The short answer
Both brands make multi-frequency, segmental analysers with 8-electrode designs in their professional ranges. InBody 270 stands out for a stated 15 s test and a light 14 kg body. Tanita MC-780MA-N states a 20 s test and a compact 360 × 360 mm footprint. The Tanita MC-980MA-N plus lists the widest frequency range of the four, from 1 to 1000 kHz.
Neither manufacturer, in the sources we checked, states posture analysis or 3D capture for these models.
Side by side
| InBody 270 | InBody 570 | Tanita MC-780MA-N | Tanita MC-980MA-N plus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Direct-segmental multifrequency BIA | Segmental multifrequency BIA | Multi-frequency segmental analyser | Segmental analyser |
| Electrodes | 8 tactile | Not stated | 8 | 8 |
| Frequencies | 20/100 kHz | 5/50/500 kHz | 3 (values Not stated) | 1/5/50/250/500/1000 kHz |
| Test time | 15 s | 45–50 s | 20 s | Not stated |
| Size and weight | ~356 × 796 × 995 mm, 14 kg | 522 × 893 × 1113 mm, 24 kg | 360 × 360 × 1165 mm, 15.5 kg | 450 × 490 mm platform, 1240 mm high, 33 kg |
| Software | Lookin'Body | Not stated | TANITA PRO | Not stated |
| Price stated | Not stated | Not stated | Bundle €6,630 excl. VAT | Not stated |
How to choose
- Fastest stated test: InBody 270 (15 s).
- Smallest footprint: Tanita MC-780MA-N (360 × 360 mm).
- Widest frequency range: Tanita MC-980MA-N plus.
- Richest water and visceral fat read-outs: InBody 570 lists visceral fat level, ICW/ECW and ECW/TBW.
Where Visbody fits
If your assessment needs more than composition, Visbody M60 and T55 pair 8-electrode body composition with optical 3D posture and circumferences. The T55 adds AI movement screening and physical fitness tests. This is a difference of scope, not accuracy.
