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Withings ScanWatch 2 review: A good-looking 'smartwatch' and not much else

The Withings ScanWatch 2 is one of the best hybrid smartwatches available, but that may not be enough for you.

Withings ScanWatch 2 specsCategoryWithings ScanWatch 2Dimensions38 x 38 x 10mm; 42 x 42 x 10mmWeight (w/out strap)38mm: 34.6g; 42mm: 52.6gDisplay0.63-inch grayscale OLED, 14504 px (282ppi)MaterialsStainless steel case/ crownProtection5ATM; sapphire glassBatteryUp to 30 daysSensorsMulti-wavelength PPG 16 channels, High Dynamic Range Accelerometer, TempTech24/7 Module, AltimeterConnectivityBLEOS & appsAndroid 9 / iOS 15; Apple Health and Google Health Connect appsKey statsDaily HR, high/low HR warnings; ECG readings (AFib); Sleep quality/ stages/ duration/ regularity; blood oxygen, respiratory rate; Cycle phases/ length, period log, symptoms and flow trendsWorkout statsHR zones, VO2 Max estimate, active minutes, steps, burned calories, elevation, connected GPS Garmin makes popular hybrid or fashion models like the Vivomove Trend, Instinct Crossover, and Lily 2 that give you data like heart rate, stress, and blood oxygen, along with connected GPS and useful training insights without a subscription. The Withings ScanWatch 2 (or its Nova and Brilliant variants) give you a classic, stylish design that masks some useful health insights, rudimentary fitness tools, and convenient notifications in an invisible OLED display.

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