Withings Scanwatch (38mm)

Fitness trackers / Built-in data readout

The Withings Scanwatch (38mm) is a band based fitness tracker with a 1.3 inch monochrome PMOLED display, real-time heart rate monitor, step counting, sleep tracking and calories burned.

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Overall Score

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Ease of use

/ 5

Step count accuracy

/ 5

Heart-rate monitor accuracy

/ 5

Versatility

/ 5

Ease of interaction

/ 5

Readability in bright light

/ 5

Readability in low light

/ 5

Ease of pairing

/ 5

Water resistance

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Overall this model was very easy to use, very accurate for counting steps, and very good at measuring heart-rate accuracy. With recent version iPhones, our experts found it very easy to pair, somewhat easy to interact with, and likewise for recent version Android phones, very easy to pair, very easy to attach to the body, and very easy to recharge the battery. In our water immersion test it passed the manufacturer's claim of 164 feet for 10 minutes.

About

The Withings Scanwatch (38mm) is a band based fitness tracker with a 1.3 inch monochrome PMOLED display, real-time heart rate monitor, steps, sleep tracking and calories estimation. It has connected GPS and a one month battery life (claimed). It has the following sensors: multi-wavelength PPG heart rate/SpO2 sensor, stainless steel electrodes, and a high precision MEMS 3-axis accelerometer. It has ECG and respiratory scan features. It has notifications for calls, texts and calendar events. Included accessories: USB charging cable, quick start guide and transport pouch. Its dimensions are 1.6 x 0.5 inches (width/thickness) and it weighs 2.03 ounces.

Features & Specs

Features

Activity results read from device

Yes

Displays time

Yes

Touch screen

Color display

Display type

monochrome PMOLED

Backlight

Real-time heart-rate monitor

Yes

Heart-rate monitor type

Active

Heart-rate monitor requires chest strap

Step counting

Yes

Inactivity alerts

Multi-sport tracking

running, swimming, cycling, walking, indoor running, indoor walking, indoor cycling, hiking, elliptical, weights, rowing, fitness, yoga, pilates, dancing, zumba, tennis, badminton, squash, ping pong, baseball, basketball, soccer, football, rugby, handball, volleyball, hockey, ice hockey, climbing, golf, boxing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and horseback riding

Sensor types

Exclusive multi-wavelength PPG heart rate/SpO2 sensor, Stainless steel electrodes, High precision MEMS 3-axis accelerometer

WiFi

Music controls

Standalone GPS

Connected GPS

Yes

OS compatibility

iOS, Android

App name

Health Mate

Battery life (days)

Battery removable

Notifications

Yes

Notification types

calls, texts, calendar events

Socialization

Socialization features

none

Sleep tracking

Yes

Sleep sensing method

Auto

Floors climbed

Yes

Alarm type

vibration

Included accessories

USB charging cable, quick start guide, transport pouch

SpO2 sensor

Yes

GPS tracking

Bluetooth USB dongle

Food tracking

Specs

Type

band

Sizes

one size with adjustable strap

Display size (in.)

1.3

Width

Depth

Weight (oz.)

2.03

Warranty (yrs.)

Dimensions (WxD)

1.6 x 0.5

Color

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