Wyze moved the screen on its new smart scale to the handle so it’s easier to read at eye level

Wyze has refreshed its Ultra BodyScan line by relocating the color LCD from the platform to the handle that users grip while stepping on the device. The redesign puts the readout at eye level, which the company says improves usability during the multi‑point bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) that now covers arms, legs and torso. The Plus version costs $149 in black or white, roughly $30 more than the original Ultra BodyScan’s $119.98 price tag. Beyond the ergonomic tweak, Wyze has more than quadrupled the number of body‑composition data points, adding visceral fat, protein levels, basal metabolic rate and other metrics to the original set of weight, BMI, bone mass, body‑water percentage and muscle mass. The scale still supports up to eight named users and unlimited guest entries, and it offers a “hold‑on” mode for weighing children, pets or luggage, though that mode only returns weight, not the full health breakdown. All data syncs free of charge to Apple Health, Google Health and Android’s Health Connect via Bluetooth or directly over Wi‑Fi, and there is no recurring subscription required to access any feature.

The move arrives as smart‑scale manufacturers increasingly bundle advanced analytics with subscription services. Competitor Withings, for example, recently announced a $99.50‑per‑year fee to unlock third‑party app integration, a cost that Wyze explicitly avoids. By expanding metric depth while keeping the ecosystem open, Wyze is positioning the Ultra BodyScan Plus as a value‑oriented alternative for consumers who want clinical‑grade data without ongoing charges. The price increase is modest compared with the added capabilities, suggesting Wyze believes the expanded data set will justify the higher sticker price and help it capture users who might otherwise gravitate toward higher‑priced, subscription‑laden rivals.

Looking ahead, the key question is whether the added metrics translate into actionable health insights for everyday users or simply overwhelm them with numbers. Wyze’s reliance on BIA, which can be sensitive to hydration and positioning, may limit accuracy for some of the newer parameters like visceral fat. Additionally, the handle‑mounted screen could become a durability concern if users repeatedly pull it out. Monitoring user reviews for read‑out clarity, long‑term reliability, and any future firmware updates that refine metric algorithms will be essential to gauge whether the Plus truly outperforms both its predecessor and competing scales.