A hyrbid device with a dedicated health focus might be just what the doctor ordered. Find out more in this Withings ScanWatch 2 review.
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Withings ScanWatch 2 review: At a glance
What is it? Withings’ follow-up to the health-focused ScanWatch, the ScanWatch 2 is a powerful hybrid smartwatch with an analog aesthetic and undercover smarts. The device tracks everything from activity to cardiovascular health, sleep, SpO2, and women’s health stats. Like its predecessor, the second generation watch also features on-demand ECG readings and atrial fibrillation detection and even adds temperature tracking. On the smartwatch front, it offers basic band-style notifications.
What is the price? The Withings ScanWatch 2 is priced at $349.95.
Where can you buy it? You can purchase the Withings ScanWatch 2 from Withings.com and third-party retailers like Target.
How did we test it? I tested the Withings ScanWatch 2 for ten days. The review unit was supplied by Withings.
Is it worth it? The Withings ScanWatch 2 adds key sensor and feature upgrades to an already successful hybrid smartwatch line, including a brand new temperature sensor. These tools are hidden within a classic, analog-looking wearable so the device can track helpful data inconspicuously. By continually monitoring vital health metrics, it offers powerful insight into users’ wellness, tracks basic activity, and monitors sleep. With limited display space wasting battery, it will also last up to 30 days between charges. Though pricey, it’s an impressive pick for anyone interested in advanced health monitoring with a traditional aesthetic. Should you buy the Withings ScanWatch 2?
It’s the nature of my job to always be sporting one, if not two, overtly techy wearables, typically with colorful, AMOLED displays and gym rat aesthetics. This is fantastic for someone who keeps up with modern gadgetry, works out regularly, and can probably do a handful of pull-ups (spoiler, I cannot), but what about anyone looking to venture out of the house without broadcasting they religiously track steps? The Withings ScanWatch 2 is just the device. Its elegant, analog design suggests a cocktail bar more than a curl bar, yet it quietly tracks a handful of advanced health stats and activity data like any modern smartwatch.
At first glance, the ScanWatch 2 is simply a stylish timepiece, and a gorgeous one at that. With clean lines and premium build materials, the watch seamlessly blends into any business casual wardrobe (though it doesn’t look out of place with jeans and a t-shirt either). Its stainless steel case features a protruding rotating crown and is available in either 42mm or 38mm, each offering a small range of color options. In the larger size, shoppers will find black or pearl white choices. In 38mm, the options expand to also include sand or blue faces with gold cases. Covered in sapphire glass, each display features a standard clock face plus a secondary dial for tracking your step goal.
And then things start to get interesting. Like the original ScanWatch, the new generation features a small grayscale OLED display, the official “window” into the watch’s undercover features. With a turn of the digital crown, users can check their heart rate, temperature variation, steps, and distance, start a workout or breathwork session, take an ECG or SpO2 measurement, and access the device’s settings. Notably, there isn’t a screen for sleep tracking, which feels like a slight oversight as the ScanWatch 2 can actually track your sleep patterns. This display space is small, measuring just .
