It appears that WiThings is the only company offering a consumer-level PWV measurement device. They have a number of options, as outlined below. It seems pretty good.
The primary consumer products available that accurately measure Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) are the Withings smart scales. While clinical devices like the SphygmoCor are the “gold standard” for this metric, they are not available for direct consumer purchase.
Among consumer-grade options, Withings scales are the only widely available devices that have been clinically validated to measure PWV (or its derivative, “Vascular Age”) with acceptable accuracy compared to medical-grade tonometers.
Top Recommendation: Withings Body Scan
The Withings Body Scan is currently the most advanced consumer device for tracking arterial health. It uses a handle with retractable cords to perform a 6-lead ECG and measure Segmental Body Composition.
For PWV specifically, the scale measures the time difference between blood being ejected by the heart (detected via the handle sensors) and the blood flow reaching the feet (detected by the base sensors). In the United States, this metric is often presented as “Vascular Age” to comply with FDA regulations, but it is derived from the same Pulse Wave Velocity measurement (m/s).
Withings Body Scan Smart Body Scale
$752.56
Withings
4.5 (37)
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Alternative: Withings Body Comp
The Withings Body Comp offers the same PWV/Vascular Age measurement technology as the Body Scan but without the handle. This means it lacks the 6-lead ECG and segmental body composition (arms/legs/torso breakdown) but is significantly less expensive while still providing the core arterial stiffness data.
Detailed Comparison
The following table compares the current Withings models that support this feature. Note that the older Body Cardio also measures PWV but has been largely succeeded by the Body Comp and Body Scan.
| Withings Body Scan Smart Body Scale $752.56 4.5 (37) | Withings Body Comp Scale $229.95 4.5 (507) | Withings Body Cardio Scale $338.68 4.3 (826) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWV Measurement | PWV Measurement Yes (via Handle + Base) | PWV Measurement Yes (Base only) | PWV Measurement Yes (Base only) |
| Metric Display (US) | Metric Display (US) Vascular Age | Metric Display (US) Vascular Age | Metric Display (US) Vascular Age (since update) |
| Key Features | Key Features 6-Lead ECG, Nerve Health, Segmental Body Comp | Key Features Nerve Health, Visceral Fat, Vascular Age | Key Features Heart Rate, Body Comp |
| Sensors | Sensors Handlebar + Plate Electrodes | Sensors Plate Electrodes | Sensors Plate Electrodes |
Important Notes on Accuracy & Availability
- Validation: Withings devices have been validated in studies against the SphygmoCor, the clinical gold standard for measuring arterial stiffness. Research published in journals like American Journal of Hypertension and MDPIhas shown the Body Cardio to have acceptable accuracy for home monitoring, with Pulse Wave Velocity measurements falling within reasonable error margins of clinical devices.
- US vs. Europe Availability: In Europe, these scales explicitly display Pulse Wave Velocity in meters per second (m/s). In the US, due to FDA regulatory distinctions, the data is processed to display your “Vascular Age”(comparing your arterial stiffness to average norms for your age). The underlying sensor technology is the same.
- Future Tech (2026): Withings recently announced the Body Scan 2 at CES 2026. It is expected to ship in Q2 2026 and will add “Cardiac Reactivity” and “Hypertension Risk” assessments, pending FDA clearance.
Suggestion: If you require raw m/s data and reside in the US, you may be limited to “Vascular Age” unless you have access to a European model or account; however, Vascular Age is a direct and actionable proxy for the same health marker.
Withings Unveiled 2026 — Introducing Body Scan 2 This video from January 2026 introduces the upcoming Body Scan 2, which expands on the arterial health features of the current model with new metrics like hypertension risk.
