Comparison

InBody 230 vs InBody 380

InBody 230 and InBody 380: 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 380: when to consider it

For following fat and muscle changes at a gym, nutrition practice or mobile testing event. Adds a body-water ratio and whole-body phase angle to the usual overview for discussion during a consultation.

Specifications side by side

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SpecificationsInBody 230InBody 380
Recording time30 s≈ 30 s
Body weight range10–250 kg5–300 kg
Height range95–220 cm95–220 cm
Device weight14.5 kg16 kg
Measurement frequencies20, 100 kHz5, 50, 500 kHz
Contact electrodes88
Measurement positionStandingStanding
Operating temperature10–40 °C10–40 °C
Dimensions (width × depth × height)356 × 843 × 984 mmEvidence415.5 × 871.5 × 1,069.9 mmEvidence
Age in the cited catalogue3–99 yearsEvidenceFrom 3 yearsEvidence
Impedance measurements10Evidence15Evidence
Device internal database capacity1,000 recordsEvidence100,000 recordsEvidence
Display240 × 320 colour LCD and buttonsEvidence7″ touchscreen TFT LCD, 480 × 800Evidence
Documented interfacesRS-232C, USB computer connection and USB printer connection; transfer depends on compatible legacy software.Model sources2× RS-232C, 2× USB host, Ethernet, Bluetooth and Wi-FiModel sources
ConstructionFoldable stand; transport in a suitable carrying caseModel sourcesFolding column and three-way hand electrodesModel sources
Result sheetsAdult and children’s sheets; optional thermal printingModel sourcesBody composition, child and thermal reportsModel sources
Height entryEntered manually; the scale does not measure height itselfModel sourcesNot verified
Display diagonalNot verified7″Model sources
Client identificationNot verifiedID entry and QR recognition option; depends on equipmentModel sources
Operating modesNot verifiedProfessional and self-service modesModel 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