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Withings

ScanWatch Light

Name: ScanWatch Light
Brand: Withings

around $250

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308 Pros

73%
25 reviews (3h 34m)

114 Cons

The Withings ScanWatch Light offers a compelling blend of classic watch aesthetics and essential health tracking. Its sleek, durable stainless steel body and sapphire glass display exude timeless elegance, while its lightweight design ensures comfortable all-day wear. Beneath its sophisticated exterior lies a powerful suite of health-focused feat...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

71%

83 vs 34

Features

86%

66 vs 11

Design/Style

76%

22 vs 7

Battery Life

71%

24 vs 10

Accuracy

83%

19 vs 4

Comfort/Wearability

Reviewer verdict

Across 25 YouTube reviews, the Withings ScanWatch Light earns an Index score of 3.9/5, ranking #32 among Fitness Trackers. Reviewers most often praise its features, design/style, accuracy, while the most common criticisms concern features, other.

The Withings ScanWatch Light is widely praised for packing comprehensive health and fitness sensors into a traditional-looking hybrid watch, a point mentioned across many reviews (features and design were the most cited positives). Reviewers commonly highlight accurate, clinically validated sensors for ECG and SpO2, continuous 24/7 heart and temperature monitoring, sleep tracking and automatic activity detection, and useful phone notifications, with roughly two to three times more pro mentions than cons overall. Its classic, minimal analog design, durable materials (sapphire crystal and stainless steel), lightweight comfort, long battery life (many reviewers mentioned multi-week to ~30-day runtimes), and a well-regarded companion app for exporting health data were also repeatedly noted. Overall reviewers agree the watch excels at discreet, credible health monitoring and timeless styling while preserving very long battery life and solid build quality.

Criticisms clustered around limited smartwatch and advanced fitness features: many reviewers pointed out the lack of built-in GPS, microphones/speakers, message replies, mobile payments, and richer on-watch notifications, making it less suitable for sports-focused users or those who want full smartwatch functionality. Some reviewers reported accuracy and responsiveness issues during high-intensity workouts and occasional spO2/heart-rate inconsistencies, and several found the monochrome bubble display small or dim for detailed on-watch interaction. Other recurring negatives were the proprietary clamshell charger and real-world battery life sometimes falling short of the advertised 20–30 days depending on use, plus a few complaints about the supplied strap and the limited on-device workout selection.

Analysis based on 25 YouTube reviews (3h 34m of video) with 308 pros and 114 cons extracted.

Pros (308)

Features (83)

blood oxygen ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 3:22
workout which is also cool um and it also did text workouts ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 3:28
how many floors you've gone up ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 3:14
timer stopwatch and alarm ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 3:52
it also has a an electrocardiogram ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 2:38
Beneath its Sleek exterior lies an array of Advanced Health and Fitness tracking features the scan watch Nova includes sensors for monitoring heart rate ECG blood oxygen levels and 24/7 temperature tracking ▶ Best Hybrid Smartwatches of 2024: Style & Tech Combined! 🤔 @ 1:00
breathe... helps you calm down ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 3:40
overnight and day heart monitoring ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 2:33
sleep tracking ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 3:10
digital time as well as heart rate and steps ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 2:57
this is tracking your blood oxygen while you sleep which is kind of a cool little feature there ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 9:14
smart notifications ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 3:19
it also supports workout tracking and syncs with your smartphone to provide notifications keeping you connected on the go ▶ Best Hybrid Smartwatches of 2024: Style & Tech Combined! 🤔 @ 1:13
how far you've walked like miles distance ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 3:10
designed for those who want a minimalist device that tracks Essential Health metrics without the overwhelming array of features found in most modern smart watches ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 0:12
ecg ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 3:17
you won't see this many options with some other watches so it's nice to see so many different options ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 12:59
day-to-day fitness tracking ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 3:14
phone notifications ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 3:14
watch also detects when you sleep and automatically tracks your sleep health and the different sleep stages ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 3:18
automatically detects workouts ▶ Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch @ 2:31
same applies for workouts which starts automatically as soon as you start your workout by yourself ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 3:11
it will mirror the notifications from your phone to your watch and it does a really really good job at that ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 3:23
sleep tracker feature with insights into Sleep Quality disturbances light sleep versus deep sleep ▶ TOP 9 Great Features on Withings ScanWatch Light @ 1:56
everyday assistant personalized reminders customizable notifications and a treasure drove of Health Data right on your wrist ▶ TOP 9 Great Features on Withings ScanWatch Light @ 2:50
I use my Watch as an alarm in the morning and it works very well ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 6:15
the ECG on the other hand is easy to perform and seems to be pretty accurate ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 3:52
notifications get displayed on a small screen and are easy to read, even emojis get displayed ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 4:30
tracks sleep stages and provides insights into Sleep Quality ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Trackers of 2024 @ 4:41
atrial fibrillation detection with a ccg feature ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Trackers of 2024 @ 4:56
Advance 247's activity tracking is like a dream come true recognizing over 40 activities ▶ TOP 9 Great Features on Withings ScanWatch Light @ 1:32
the scan watch light sends notifications if your heart rate spikes or drops suddenly ▶ TOP 9 Great Features on Withings ScanWatch Light @ 0:43
haptic feedback when you move the crown ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 2:41
optimizing workouts and providing notifications if the heart rate is too high high or too low ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Trackers of 2024 @ 4:24
pulse is tracked in a background and when it's irregular you get warned ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 3:04
sleep tracking it has sp02 it's got a heart rate monitor ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 3:04
menstrual cycle guide locking cycle phases period duration symptoms flow and mood ▶ TOP 9 Great Features on Withings ScanWatch Light @ 1:04
monitor periods, record symptoms and estimate ovulation ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Trackers of 2024 @ 4:50
able to tell the time anytime ▶ Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch @ 3:53
this Smartwatch doesn't just track your heart rate during workouts it keeps an eye on your heart 247 ▶ TOP 9 Great Features on Withings ScanWatch Light @ 0:31
24/7 heart rate tracking ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Trackers of 2024 @ 4:21
sleep monitoring ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Trackers of 2024 @ 4:39
Fitness tracking including steps, distance and calories burned, as well as automatic workout detection ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Trackers of 2024 @ 4:31
cycle tracking ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Trackers of 2024 @ 4:46
overall the scanwatch horizon seems to perform well enough for basic sleep tracking ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 9:04
the sleep tracking of the scanwatch horizon is really basic and mostly appears to be good at attacking my awake moments ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 4:36
provide even more basic features like a timer and a stopwatch ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 0:19
show very basic notifications from your phone ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 0:15
i was happy with how clever it got over time ▶ Why I Sold my Withings ScanWatch @ 5:38
can also perform an ECG to be able to detect indications of any irregular heart functionality something that is of course neat and potentially fantastic if it actually helps to alert you of something possibly being wrong with your heart ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 2:29
if i went on a bike ride you would know i was cycling ▶ Why I Sold my Withings ScanWatch @ 1:41
features that it does have are really well thought out and they work really well ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 0:54
useful health tracker ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 1:52
after a while it learned to recognize my exercises ▶ Why I Sold my Withings ScanWatch @ 1:36
if i went to the gym to play tennis the watch then told me you've been playing tennis to the minute ▶ Why I Sold my Withings ScanWatch @ 1:43
keeping a constant look on both pulse blood oxygen levels temperature changes walking distance and menstrual cycles ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 0:23
for the everyday exerciser and perhaps even more the person that wants to keep an eye on their bodily functions such as pulse blood oxygen level track sleep patterns Etc it does work really well ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 2:12
can do GPS data if you pair it with a phone on those runs ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 1:19
wearing a device like this has the key advantage of being able to pick up on paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 4:57
key benefits of this watch is the medical grade ECG heart rate monitoring and pulse oximeters ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 1:46
got a good few options for different exercise types ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 1:21
built-in electrocardiogram (ECG) feature ▶ Top 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 @ 1:00
auto detects the type of physical activity ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 2:19
tracks your steps and workouts and even monitors your sleep patterns ▶ Top 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 @ 1:16
quite a comprehensive set of sensors ▶ This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... @ 7:24
atrial fibrillation detection ▶ This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... @ 0:39
the features i wanted the ecg ▶ US Withings ScanWatch Unboxing and Review @ 1:34
a watch that just tells the time on the surface and underneath provides you with useful relevant and detailed health and fitness data ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 1:04
the sleep tracking ▶ US Withings ScanWatch Unboxing and Review @ 1:40
hits all the must haves like activity tracking heart rate calories and more ▶ TOP 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 @ 7:23
tracks your sleep ▶ US Withings ScanWatch Unboxing and Review @ 1:54
keeps you connected with call and message notifications ▶ Top 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 @ 1:12
get about as comprehensive a view of your overall health as you'd hope for ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 7:07
acts like a watch but discreetly tracks your vitals and helps you make sense of your health and fitness without singing and shouting really loudly about it ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 8:46
you can do ECGs on here ▶ This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... @ 0:42
tracks not just the duration but the quality of sleep as well as whether or not there's any sleep interruptions such as breathing disruptions ▶ This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... @ 5:03
auto sense what type of activity you've been doing or like if you jump in a pool it knows ▶ US Withings ScanWatch Unboxing and Review @ 2:12
the power and the features of a high-tech wearable ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 0:41
having the body temperature feature was useful ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 4:57
breathing disturbances day and overnight heart rate oxygen saturation level sleep cycles activity tracking Fitness level ▶ This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... @ 0:44
has pretty much every sensor that you would get on any of these other devices ▶ This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... @ 7:33
track where you are where you've what distance you've covered ▶ US Withings ScanWatch Unboxing and Review @ 2:02
this can wash is good for ecg heart rate oxygen meter and also some spores ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 1:00

Design/Style (66)

a small yet effective digital display discreetly delivers scrolling text progress tracking visuals and notifications ensuring modern utility without compromising its tradition appeal ▶ Best Hybrid Smartwatches of 2024: Style & Tech Combined! 🤔 @ 0:48
Timeless Elegance of a traditional watch with Advanced Health tracking features ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 0:07
Withings is celebrated for its ability to merge classic watch design with cutting-edge technology and the scan watch Nova exemplifies this approach combining Timeless analog Aesthetics with smart functionality ▶ Best Hybrid Smartwatches of 2024: Style & Tech Combined! 🤔 @ 0:27
one of the most stylish hybrid SmartWatches available today ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 0:38
I love how minimal this watch is how high-end it looks it looks like a real high-end old school watch although it has smart features built in it's definitely not a cheap smart watch doesn't feel like it ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 13:50
pretty good looking watch ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 4:34
very easy to read ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 11:14
beautiful look and feel to it ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 7:51
the watch features a polished chrome body glow-in-the-dark luminova coated hands and a rotating crown for navigation ▶ Best Hybrid Smartwatches of 2024: Style & Tech Combined! 🤔 @ 0:41
sapphire crystal display ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 8:47
classy very classy ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 14:19
very simple very understated but also just really nice ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 3:44
polished stainless steel looks modern and Sleek ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 2:07
glow in the dark hands ▶ Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch @ 5:57
it's kind of a unique approach to the smartwatch if you will ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 1:11
traditional looking watch with smart functionality ▶ Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch @ 6:19
perfect minimal watch that is also smart ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 2:04
rotating outer bezel ▶ Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch @ 5:55
when you unbox it you're given this little pouch that they put the watch and the charger in and we kind of thought this was a cute touch you can sort of use this thing when you're traveling to not only put your watch in but other sort of like charging cables and things like that ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 0:37
not copycatting the apple watch ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 1:20
looks better ▶ Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch @ 4:37
this beautiful stainless steel frame ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 1:23
when you pull the watch out what you're presented with is ultimately a very very beautiful watch it is kind of simple and it's sort of minimalistic ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 0:54
the lcd screen at the top bigger than what it was on the steel hr ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 2:52
very classic looking watch ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 2:04
something that's pretty handsome that you could easily take to the board room but then also go outside and jog with it as well ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 1:07
single 37 millimeter stainless steel case size ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 & Light: what's new? @ 1:04
the best thing about this watch is the hardware ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 0:27
it is both an analog watch with bold glow-in-the-dark hands and has a small digital screen up top to control it ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 1:18
an interesting detail is that the hands of the watch move out of the way if you're using the screen ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 1:22
this watch band which is pretty cool ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 5:54
the scanwatch horizon is the most beautiful smartwatch i own ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 9:32
stylish watch that looks like a normal watch ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 0:11
love to look at and this watch is like that and it's a smart watch ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 0:17
the scan watch horizon comes with both a metallic band and a synthetic rubber sports band ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 1:35
it does not look like a smartwatch and is therefore very low key ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 9:34
great watch for anyone who doesn't really love the aesthetic of a smartwatch ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 6:09
smart watch that looks just as good as a traditional watch ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 2:02
the watch hands moves out of the way if they are in front of the display when it activates something that both looks smooth and definitely is a bit of a conversation starter ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 1:45
the casing is made from titanium and looks similar to some of the iconic diver's watches like the rolex submariner ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 1:11
looks fantastic ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 3:44
seamlessly integrates classic design with groundbreaking Health monitoring capabilities ▶ Top 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 @ 0:55
the feeling of a classic watch ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 0:35
really rather good looking ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 1:19
glow-in-the-dark accents to help you see it at nighttime ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 1:38
stylish ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 0:20
the look and feel of a traditional watch ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 0:39
if you get a classic looking Casio they have that nostalgic retro look ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 0:13
classic type of design possibly a Timeless design ▶ This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... @ 1:23
looks nice ▶ US Withings ScanWatch Unboxing and Review @ 1:49
stylish watch that covers the essentials ▶ TOP 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 @ 6:49
worn on the wrist you'd be hard pushed to find any evidence that it's any kind of Smartwatch at all ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 1:23
they're simple they look cool ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 0:10
traditional watch face ▶ This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... @ 7:49
crafted with precision and elegance ▶ Top 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 @ 1:21
the design and the physical feel of this device ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 0:32
the design aspect the scan watch kind of looks like a traditional watch but then it's got some smarts inside of it ▶ This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... @ 0:34
really nice looking ▶ US Withings ScanWatch Unboxing and Review @ 4:56
styled in a way to look like a regular analog watch ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 1:27
looks beautiful ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 2:03
the size is just nice ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 4:00
looks good ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 3:29
the box is very simple ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 1:33
nice pouch nice watch ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 1:48
this is hybrid watch ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 3:29
these are recyclable material ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 1:45

Accuracy (24)

the data it collects is highly accurate offering detailed insights into your health and fitness ▶ Best Hybrid Smartwatches of 2024: Style & Tech Combined! 🤔 @ 1:20
clinically validated spo2 sensor ▶ Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch @ 1:18
medical grade oxygen saturation levels ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 3:04
clinically validated ecg sensor ▶ Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch @ 1:22
clinically validated spo2 and ecg sensors ▶ Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch @ 6:15
spo2 measurements providing insights into blood oxygen levels ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Trackers of 2024 @ 5:03
your heart rate variability overnight can say a lot about your health over time and this Smartwatch tracks exactly that ▶ TOP 9 Great Features on Withings ScanWatch Light @ 0:51
overall there's a pretty good agreement between both devices ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 7:38
the spo2 values also seem to fall within a reasonable range ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 9:12
really good at tracking everything ▶ Why I Sold my Withings ScanWatch @ 1:34
the collection of data is fair ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 2:02
the scan watch appears to be at its best in heart rate tracking when i'm not moving too much specifically during sleep and while exercising on my home trainer ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 7:55
it can roughly track your total time of sleep and is accurate at tracking your heart rate when you do not move too much ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 9:08
the scan watch generally measured sp02 values roughly in the same range as the fingerprint exhibitor which is pretty good ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 8:40
i was happy with how he was tracking things ▶ Why I Sold my Withings ScanWatch @ 5:36
worn it for runs and things it does do a good job of tracking your heart rate ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 1:13
goes beyond simple activity tracking allowing you to monitor your heart health with medical grade accuracy ▶ Top 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 @ 1:06
most of the products and features were clinically tested and validated ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 0:22
all day tracking averages to be pretty accurate ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 7:14
oxygen saturation levels ▶ US Withings ScanWatch Unboxing and Review @ 1:51
heart rate zones were exactly what I'd expect them to be ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 4:52
FDA cleared for its spo2 in the ECG measuring capabilities ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 1:54
pretty accurate and gives you a good level of data ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 4:18
it is a medical grade ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 1:12

Battery Life (22)

battery life...nine days on a single charge...that's still giving you ecg and all that stuff ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 5:25
rechargeable and you don't have to put a battery in it ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 5:40
rechargeable because buying a battery for the other ones was a hassle...magnetic and not plug in ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 6:01
the huge Advantage with that is that you get 20 30 days on a charge instead of 24 to 48 hours like you get with most smart watches I think that's a game changer here I think that's a huge deal for a lot of people ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 15:13
up to a 30-day battery life ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 2:26
battery life I could get out of it is about 20 days which includes my running sessions of around 12 runs for 30 minutes with GPS tracking connected to my phone ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 4:07
battery life on it is pretty outstanding it's got about 30 days ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 13:46
month long battery life ▶ Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch @ 3:17
30-day battery life on a single charge ▶ TOP 9 Great Features on Withings ScanWatch Light @ 2:21
long battery life of up to 30 days ▶ Top 5 Best Fitness Trackers of 2024 @ 5:11
scan watch Lite offer an impressive 30-day between charges ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 & Light: what's new? @ 2:32
battery life of up to a hole of 30 days that is more realistically perhaps 2 3 weeks at best but still is fantastic ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 0:55
all those attention grabbing smart features bright screens and sounds mean this has an advertised 30 days of battery which are in fact getting more than that ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 1:00
the battery can go up to around 30 days ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 1:25
30-day battery span ▶ US Withings ScanWatch Unboxing and Review @ 2:23
battery life on a full charge according to Wings it can last up to 30 days ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 7:41
able to get around half that with all the features turned on which is still Far and Beyond Your Standard Fitness tracker or Smartwatch ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 1:29
up to 30 days of battery life ▶ This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... @ 0:20
the battery life ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 1:20
the extended battery life ▶ US Withings ScanWatch Unboxing and Review @ 1:40
tremendous battery life ▶ This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... @ 7:54
wiping scan wash uh it will do all the exercise function and the battery will last 30 days ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 3:17

Other (21)

continuous body temperature tracking via the temptech 24/7 module is one of its standout features ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 4:07
helps track daily temperature fluctuations but can also alert you to potential signs of illness by identifying unusual spikes or drops in temperature ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 4:12
floral elastomer band that comes with the watch is soft and comfortable for all day wear but can be swapped out for leather or metal bands ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 1:50
impressive battery life ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 5:16
available in two sizes 38 and 40 mm cattering to different wrist sizes and preferences ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 0:49
classic analog appearance makes it suitable for any occasion from casual outings to formal events ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 7:16
rotating Crown which you use to navigate through menus so refreshing change from touchscreens that dominate most smart watches today ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 1:29
solid build quality with premium materials like sapphire glass and stainless steel casing ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 7:52
for a quick glance at a short text this is perfect ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 1:42
the smaller size is also available in more color options including a striking dark blue and a beige Bay House in a gold tinted casing ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 1:00
up to 30 days on a single charge ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 5:19
push the crown on the side to move those hands out of the way I love this feature it's so cool how they just kind of slide out of the way to turn on the display ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 1:00
shines is in its Health tracking capabilities with its array of sensors including a KN CG sensor for heart monitoring spotu sensor for blood oxygen levels and temperature sensor it provides comprehensive insights into your overall well-being ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 3:51
excellent Health tracking capabilities ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 7:55
it'll save this information into the app you can actually share this information with your doctor which I think is very cool to be able to export a PDF file of this information to share with medical professionals ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 5:00
preserving both battery life and the classic look of the watch ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 1:24
long battery life up to 2 weeks with regular use ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 7:46
sapphire glass is highly resistant to scratches ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 1:39
longevity makes it stand out from most other smart watches that require daily or every other day charging ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 5:39
that's one of those things that's where this watch really differs from other smart watches it's focused on health and even going that extra level that extra step of letting you share that information with the people that need it ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 5:11
pretty heavy it's got some weight to it it's made of serious metal it definitely does not feel plasticky it does not feel cheap ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 0:46

Ease of Use (20)

moving arm so you can also turn this off and on so when these arms are on the screen or near the screen when you click to turn on the screen they'll move out of the way ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 4:01
easy to use interface ▶ Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch @ 2:21
easier to read it's easier to interact with than the steel hr ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 2:33
it's a little bit more responsive and a little bit more fluid ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 2:56
easy to set the time ▶ Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch @ 4:08
setting it up is a breeze with everything you need right out of the box docking station USBC cable a comfortable wristband ▶ TOP 9 Great Features on Withings ScanWatch Light @ 3:27
you never really accidentally hit the buttons ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 4:10
pretty pretty fast ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 13:52
one button and a scrolling wheel ▶ Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch @ 2:25
the crown it is a nice big crown and it's smooth to operate ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 3:38
great watch for any non-digital native because it looks just like a great watch and it's all operated by that Crown ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 6:02
ECG isn't buried in the menu either, it's just one of the main functions on the watch ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 5:25
all of the functions of the watch can be accessed by the crown rather than a touch screen ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 5:20
going to be a great watch for the elderly or more senior person who is not really wanting to learn a new platform ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 5:48
on your wrist and it's ready to go whenever ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 4:03
effortless ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 5:15
a breath of fresh air and it's very calming ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 9:24
enjoyable experience ▶ This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... @ 3:47
it takes me roughly less than five minutes to set it up ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 6:31
it pair up with a helmet on my iphone very easily just switch it on and iphone will detect auto detect the watch ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 6:09

Comfort/Wearability (19)

really really nice weight ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 7:26
nice weight to it ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 14:26
you can change this really easily ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 6:15
feels good on the wrist ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 14:22
rubber...kind of looks like leather from far ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 4:46
fits nicely ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 7:46
surprised by how light it was ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 2:18
it's not too heavy ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 4:37
I like everything about this watch even the silicone bands ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 0:29
sometimes I even forget when it's on because it's so light ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 0:49
these silicone bands do not irritate my skin ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 0:32
looks and feels great to wear ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 0:54
lightweight and very easy to wear for days and nights at a time ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 2:21
comfortable to wear ▶ This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... @ 4:04
slim and comfy profile ▶ This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... @ 3:50
didn't once feel uncomfortable at night or feel the need to remove it except to charge or to shower ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 2:25
lightweight feel ▶ TOP 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 @ 7:35
not too heavy ▶ US Withings ScanWatch Unboxing and Review @ 5:02
nice weight to it ▶ US Withings ScanWatch Unboxing and Review @ 4:41

Durability (18)

go swimming with it ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 4:54
stainless steel case and sapphire glass display it exits a premium feel that Rivals high and traditional watches ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 0:42
50 meters water resistant ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 4:57
water resistant up to 50 meters ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 3:16
sapphire glass ▶ Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch @ 6:07
sapphire crystal glass which is scratch resistant and quite a bit more durable ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 1:26
built to last durable materials ▶ TOP 9 Great Features on Withings ScanWatch Light @ 2:31
if you're someone who wears the watch in the shower this watch can handle it ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 2:29
the watch is very light very sturdy it's made out of Gorilla Glass and stainless steel ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 0:45
the scan watch horizon is now waterproof up to 10 atmospheres compared to the original's 5 atmospheres ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 1:29
water resistant to high levels rated up to five atmospheres or 50 m making it suitable for wearing in fresh water while swimming and any workout where it might get into contact with moisture ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 3:27
waterproof ▶ US Withings ScanWatch Unboxing and Review @ 1:49
water resistance up to 50 m ▶ This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... @ 0:52
the watch feel very solid ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 5:48
waterproof rating of 5 ATM ensures Peace of Mind whether you're swimming laps or caught in the rain ▶ 7 Must Have Hybrid Smartwatch of 2025 @ 4:58
Sleek yet durable stainless steel build designed to withstand the rigors of active living ▶ 7 Must Have Hybrid Smartwatch of 2025 @ 4:49
the quality of the manufacturing quality is great uh sapphire crystal uh stainless steel body ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 5:53
sign of quality ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 2:29

App/Software (16)

I can even hit play and it'll show me what that looks like which is kind of cool ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 8:38
this is where you can share this measurement as a PDF I love this feature again if you have someone older in your life who needs to be able to send this information to their doctor this is really cool and really important ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 8:41
it'll save this information to the app you can then export that information on the app as a PDF file and send it over to your doctor which I think is super cool this is where you kind of get a big difference between the with things devices and a different kind of Smartwatch because this is Health focused ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 6:21
it all gets displayed beautifully in the app ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 3:25
robust and useful app ▶ Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch @ 6:35
the app which is one of the best best apps out there ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 4:36
the app which shows you all the data is brilliant as well ▶ Why I Sold my Withings ScanWatch @ 5:40
the stability of the connection between the app and the watch has been Rock Solid ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 3:17
great app ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 5:15
great instructions on the app ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 5:17
seamlessly syncing it with the withing app where a treasure Trove of Health insights awaits from real-time heart rate alerts to in-depth analysis of sleep patterns the app complements the watch perfectly offering a holistic view of your well-being ▶ 7 Must Have Hybrid Smartwatch of 2025 @ 4:18
this comprehensive approach empowers you to make informed decisions about your lifestyle and fitness journey ▶ 7 Must Have Hybrid Smartwatch of 2025 @ 4:43
gives you a nice breakdown of your sleep performance ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 2:44
amazing app that really gives you deeper insights on about your health data ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 2:34
neat feature called Health insights where the app will highlight a particular set of data relevant to your health and give you advice and science-based interpretations of what your health data means ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 3:04
delve deeper into your health metrics with the ability to monitor cardiovascular health blood oxygen levels and calorie expenditure among other Vital Statistics ▶ 7 Must Have Hybrid Smartwatch of 2025 @ 4:32

Overall (8)

the withing scan watch Nova takes the crown for its impressive Health tracking features and elegant design ▶ Best Hybrid Smartwatches of 2024: Style & Tech Combined! 🤔 @ 6:14
the scan watch is just a big improvement over the steel hr ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 3:00
it just has all the health features I need 20 days plus battery life and awesome looking app and it looks great too ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 5:37
I do love the watch ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 5:51
the watch actually works really well ▶ Why I Sold my Withings ScanWatch @ 5:34
a great hybrid smart watch you get the best of both worlds you get a traditional watch on your wrist but still getting state of the art health and fitness tracking ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 4:44
a game changer in the world of wearable technology ▶ Top 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 @ 0:49
just nice ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 3:43

Value for Money (8)

only 195 ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 6:59
the light version comes in at just under 250 US dollars ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 & Light: what's new? @ 0:50
provides a budget-friendly option without compromising essential features ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 & Light: what's new? @ 3:50
more affordable alternative without compromising on essential features ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 & Light: what's new? @ 3:04
way cheaper than Apple Watch series 7 8 and you get way more features than the Apple watch SE ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 3:43
no cost to access your health data ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 3:36
keeps things simpler with less tracking at a lower price point and a more streamlined design ▶ TOP 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 @ 7:11
a second band for free ▶ US Withings ScanWatch Unboxing and Review @ 2:36

Compatibility (3)

syncs with major health apps ▶ Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch @ 6:02
compatibility won't be an issue Android or iOS the within skan watch light connects seamlessly ▶ TOP 9 Great Features on Withings ScanWatch Light @ 3:19
smartphone notifications will work on both IOS and Android will integrate with apple Health ▶ This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... @ 0:54

Cons (114)

Features (34)

lacks more advanced training features such as vote2 Max estimation or built-in GPS for precise distance tracking during runs or bike rides ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 3:30
you'll need your phone nearby if you want GPS data ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 3:44
no built-in GPS, limited Fitness tracking capabilities ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 6:57
notifications are basic, no replies ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 7:01
you cannot respond to texts or if you get a call it'll show you a call is coming in on the watch but you can't actually answer it on the watch ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 1:47
it is very limited if you want more information indepth texting this is not the watch for you ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 1:36
that's where this differs from a lot of other smart watches out out there ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 1:53
isn't the watch that you're going to choose if you're mainly aiming to monitor your sports performance ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 1:31
not blessed with many features ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 0:47
no microphones ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 0:48
miss here is the opportunity to take calls straight from the arm ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 1:06
no speakers ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 0:48
there's no way to set an actual workout ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 3:18
does not feature an always on display ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 1:26
the main difference is we don't get notifications or updates when you run at all ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 2:40
all we get is this notification right here that's the only notification that you get nothing else which is really quite disappointing if you're telling this as a workout watch not to have any of those basic notifications ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 3:41
you will not get a notification when five minutes is up or a kilometer when you've ran a kilometer a mile or anything like that ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 3:09
cannot reply to messages, take calls from your wrist, pay with your watch, download new apps, change the interface ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 0:38
because of the Do Not Disturb This watch gets very bright at night ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 4:35
listening to music no notifications with this one kilometer two kilometers you're halfway done with your workout ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 4:15
the more detailed sleep staging appears to be somewhat less informative however it's difficult to draw definitive conclusions since the scan was does not track a rem sleep ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 4:48
the sleep tracking of the scan watch lacks ram sleep tracking and it only tracks deep sleep light sleep and awake time ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 2:20
not a replacement for a full ECG made by a medical professional ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 4:45
detecting me falling asleep too late for one of the knights ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 4:40
current date not available in analog form ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 1:33
lacks a built-in GPS ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 1:53
if you forget to turn it off don't worry your watch will tell you that it is super bright and it has woken me up a couple times because I forgot Withings call it quick look so you have to make sure you disable this as well because if not you will also be woken up in the middle of the night ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 4:38
low Tech in the best way no text notifications or email reminders ▶ TOP 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 @ 7:01
doesn't have mobile payments it doesn't have message replies or offline music full color screen or even its own onboard GPS for tracking routs ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 8:59
doesn't have features like temperature tracking or ECG monitoring ▶ TOP 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 @ 7:18
you can't answer phone calls you can't change different songs or music or anything like that ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 4:23
didn't have more of those Smart Watch type features ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 4:11
doesn't have its own GPS built in ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 3:41
don't need all the dirty details you'll get from other watches ▶ TOP 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 @ 6:57

Other (30)

on this type of a watch with the limited screen you're not going to want a lot of apps to be sending you notifications ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 11:51
I don't love doing this on the watch personally ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 7:23
proprietary charger ▶ Withings Scanwatch - first impressions @ 5:24
the charger it's my biggest gripe they changed it with this watch and while I love the idea of not using Pogo plugs on the back I think that's cool and smart the clamp charger feels clunky thankfully you're not going to need the charger very often because you only charge this thing every 20 or 30 days but it's not nearly as elegant as the watch itself a magnetic charger that clamped to the back of the watch with magnets would be so much better ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 14:29
that's important to know because it's also a con for some people if you want full blown notifications apps a lot of texting on your wrist this is not for you ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 14:10
if I have to adjust the alarm time on a day I cannot do it on the watch directly I have to grab my phone for this feature ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 6:17
the screen is simple in black and white and you can definitely see the pixels on it ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 2:50
you never really quite can dial in exactly where you want the watch ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 9:20
I nearly always pay with fbp this was a lot easier before when I still use my Apple watch now I have to grab my phone for that ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 5:57
the timer ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 5:01
in very very bright sunny days that bubble does allow for a little bit of reflection ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 1:46
the accuracy ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 11:58
just for swimming it is not waterproof enough ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 2:31
the workouts ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 6:43
the accuracy on this thing is a little bit questionable we found that the heart rate monitor um at best is maybe right like i don't know half the time it gives you like a fairly decent baseline i suppose of where you are but overall if you're using this as a risk-based health rate monitor you are probably going to want to look elsewhere for that ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 12:11
out of the three different sleep stages light sleep deep sleep and ram ram is the most important sleep stage where we fully recover over this cannot be detected separately and just gets displayed as deep sleep ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 3:30
more of a pedometer than anything else ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 2:21
can confuse some workouts (go-karting with biking) ▶ Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch @ 2:34
the strap it is not the most common it's not the most uncomfortable but it's not the most comfortable strap in the world ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 8:41
one particularly weird thing about the sapphire glass on this watch and that is that they chose to make it a bubble instead of making it flat ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 1:32
profile of the watch at first looks a bit too high ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 2:11
we don't really particularly love the bubble look ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 1:57
a bit less accurate seems to be the blood oxygen level here you have to really sit still and sometimes you need more than one try to get it right ▶ This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch @ 3:57
only allows you to choose up to five workouts to select on the watch ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 7:02
lack some Advanced functionality such as elevation temperature tracking and the ability to take ECGs ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 & Light: what's new? @ 3:10
you cannot restart the timer it takes you all the way back to zero where you then have to press the crown go back to clocks go back to countdown timer and set another one ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 6:14
the move goal now i really love it when a smartwatch offers a move goal the polar grit x pro kind of has one which is pretty nice and of course the apple watch is infamous for having the move goal but this one has the bottom dial which is really more of a pedometer goal than it is a move goal ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?! @ 9:51
one thing that within promise that for me completely failed and that's battery life ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 0:53
Withings promise 30-day battery life and for me this is our one week video and as you can see here I have the low battery notice ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 0:57
I'm at four percent battery life ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 1:13

Design/Style (11)

this rubber black band which is fine it's it's very Universal let me just say that I think most people will find this as a basic useful band but I also think most people should upgrade to something better based on their needs ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 2:48
really dim ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 1:19
no large screens that you can use for messaging ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 0:51
instrument watch probably Shades the weavings but just slightly ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 2:07
i couldn't see the time i couldn't see the stats ▶ Why I Sold my Withings ScanWatch @ 0:41
the PM OLED display is just too small to see any of those type of notifications ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 4:17
if you want a different color or any form of choice over style or customization your only option is to buy the color and the size combination that you like ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 1:44
the 42 mm size seems quite small to me ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 2:12
that whole Eternal timeline display just a little too much ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 4:28
you don't get that big colorful display that you get on those other SmartWatches ▶ This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... @ 6:12
apologize for the bad quality video because i'm totally unprepared for this ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 7:00

Accuracy (10)

some accuracy issues during high-intensity workouts ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 7:05
some lag and heart rate readings during high-intensity exercises ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 6:21
occasional and accur ases where naps were misclassified as full sleep cycles ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 5:03
step counter was sometimes both a little bit trigger happy and other times a little shy on displaying enough steps ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 2:19
aren't diagnostic tools ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 3:42
many more points away from the blue line there's especially many points below the blue line which indicates that the scan watch detected are too low heart rate ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 6:31
what it is less good at is the more detailed tracking like tracking sleep stages or heart rate tracking when there's more movement or tension on the arm ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 9:19
it appears to have more issues while cycling and while weight lifting ▶ Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, @ 8:03
there's been a few nights where it struggled to measure my sleep properly particularly if I woke in the night for 30 or 40 minutes randomly ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 7:18
struggled with high-intensity kettlebell workouts sometimes taking between eight and 10 minutes into the workout to read an accurate High reading ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 4:29

Ease of Use (7)

lack of touchscreen functionality can also make navigating menus feel cumbersome at times ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 7:42
just a screen there but no mics and no touch screen so you can't text or call ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 0:21
navigation is also somewhat fidgy since the display is not of touch type ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 1:10
navigating back from within a submenu is way too tedious ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 1:15
lifting up the arm to activate screen works perfect sometimes and not at all other times ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 1:40
it's a bit of a haste to do this video unboxing because i just received uh this watch just about six o'clock ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 5:16
difficult ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 0:41

Battery Life (7)

charging...not super fast ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 0:48
does not do 30 days of battery life if you use it like a normal person...i got about nine days ▶ Withings ScanWatch Update @ 1:51
not compatible with wireless charging pads ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 5:50
this is different than the original scan watch they now have a charging dock and let me talk a bit about this so it's interesting cuz there are no Pogo plugs to charge this on the back of the watch what the charging dock used or I should say the charging clamp use uses is it uses the dial itself the crown and then the body of the watch as its two points of contact and you clamp the watch into this clamp that then plugs into a USBC plug and you use it to charge it up not my favorite most elegant way to charge the watch ▶ Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch @ 3:46
I did my unboxing a week ago fully charged the device to 100 and we are at four percent ▶ Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Runni @ 1:16
charging is probably one of the few inconveniences of the watch it has its own quite unusual cradle it doesn't charge wirelessly ▶ The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review @ 8:29
for maximum use probably at least two weeks ▶ Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression @ 3:25

App/Software (4)

however accessing the full range of information requires the use of the companion app ▶ Best Hybrid Smartwatches of 2024: Style & Tech Combined! 🤔 @ 1:26
data collection could have been a bit more advanced in what actually gets displayed ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 2:03
app sometimes feels a little jumpy when navigating back and forth because of the small cards that pops up every once in a while telling you about achievements and other things ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 3:08
not necessarily happy with the fitbit app ▶ US Withings ScanWatch Unboxing and Review @ 1:16

Comfort/Wearability (4)

traditional watches are also a little bit lighter ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 2:09
the laser from the watch goes into your wrist all day every day ▶ Why I Sold my Withings ScanWatch @ 3:43
not sure that I really want to wear a watch when I play sports or even when I sleep ▶ Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review @ 6:18
too too light on my wrist ▶ TOP 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 @ 7:29

Overall (3)

a little bit of a tricky product at least in terms of who should buy it ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 0:05
on a side note uh a within scan watch that i'm also testing, right there so this watch the white one that one is also having the exact same problem ▶ ŌURA Ring 3.0 Day 8 & ScanWatch Day 22... @ 1:49
aspects of it that just didn't cut for me ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 3:57

Value for Money (2)

accessing deeper insights often requires subscribing to Withings plus a premium service ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch @ 6:44
Fairly high price tag around $300 us ▶ Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different @ 1:56

Durability (2)

a little bit nervous about the durability ▶ Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE @ 4:01
slightly less durable than the scan Watch 2 ▶ TOP 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 @ 7:39

Review sources

Withings ScanWatch Review - Is it better than the Steel HR?!?! by Chris G — 21 pros, 13 cons
Withings ScanWatch 2 Review: The Ultimate Hybrid Smartwatch by Myself Stylish — 20 pros, 10 cons
Saving Lives in Style - Withings ScanWatch Review by Kit Betts-Masters — 19 pros, 10 cons
Withings ScanWatch 2 | Review | Something Different by Get There Faster — 12 pros, 13 cons
The perfect Anti-Apple Watch? Withings Scanwatch 2 review by Pocket-lint — 18 pros, 7 cons
Withings ScanWatch Review | The best Apple Watch ALTERNATIVE? by Noah Banks — 17 pros, 6 cons
Withings ScanWatch Update by TechVenture — 18 pros, 4 cons
Withings Scanwatch 2 Review - hybrid smartwatch by Tech It Before You Wreck It — 12 pros, 9 cons
This replaced my Apple Watch - Withings ScanWatch by Fabian — 14 pros, 7 cons
Withings Scanwatch Horizon: Scientific Test!🧪 (Heart Rate, Sleep, SpO2) by The Quantified Scientist — 14 pros, 6 cons
Gadget | Withings Scanwatch - Unbox and Initial Impression by Affy NoX — 16 pros, 4 cons
Withings Scanwatch - first impressions by Moorlander EDC — 17 pros, 1 cons
Withings ScanWatch Light - 1 Week Later: Battery Life, Running Notifications and awesome hardware! by Asian Geek Squad — 7 pros, 11 cons
Is there something wrong with my heart? - Withings ScanWatch Horizon Hybrid Smartwatch by ShortCircuit — 16 pros, 1 cons
This New Watch is Not What it Looks Like... by Unbox Therapy — 16 pros, 1 cons
US Withings ScanWatch Unboxing and Review by PRA7 Reviews — 14 pros, 1 cons
TOP 9 Great Features on Withings ScanWatch Light by Useful Sharing — 11 pros, 0 cons
Top 5 Best Fitness Trackers of 2024 by Top 5 deals — 10 pros, 0 cons
Why I Sold my Withings ScanWatch by Monika Olivia — 8 pros, 2 cons
TOP 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 by Top 5 Zone — 4 pros, 5 cons
Best Hybrid Smartwatches of 2024: Style & Tech Combined! 🤔 by ReviewSet — 7 pros, 1 cons
Top 10 Best Hybrid Smartwatches To Buy in 2025 by Watch Insider — 7 pros, 0 cons
Withings ScanWatch 2 & Light: what's new? by Gadgets & Wearables — 5 pros, 1 cons
7 Must Have Hybrid Smartwatch of 2025 by Techsquare — 5 pros, 0 cons
ŌURA Ring 3.0 Day 8 & ScanWatch Day 22... by The Man With Two Watches — 0 pros, 1 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Withings ScanWatch Light worth buying?

Based on 25 independent YouTube reviews, the Withings ScanWatch Light scores 3.9/5 with 308 positive and 114 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #32 in the Fitness Trackers category.

What do reviewers like most about the Withings ScanWatch Light?

The most praised aspects are features, design/style, accuracy — Features (83 mentions), Design/Style (66 mentions), Accuracy (24 mentions).

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