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Wyze Scale Ultra vs. Wyze Scale X: Which premium smart scale is for you?

The Wyze mobile app next to the Wyze Scale Ultra.
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Wyze makes a handful of smart scales, but few are as compelling as the Wyze Scale X and the new Wyze Scale Ultra. Both are capable of measuring over a dozen health metrics, boast eye-catching designs, and clock in at reasonable prices. But what exactly is different between the two? More importantly, which one is the better fit for your lifestyle?

Here’s a closer look at these two smart scales to help you pick the right one for your home.

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Pricing and availability

Person storing the Wyze Scale X in a drawer.
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The Wyze Scale X is just $34, while the newer Wyze Scale Ultra is $44. Both are available in either black or white, though note that the newer Wyze Scale Ultra is already running into inventory issues — at the time of writing, the white model was sold out and Wyze had a limited number of black models remaining.

Winner: Wyze Scale X

Design

The Wyze Scale Ultra in white.
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The Wyze Scale X and Wyze Scale Ultra both feature a premium ITO-coated glass surface, but there’s one big advantage for the Wyze Scale Ultra — a massive 4.3-inch display. This full-color display allows you to quickly see a variety of different data without the need to open your mobile companion app. By comparison, the Wyze Scale X has a fairly standard LED display that’s more closely aligned with traditional scales.

Winner: Wyze Scale Ultra

Metrics

The Wyze Scale X placed on a tile floor.
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Both the Wyze Scale X and Wyze Scale Ultra can measure the following health metrics:

  • Weight
  • Heart rate
  • Body fat percentage
  • Lean body mass
  • BMI
  • Muscle mass
  • Muscle mass percentage
  • Visceral Fat
  • Basal metabolic rate
  • Bone mass
  • Metabolic age
  • Protein
  • Body water percentage

All of these measurements can be viewed on the Wyze Scale Ultra’s display except for heart rate — which must be viewed via the app. With the Wyze Scale X, only weight and body fat percentage can be viewed on the scale itself. So while both devices measure the same metrics, reading these measurements is easier on the Ultra.

Winner: Wyze Scale Ultra

Additional features

A person holding the Wyze Scale X.
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Beyond the gigantic display on the Ultra, the newer smart scale also supports Wi-Fi connections, allowing you to check your data remotely through the Wyze app. Aside from that, most features are shared across the two devices. This includes support for up to 400 pounds, an ITO-coated glass surface, and specific modes for pets, babies, and luggage.

The Wyze Scale X does have one slight advantage when it comes to battery life, as it’ll last up to 22 months with Power Saver Mode compared to nine months for the Ultra. Most shoppers, however, will find the additional features of the Ultra to be much more compelling.

Winner: Wyze Scale Ultra

Verdict

The Wyze Scale Ultra is undoubtedly the better smart scale. Thanks to a vibrant display that largely removes the need for your smartphone, it lets you quickly track all your important stats. Toss in support for Wi-Fi, and you have a well-rounded smart scale — not to mention that it’s only a bit more expensive than the Wyze Scale X.

Of course, if you don’t mind using your smartphone, sticking with the Wyze Scale X could save you a few bucks. And since it’ll last longer, you might save a bit of cash on batteries over the years. It looks every bit as premium as the Ultra, though there’s no denying the 4.3-inch display on the Wyze Scale Ultra is a pretty cool feature for a scale.

Jon Bitner
Jon Bitner is a writer covering consumer electronics, technology, and gaming. His work has been published on various websites…
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