BCS Elite Series | Tanita BC-418 PKG | InBody Model 230 | Seca Model 514 | |
Measurement time | 15 sec | 60 sec | 1-2 min | 17 sec |
Training required for testing and interpretation | 5 min | 30-60 min | Online Training | Multiple Options |
Electrode positioning (static is preferred as it enables consistently accurate measurements) | Static | Dynamic | Dynamic | Static |
Accuracy (body fat) | +/- 2% | +/- 2% | +/- 1.8% | +/- 2% |
Pre-test requirements for accurate results (%BF) | 1 | 11 | 6 | 4 |
Recent meal | OK To Test | No Test | No Test | No Test |
Recent exercise | OK To Test | No Test | No Test | No Test |
Full bladder | OK To Test | No Test | No Test | No Test |
Edema | No Test | No Test | No Test | No Test |
Scale weight capacity | 700 lbs | 440 lbs | 550 lbs | 660 lbs |
Edema volume monitoring via changes in intra/extra cellular fluid | N | Y | Y | Y |
3-window LED displays weight, body fat %, BMI | Y | N | N | Yes |
5-page graphic report includes weight, percent + total body fat, percent + total body water, percent + total muscle mass, BMI, fat free mass, visceral fat | Y | N | N | N |
Printout formats available | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3+ |
Activity-based caloric burn rates | Y | N | N | N |
Bariatric patient report | Y | N | N | Custom |
Select plain paper or graphic printout at any time | Y | N | N | Custom |
Athletic patient report | Y | N | N | Custom |
Print full-page graphic report without computer | Y | N | N | Y |
FDA registered | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Qualifies AMA CPT Code 0358T | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Designed and manufactured in USA | Y | N | N | N |
Warranty | 1 yr | 1 yr | 1 yr | 2 yr |
Pricing | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ | $$$$ |