The Withings BodyScan 2 is a high-end smart scale designed to help users make informed lifestyle decisions. It offers a range of features, including user profiles and cardiometabolic assessment tools, which aim to provide insights into overall health. Withings calls it "the world's first longevity station," suggesting that regular use could help users understand whether their lifestyle choices are adding or subtracting years from their healthy life. The BodyScan 2 builds upon the original BodyScan model with new features and design improvements. The display has been moved from the base to a retractable handle, making it easier to read. New features include measuring blood oxygen levels (SpO2), screening for hypertension, estimating heart and vascular age, and assessing the risk of unstable blood sugar levels. These advanced metrics are part of a comprehensive health analysis that goes beyond basic weight and body mass index (BMI) tracking. However, the BodyScan 2 comes at a significant cost. Priced at $599.95 USD, £449.95 GBP, or $895 AUD, it is much more expensive than most other smart scales. Additionally, users must pay $9.95 or £8.95 per month for a Withings+ subscription to unlock all the advanced features. This makes the BodyScan 2 a premium product, suitable for those who can afford both the initial purchase and the ongoing subscription. The scale is equipped with technology that allows it to track over 40 biomarkers and provide heart-related findings not available on other scales. Its build is robust, featuring a chassis made of reinforced aluminum, similar to the materials found in high-end smartwatches and rings. It includes a high-resolution LCD screen on the handle, a large glass platform with eight electrodes for accurate readings, and a maximum weight capacity of 200 kg (440 lb). Despite its advanced features, some health metrics, such as vascular age, showed variability in testing, making them less reliable for making health decisions. With a performance score of 4.5 out of 5, the BodyScan 2 excels in basic metrics like weight and BMI but has some limitations in its vascular age reporting and a somewhat cluttered app interface. It is targeted at users who are serious about their health and can afford the higher price point. For those looking for similar features at a lower cost, alternatives like the RunStar 8E Pro are available.