GE Lunar reads about 3 to 4 points lower body fat than Hologic. Results from the two can’t be compared or converted.
Which machine is where?
Your dashboard shows the scanner under every scan.
Two clients, both at 28.9% body fat.
How different are the numbers?
Usually 3 to 4 points of body fat. Someone at 20% on GE often reads 23 to 24% on Hologic, with 6 to 8 lb more fat and less lean. It varies by person.
My last scan was at another clinic and now I have more fat. Is your machine wrong?
Probably not. Many other clinics use GE, and moving to Hologic shifts the numbers this way. If your total weight matches on both reports, the machines just split it differently. Your first scan here is your new baseline.
Which one is more accurate?
Neither is proven more accurate. Each brand sorts tissue its own way. Track your change on one machine instead of chasing a number from another.
Why is my visceral fat or bone density different?
Each brand calculates them differently, so start fresh. Our scans aren’t for diagnosing bone health; ask your doctor about that.
Which should I choose?
Whichever studio you can keep coming back to. Have GE history? Yaletown. Hologic history? Gastown, Liberty Village or Fraser.
Our data
7,149 clients scanned from May to August 2026, matched by sex, age, height, weight and scan date.
| GE vs Hologic | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Body fat | 3.4 points lower | 3.6 points lower |
| Fat mass | 7.5 lb less | 6.4 lb less |
| Lean + bone | 7.6 lb more | 6.3 lb more |
Group averages, not a conversion for one person.
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