Comparison

InBody 170 vs InBody 270

InBody 170 and InBody 270: compare documented specifications, features and limitations. Check the reports and explanation offered by the provider. More features alone do not establish better accuracy.

InBody 170

InBody 170

3 locations in Czechia

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InBody 270

InBody 270

50 locations in Czechia

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InBody 170: when to consider it

The older InBody170 provides a basic overview for weight loss and muscle-building goals. It can also help you follow existing measurements: a consultation can examine changes in fat, muscle and their distribution.

InBody 270: when to consider it

The original InBody270 gives a quick overview of fat, muscle and their distribution. It suits regular diet and training consultations, including testing at different locations. Its output coverage differs from the newer 270S.

Specifications side by side

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SpecificationsInBody 170InBody 270
Recording time30 s≈ 15 s
Body weight range10–250 kg10–250 kg
Height range95–220 cm95–220 cm
Device weight14.3 kg14 kg
Measurement frequencies20, 100 kHz20, 100 kHz
Contact electrodes88
Measurement positionStandingStanding
Operating temperature10–40 °C10–40 °C
Dimensions (width × depth × height)396 × 608 × 955 mmEvidence356 × 796 × 995 mmEvidence
Age in the cited catalogue3–99 yearsEvidence3–99 yearsEvidence
Impedance measurements10Evidence10Evidence
DisplayEBTN LCD and buttonsEvidence7″ colour touchscreen LCD, keypadModel sources
Documented interfacesRS-232C and USB connection to a computer; compatibility depends on the original software.Model sourcesRS-232C, USB, LAN, Bluetooth, Wi-FiModel sources
Result sheetThermal printout; further result handling depends on the original softwareModel sourcesNot verified
Height entryHeight is entered; the analyser itself does not measure itModel sourcesNot verified
Device internal database capacityNot verified100,000 recordsModel sources
Display diagonalNot verified7″Model sources
ElectrodesNot verified8 contact points on hands and feetModel sources
Report typesNot verifiedAdult, child and optional thermal reportsModel sources

Fat-free mass is not pure muscle mass. A single result is not a diagnosis. Different devices and similarly named metrics may use definitions that are not interchangeable.

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