Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 40mm
Score: 82/100
Withings ScanWatch 2
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Withings ScanWatch 2 is a hybrid analog-digital smartwatch that blends a classic stainless-steel design with a discreet OLED screen and a 30-day battery life. Its drawbacks include a relatively heavy feel when the band is attached and a very small digital display. It is best suited for health-focused professionals who value medical-grade tracking and long battery endurance.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 40 mm provides a lightweight aluminum body, Super AMOLED display, and extensive health sensors with LTE support. Its small screen and modest battery capacity may disappoint power users. It fits Android users who prioritize a compact, connected smartwatch.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
40 hours | 720 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 28.8 gbest | 83 g |
300 mAhbest | — | |
33 mmbest | 16 mm | |
32 GBbest | — | |
1 years | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Wear OS powered by Samsung | HealthSense OS |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 40 hours | 720 hours |
Display(3) | ||
Display Size (mm) | 33.0 mm | 16 mm |
Display Resolution | 432x432 | 14504 |
Display Type | Super AMOLED | Grayscale OLED |
General(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 28.8 g | 83 g |
Case Material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Water & Dust Resistance (IP Rating) | IP68 | 5 ATM |
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Professional reviewers commend the Galaxy Watch 7 40mm for its refined health tracking, noting the addition of ECG and temperature sensors and the smoother Exynos W1000 processor. Editors highlight the ultra-light 28.8 g chassis, aluminum build with sapphire crystal, and the seamless Wear OS experience within the Samsung ecosystem, while pointing out the small display and modest battery as trade-offs against the larger 44 mm model.
Everyday users consistently praise the watch's comfort, accurate health monitoring and solid integration with Samsung phones, especially for sleep and activity tracking. Recurring complaints focus on the limited battery endurance under heavy use and the cramped 33.3 mm screen, with some noting strap sizing issues for larger wrists.
“Gadgetoid highlights the 52.6 g (42 mm without band) as "svelte" compared to the original ScanWatch's 83 g.”
Professional reviewers praise the ScanWatch 2 for its impressive 30-day battery, premium materials and the seamless hybrid design that merges classic watch styling with modern health sensors. They also commend the precise accelerometer and the addition of temperature and HRV tracking. However, they note the 42 mm model's higher band-included weight and the modest 0.63-inch screen as drawbacks, and they flag inconsistencies in spec listings that could confuse buyers.
Everyday users generally enjoy the lightweight feel of the watch without the band, the long battery life and the subtle hybrid look that doesn't scream 'smartwatch.' The most common complaints revolve around the heft when the band is attached and the limited size of the OLED display, with some confusion about the exact glass material used.
