Withings ScanWatch 2 vs Withings ScanWatch Nova
Withings ScanWatch 2 (2023, listed at $349) and Withings ScanWatch Nova (2024, listed at $599) are both hybrid watches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Withings ScanWatch 2
Analog hybrid with medical-grade ECG and 30-day battery — looks like a real watch.
Withings ScanWatch Nova
Dive-styled luxury hybrid — sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, FDA-cleared ECG and 30-day battery.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Withings ScanWatch 2 wins on weight (53 g vs 83 g) and price ($349 vs $599); Withings ScanWatch Nova wins on water rating (10ATM vs 5ATM).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Withings ScanWatch 2 leads 2 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Withings ScanWatch 2 | Withings ScanWatch Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 30 days | 30 days |
| Weight | 53 g | 83 g |
| List price | $349 | $599 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 10ATM |
| Tracked features | 3 | 3 |
| Case size | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Display | OLED | OLED |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | health tracking and everyday wellness | health tracking and everyday wellness |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.
Feature overlap
Both have (3)
- ECG
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- swim tracking
Only Withings ScanWatch 2 (0)
Nothing unique.
Only Withings ScanWatch Nova (0)
Nothing unique.
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Withings ScanWatch 2 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $250 less.
- You want a lighter watch: 53 g vs 83 g.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Withings ScanWatch Nova only works with Android.
Skip it if…
- • You want to run or ride without your phone — it has no built-in GPS.
Pick the Withings ScanWatch Nova if…
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Withings ScanWatch 2 only works with Android.
- You want the newer model (2024 vs 2023).
- You swim or paddle: 10ATM vs 5ATM.
Skip it if…
- • You want to run or ride without your phone — it has no built-in GPS.
- • You want something light enough to sleep in — it weighs 83 g.
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Withings ScanWatch 2 or the Withings ScanWatch Nova?
They are rated the same, at about 30 days per charge. Real-world life depends on GPS, display and cellular use.
Which is cheaper, the Withings ScanWatch 2 or the Withings ScanWatch Nova?
The Withings ScanWatch 2 has the lower list price: $349 against $599 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Withings ScanWatch 2 and Withings ScanWatch Nova work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.
Which is better for swimming, the Withings ScanWatch 2 or the Withings ScanWatch Nova?
Withings ScanWatch 2: 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving. Withings ScanWatch Nova: 10ATM is suitable for swimming and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating unless the maker says so.
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