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IFA 2023 News: Withings ScanWatch 2
The new Withings ScanWatch 2 bridges the gap between the two worlds of Analogue and Digital and offers a hybrid solution to this dilemma. Smartwatches are brilliant for many reasons, yet they lack the eye-catching element of an excellent timepiece.
But the ScanWatch 2 isn’t just about looks!
Withings has packed enough sensors and monitors into the ScanWatch 2 to help wearers track their health, sleep patterns, sports activities and around-the-clock tracking for 30 days between charges.
Total Health Monitoring
Withings ScanWatch 2 is a game-changer in health monitoring technology and builds upon the success of the original ScanWatch, which is FDA-cleared for detecting atrial fibrillation and measuring oxygen saturation from the wrist. In addition to monitoring sleep quality, physical activity, and various cardiovascular measurements, this watch now boasts enhanced sensors and software.
It offers features such as tracking baseline body temperature variations, female cycle tracking, heart rate variability, and automatic recognition of over 40 activities. This comprehensive suite of capabilities makes the ScanWatch 2 an indispensable tool for travellers striving to maintain their health, day and night, thanks to its impressive 30-day battery life.
As their new flagship wearable of hybrid watches, ScanWatch 2 will come in 38mm or 42mm sizes and either Black or White strap options. For a more tailored style, ScanWatch 2 will come in three exclusive styles: a Rose Gold Sand face, a Silver White face and a Rose Gold blue face.
Each model features a 0.63″ Grayscale OLED display at the top of the analogue face, with most of the health data and feedback being viewed from the bespoke Withings App.
Incorporating state-of-the-art sensors, including the TempTech24/7 module, delivers more accurate body temperature readings than current market solutions. The MultiWave PPG Sensor offers enhanced accuracy with its four wavelengths and 16 PPG channels, while the High Dynamic Range Accelerometer enables precise activity recognition.
These advances provide travellers with more detailed health insights and equip them to integrate health management into their on-the-go lifestyles seamlessly.
The Withings HealthSense OS has undergone significant enhancements, making the ScanWatch 2 more efficient and user-friendly. The PowerSense Pro component intelligently determines optimal times for health measurements and notifications, conserving battery life and ensuring accuracy.
The truly beautiful timepieces offer some of the most advanced health-tracking capabilities on the market and are packed full of technology to make continuous measurements autonomous and effortless without the need to charge batteries daily.
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Moreover, the OS detects when the watch is not worn, preventing unnecessary tracking. This update empowers users to engage directly with readings and inputs on the watch and within the Withings App, fostering a seamless health management experience.
Menstrual cycle tracking empowers women to seamlessly log cycle stages, symptoms, moods, and emotions. The watch utilises this data to predict future period dates, enabling personalised routines aligned with monthly needs.
With its array of advanced sensors, extended battery life, and emphasis on comprehensive health tracking, the new ScanWatch 2 offers an analogue style with a digital brain and is a medical facility on your wrist!
Specifications // Withings ScanWatch 2
| Dimensions | 38mm 42mm |
| Weight | 34.6g 52.6g |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth LE |
| Storage | Unlimited Online 7-days On Device |
| Display | Grayscale OLED display 14504 px 282 PPI 16-bit grayscale |
| Sensors | DualTemp™ High Dynamic Accelerometer Multi-wavelength PPG 16 channels Altimeter |
| Power | 30-day Battery Life 2 Hour Charge Time USB-C Docking station |
| App | Android Apple |
| Waterproof Rating | 50m |
| In the Box | ScanWatch 2 FKM Wristband Docking station (USB-C compatible) USB-C to USB-A cable Quick Start Guide Product Guide |
| Website | withings.com |
Pricing // Withings ScanWatch 2
The ScanWatch 2 is available now for pre-order at Withings.com starting from $400/£319 and shipping to start in October.
Nice looking watch. I’ve never had a smart watch as they always seem so fiddly to me, but I like that this has a classic look to it. Best of both worlds!