Withings ScanWatch 2
Score: 79/100
Withings Scanwatch Nova
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Withings ScanWatch Nova is a premium hybrid smartwatch offering a remarkable 30-day battery life and comprehensive medical-grade health sensors including SpO₂, ECG, and temperature monitoring. Its small grayscale OLED display and heavier metal construction can feel cumbersome, and smart functionalities are limited compared to full-color smartwatches. It is best suited for users who value long battery endurance and discreet analog aesthetics over extensive on-watch features.
The Withings ScanWatch 2 combines a classic stainless-steel analog look with a discreet OLED screen delivering ECG, SpO₂, temperature and HRV monitoring, all powered by a 30-day battery. Its heavier weight with the band and small display may be drawbacks for some. Suited for health-conscious professionals who desire premium build and medical-grade sensors.
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720 hoursbest | 720 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 83 g | 63 gbest |
0.63 inchesbest | 0.63 inchesbest | |
14,504 pixelsbest | 14,504 pixelsbest | |
282 ppibest | 282 ppibest |
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Weight (g) | 83 g | 63 g |
Case Material | stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Water Resistance (IP Rating) | 5 ATM | 10 ATM |
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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.
“Gadgetoid highlights the 52.6 g (42 mm without band) as "svelte" compared to the original ScanWatch's 83 g.”
“perfect ANTI-Apple Watch”
“small display hard to read in sunlight”
Choose ScanWatch 2 for a lighter, more affordable hybrid; choose Nova for luxury materials and enhanced heart-health features.
Professional reviewers describe the ScanWatch Nova as the "ultimate dive-style hybrid" that delivers reliable, medical-grade health tracking while maintaining a luxury analog look. They commend its 30-day battery, premium materials and discreet design, but note the heavy feel, small grayscale screen and limited smart functions as trade-offs compared to full-color smartwatches.
Everyday owners consistently praise the long battery life, accurate activity and sleep metrics, and the watch's classic analog appearance. Common complaints revolve around the tiny display's readability in sunlight, the weight when using the metal band, occasional heart-rate inaccuracies during intense workouts, and the need to rely on the phone app for detailed health data.
