ScanWatch 2 Review | Best-Looking Hybrid Smartwatch

ScanWatch 2 Review – The Withings ScanWatch 2 is a seriously stylish smartwatch that will make you forget it’s a smartwatch at all. Okay, that might be a bit of an exaggeration, but you get the idea – this thing looks like a sleek, high-end analog watch, and it’s so close to being perfect, it’s almost disappointing. Almost.

The design is where the ScanWatch 2 really shines. The stainless steel case and sapphire glass face are premium materials that scream “luxury”, and the simple, understated dial design is just begging to be paired with a nice pair of cufflinks. Unfortunately, that’s where the magic ends. You can’t install third-party apps, and the only things you can do on the watch itself are set timers and use it as a stopwatch. It’s basically a health and fitness tracker with a pretty face.

That being said, it’s a solid fitness tracker, with decent tracking features like sleep monitoring and an ECG sensor. And, of course, it has a temperature sensor, which is always a nice bonus. It’s not as advanced as some other trackers out there, but it gets the job done. Just don’t expect it to be a full-on smartwatch experience.

So, should you buy the Withings ScanWatch 2? If you’re looking for a stylish, comfortable smartwatch that can handle the basics, but isn’t going to blow your mind with features, then yes. It’s a great choice. Just be prepared to pay a premium price – $349, to be exact. But hey, you’re paying for that sleek design and premium materials, right?

Here are the specs:

* Price: From $349 / £319 / AU$599
* Dimensions: 38mm / 42mm
* Weight: 34.6g / 52.6g (no wristband)
* Case/bezel: Stainless steel, sapphire glass
* Display: Grayscale OLED display, 14504 px, 282 PPI, 0.63″
* GPS: No
* Battery life: 30 days
* Connection: Bluetooth (low energy)
* Water resistant: Yes, 5ATM

And here’s the scorecard:

* Value: Expensive, but elegant – 3.5/5
* Design: Looks great, comfortable – 5/5
* Features: Lacks smartwatch features, but a solid fitness tracker – 4/5
* Performance: Good all-round tracking, temperature sensor a nice bonus – 4/5

But don’t buy it if:

* You’re looking for a full-on smartwatch experience with third-party app support
* You’re on a budget
* You want advanced GPS tracking features

Also consider:

* The Apple Watch Series 9, which offers more features and functionality
* Other fitness trackers that offer more advanced tracking features at a lower price point