MEDca 850015778025 Body Composition Monitor Review
Our verdict
The MEDca 850015778025 is an inexpensive manual measuring tool for people who want to track body measurements at home without electronics. It is a budget pick rather than a precision instrument.
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Budget shoppers who want a simple, no batteries way to record body measurements over time.
Skip if
You want automatic body fat percentage readings or a digital display, since this is a manual tape and not a smart scale.
- Color White
- Priced 78% below the category median ($59.99 across 17 tracked models)
Pros
- Very affordable at $12.99
- No batteries, charging, or app setup required
- Compact and easy to store
- Simple to use for routine measurement tracking
Cons
- Manual readings depend on your technique and consistency
- No automatic body fat percentage calculation
- No digital display or data storage
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.0/5
4.0 average across 231 owner ratings
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Popularity2.1/5
231 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other home health monitors: bathroom scales, blood pressure monitors, pregnancy and ovulation tests, thermometers, body composition monitors, stethoscopes, glucose monitors and pulse oximeters we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['The MEDca 850015778025 is a low cost body composition tool priced at $12.99. Instead of standing on a platform, you use it to take manual measurements that you then record and compare over time. There is no display, no app, and no batteries to manage, which keeps the whole process simple.', 'Because it relies on you reading and writing down each measurement, consistency matters. Taking readings at the same time of day and in the same spots will give you more comparable numbers from week to week. The tool itself does not calculate anything for you.', 'This is an informational review, not medical advice. A manual tape can help you watch trends, but it does not diagnose anything or replace a conversation with a healthcare professional if you have questions about your health.']
Specifications
| Color | White |
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Performance notes
This is a manual measuring tool rather than a powered device, so there is no display, measurement readout, or stated accuracy figure to report. Results depend on how carefully and consistently you take each reading. The listing notes a white color but does not publish detailed specs, so we have left those out.
What buyers say
With a 4.0 rating across 231 reviews, buyer feedback is generally positive but more modest than top rated picks in this category. The review count is small to moderate, so impressions reflect a limited group of users rather than a broad consensus.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the MEDca 850015778025 calculate body fat percentage for you?
No. It is a manual tool, so it does not produce an automatic body fat percentage. You take the measurements yourself and record them to watch how they change over time.
Does it need batteries or an app?
No. There is no electronic component, no battery, and no companion app. That keeps setup and upkeep very simple, though it also means there is no digital display or saved history.
Is this an accurate way to track body composition?
Manual measurements can show general trends if you are consistent, but they depend heavily on your own technique. For questions about your health or how to interpret changes, it is best to speak with a healthcare professional. This is informational only and not medical advice.