.

  3. Week 4

    A real trend

    Muscle and fat lines start to show which habits are working for you.

  4. Day 45

    Keep it or return it

    If it isn't worth it to you, Hume's return policy covers you.

How it compares

Hume Pod 2.0Regular smart scaleClinic DEXA scan
WhereHomeHomeClinic or lab
Cost$249 once$30 to $100Often $50 to $150+ per scan
Reads arms and torsoYes, with handlesNo, feet onlyYes
How oftenDailyDailyA few times a year
What you see45 metricsWeight plus estimatesDetailed scan

DEXA pricing varies by location. Like all bioimpedance scales, Pod readings shift with hydration and time of day, so weigh in at the same time each morning.

What owners say

Selected reviews from verified buyers on Hume's website. These are individual experiences; your results will differ.

"I had a DEXA scan three hours after using the Body Pod, with a light breakfast in between. The Body Pod showed 10.9% body fat and the DEXA showed 11.1%."
Bill W., verified buyer, September 2026, on the original Hume Pod
"Was skeptical at first but I was actually blown away at how accurate this is to my gyms inBody scan."
Kevin C., verified buyer, February 2026
"I also love the fact that you use it for multiple members in the family without any additional cost"
Lenny, verified buyer, February 2026
"I just started Ozempic and wanted to track %fat and muscle. … I have lost 8 pounds (not as much as I had hoped) but fat % down and muscle mass is up and I have the graphs to prove it."
Steve H., verified buyer, September 2026, on the Hume Pod 2.0. Results vary; talk to your doctor about medication.

Athletes who use it

Athlete quotes as published by Hume. These athletes are featured Hume partners and may be compensated.

Worth knowing before you buy

  • Hume's customer support is mainly by email, and some reviewers say replies can be slow.
  • On returns, reviewers report paying the return shipping themselves.
  • Coaching and some deeper insights need the optional Hume Plus subscription.

Two reasons to buy before December 31

Hume Pod next to an HSA card and a December calendar

Use your HSA or FSA balance

Hume lists the Pod 2.0 as HSA and FSA eligible. Many FSA plans are use-it-or-lose-it at year end, so leftover pre-tax dollars can go toward something you'll use every morning.

Hume Pod 2.0 wrapped with a red ribbon under a Christmas tree

A gift that gets used daily

For anyone training, starting a health goal or planning a fresh start in January. Hume's 45-day return window helps if it isn't the right fit.

Hume Pod 2.0 in matte black

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  • 45-day returns on orders from Hume
  • HSA and FSA eligible
  • 1-year warranty included

Questions people ask

Do I need a subscription?

No. The free Hume app shows your weigh-ins and full body composition. Hume Plus ($9.99 a month) is optional and adds coaching and deeper reports.

Does it work with Apple Health and Google Fit?

Yes, Hume syncs with both.

Can my partner or kids use it?

Yes. Each person uses their own Hume account, so readings stay separate.

Can I pay with my HSA or FSA card?

Hume lists the Pod 2.0 as HSA and FSA eligible. Many FSA balances expire at the end of the year, so it's worth checking yours before December 31.

What if I don't like it?

Hume offers 45-day returns on devices bought directly from Hume. See Hume's site for the full terms.

Is it safe for everyone?

Bioimpedance scales send a very small electrical signal through the body. If you have a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device, or you're pregnant, ask your doctor before using any body composition scale.

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