Withings - ScanWatch 2
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Based on 1 year's data from Mar 17, 2026 How it works
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"And I particularly like wearing it for weeks without taking it off."
"feels less like you have a piece of tech attached to you at all times"
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"I use mine as a heath tracker (sleep, steps, etc) and watch ... Love it."
"Plus I recently had heart surgery so I still wanted something with hr monitoring etc!"
"I find my scanwatch report hr and exercise pretty much in line with my Apple Watch tbh no noticeable differences when I switch them up."
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"If you want a watch that looks like one ... It‘s the nicest hybrid watch package out there. ... The analog Garmins look like children‘s toys in comparison. ... I prefer having a real watch on my wrist…"
"white dial gray strap I switch between brown and black. ... It has a sophisticated mature look"
"it looks like a normal watch when the screen isn't on"
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"Battery life from 25-30 days"
"the battery lasts much longer, probably 2 weeks min for me. (With notifications and stuff) ... the Withings is much better if I go away for a weekend or a week and don’t want to worry about taking additional chargers and charging the watch etc ... lasting a long time."
"I like that I don't have to charge it each day, I usally charge it maybe once a month, if even."
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"Their support is the best I had: they replaced my watch for free when it had an issue, 2 weeks before the end of warranty."
"My experience with their support has been majorly positive."
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"It doesn't recognize biphasic sleep patterns"
"i tested it for 2 days and i concur ... It doesn't recognize biphasic sleep patterns and is inconsistent with daytime naps."
"But for sport it's less good, it's better to turn to another brand which is more sporty. ... On the other hand, I do crossfit with a call watch because the screen displays more information, the heart rate is very precise and the GPS is included unlike the scanwatch which requires the phone."
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"Notifications are my biggest need and here is my problem with it. ... at some SW versions of the app/watch the notifications are not working. ... Then you have to wait 1-2 months until they release a version with given functionality. ... My problem is, I need the watch to get notified when calling/messaging from important persons (phone has to be quiet). ... the issues with notifications let me think about a new Apple Watch."
"Withings' last update completely broke mine"
"Not at all, at least on iOS notifications seem super buggy, they work a few times after starting the app and then stop. ... I’ve tried every fix under this heaven, not closing the app, reinstalling, factory reset etc."
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"Notifications are my biggest need and here is my problem with it. ... at some SW versions of the app/watch the notifications are not working. ... Then you have to wait 1-2 months until they release a version with given functionality. ... My problem is, I need the watch to get notified when calling/messaging from important persons (phone has to be quiet). ... the issues with notifications let me think about a new Apple Watch."
"Withings' last update completely broke mine"
"Not at all, at least on iOS notifications seem super buggy, they work a few times after starting the app and then stop. ... I’ve tried every fix under this heaven, not closing the app, reinstalling, factory reset etc."
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"is inconsistent with daytime naps"
"It doesn't recognize biphasic sleep patterns"
"i tested it for 2 days and i concur ... It doesn't recognize biphasic sleep patterns and is inconsistent with daytime naps."
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"the charge capacity of the battery will very likely be a great deal less long before 500 cycles - like mine which gradually expired over 6 months outside the 2 year warrantee - the watch was still immaculate - but junk."
"I wouldn't be buying another one, because the integrated battery cannot be replaced."
"the watch stopped charging after a year and a half (luckily it was covered under their two year warranty)."
Amiral_Adamas 1.0It's apples and oranges. I've had the Apple Watch for close to 8 years before switching to the ScanWatch 2 : yeah, there is more features on the Apple Watch but it's mostly for things I don't use (music, calls, texting, Siri). I burnedout of all this and just chose a watch that would still quantify things for me without the constant pings. And, of course, the battery life is night and day but you don't need me saying it. I don't run to the charger anymore, I don't dread long exercices because the watch wouldn't finish them. The only thing I miss a bit is the GPS : You have to have your phone awake for the location to register, you can't go run without it. Which, I wouldn't do, but I know some people like that.
AmitBrian 1.0Not a chance. Withings' last update completely broke mine and what is worse is they have zero customer service.
Asleep-Trip7224 1.0Omgosh I wish I could send you mine. I have a scan light 2 and love it but I’m allergic to the face and am upset that it’s not working for me.
Bitter_Comfortable_6 1.0Withings Scanwatch 2. It isn't perfect but for your situation it might be the perfect fit.
Butterfingers43 1.0I do, since it fits my needs perfectly. It has been a very solid, reliable watch that doesn’t overwhelm me with information or features. The battery lasts way longer than any smartwatch. The only watch with “smart-ish” functionalities that allows regular watch bands so I’m not dumping hundreds of dollars on lower quality proprietary bands. My experience with their support has been majorly positive.
ClimateLumpy6648 1.0I have one and it works fine and is a great looking watch.
I have both. And I’d say, if you have an iPhone absolutely nothing compares to the Apple Watch with apple health for features. But you’ll have to charge it every day. On the flip side the scanwatch looks more ‘grown up’ and like a nice quality watch. And the battery lasts much longer, probably 2 weeks min for me. (With notifications and stuff) Both will record what you need. but I think if you go for an Apple Watch you would appreciate all the extra functions you get if you use it with an iPhone, like Apple Pay, Apple Watch music, make calls, all the additional apps and customisable watch faces etc. Hope that’s helpful
Yeah that’s why I got one too, to also have a watch that had actual hands! Plus I recently had heart surgery so I still wanted something with hr monitoring etc! I think the scanwatch is a great watch and it’s nice to have something more formal looking for work!
The scanwatch is a great option if that’s what you’re looking for!
I must say even though I like my Apple Watch I really am also very fond of my scanwatch! They’re great watches
I find my scanwatch report hr and exercise pretty much in line with my Apple Watch tbh no noticeable differences when I switch them up. I always get a comment about my scanwatch people saying it looks nice as well which is nice! I really like both of them lol
CloakandCandle 1.0I use the Withings Scanwatch 2. It's a hybrid smartwatch, so it looks like an analog watch but has a small screen that scrolls notifications. It has more features than what you listed, but it's sleek, and I get complemented on it a lot. Battery life is usually 3-4 weeks, depending on what functions I use on it. I had the Steel HR from them before, and loved it. I wanted something different when it died (after ~5 years of daily wear, I just couldn't seem to get it to charge anymore) and got a full smartwatch. I didn't like it so I got a different one. Still didn't like it. So I went back to Withings and got the latest model of th Steel HR, the Scanwatch 2. It just feels so much better, is less bulky, looks more professional, and doesn't have all the smartwatch bloat.
count_every_blessing 1.0I love it. Great battery life. ECG, HR, SPO2, Sleep and workout tracking. It's not perfect and neither is Withings but the company has the right vision and a great ecosystem. They were also recently awarded a €20.7 million grant (about $22.5 million USD) from the French govt to further develop their AI and ecosystem. I actually look forward to seeing where they're going to be at in 10 years. I can recommend it. I actually liked it more than I thought I would.
I'm not an Apple guy and I love my Scanwatch 2 but this strikes me as solid advice.
dandare74 1.0Same happening with me. Gave up and returned back to Apple Watch
DrFossil 1.0It depends on your needs. The battery doesn't last the advertised 30 days, at least not with the features I want activated, but it still lasts around 2 weeks which is way more than anything else in the market. The fitness tracking isn't as good as other brands from the reviews I read but they're good enough for my needs (occasional light jogging). The screen is kind of too small for notifications but it's passable to know with a glance if it's worth taking the phone or off your pocket. The software is so-so. Not great but I rarely interact with it save for managing alarms and tracking workouts. In my opinion it's the best looking smart watch by far. I've gotten a lot of comments on it over the years, all positive.