TL;DR
- For a budget body-fat scale in 2026, RENPHO is the safer buy because eufy officially discontinued its smart-scale line on eufy.com US in March 2026, though eufy scales remain on third-party retailers.[2]
- RENPHO's Elis scales are Bluetooth-only, report 13 metrics, free app, no subscription, verified on RENPHO's site 2026-05-25.[1]
- eufy's Smart Scale P3 reported 16 metrics at $99.99 and the C20 was a sub-$60 budget model, both with a free app and no subscription.[3]
- Both are consumer BIA scales; a peer-reviewed study found such scales underestimated fat mass by roughly 2.2 to 4.4 kg versus DEXA, so use either for the trend, not the absolute.[4]
For a cheap body-composition scale in 2026, RENPHO is the lower-risk recommendation because eufy discontinued its smart-scale lineup on its own US store in March 2026, while RENPHO's Elis line is current and widely stocked. Where both are available, the choice is a wash on accuracy, since both are consumer foot-to-foot BIA scales whose body-fat figures are estimates. This compares verified specs, the availability caveat, and where the meaningful differences are.
Verified comparison
| Dimension | RENPHO Elis | eufy Smart Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Availability (2026) | Current line, widely stocked[1] | Discontinued on eufy.com US (Mar 2026); still on third-party retailers[2] |
| Example model and price | Elis budget line, free app, no subscription[1] | P3 reported $99.99 (16 metrics); C20 sub-$60 budget model[3] |
| Body-comp metrics | 13 metrics[1] | Up to 16 (P3)[3] |
| Sensing method | 4-electrode foot-to-foot BIA[1] | Foot-to-foot BIA[3] |
| Sync and export | Bluetooth; Apple Health, Google Fit, MyFitnessPal[1] | Bluetooth; eufy Life app, Apple Health[3] |
| Subscription | None, free app[1] | None, free app, no upsells[3] |
The availability caveat that decides it
The most important fact for a 2026 buyer is not a spec. It is that eufy officially discontinued its smart-scale line on eufy.com US as of March 2026.[2] The scales still appear on third-party retailers, but buying a manufacturer-discontinued device raises questions about long-term app support and firmware updates. RENPHO's Elis line, by contrast, is a current product sold directly by the maker.[1] For most people that tips the recommendation toward RENPHO purely on support longevity.
The accuracy reality both share
Neither scale measures body fat directly. Both infer it from foot-to-foot bioelectrical impedance, which reads only lower-body impedance and extrapolates whole-body composition. A 2021 JMIR mHealth study against DEXA found consumer scales underestimated fat mass by roughly 2.2 to 4.4 kg, while weighing accurately to within about 0.3 kg.[4] Hydration compounds the noise: a crossover trial showed that drinking water before a measurement inflated the estimated body-fat reading by several percentage points at larger volumes.[5] So the practical advice for either device is the same: weigh under consistent conditions and follow the trend line.
Where the specs differ
On paper, eufy's P3 reported more metrics (16 versus RENPHO's 13) and a $99.99 price, while the C20 was a sub-$60 budget option.[3] RENPHO's Elis line undercuts the P3 on price and matches eufy's "free app, no subscription, exports to Apple Health" positioning.[1] The extra metrics on either scale are derived from the same single impedance reading, so a higher metric count does not mean more underlying measurement; it means more numbers computed from one signal.
The cost math
Both are one-time hardware purchases with $0 in subscriptions, which is the entire appeal of this budget tier.[1][3] Over three years a RENPHO Elis or a eufy C20 costs only the purchase price, with no recurring fee, unlike subscription-tied premium scales. At a $99.99 P3 versus a cheaper RENPHO Elis, the dollar difference is small in absolute terms; the deciding factor is RENPHO's current-product support versus eufy's discontinued-line risk, not the sticker price.
Decision guidance
- You want a current, supported budget scale: RENPHO Elis, whose line is active and sold direct.[1]
- You already own a eufy scale and it works: Keep it; the discontinuation does not break existing units, but plan for RENPHO when you replace it.[2]
- You want the most reported metrics for the lowest risk: RENPHO Elis (13 metrics, current) over a discontinued eufy P3 (16 metrics).[1]
- You care about absolute body-fat accuracy: Neither, since both are consumer BIA scales; use DEXA for absolutes and the scale for the trend.[4]
For how either scale's estimate compares to gym and clinic methods, see DEXA vs smart-scale body fat. To pair the scale reading with a circumference-based cross-check, use the Body Fat Percentage Calculator.
FAQ
Is eufy still selling smart scales in 2026?
Not on eufy.com US, where the line was discontinued in March 2026. eufy scales still appear on third-party retailers, but you would be buying a manufacturer-discontinued product.[2]
Which is more accurate, RENPHO or eufy?
Neither has a meaningful accuracy edge. Both are consumer foot-to-foot BIA scales in the same accuracy band, where studies show body-fat underestimation of several kilograms versus DEXA.[4]
Do either of these require a subscription?
No. Both RENPHO and eufy use free apps with no subscription and export to Apple Health.[1][3]
Does a higher metric count mean a better scale?
No. Extra metrics are all derived from one impedance reading, so a 16-metric scale is not measuring more than a 13-metric scale; it is computing more numbers from the same signal.[3]
References
- 1 RENPHO smart scales — collection and specifications — RENPHO (2026)
- 2 eufy smart scale lineup — discontinued notice (eufy.com US) — eufy (Anker) (2026)
- 3 eufy Smart Scale P3 review (16 metrics, $99.99) — Tom's Guide (2026)
- 4 Accuracy of Smart Scales on Weight and Body Composition: Observational Study — JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2021)
- 5 Acute Fluid Intake Impacts Assessment of Body Composition via BIA (crossover trial) — Metabolites (MDPI) (2023)