Essentially, it runs a small current through your body (hence the need for bare feet), and different types of tissue cause different degrees of resistance. The Garmin Index 2 uses bioelectrical impedance to measure tissue types. By default you’ll also be shown your body composition stats and the weather, but if you prefer there’s also an option to show your weight only. The scale is fast your weight is displayed on the crisp, bright screen almost immediately. It has a weight limit of 400lb (181.4 kg), which is standard for smart scales, and matches that of the Fitbit Aria 2 and Withings Body+.
It’s supplied with four AAA batteries, which Garmin says will last up to nine months. A discreet pattern of lines helps you position your feet correctly, and buttons underneath allow you to switch between imperial and metric units, and reset the scale. The scale is available in black and white, and the platform (as with all smart scales) is made from toughened glass. At each weigh-in you’ll be able to see your current weight, body composition stats including fat and muscle mass, and a graph of changes to your weight over time. The color display is particularly impressive, and the best of any smart scale we’ve tested to date – bright and crisp, with an unusually high resolution that makes icons and text sharp and easy to read when standing up. DesignĪs we’ve come to expect from Garmin devices, the Index S2 smart scale is high quality and robust.
The scale proved very popular at launch, and at the time of writing (April 2021), there’s a wait of between five and eight weeks for delivery. That’s a pretty high price for a smart scale, and is roughly the same as the Withings Body Cardio. The Garmin Index S2 was released in October 2020, and costs $149.99 / £129.99 / $249 direct from Garmin.
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