Withings, known for its
stylish hybrid smartwatches and fitness trackers just announced its new ScanWatch
at CES 2020. It features the same signature minimalist look as previous
offerings but with an even bigger focus on proactive health tracking.
The ScanWatch is fitted with a
medical-grade electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor which monitors your heartbeat
constantly and can detect irregular heartbeats which are a symptom of
arrhythmia. Another major feature is the built-in Sp02 sensor which
contentiously tracks blood oxygen levels and can identify sleep apnea risks in
advance. The rest of the ScanWatch features are pretty similar to previous
offerings from the brand.
The watch itself features
analog dials with a small PMOLED display which shows notifications and all
health and fitness tracking information. It features a water-resistant
stainless steel case protected by sapphire glass and will be available in 38mm
and 42mm sizes. The watch can also track over 30 sports activities.
In terms of connectivity, you
get Bluetooth LE but no GPS - the watch can use your phone’s GPS receiver
instead. The watch is compatible with any Android 6.0 and up or iOS 12 and
later devices. Battery life is rated at 30 days and a full charge via the
proprietary charging dock takes around 2 hours.
The Withings ScanWatch is
expected to hit US and European markets in Q2 this year. The 38mm version will
go for US$ 250/€ 250 while the larger 42mm one will set buyers back US$ 300/€ 300.
