Withings ScanWatch 2

If you want continuous health tracking without wearing a screen-first smartwatch, this is the watch you’ll actually keep charged and wear to bed. The ScanWatch 2 is a hybrid smartwatch that prioritises clinically relevant signals — ECG, wrist SpO2, respiratory rate, overnight heart‑rate variability and skin temperature — while keeping a traditional analogue dial and a tiny status display. ## What makes it worth it The ScanWatch 2’s headline is its health kit: Withings bundles a 1‑lead, medical‑grade ECG (30‑second recording), continuous heart‑rate and irregular rhythm detection, and overnight SpO2 and respiratory monitoring — all features Withings highlights on its product pages and most reviewers call out as the watch’s core strength. The battery life is a genuine differentiator: Withings quotes up to ~30–35 days between charges, which beats Apple and most Wear OS/Garmin options and means you can track day-and-night metrics without battery anxiety. Finally, the hybrid design and sapphire glass feel like a proper watch rather than a fitness band, which matters if you prefer a classic look. ## Where it falls short This isn’t a full smartwatch: there’s no third‑party app store, no onboard GPS (it relies on phone GPS for run routes) and notification interaction is limited, so you’ll sacrifice smartwatch conveniences for battery and clinical sensors. Reviewers also note activity/step accuracy can lag behind dedicated sports watches, so it’s not the best pick if you prioritise advanced training metrics. Buy if you want long battery life and clinically focused heart and sleep monitoring without a screen‑forward smartwatch; skip it if you need rich smartwatch apps, precise GPS-based sports tracking, or the fastest on‑wrist metrics for serious athletes.

£319.95