Comparison

InBody 170 vs Nutriguard-MS

InBody 170 and Nutriguard-MS: 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: 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.

Nutriguard-MS: when to consider it

Nutriguard-MS measures bioelectrical impedance at 5, 50 and 100 kHz. Standard testing uses four adhesive electrodes on the hand and foot of one side. Body-composition and water estimates are evaluated from resistance and reactance using the relevant software; regional mode requires the appropriate procedure.

Specifications side by side

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SpecificationsInBody 170Nutriguard-MS
Recording time30 sNot verified
Body weight range10–250 kgNot verified
Height range95–220 cmNot verified
Device weight14.3 kgNot verified
Measurement frequencies20, 100 kHz5, 50, 100 kHz
Contact electrodes8Not verified
Measurement positionStandingNot verified
Operating temperature10–40 °CNot verified
MethodNot verifiedMulti-frequency BIA
ElectrodesNot verified4 adhesive electrodes for whole-body testing
Documented outputsNot verifiedResistance and reactance; body-composition interpretation through software
Dimensions (width × depth × height)396 × 608 × 955 mmEvidenceNot verified
Age in the cited catalogue3–99 yearsEvidenceNot verified
Impedance measurements10EvidenceNot verified
DisplayEBTN LCD and buttonsEvidenceNot verified
Documented interfacesRS-232C and USB connection to a computer; compatibility depends on the original software.Model sourcesNot verified
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

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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