{"id":1038377,"date":"2026-09-02T07:04:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T07:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1038377\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T07:04:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T07:04:26","slug":"withings-scanwatch-2-review-pros-and-cons-is-it-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1038377\/","title":{"rendered":"Withings ScanWatch 2 review, pros and cons, is it worth it"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earlier this month, I took part in the City2Surf, running from the City to Bondi Beach, and this year I had the opportunity to do the run while wearing the Withings ScanWatch 2<\/a>. <\/p>\n

As someone who has never owned a smartwatch before, I was impressed by the features and health stats I\u2019ve gone my whole adult life without knowing. As a newbie to the smartwatch world, here\u2019s how I found my first run with the Withings ScanWatch 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Withings ScanWatch2 was my trusty companion during this year\u2019s City2Surf race.\u00a0Patrick Brischetto<\/p>\n

Design<\/p>\n

The first thing that impresses me when I open the box is how sleek and modern the watch looks and feels.<\/p>\n

The clock face is clean and easy to read, and the display, with a domed hybrid dial and embedded PMOLED screen, isn\u2019t intrusive.<\/p>\n

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The ScanWatch 2 has a sleek build that doesn\u2019t look out of place as an everyday watch.\u00a0Withings<\/p>\n

I normally wear a silver metal watch to work or to fancier events, and one reason I haven\u2019t opted for a smartwatch before is its less polished look.<\/p>\n

However, the Withings ScanWatch 2<\/a> would not look out of place in the corporate world with its stainless steel finish and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass.<\/p>\n

The rubber strap may be a step-down from luxury, but it still blends in.<\/p>\n

Bear in mind, the watch isn\u2019t a touchscreen; instead, you control the scroll-down display with a bezel on the right-hand side of the watch.<\/p>\n

Withings ScanWatch 2<\/a>\"Withings<\/p>\n

Withings ScanWatch 2\u00a0Withings<\/p>\n

Health features<\/p>\n

The ScanWatch 2<\/a> has an incredible depth of fitness and health tracking options.<\/p>\n

It has a heart-rate monitor, step tracker, and sleep monitor, but also carries out ECG checks, and can even track the amount of oxygen-carrying haemoglobin in your blood.<\/p>\n

It monitors your steps through the Withings app on your phone even if you aren\u2019t wearing the watch, so you don\u2019t have to stress about losing track.<\/p>\n

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Some of the advanced health monitoring options on offer in the Withings app.\u00a0Patrick Brischetto<\/p>\n

All of the health features are easily accessible to activate on the watch, with the data directly sent to the app.<\/p>\n

The watch syncs to your phone, where you can see incoming text messages and calls, though you do not get social media alerts.<\/p>\n

You can subscribe to Withings+ to unlock another layer of health and fitness monitoring and tracking; however, it costs $149.99 a year, and if you use Apple Health or Strava already, you may baulk at the price.<\/p>\n

Despite this, it still connects to Strava, meaning you don\u2019t have to track your workouts across multiple apps.<\/p>\n

Workouts<\/p>\n

There are different workout types: running, walking, swimming and \u2018other\u2019, which I used for the gym.<\/p>\n

It is easy to start, stop and pause workouts through the bezel, but I found one big drawback when I did the City2Surf itself.<\/p>\n

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My Withings fell almost two kilometres short of the actual race distance when tracking my City2Surf run.\u00a0Patrick Brischetto<\/p>\n

The race is just over 14 kilometres, however, when using the GPS tracking feature, it said that I had only run 12.1 kilometres, a telling difference that I only caught due to the length of the race being obvious.<\/p>\n

That said, it was lightweight and comfortable, and it didn\u2019t bother me whether at the gym or while running, as long as it was tightened properly before use.<\/p>\n

I also enjoyed the breadth of data I got when doing my weight workouts at the gym, compared to before.<\/p>\n

Verdict<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re new to smartwatches, the price may seem steep compared to some smartwatches, but the ScanWatch 2<\/a> is clearly focused on fitness first, rather than being an extension of your phone like some competitors.<\/p>\n

Buy it now: Withings ScanWatch 2<\/a>\"Withings<\/p>\n

Withings ScanWatch 2\u00a0Withings<\/p>\n

Its selling point is the depth of its fitness and health experience, and how it is at home on the running track or in the office as an accessory.<\/p>\n

If health, fitness, and a classy finish are what you\u2019re after, then look no further. <\/p>\n

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