ScanWatch 2 vs ScanWatch Light: Comparing Withings health features

Comparing ScanWatch 2 vs ScanWatch Light? While both Withings watches excel in health tracking, they cater to different priorities. Whether you prioritize advanced health features or a stylish daily wearable, Withings offers a compelling choice.

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ScanWatch Light | Withings
ScanWatch Light
30 days battery life
30 days battery life
Fast-charging in 2 hours
Gorilla glass
Gorilla glass
Stainless steel case
37mm dial
37mm dial
9.85mm case thickness
Step tracking
Step tracking
Calorie tracking
Automatic activity detection
Workout mode
Sleep tracking
Sleep tracking
Smart wake-up
Breathing Quality Index
High/low heart rate notifications
High/low heart rate notifications
24/7 heart rate tracking
Temperature notifications*
Cycle tracking
Cycle tracking
On watch & app log-in symptoms
1 wristband included (FKM)
1 wristband included (FKM)
Swappable wristbands
18mm wristbands
5 ATM (50m) water resistant
5 ATM (50m) water resistant
Swimproof
iOS & Android compatible
iOS & Android compatible
DeepGray OLED display Gen 3—14504 px, 282 PPI, 0.63"
Incoming calls displayed
App notifications
HealthSense™ Software Gen 3
HealthSense™ Software Gen 3
PowerSense™ Gen 3
1 month free Withings+
1 month free Withings+
ScanWatch 2 | Withings
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ScanWatch 2
30 days battery life
30 days battery life
Fast-charging in 2 hours
Sapphire glass
Sapphire glass
Stainless steel case
38 or 42mm dials
38 or 42mm dials
12.89 to 13.39mm case thickness
Step tracking
Step tracking
Calorie tracking
Automatic activity detection
Workout mode
Elevation
Sleep tracking
Sleep tracking
Smart wake-up
Breathing Quality Index
High/low heart rate notifications
High/low heart rate notifications
24/7 heart rate tracking
Electrocardiogram
Irregular heart rhythm notifications*
Blood oxygen levels
Temperature notifications*
Temperature notifications*
Temperature zones during workouts
24/7 temperature tracking*
Cycle tracking
Cycle tracking
On watch & app log-in symptoms
1 wristband included (FKM)
1 wristband included (FKM)
Swappable wristbands
18-20mm wristbands
5 ATM (50m) water resistant
5 ATM (50m) water resistant
Swimproof
iOS & Android compatible
iOS & Android compatible
DeepGray OLED display Gen 3—14504 px, 282 PPI, 0.63"
Incoming calls displayed
App notifications
HealthSense™ Software Gen 3
HealthSense™ Software Gen 3
PowerSense™ Gen 3
PPG Sensor Gen 3
3 months free Withings+
3 months free Withings+
Cardio Check-Up compatible
ScanWatch Nova | Withings
New
ScanWatch Nova
30 days battery life
30 days battery life
Fast-charging in 2 hours
Sapphire glass
Sapphire glass
Stainless steel case and ceramic bezel
42mm dial
42mm dial
12.79mm case thickness
Step tracking
Step tracking
Calorie tracking
Automatic activity detection
Workout mode
Elevation
Sleep tracking
Sleep tracking
Smart wake-up
Breathing Quality Index
High/low heart rate notifications
High/low heart rate notifications
24/7 heart rate tracking
Electrocardiogram
Irregular heart rhythm notifications*
Blood oxygen levels
Temperature notifications*
Temperature notifications*
Temperature zones during workouts
24/7 temperature tracking*
Cycle tracking
Cycle tracking
On watch & app log-in symptoms
2 wristbands included (metal & FKM)
2 wristbands included (metal & FKM)
Swappable wristbands
20mm wristbands
10 ATM (100m) water resistant
10 ATM (100m) water resistant
Swimproof
iOS & Android compatible
iOS & Android compatible
DeepGray OLED display Gen 3—14504 px, 282 PPI, 0.63"
Incoming calls displayed
App notifications
HealthSense™ Software Gen 3
HealthSense™ Software Gen 3
PowerSense™ Gen 3
PPG Sensor Gen 3
3 months free Withings+
3 months free Withings+
Cardio Check-Up compatible
ScanWatch Nova Brilliant | Withings
New
ScanWatch Nova Brilliant
30 days battery life
30 days battery life
Fast-charging in 2 hours
Sapphire glass
Sapphire glass
Stainless steel case
39mm dial
39mm dial
12.99mm case thickness
Step tracking
Step tracking
Calorie tracking
Automatic activity detection
Workout mode
Elevation
Sleep tracking
Sleep tracking
Smart wake-up
Breathing Quality Index
High/low heart rate notifications
High/low heart rate notifications
24/7 heart rate tracking
Electrocardiogram
Irregular heart rhythm notifications*
Blood oxygen levels
Temperature notifications*
Temperature notifications*
Temperature zones during workouts
24/7 temperature tracking*
Cycle tracking
Cycle tracking
On watch & app log-in symptoms
2 wristbands included (metal & FKM)
2 wristbands included (metal & FKM)
Swappable wristbands
18mm wristbands
5 ATM (50m) water resistant
5 ATM (50m) water resistant
Swimproof
iOS & Android compatible
iOS & Android compatible
DeepGray OLED display Gen 3—14504 px, 282 PPI, 0.63"
Incoming calls displayed
App notifications
HealthSense™ Software Gen 3
HealthSense™ Software Gen 3
PowerSense™ Gen 3
PPG Sensor Gen 3
3 months free Withings+
3 months free Withings+
Cardio Check-Up compatible

*Feature expected in 2025

Withings ScanWatch 2 offers a premium experience with its sapphire glass and stainless steel case. Furthermore, it elevates health monitoring with advanced features like body temperature trends during your workout and atrial fibrillation detection, making it a leading smart option for serious health and fitness monitoring. Its deeper insights into health metrics—including activity tracking and sleep tracking—are ideal for users who want to follow their health data day and night.

Lifestyle watch or health tracking powerhouse?

While both models offer women’s health tools such as menstrual cycle tracking, Withings ScanWatch Light is designed with lifestyle in mind. It provides essential features like activity tracking, continuous heart rate monitoring, and sleep tracking, all within a lightweight design featuring durable Gorilla Glass. Available in stylish finishes, including elegant rose gold, it's an ideal choice for users seeking simplicity and design in a top-tier fitness tracker for everyday wear.

In contrast, ScanWatch 2 caters more to data-driven users. It offers advanced health features like body temperature tracking and detailed health metrics, including ECG and SpO2, while still boasting a remarkably long battery life for uninterrupted health tracking.

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FAQ: ScanWatch 2 vs ScanWatch Light – Your questions answered

What are the main differences between ScanWatch 2 vs ScanWatch Light?

ScanWatch 2 has a more premium design with sapphire glass and stainless steel, in addition to sensors for body temperature tracking and atrial fibrillation detection. In contrast, ScanWatch Light, utilizing Gorilla Glass, emphasizes everyday activity tracking, and heart rate monitoring, while also supporting women’s health features like menstrual cycle tracking. Thus, ScanWatch Light serves as more of a lifestyle watch, whereas ScanWatch 2 is more health-focused.

Is the battery life different between the two models?

Both watches offer excellent long battery life (30-day battery life), providing multi-day usage with continuous health tracking and sleep tracking — perfect for wearing day and night.

Do both watches use premium materials?

Yes, but with some differences: ScanWatch 2 features sapphire glass and a stainless steel body for a refined look and feel. ScanWatch Light uses durable Gorilla Glass and a lighter case, designed for everyday comfort and style.

Are they considered the best fitness trackers in 2025?

Definitely. ScanWatch 2 even received the Prix des Lecteurs des Numériques 2025 in France, highlighting it as one of the best fitness trackers for advanced health tracking.

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