The Omron BF508 Body Composition Monitor is a clinically validated body fat monitor designed to provide a more comprehensive understanding of body composition than a standard bathroom scale. Using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) with both hand and foot sensors, it measures body weight, body fat percentage, visceral fat level and Body Mass Index (BMI) to help users monitor long-term health and wellness.
Suitable for both home and professional use, the BF508 features memory for up to four users as well as a convenient guest mode, making it practical for families, wellness facilities and healthcare professionals. The large platform offers stable standing during measurements, while the easy-to-use sensor switch operation simplifies daily monitoring.
Unlike a standard weighing scale that only reports body weight, the BF508 provides additional information about body fat distribution, including visceral fat surrounding the internal organs. Tracking these measurements over time can help users monitor lifestyle changes, fitness programmes and weight management progress more effectively. The clinically validated technology provides consistent measurements when used according to the manufacturer's instructions, making it a reliable tool for ongoing body composition monitoring.
Features:
- Clinically Validated Measurements – Provides clinically validated body composition measurements to support reliable long-term health monitoring.
- Comprehensive Body Composition Analysis – Measures body weight, body fat percentage, visceral fat and BMI, giving a broader picture than weight alone.
- Hand-to-Foot BIA Technology – Uses both hand and foot electrodes to analyse the entire body for body composition measurements.
- Stores Up to 4 User Profiles – Allows multiple household members or patients to save their personal settings for convenient repeat measurements.
- Guest Mode – Enables one-time measurements without storing data, making it ideal for occasional users or clinic assessments.
- 150 kg Maximum Capacity – Suitable for a wide range of adult users.
- Battery Powered Operation – Supplied with AA batteries for immediate use without requiring mains power.
Benefits:
- Supports long-term monitoring of health and wellness goals.
- Helps users track changes beyond body weight alone.
- Makes it easier to monitor lifestyle and fitness progress over time.
- Suitable for both home and professional healthcare environments.
- Allows multiple users to share a single device without repeatedly entering personal information.
- Provides a stable, easy-to-use platform for regular measurements.
- Portable battery-powered design allows flexible placement within the home or clinic.
- Delivers clinically validated measurements for increased confidence when monitoring progress.
Best Suited For:
- Physiotherapists
- Biokineticists
- Dietitians and Nutritionists
- Wellness Clinics
- Medical Practices
- Fitness Professionals
- Corporate Wellness Programmes
- Home Users monitoring weight management
- Individuals following exercise or nutrition programmes
Specifications:
- Product Name: Omron Body Fat Meter BF508 (HBF-508-E)
- Brand: Omron
- Product Type: Body Composition Monitor
- Technology: Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
- Clinical Validation: Yes
- Measures:
- Body Weight
- Body Fat Percentage
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Visceral Fat Level
- Maximum User Weight: 150 kg
- User Memory: 4 Users
- Guest Mode: Yes
- Product Dimensions: 303 × 327 × 55 mm
- Approximate Weight: 2.2 kg (including batteries)
- Power Supply: 4 × AA batteries
- Display Resolution (Weight): 0.1 kg
- Colour: White and Silver
- Certifications: Clinically Validated; conforms to the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC (manufacturer documentation); IP21 protection rating.
Warranty:
- Manufacturer Warranty: 3-year warranty for the BF508 Body Composition Monitor.
- Warranty applies in accordance with the supplied warranty card and instruction manual.
What's Included:
- Omron BF508 Body Composition Monitor
- 4 × AA batteries
- Instruction Manual
- Warranty (Guarantee) Card
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
1. How is the Omron BF508 different from a standard digital bathroom scale?
The BF508 measures more than body weight. It also provides body fat percentage, visceral fat level and BMI, giving a more comprehensive overview of body composition.
2. Can more than one person use the BF508?
Yes. The monitor stores personal data for up to four users and also includes a guest mode for temporary measurements without saving information.
3. Is the Omron BF508 suitable for use in healthcare practices?
Yes. Its clinically validated measurements make it suitable for professional environments as well as home monitoring.
4. Can people with a cardiac pacemaker use this body composition monitor?
No. Because the BF508 uses Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), the manufacturer advises that people with implanted electronic medical devices such as pacemakers should not use the body composition measurement function.
5. Why is visceral fat measurement useful?
Visceral fat is the fat stored around internal organs. Monitoring this measurement over time can provide additional insight into changes in body composition beyond weight alone, supporting long-term health tracking.
