"The is an interesting hybrid device because it looks like a regular watch (complete with analog hands), but it has features you would normally see on a smartwatch, like an OLED screen and health tracking features. How often do you charge your smartwatch? Once or twice every day? Too often? Doing so regularly often makes me wonder exactly how much value I'm getting out of those occasional notifications and alerts, and it's a big reason why I still have an affection for hybrid smartwatches."
"Also: I've tested every Garmin smartwatch in 2025 - this is the model I recommend to most people One of these is the first Withings ScanWatch, released in 2021. I've worn it regularly over the past couple of years, primarily because it feels fantastic on the wrist while capturing key health data. Each charge can last up to one month."
"I tested the ScanWatch 2 in Black (pictured below), but it is also available in Pearl White for the larger size. The Black model has hands that feature a Super LumiNova coating so they glow in the dark for a short time after exposure to light. If you prefer a smaller 38mm size, that's available in Pearl White, Black, Sand, and Blue. Interestingly, both sizes cost $349, so you don't need to pay more for a larger watch face, which is nice."
The device resembles a traditional analog watch while integrating an OLED screen and health-tracking sensors. It offers extended battery life, with each charge lasting up to one month. The 42mm ScanWatch 2 weighs about 52 grams and sits lightly and comfortably on the wrist. A domed sapphire crystal covers the analog hands and internal OLED display, and select hands use a Super LumiNova coating to glow briefly after light exposure. Both 38mm and 42mm sizes are priced at $349 and come in multiple colors, prioritizing wearable comfort and core health metrics over constant notifications.
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