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Withings ScanWatch Light review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Screen size:0.63 inchBattery life:30 daysDisplay type:OLED

Withings ScanWatch Light Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 9 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Withings ScanWatch Light
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.5

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

7.5

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 65% of smartwatches
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Value for money

Value for money
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

24%

9.5

Health

21%

8.6

Fitness

16%

7.5

Battery

14%

6.8

Smart features

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

7.0

Display & Design

4%

3.1

Hardware

â–²Better than 73%
7.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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7.5

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

7.3

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
8 reviews + 1 video, average 7.9/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 55%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Ranked #234 of 777 models in Smartwatches (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of smartwatch Withings ScanWatch Light

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

24%

9.5

Health

21%

8.6

Fitness

16%

7.5

Battery

14%

6.8

Smart features

12%

4.6

Connectivity

9%

7.0

Display & Design

4%

3.1

Hardware

7.5
Reviews score
7.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

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Price

8.2
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 30.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
yes
This smartwatch supports ECG. 82.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
?
HRV tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports HRV tracking. 54.9% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
?
Gyroscope
?
Cadence sensor
?
Distance tracking
?
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What reviewers say
Battery life
30 days
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch lasts 30 days on a charge, which is longer than 95.9% of Smartwatches and the same as 1% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
?
Battery power
120 mAh
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a 120 mAh battery, which is smaller than 97.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.1% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
120 min
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges from empty in 120 min, which is quicker than 13.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 44.6% of Smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
HealthSense OS
This smartwatch runs HealthSense OS, which is less advanced than the system in 99.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.3% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
?
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
?
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support GPS. 59.8% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
?
Dual-frequency GPS
no
Withings ScanWatch Light does not support dual-frequency GPS. 15.1% of Smartwatches offer this.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
0.63 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a 0.63 inch screen, which is smaller than 99.6% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.3% of Smartwatches.
Display type
OLED
This smartwatch uses OLED, which is less advanced than the screen in 53.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 9.1% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
320x 386
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 320x386 which is lower than that of 56.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.4% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
282 ppi
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 282 ppi, which is lower than 71.7% of Smartwatches and equal to 0.7% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
400 nits
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch has a screen brightness of 400 nits, which is lower than 93.4% of Smartwatches and equal to 2.5% of Smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
?
External memory slot
?
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Withings ScanWatch Light vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 23 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (30 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    30 days vs 7 days
  • ECG support
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 18% of smartwatches support ECG.
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.6% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • Readiness score
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 19.8% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • 17.9 g lighter
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (27.1 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    27.1 g vs 45.0 g
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs mineral glass
  • 7.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
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    7.5

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    7.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    8 reviews + 1 video, average 7.9/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.5 vs 7.0
  • ECG support
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 18% of smartwatches support ECG.
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.6% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • Readiness score
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 19.8% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • 23 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (30 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    30 days vs 7 days
  • 17.9 g lighter
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (27.1 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    27.1 g vs 45.0 g
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs mineral glass
  • 1.85 mm slimmer
    This smartwatch is slimmer than the average smartwatch (9.9 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    9.85 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 4 mm slimmer strap
    This smartwatch has a slimmer strap than the average smartwatch (18 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch has a 22 mm strap.
    18 mm vs 22 mm
  • Hybrid watch design
    This smartwatch has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 8.5% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • 8 mm shorter case
    This smartwatch has a shorter case than the average smartwatch (37 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45.0 mm tall.
    37 mm vs 45.0 mm
  • 5.5 mm narrower case
    This smartwatch has a narrower case than the average smartwatch (37 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    37 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • No music playback
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No voice command support
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 68.1% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • 0.77 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (0.6 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    0.63 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 185 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery than the average smartwatch (120 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    120 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This smartwatch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch has 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 50 fewer exercise types
    This smartwatch includes fewer exercise types than the average smartwatch (40 vs 90). The average smartwatch includes 90 exercise types.
    40 vs 90
  • 185 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery than the average smartwatch (120 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    120 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • 0.77 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (0.6 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    0.63 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 350 nits dimmer screen
    This smartwatch has a dimmer screen than the average smartwatch (400 nits vs 750 nits). The average smartwatch peaks at 750 nits.
    400 nits vs 750 nits
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (OLED vs AMOLED).
    OLED vs AMOLED
  • No touchscreen
    This smartwatch does not have a touch screen, the average smartwatch does. 91.5% of smartwatches have a touch screen.
  • 44 ppi less sharp screen
    This smartwatch has a less sharp screen than the average smartwatch (282 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    282 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Basic band material
    This smartwatch uses fluoroelastomer for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    fluoroelastomer vs silicone
  • No music playback
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No voice command support
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 68.1% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • No call controls
    This smartwatch does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 91.2% of smartwatches offer call control.
  • More basic operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more basic operating system than the average smartwatch (HealthSense OS vs Proprietary OS).
    HealthSense OS vs Proprietary OS
  • No camera remote
    This smartwatch does not include built-in camera remote control, the average smartwatch does. 85.5% of smartwatches that are equipped with a camera include built-in camera remote control.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This smartwatch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch has 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
Asian Geek Squad
≈ estimated
28/09/2023
Long-term test · a week of battery life, runs and notifications
Verdict
Withings ScanWatch Light falls far short of its advertised 30 days of battery life, so it is not recommended despite its hardware.
7.0
Asian Geek Squad
≈ estimated
21/09/2023
Day 1 usability review · notifications, calls and charging
Verdict
Withings ScanWatch Light is basic and streamlined, and its long battery life outweighs the lack of call answering and watch replies.
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Brand video

What reviewers agree on

Based on 8 · 2

Reviewers love its elegant look, long battery and good sleep tracking, but notifications, sport tracking and charging leave much to be desired.
Praised
Criticised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.8
cybernews.com
✓ explicit
06/08/2025
Hands-on review · Hybrid wellness watch
Verdict
The Withings ScanWatch Light is a classic-looking wellness watch with weeks of battery life, best for casual movers who don't need GPS or advanced sport data.
8.0
makeuseof.com
✓ explicit
23/09/2024
Hands-on review · Hybrid analog watch
Verdict
The Withings ScanWatch Light is a discreet hybrid for smaller wrists, with weeks of battery life and a clear app, though its 37mm case can look small on larger wrists.
9.0
techspymagazine.com
≈ estimated
28/04/2025
Hands-on review · Hybrid watch
Verdict
The Withings ScanWatch Light is a slim, understated hybrid for everyday wear, lasting over three weeks per charge, but it skips the ECG and temperature sensors of the ScanWatch 2.
8.0
rotek.fr
≈ estimated
28/05/2026
Hands-on test · Hybrid health watch
Verdict
The Withings ScanWatch Light suits anyone who wants simple everyday health tracking in a classic-looking watch, but skips ECG, SpO2 and temperature.
7.5
tomshw.it
✓ explicit
14/07/2025
Test review · Hybrid smartwatch
Verdict
The Withings ScanWatch Light is a classic-looking hybrid whose 30-day battery suits casual wellness users, though it lacks ECG and SpO2 and is weaker for demanding athletes.
9.0
focustech.it
≈ estimated
12/05/2026
Hands-on review · Wellness hybrid watch
Verdict
The Withings ScanWatch Light is a classic-looking hybrid whose sleep and heart tracking suit wellness-focused wearers, though its lack of built-in GPS limits it for serious training.
8.0
mistergadget.tech
≈ estimated
11/05/2025
Hands-on review · Hybrid health watch
Verdict
The Withings ScanWatch Light is a discreet health watch for smaller wrists, with strong battery life, though it offers basic sport tracking and a proprietary charger.
7.8
dilei.it
✓ explicit
10/09/2024
Hands-on review · Hybrid health watch
Verdict
The Withings ScanWatch Light is a classic-looking health watch whose battery lasts up to 30 days and suits wellness tracking, but it cannot answer calls.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Withings ScanWatch Light

  • A battery rated for 30 days means charging is rare.
  • ECG and blood pressure checks add health tracking beyond heart rate.
  • The sleep score shows light and deep sleep phases.
  • Analog hands give it a classic watch look.
  • At 27.1 g it is comfortable enough to sleep in.
  • The readiness score helps you decide how hard to train.

What we don't like about Withings ScanWatch Light

  • No built-in GPS, so distance and pace need your phone.
  • Calls cannot be answered from the watch.
  • Without a touch screen, the small display is awkward to use.
  • The 0.63 inch screen with 400 nits shows only the essentials, and the detail sits in the app.
  • The charger is proprietary, so a standard USB-C cable will not work.

Verdict

At 27.1 g, the Withings ScanWatch Light looks like a classic analog watch, with hands and a small OLED screen for heart rate and alerts. Only 9.85 mm thick, it is easy to forget on the wrist. It is rated for 30 days on a charge, and in tests it lasted over three weeks in real use. Health is the real focus, with ECG, blood pressure checks, a sleep score and guided breathing sessions started from the watch. The trade-off is that it has no GPS, so you need your phone for distance and pace, and the screen is too small for much detail. It suits someone who wants health tracking on a slim, comfortable watch for everyday wear and does not need GPS for runs or rides.

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