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Withings ScanWatch Nova review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?Screen size:0.63 inchBattery life:35 daysDisplay type:OLED

Withings ScanWatch Nova Review: Compare 127 technical specifications, 16 expert and video reviews and 11 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Withings ScanWatch Nova
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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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▲ Better than 80% of models
Score components

35%

7.7

Technical score

30%

8.5

List score

25%

7.7

Reviews score

10%

7.5

Sentiment score

▲Better than 80% 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%

7.9

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components

24%

8.8

Health

21%

9.7

Fitness

16%

7.6

Battery

14%

6.6

Smart features

12%

4.9

Connectivity

9%

7.5

Display & Design

4%

3.1

Hardware

▲Better than 76%
7.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 53% of models

7.7

Mark 7.9 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%

7.9

Popularity

Grades by review (16)
7 reviews + 9 videos, average 7.9/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 53%
8.5

List score

List score
8.5/ 10
✕
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.
Lists with this model (11)
List score: in 11 of 124 lists (9%)
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Withings ScanWatch Nova

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components:

24%

8.8

Health

21%

9.7

Fitness

16%

7.6

Battery

14%

6.6

Smart features

12%

4.9

Connectivity

9%

7.5

Display & Design

4%

3.1

Hardware

7.7
Reviews score
7.7
List score
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.5
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
yes
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 49.5% of smartwatches support 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
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
?
Cadence sensor
?
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
35 days
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch lasts 35 days on a charge, which is longer than 97.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.1% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
?
Battery power
500 mAh
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a 500 mAh battery, which is larger than 89.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.2% 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
occasional
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 54% of smartwatches and equal to that of 40.2% of smartwatches.
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
?
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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
?
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
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
?
External memory slot
?
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Withings ScanWatch Nova vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • 28 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (35 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    35 days vs 7 days
  • ECG support
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 18% of smartwatches support ECG.
  • 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.
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • More frequent updates
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • 7.6% higher list score
    List score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    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.
    Lists with this model (11)
    List score: in 11 of 124 lists (9%)
    8.5 vs 7.9
  • 10.0% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.7/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models

    7.7

    Mark 7.9 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%

    7.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (16)
    7 reviews + 9 videos, average 7.9/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.7 vs 7.0
  • 10% better value for money
    Withings ScanWatch Nova has a higher value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (8.54 vs 7.8).
    8.54 vs 7.76
  • ECG support
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 18% of smartwatches support ECG.
  • 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.
  • Weight tracking
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 41.9% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
  • 2 years newer
    This smartwatch was released more recently than the average smartwatch (2023 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • 28 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (35 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    35 days vs 7 days
  • 195 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (500 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    500 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • More current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a more current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.1 vs 5).
    5.1 vs 5.0
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • 50 m deeper water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for deeper water than the average smartwatch (100 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    100 m vs 50 m
  • Better band material
    This smartwatch uses metal for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    metal vs silicone
  • 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
  • 2 mm slimmer strap
    This smartwatch has a slimmer strap than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch has a 22 mm strap.
    20 mm vs 22 mm
  • More frequent updates
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • No GPS support
    This smartwatch does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 59.7% of smartwatches support GPS.
  • 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
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This smartwatch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch has 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (OLED vs AMOLED).
    OLED vs AMOLED
  • 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
  • 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
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (OLED vs AMOLED).
    OLED vs AMOLED
  • 18 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (63 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    63 g vs 45.0 g
  • 1.1 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (12.8 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    12.8 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 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
  • 10 °C lower heat tolerance
    This smartwatch tolerates a lower temperature than the average smartwatch (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch is rated up to 45.0 °C.
    35 °C vs 45.0 °C
  • 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 smart alarm
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • 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

8.0
Smartwatch.me
≈ estimated
10/06/2022
Hands-on review · sensors, sleep, running and battery
Verdict
Withings ScanWatch Nova is a strong everyday hybrid for people who want elegance, though it lacks built-in GPS and music control.
6.0
NDTV
≈ estimated
11/04/2025
Long-term test · daily wear, sleep and app setup
Verdict
Withings ScanWatch Nova wins the reviewer over with battery life and design, despite sleep, sync and service concerns.
8.0
SIMPLIFIED with the MD
≈ estimated
22/02/2025
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Withings ScanWatch Nova looks premium and well built with good battery life; a full review follows after a week of testing.
9.0
Golf Sky
≈ estimated
30/04/2024
Hands-on review · workouts, sleep and battery
Verdict
Withings ScanWatch Nova is a stylish hybrid with strong health tracking and is easy to recommend, despite minor auto-tracking glitches.
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 7 · 8

Reviewers love the elegant build, solid health sensors and long battery, but GPS and route tracking are widely called weak.
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Criticised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
26/03/2026
Long-term test · Hybrid health watch
Verdict
The Withings ScanWatch Nova is a good-looking analog-style hybrid with long battery life, but its heart-rate sensor struggles during kettlebell work and it has no built-in GPS.
8.4
pickr.com.au
✓ explicit
23/05/2025
Hands-on review · Dress-style health watch
Verdict
The ScanWatch Nova Brilliant is a dressy health watch with ECG, SpO2 and about two weeks of battery, but it is essentially a ScanWatch 2 in a new case.
8.0
techdriveplay.com
≈ estimated
04/05/2025
Hands-on review · Analog-style health watch
Verdict
The ScanWatch Nova Brilliant suits people who want all-day health tracking in a classic look, but its tiny screen and lack of touch input may disappoint fans of full smartwatches.
9.0
digitaltrends.com
✓ explicit
31/03/2025
Hands-on review · Dress-style hybrid
Verdict
The ScanWatch Nova Brilliant is a dress-style hybrid with up to 30 days of battery, best for people who want a classic watch that also tracks health.
9.0
the-gadgeteer.com
≈ estimated
11/05/2025
Long-term test · Formal hybrid watch
Verdict
The ScanWatch Nova Brilliant is a formal take on the Nova with a long battery and full health sensors, though its black display window stands out.
7.0
nextpit.de
✓ explicit
29/06/2025
Three-week test · Fitness-focused hybrid
Verdict
The Withings ScanWatch Nova is a fitness-focused hybrid with accurate heart-rate and sleep tracking that suits anyone wanting a discreet tracker, though the full feature set needs a paid plan.
8.0
repubblica.it
≈ estimated
28/08/2025
Hands-on test · Classic-style health watch
Verdict
The ScanWatch Nova Brilliant Edition suits those who want health tracking in a classic look, but it has no calls, payments or GPS.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Withings ScanWatch Nova

  • Battery life of 35 days, or about three weeks in testing, means very few charges.
  • An ECG takes 30 seconds and warns about irregular heart rhythms.
  • Analog hands make it look like a traditional watch.
  • A readiness score shows how ready your body is for the day.
  • Heart rate, HRV and skin temperature are tracked alongside sleep and blood oxygen.
  • Reminders are low-key, with no pressure to close rings or go for a run.

What we don't like about Withings ScanWatch Nova

  • No built-in GPS, so your phone must come along for routes.
  • The 0.63 inch screen has no touch input.
  • Heart rate can take 5 to 10 minutes to catch up in kettlebell workouts.
  • No call control or camera remote.
  • The watch works only between 5 and 35 °C, so very cold or very hot conditions are out of range.

Verdict

Rated for 35 days, the battery is the main reason to pick the Withings ScanWatch Nova. In testing it lasted closer to three weeks with health tracking on. It has analog hands and a small OLED display, so it looks like a classic watch on the wrist. Inside, it records an ECG in 30 seconds, measures blood oxygen and tracks sleep, heart rate and skin temperature. Its 100 m water rating means swimming is no concern. The trade-off is the 0.63 inch screen, which has no touch input, so everything happens with the crown and buttons. It also has no call control and no GPS, so your phone must come along for routes. It suits someone who wants a traditional watch, careful health tracking and very few trips to the charger.

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