Withings' U-Scan Urine Analyzer Now Available for $379.95, a Price to Match the Fancy
After nearly three years of anticipation, Withings is finally making its at-home urine analyzer, U-Scan, available for purchase. The device, which sits in your toilet bowl, tests your first splash of pee to assess nutritional or kidney health. The results are sent to the Withings app, allowing you to track your urine quality over time.
U-Scan's initial launch features two cartridges: Nutrio and Calci. Nutrio examines pH levels, specific gravity, ketones, and vitamin C in your urine to gauge how well you're responding to nutrition. This feature will be particularly useful for those taking GLP-1 medication for weight loss, helping them monitor changes to their diet's impact on their body.
Calci, on the other hand, tracks pH levels, specific gravity, and calcium levels to assess kidney stone risk. With a hefty price tag of $379.95, this toilet-mounted gadget is an investment that requires careful consideration.
Withings' pricing model breaks down into two tiers: Proactive and Intensive. The Proactive plan offers 2-4 analyses per week for $449.96, while the Intensive plan runs near-daily for a whopping $599.92. Replacement cartridges are also priced according to these plans, ranging from $99.95 to $179.95.
To sweeten the deal, Withings is including access to its premium app, Withings+, which offers personalized coaching sessions with registered dieticians available nationwide.
After nearly three years of anticipation, Withings is finally making its at-home urine analyzer, U-Scan, available for purchase. The device, which sits in your toilet bowl, tests your first splash of pee to assess nutritional or kidney health. The results are sent to the Withings app, allowing you to track your urine quality over time.
U-Scan's initial launch features two cartridges: Nutrio and Calci. Nutrio examines pH levels, specific gravity, ketones, and vitamin C in your urine to gauge how well you're responding to nutrition. This feature will be particularly useful for those taking GLP-1 medication for weight loss, helping them monitor changes to their diet's impact on their body.
Calci, on the other hand, tracks pH levels, specific gravity, and calcium levels to assess kidney stone risk. With a hefty price tag of $379.95, this toilet-mounted gadget is an investment that requires careful consideration.
Withings' pricing model breaks down into two tiers: Proactive and Intensive. The Proactive plan offers 2-4 analyses per week for $449.96, while the Intensive plan runs near-daily for a whopping $599.92. Replacement cartridges are also priced according to these plans, ranging from $99.95 to $179.95.
To sweeten the deal, Withings is including access to its premium app, Withings+, which offers personalized coaching sessions with registered dieticians available nationwide.
I mean, who pays 379 bucks for a device that just sits in the toilet bowl? And the plans are crazy too! I don't want to be stuck on some weekly plan where I have to think about what I drank yesterday. Can someone tell me how it actually works? Like, does it really give you info after just one splash of pee? 
especially when you can just go to the doctor for that kinda info and pay like half the price...I guess it's cool that it comes with an app tho and all that, but is it really worth the investment? 
I feel like some people would be super into this kinda thing, but others would just be like "meh" 
does anyone actually use this stuff for weight loss or kidney health or is it more like a luxury gadget? 
What if it's not even accurate? I mean, how do you know the results aren't skewed by, say, a certain amount of coffee or red wine? 
And the plans they're offering? Proactive and Intensive? Sounds like just another way to nickel-and-dime people. Can't we just get a simple at-home test for a reasonable price? I'm not convinced this thing is worth it, especially when you consider how much some of these tests are already available at our local clinics... 
! i'm not sure if it's worth the price tag tho...i mean $379 for a toilet-mounted gadget? that's just crazy 
. i guess what's got me thinking is how this could be useful for people with kidney disease or those taking certain medications...anyway, can't wait to see what other features it has! 
I'm all for innovation, but are people really gonna shell out that cash for a device that just tells them if they're drinking enough water or not? 
And what's with the two-tiered pricing model? Proactive plan is like "I'll just get by" and Intensive plan is like "I'm gonna freak out if my numbers aren't perfect" 
but at the same time $449.96 for a weekly plan is waaaay too much 
u can track ur nutritional & kidney health over time with their app & get personalized coaching sessions from registered dieticians? yaaas please!! 
the only con i can think of is the price of replacement cartridges, but i guess that's a small price 2 pay for ur own health guru 
that app does sound pretty useful tho and having access to registered dieticians is a nice touch 
I'm not sure if it's worth the cash though... maybe just stick to checking your pee in a cup like normal people 
. That's some top-notch customer service right there! And I gotta give Withings credit, their pricing model might be steep, but it's worth it for the peace of mind that comes with knowin' exactly what's goin' on in your body.
. I mean, we're finally startin' to catch up with all those fancy lab tests and doctor visits... now we can just do it from the comfort of our own toilets 
gotta say i'm excited to see more ppl incorporating tech into their self-care routine 
It's like they're expecting everyone to be a millionaire or something! I mean, I get it, it's an investment in your well-being, but $379.95 is just crazy talk. And don't even get me started on the premium app – personalized coaching sessions with registered dieticians? That sounds awesome, but only if you can actually afford it. Still, I suppose for people who are really into tracking their urine quality (um, weirdos like me?), this thing might be worth a shot. Just hope they release some discounts soon... or maybe just offer free samples to try before you buy! 
. Now, if only it was affordable for everyone... but hey, progress is slow, right? 
. But for me, I'd rather just get my pee checked at the doctor's office or a lab where I know they'll actually be able to do something useful with the results 
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