Withings ScanWatch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: smartwatch comparison

Withings ScanWatch 2

• Hybrid smartwatch with a traditional analog watch face and a small OLED screen for notifications and health data. Note that this watch has no touch screen, mainly to offer a better design and battery capacity.

• Premium materials like stainless steel and sapphire glass, give it a classic yet durable look.

• Available in different finishes, including rose gold, and comes with a variety of silicone and leather bands.

• Water resistance up to 50m, perfect for day-to-day wear or in-water workout tracking.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

• Full AMOLED touch screen for an interactive experience.

• Built with aluminum and sapphire glass, offering decent durability.

• Sleek and sporty, but it leans towards a more tech-forward design.

• Water resistance rated at 5ATM + IP68, suitable for most fitness activities.

Withings ScanWatch 2

• Advanced heart rate monitor with continuous tracking and heart rate notifications.

• SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen level monitoring and ECG.

• Tracks heart rate variability*, sleep quality, and Breathing Quality Index at night.

• Temperature tracking to detect fluctuations in body temperature.

• Works seamlessly with the free Withings app (ex Withings Health Mate app) to keep track of all your health and activity metrics in real time.

• Ideal for day-to-day health monitoring and workout tracking, including goal setting for activities like running, cycling, and more.

• No need to charge often—enjoy up to 35 days of battery life on a single quick charge of 2 hours, making it one of the best fitness trackers for long-term use.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

• Continuous heart rate monitor, sleep tracking, and SpO2 during the night.

• Added body composition analysis (BIA) for fitness enthusiasts.

• Runs on Wear OS, offering deeper integration with Android services.

• Requires daily charging, with battery life lasting around 1 to 2 days, depending on usage.

• Syncs with Samsung Health and other apps for activity tracking, but no iOS compatibility.

Withings ScanWatch 2

• Works with iOS and Android, perfect for Apple lovers and Android users.

• Seamless syncing with the free Withings app (ex Withings Health Mate), so you don’t need different apps for different data.

• Longer battery life means fewer interruptions—up to 35 days of use. This extended battery life significantly simplifies its day-to-day use, so you can wear the device continuously without the interruption of frequent charging.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

• Compatible only with Android devices, works best with Google Pixel, Galaxy phones, and other devices running Wear OS, but not compatible with Apple iOS system.

• Shorter battery capacity, requiring frequent recharges.

• Better suited for users deeply embedded in the Wear OS Samsung ecosystem.