Omron HBF-306C Fat Loss Monitor, Black
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Customer Reviews of Omron HBF-306C Fat Loss Monitor, Black
Customer Review: Works as described- read the reviews here and follow the directions
Summary: 5 Stars
Won't repeat all of the excellent insights and reviews here.
I read the reviews, took note of the tips, and have been very happy with this item, especially for the price.
After reading the reviews here, it was easy to set up and use without reading the manual/instructions (so it's pretty easy to use!)
While I've not verified its accuracy with water weighing, I have found that it's within < 0.5% if used in a consistent way.
The % fat value I received is consistent with what I would expect given my weight and level of fitness.
Accurate? Hard to say without that gold-standard water weighing baseline.
Consistent? Yes, if you are consistent in how you use it.
I find that this is going to be a useful tool in keeping tabs on my fat percentage.
It has told me that I need to get moving! ha!
Customer Review: Consistent, and accurate enough for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this to help my husband realize that he needs more exercise. He didn't like the 30%+ readings, but he is making more of an effort to firm up.
I like that the height and weight can be entered in small increments, 1/4 inch and 0.5#, I think, and that you can choose between U.S. or metric systems. The athlete vs. normal mode is a rather crude distinction. According to the directions for calculating that fitness factor, I (22%BF) am an athlete; nothing like our 25 yo son(13% BF) who runs 5-7 miles five times a week, though. My body fat% is 1.5-2% higher if I use the normal mode.
My BIL was disappointed he couldn't try it, as he has a pacemaker.
The device is very reliable for monitoring body fat% changes in a person. And for around $40, I can't complain about the accuracy.
Customer Review: Never gives the same % twice! Very disappointed.
Summary: 1 Stars
I was expecting great things from this monitor. However, I'm very disappointed.
This monitor is VERY inconsistent. When I say inconsistent, I'm not talking about using it at varied times throughout the day, etc. That's no excuse for what is going on now.
For instance, I just measured my body fat, in the same exact arm position (arms out) and hand position (thumbs down, gripping at the same pressure). I tested myself six times within TWO minutes.
My readings were:
29.3
31.9
28.4
31.5
31.6
There is a deviation of almost THREE full body fat points within minutes. Believe me, I held the same exact physical position each time.
I'm quickly losing faith in this allegedly accurate monitor. I wouldn't recommend purchasing this product.
Customer Review: Off by 6% consistently
Summary: 2 Stars
Having owned and routinely used 3 different scale and body fat analyzers as well as having the gold standard submersion test and the new volumetric air analysis method, I can verify that the Omron HBF-306C is off by at least 6% consistently. Tanita and Healthometer scales / body fat monitors would show my body fat betwee 8.4% and 11.5% generally depending on my hydration level. The submersion and volumetric air tests both showed between 8.5% and 9.2% over several readings. Hats off to Tanita and Healthometer!
Omron's handy HBF-306C always reads 16%+!!
After working out consistently for 25 years, eating the Body for Life way and wearing he same waste size I did in highschool ... I know the Omron is not accurate. Handy - yes. Accurate - not even close.
Buyer beware and be able to subtract 6%!
Customer Review: Still just a science project.
Summary: 2 Stars
This product isn't as accurate as it claims itself to be. Sure, it'll get you somewhat close to your actual body-fat percentage, but it doesn't give those results consistently enough, and only raises my skepticism. Between one moment and the next, you could see a difference of 1-4% in the readings. I've done very well to follow all of the directions both in the manual, and in a comment left by someone in the review section here on Amazon. My suggestion is to spend the money towards a pair of calipers and take time learning how to use them properly. If you don't mind your readings being off slightly (or massively depending on the time of day) then you can do with the Omron HBF-360C... Otherwise, it really isn't worth your time. It's still just a science project with lots of experimenting and refining to do.