SeekerWithings ScanWatch
The Withings ScanWatch is an attractive wearable with long battery life that can take FDA-approved ECG readings, but it's a bit heavy and requires approval from a doctor to use.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- ELECTROCARDIOGRAM* — The watch and heart rate monitor watch detects atrial fibrillation or normal heart rhythm in just 30 seconds via ECG.
- SLEEP TRACKING — Sleep tracker delivers a Score based on light and deep sleep cycles, sleep duration & wake-ups.
- HEART RATE TRACKING — Track heart rate continuously during workouts to optimize training, and monitor daily and overnight heart rate to help improve health over time.
- WRIST-BASED OXIMETRY — Provides on demand oxygen saturation level (SpO2) in just 30 seconds
- WATERPROOF watch - waterproof watch for swimming. Water resistance up to 50m.
- 24/7 ACTIVITY TRACKING — Dedicated workout metrics, Fitness Level via VO₂max estimation, connected GPS, elevation and step tracker. Great as a running watch.
- DURABLE DESIGN — Combined heart rate and SpO2 sensor, 3 electrodes, an altimeter, a sapphire glass and a PMOLED screen featuring a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 30 days.
PROS
+ ECG readings and possible detection of AFib
+ Stylish analog watch design
+ 30-day battery life
+ Includes attractive travel case
CONS
- Doctor required to use ECG feature
- Difficult to get usable ECG readings in testing
- Bulky and heavy
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on November 30, 2021
The Withings ScanWatch is an attractive wearable with long battery life that can take FDA-approved ECG readings, but it's a bit heavy and requires approval from a doctor to use.
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By The Verge on September 28, 2020
The Withings ScanWatch has a blood oxygen monitoring feature and says it can flag disruptions that might indicate sleep apnea. Experts say that smartwatches still aren’t accurate enough to identify sleep disorders on their own.
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By TechRadar on May 18, 2022
While most of today's modern smartwatches are focused on fitness with health a close second, Withings ScanWatch Horizon flips the script, putting health alongside design with fitness a few steps behind. The beefy, classic looks just don't lend themselves to an aggressive workout, long run, or big swim. It can handle all that, but more delicate writsts might complain.
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By Tom's Guide on September 07, 2020
The Withings ScanWatch ($279) is a promising hybrid smartwatch with proactive health tracking features like ECG and SpO2 monitoring.
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By TechAdvisor on September 07, 2020
The Withings ScanWatch does exactly what it sets out to do, with a robust set of fitness tracking combined with comprehensive health measurements. The appeal should be obvious to anyone who appreciates the classic design and wants to stay on top of their heart and sleep health.
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By TechRadar on September 08, 2020
A stylish fitness tracker with an impressive suite of features for tracking your cardiac health. Heart disease can strike anyone, but we believe the ScanWatch appeal strongly to older users, who are most likely to be concerned by the risk of heart disease and will appreciate its smart looks and thoughtfully designed interface. This isn't a watch for serious athletes, teens or anyone on a tight budget, but if you're in the target demographic then it could be the perfect fit.
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By The Guardian on September 14, 2020
The Withings ScanWatch is an extremely attractive traditional watch that hides a unique combination of exceptionally long battery life, a little bit of smarts and a lot of health monitoring.
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By TechAdvisor on March 23, 2022
Avec son design travaillé loin du m’as-tu-vu, ses analyses santé poussées et son autonomie de 30 jours, la ScanWatch a tout pour plaire, à la seule condition que vous ne cherchiez pas une montre connectée tournée vers le sport.
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By TrustedReviews on September 24, 2020
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