Comparison

InBody 230 vs InBody 270

InBody 230 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 230: when to consider it

InBody230 is an older model you may encounter at nutrition practices. It helps put weight changes in the context of fat and muscle. Testing is most useful with results explained and compared with previous visits.

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 230InBody 270
Recording time30 s≈ 15 s
Body weight range10–250 kg10–250 kg
Height range95–220 cm95–220 cm
Device weight14.5 kg14 kg
Measurement frequencies20, 100 kHz20, 100 kHz
Contact electrodes88
Measurement positionStandingStanding
Operating temperature10–40 °C10–40 °C
Dimensions (width × depth × height)356 × 843 × 984 mmEvidence356 × 796 × 995 mmEvidence
Age in the cited catalogue3–99 yearsEvidence3–99 yearsEvidence
Impedance measurements10Evidence10Evidence
Device internal database capacity1,000 recordsEvidence100,000 recordsModel sources
Display240 × 320 colour LCD and buttonsEvidence7″ colour touchscreen LCD, keypadModel sources
Documented interfacesRS-232C, USB computer connection and USB printer connection; transfer depends on compatible legacy software.Model sourcesRS-232C, USB, LAN, Bluetooth, Wi-FiModel sources
ConstructionFoldable stand; transport in a suitable carrying caseModel sourcesNot verified
Result sheetsAdult and children’s sheets; optional thermal printingModel sourcesNot verified
Height entryEntered manually; the scale does not measure height itselfModel sourcesNot verified
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.

Sources and verification