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Withings ScanWatch 2 and Light review: simple vibes for the tech-fatigued


Think of them as dressier fitness bands.

Hybrid smartwatches like these are essentially dressier, incognito versions of yesteryear’s fitness bands stuffed inside an analog watch. The Light opts for Gorilla glass and comes in a fun minty green or a pale blue in addition to the black and white versions. Sleep tracking was okay at giving an overall picture, but I found the Oura Ring more accurately reflected nightly interruptions like my cat Pablo waking me up for kibble at 4AM.

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