Cool features, unreliable readings
I've been pretty happy with my Fitbit Ultra device which I received as a gift about six months ago. As I've started dieting more strictly, I decided to give this scale a try. Considering the price, I was expecting high quality.<br /><br />The scale looks and feels good with a sleek, sturdy design. Setup was relatively simple, with only a minor hiccup (you need to use a laptop, phone, or other device connected to the same WiFi network the scale will be). Once done, I was able to easily integrate the scale into my FitBit.com profile. I've even been able to convince my boyfriend to start up an account, and adding his profile to the scale was also simple.<br /><br />Weighing myself is nice and easy, and the WiFi feature has proven very convenient. However, once you get past all the bells and whistles, I find I'm disappointed by the scale's performance. My boyfriend and I have both noticed fairly large inconsistencies in both the weight and body fat measurements. Even consecutive weigh-ins yield wildly different results (this morning, I weighed in three times with a range of 12 pounds!). The body fat readings are even more erratic. I've found that for "official weigh-ins," I still need to use the more consistent scale at my gym, and that really is a disappointment considering the $130 price tag.
Rating: 3 stars