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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£180
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • Form factor: watch
  • Battery life: 240 days
  • Screen size: N/A inch

Withings Steel review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the fitness tracker's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best fitness trackers on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

6.9

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
6.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

7.6

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

9.1

Battery

18.0%

5.9

Health

18.0%

4.1

Display

8.0%

5.7

Smart Features

8.0%

8.5

App & Wellness

4.0%

7.5

Connectivity

4.0%

7.5

Design & Durability

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 7.7
    Swimming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    ATM rating

    24.0%

    4.0

    Open-water swim mode

    18.0%

    10

    Waterproof depth rating

    15.0%

    4.0

    GPS

    15.0%

    10

    Battery life

  • 7.1
    Kids

    Score components:

    30.0%

    10

    Battery life

    25.0%

    4.4

    Weight

    20.0%

    10

    ATM rating

    15.0%

    0.0

    Screen size

    10.0%

    9.6

    Price

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Verdict

The Withings Steel is a sleek, analog-style hybrid fitness tracker featuring a 36.3mm stainless steel case, water resistance up to 50 meters, and an impressive battery life of up to 8 months using a standard CR2025 coin cell. It focuses on minimalist activity tracking, including steps, distance, and calories, alongside automatic sleep monitoring and swim stroke detection, all of which sync to the Health Mate app. Its main characteristics are its discreet, timeless watch design and seamless automatic tracking, while its chief pros include its lightweight build and no-charging-required operation. However, its notable cons are the lack of a built-in heart rate sensor (found only in 'Steel HR' models), no digital display for notifications, and no GPS connectivity.

Technical Specifications of Withings Steel

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

?

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Health

18.0%

?

Display

8.0%

?

Smart Features

8.0%

?

App & Wellness

4.0%

?

Connectivity

4.0%

?

Design & Durability

6.9
Withings Steel has a technical score of 6.88 points, which is lower than 55.9% of fitness trackers.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
1.0
Withings Steel has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.9

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

7.7
Withings Steel has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is lower than 60.1% of products in this category.
Heart rate monitor
What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.
When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.

Importance: HIGH

no
Withings Steel does not support heart rate monitoring. 60.3% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.
When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Withings Steel does not support Resting heart rate. 48.5% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

no
Withings Steel does not support high and low heart rate alerts. 33.7% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
What it is: Warns of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

no
Withings Steel does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 11.5% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.
When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Withings Steel does not have a blood oxygen sensor. 26.1% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
What it is: Satellite navigation capability for positioning and tracking.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want pace, distance, and route tracking without depending completely on your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Withings Steel does not have GPS. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
What it is: States which satellite navigation systems the device can use for positioning.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Withings Steel supports no satellite systems which is less versatile than that of 12.2% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 87.8% of fitness trackers.
no satellite positioning support.
GNSS bands supported
What it is: Number and type of GNSS frequency bands supported.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Withings Steel does not support advanced GNSS bands. 8.9% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
Galileo support
What it is: Supports Galileo satellite system.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Withings Steel does not support Galileo. 4.9% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
What it is: Shows whether the tracker includes features that help it lock onto satellite positioning more quickly at the start of an outdoor activity.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Withings Steel does not support faster GPS acquisition. 7.2% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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Notifications
What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.
When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Withings Steel does not support notifications. 73% of fitness trackers support notifications.
Vibrating alerts
What it is: Provides vibration-based notifications and alerts.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

yes
Withings Steel supports vibration alerts. 16.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
What it is: Allows control of phone calls from the device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Withings Steel does not support call controls. 41.1% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Call answering
What it is: Allows answering calls directly from the device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Withings Steel does not support call answering. 1% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
What it is: Syncs calendar events with the connected device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Withings Steel does not support calendar sync. 19.9% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
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Activity reports
What it is: Generates summaries and insights from activity data.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Withings Steel supports activity reports. 5.7% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
Goal setting
What it is: Allows setting personal fitness or activity goals.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Withings Steel supports goal setting. 2.4% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
What it is: Rewards progress and completed milestones.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Withings Steel supports achievements. 24.3% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Inactivity alerts
What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.
When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

Importance: LOW

no
Withings Steel does not support inactivity alerts. 76.9% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Coaching
What it is: Provides guided training and workout advice.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

no
Withings Steel does not support coaching. 33% of fitness trackers support coaching.
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Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.
When it matters: When wireless stability, pairing quality, and long-term phone compatibility matter more than Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

4.0
Withings Steel supports Bluetooth 4.0 which is newer than in 5.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 51.5% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: States the maximum Bluetooth connection range supported under normal conditions.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

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NFC
What it is: Supports near-field communication for contactless features.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

no
Withings Steel does not have NFC. 10.1% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Connects to wireless internet networks.
When it matters: When the tracker should sync, update, or download data directly without always routing everything through the phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Withings Steel does not support Wi-Fi. 1.8% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Version of Wi-Fi standard supported.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

no
Withings Steel does not support modern Wi-Fi. 1% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >5 days

240 days
Withings Steel offers a battery life of 240 days which is longer than that of 94.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.5% of fitness trackers.
About 25 days in power reserve mode is a different low-function state.
Battery life with GPS on
What it is: Battery duration when GPS tracking is active.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=8 hours

N/A
Battery life in training mode
What it is: Battery duration during active training sessions.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

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Battery life in power-saving mode
What it is: Battery duration when using power-saving mode.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

20 h
Withings Steel offers a power-saving battery life of 20 h which is longer than that of 37.5% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 25% of fitness trackers.
20 additional days in power reserve mode after the main battery is depleted.
Battery capacity
What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.
When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=100 mAh

160 mAh
Withings Steel has a battery capacity of 160 mAh which is higher than that of 62% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 2.1% of fitness trackers.
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Display
What it is: Main interface showing information and metrics.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

no
Withings Steel does not have a display. 76.4% of fitness trackers have a display.
Analog watch face; no built-in digital display.
Screen size
What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Display type
What it is: Technology used for the screen, such as AMOLED or LCD.
When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Screen resolution
What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Pixel density
What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=280 ppi

N/A
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Form factor
What it is: Overall physical design and shape.
When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

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Hybrid design
What it is: Combines analog and digital display elements.
When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

yes
Withings Steel supports Hybrid design. 98.1% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Mechanical hands with a small OLED display.
Designed for kids
What it is: Indicates whether the fitness tracker is explicitly designed for children, with child-focused sizing, branding, safety limits, or kid-oriented activity features.
When it matters: This matters when you want a tracker that is genuinely child-focused rather than just a smaller adult model.

Importance: LOW

no
Withings Steel is not designed for kids. 2.4% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
No child-specific positioning found.
Replaceable watch band
What it is: Ability to replace the wristband with other styles.
When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

yes
Withings Steel has a replaceable watch band. 24.4% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Band width
What it is: Width of the strap where it connects to the watch.
When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

18 mm
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Withings Steel vs the average fitness tracker

  • 230 days longer battery life
    Withings Steel has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (240 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    About 25 days in power reserve mode is a different low-function state.
    What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
    When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >5 days

    Withings Steel has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (240 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.240 days vs 10 days
  • Low power mode
    Withings Steel supports low power mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers support low power mode.
    Includes a reduced-function reserve mode.
    What it is: Operates in energy-saving mode.
    When it matters: When charging speed, charging method, or battery upkeep convenience matters to your routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Withings Steel supports low power mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers support low power mode.
  • Tracks menstrual cycle
    Withings Steel supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
    Includes menstrual-cycle tracking.
    What it is: Tracks menstrual cycle and related data.
    When it matters: When cycle tracking is part of your health routine and you want those records kept alongside the rest of your wearable data.

    Importance: LOW

    Withings Steel supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • Period notifications
    Withings Steel has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
    Period reminders via app.
    What it is: Shows whether the platform can send reminders or notifications related to menstrual cycle timing.
    When it matters: When cycle tracking, fertility insight, or related reminders are part of your health routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Withings Steel has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
  • Fertile window notifications
    Withings Steel displays fertile window notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers display fertile window notifications.
    Supports fertile window notifications.
    What it is: Shows whether the health platform can alert you when the predicted fertile window is approaching or active.
    When it matters: When cycle tracking, fertility insight, or related reminders are part of your health routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Withings Steel displays fertile window notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers display fertile window notifications.
  • 45.5% larger battery capacity
    Withings Steel has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (160 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
    What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.
    When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=100 mAh

    Withings Steel has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (160 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.160 mAh vs 110 mAh
  • Cycle start prediction
    Withings Steel predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.2% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
    Predicts the next period start date.
    What it is: Shows whether the platform can estimate when the next menstrual cycle is likely to begin.
    When it matters: When cycle tracking, fertility insight, or related reminders are part of your health routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Withings Steel predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.2% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
  • Ovulation prediction
    Withings Steel predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
    Predicts ovulation.
    What it is: Shows whether the health platform can estimate the ovulation window from tracked cycle data.
    When it matters: When cycle tracking, fertility insight, or related reminders are part of your health routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Withings Steel predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
  • Tracks menstrual cycle
    Withings Steel supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • Period notifications
    Withings Steel has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
  • Fertile window notifications
    Withings Steel displays fertile window notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers display fertile window notifications.
  • Ovulation prediction
    Withings Steel predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
  • Cycle start prediction
    Withings Steel predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.2% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
  • 230 days longer battery life
    Withings Steel has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (240 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
  • Low power mode
    Withings Steel supports low power mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers support low power mode.
  • 45.5% larger battery capacity
    Withings Steel has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (160 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
  • Removable battery
    Withings Steel has a removable battery, while the average fitness tracker does not. 13.6% of fitness trackers have a removable battery.
  • Hybrid design
    Withings Steel supports Hybrid design, while the average fitness tracker does not. 2.3% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
  • Available on PC
    Withings Steel is available on PC, while the average fitness tracker is not. 16.9% of fitness trackers are available on PC.

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App & Wellness
  • No heart rate monitoring
    Withings Steel does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • No pace measurement
    Withings Steel does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No rechargeable battery
    Withings Steel does not have a rechargeable battery, while the average fitness tracker does. 86% of fitness trackers have a rechargeable battery.
    Uses a replaceable non-rechargeable battery.
  • No display
    Withings Steel does not have a display, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
    Analog watch face; no built-in digital display.
  • No notifications
    Withings Steel does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • No stopwatch
    Withings Steel does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
  • 48% heavier
    Withings Steel is heavier than the average fitness tracker (37 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Withings Steel has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (-10 °C vs 0 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.
  • No inactivity alerts
    Withings Steel does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
  • Ads in app
    Withings Steel shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
  • No heart rate monitoring
    Withings Steel does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
    What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.
    When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Withings Steel does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • No pace measurement
    Withings Steel does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
    What it is: Measures running or walking speed.
    When it matters: When you want the tracker to capture more workouts and training details with less manual effort.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Withings Steel does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No notifications
    Withings Steel does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
    What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.
    When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Withings Steel does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • 48% heavier
    Withings Steel is heavier than the average fitness tracker (37 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
    What it is: Weight of the device including strap.
    When it matters: When overall size, thickness, or weight affects comfort during all-day wear, sleep, or exercise.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <25 g

    Withings Steel is heavier than the average fitness tracker (37 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.37 g vs 25 g
  • No inactivity alerts
    Withings Steel does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
    What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.
    When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

    Importance: LOW

    Withings Steel does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
  • 2.57x more expensive
    Withings Steel is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£180 vs £70).
    Withings Steel is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£180 vs £70).£180 vs £70
  • No stopwatch
    Withings Steel does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
    What it is: Built-in stopwatch for timing activities.
    When it matters: When buttons, crowns, gestures, or direct controls affect how quickly you can use the device mid-activity.

    Importance: LOW

    Withings Steel does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
  • Ads in app
    Withings Steel shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
    What it is: Operates without advertisements.
    When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

    Importance: LOW

    Withings Steel shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Withings Steel?

  • Elegant, minimalist analog design that looks like a traditional watch
  • Exceptional battery life, often lasting up to 25 days on a single charge
  • Lightweight and comfortable for 24/7 wear, including sleep tracking
  • User-friendly Health Mate app with clear data visualization
  • Seamless automatic syncing and activity recognition
  • Water-resistant up to 50 meters, suitable for swimming

What customers dislike about Withings Steel?

  • Digital OLED screen is very small and difficult to read in direct sunlight
  • Heart rate tracking can be erratic or inaccurate during high-intensity workouts
  • Vibration motor for silent alarms is often too weak to wake heavy sleepers
  • Lacks built-in GPS, requiring a connected phone for distance tracking
  • Mineral glass watch face is prone to scratching over time
  • Proprietary magnetic charger can be finicky and easily disconnected

Expert reviews

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08/02/2017
Withings Steel HR review - Basler Zeitung

The review by Rafael Zeier from Basler Zeitung concludes that the Withings Steel HR is a highly capable fitness tracker and elegant hybrid smartwatch designed for users who want health tracking without wearing a bulky computer on their wrist. The reviewer praises its puristic, elegant design and excellent size options (36 mm and 40 mm), which make it look like a traditional premium...Read more

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computerbase.de
27/03/2017
Withings Steel HR Review", "Withings Steel HR Testing

The Withings Steel HR is an elegant hybrid wearable that seamlessly embeds a heart rate sensor and a small black-and-white information screen into a minimalist, analog watch face. It excels in build quality, featuring a unibody polished stainless steel case and curved mineral glass that stands out among competitors. In terms of performance, the watch offers exceptional step-counting...Read more

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cloriou.fr
22/05/2017
Review of the Withings Activité Steel watch", "Withings Activité Steel: the elegant and masculine tracker watch", "Overview of the Activité Steel, the...

The Withings Activité Steel is a hybrid activity tracker that blends the classic, high-end look of a traditional analog watch with basic fitness monitoring capabilities. Available in both black and white watch faces, this compact device features a chrome-finished casing and a comfortable silicone strap, making it highly visually appealing and an excellent fit for smaller wrists. The...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
07/01/2017
Withings Activité Steel Review: Waiting for Heart Rate

The Withings Activité Steel is an elegant, analog hybrid smartwatch that functions as a discreet, round activity tracker. It stands out for its high-quality construction featuring glass and stainless steel, establishing a timeless design suitable for both men and women. One of its most impressive highlights is its exceptional battery life of up to 8 months on a standard button cell...Read more

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socialandtech.net
19/12/2016
Withings Activité Steel Review - SocialandTech

The Withings Activité Steel is a hybrid smartwatch designed to look like a traditional wristwatch, utilizing a premium modern style and high-quality materials. Operating without a digital screen, it connects via Bluetooth to iOS and Android devices, allowing users to track daily physical activity and sleep quality through a dedicated companion app. The initial app synchronization...Read more

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stintup.com
03/04/2017
Withings Activité Steel review: the best analog watch with a smart soul

The Withings Activité Steel is a minimalist, elegant smart analog watch that masterfully hides its technological core under a classic design. It features a highly durable 36.3 mm steel case, a domed glass screen, and a soft, comfortable 20 mm silicone strap. The watch stands out for its seamless, automatic tracking of daily steps, sleep cycles, running sessions, and swimming...Read more

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digitec.ch
29/03/2019
Withings Steel HR: the shrug of the shoulders on the wrist

The Digitec review of the Withings Steel HR, titled "The shoulder shrug on the wrist," offers a critical perspective, finding the hybrid smartwatch to be a disappointing, "bare" device suitable only for casual, non-serious users. While praised for its comfortable silicone strap and intuitive, single-button navigation, the device falls short in providing a truly comprehensive,...Read more

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macitynet.it
26/06/2022
Withings Steel HR Sport review: A hybrid smartwatch", "Withings Steel HR Sport hybrid smartwatch review

The Withings Steel HR Sport is a hybrid smartwatch featuring a 40mm stainless steel case, a matte finish, and a breathable silicone strap that balances an energetic, sporty aesthetic with classic elegance. Weighing 49 grams, it features an analog watch face paired with a small OLED display for notifications, activity stats, and heart rate data, alongside a separate sub-dial tracking...Read more

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tomshw.it
03/03/2017
Withings Steel HR review: The smart watch that amazes

The Withings Steel HR is an elegant hybrid smartwatch that masterfully combines a classic analog design with powerful fitness tracking features. The reviewer praises its exceptionally long battery life (lasting up to 25 days), comfortable and slim stainless steel casing, and its water resistance up to 50 meters, which makes it ideal for swimming. Furthermore, its accurate heart rate...Read more

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