If you want a smartwatch that tracks your health but doesn’t look like a piece of tech on your wrist, choosing from the usual suspects is quite challenging. What you should do instead is look at the Withings ScanWatch 2. On the surface, it appears to be a classy traditional watch, but it hides some impressive and highly accurate health-monitoring tech inside. Sounds ideal, right? I’ve been wearing it for a while to see if it lives up to expectations. Andy Boxall originally reviewed the Withings ScanWatch 2 in November 2023 and returned to wear the smartwatch again in March 2024. The review has been updated with any additional information, and a new section towards the end has been added, detailing how the ScanWatch 2 performs several months after its release. The review score has not changed, and remains the same as the original score given in November 2023. Hybrid smartwatches bridge the gap between normal watches and smartwatches, combining a degree of connected functionality with tr...
Beautiful design; Comprehensive health monitoring; FDA approved for atrial fibrillation; 38mm or 42mm case sizes; Long battery life;
Unreliable notifications; Subscription needed to unlock features; App design can frustrate;