RENPHO Elis Nova Smart Scale: features, specs and who it suits

The RENPHO Elis Nova is a rechargeable smart bathroom scale that measures weight and estimates body composition, then sends the readings to a phone app over Wi-Fi. It suits people who like to track trends in a few body measurements over time rather than relying on weight alone.

The colour display

The scale has a TFT LCD screen. After you connect the app, you can choose up to five additional readings to show alongside weight and BMI, for seven in total, in colour on the scale itself. RENPHO says you can also pick an avatar in the app for your profile, and it appears on the screen. On a shared scale this makes it easy to see whose profile is active.

What the 18 metrics are

RENPHO says the Renpho Health App provides 18 body analyses: 13 key indexes plus five additional body goal metrics. Scales of this type typically estimate figures such as body fat, muscle mass and BMI. These are usually calculated from a small electrical signal passing through the body, combined with details like your height, age and sex. They're estimates best used for tracking trends, and readings can vary with hydration, time of day and recent meals. Weighing at the same time under similar conditions usually gives the most useful comparison.

ITO technology

RENPHO says the scale uses ITO technology to improve electrical conductivity, giving greater sensitivity and accuracy when measuring body composition, while keeping a sleek, modern design.

Wi-Fi and the app

The scale connects to Wi-Fi and uploads data to the cloud, so you can view it in the app at any time. The app also lets you log food intake by hand, so diet and body measurements can be viewed together. Check the manual for the Wi-Fi network requirements.

Three measurement modes

RENPHO lists three app-enabled modes:

• Pregnancy mode, for expectant mothers.
• Baby mode, for monitoring the growth of infants or pets.
• Athlete mode, for fitness enthusiasts.

Follow the manual, and treat the scale as a tracking tool rather than a substitute for advice from a qualified professional.

Power and size

The scale is rechargeable, so you don't need to replace batteries. It measures 11.7 x 11.7 x 1.2 inches (about 30 x 30 x 3 cm), a square, low-profile shape that stores easily against a wall or under a cabinet.

What to check before you buy

• Whether you're comfortable with an app account and cloud storage of your measurements.
• Your home Wi-Fi setup and whether the scale can join it.
• Your phone's operating system and the app's requirements.
• The maximum user weight and number of profiles supported, as given in the manual.
• Whether you want body composition estimates, or only weight.
• How and where you'll charge it, and how often.
• Floor surface: hard, flat floors typically give steadier readings than carpet.

The short version

• A rechargeable Wi-Fi smart scale with a colour TFT display.
• Shows weight, BMI and up to five more readings on screen, with 18 analyses in the app.
• Three app modes: pregnancy, baby and athlete.
• ITO technology, which RENPHO says improves sensitivity and accuracy.
• Measures 11.7 x 11.7 x 1.2 inches; readings are estimates for tracking trends.

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