Withings ScanWatch Nova
A luxury hybrid smartwatch in a diver-style design with medical-grade ECG, blood oxygen monitoring, temperature tracking, respiratory health analysis, and 30-day battery life. Looks like a traditional watch, works like a health lab.
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Our take
The Withings ScanWatch Nova scores 79/100 and might be the only smartwatch your non-techy parents would actually wear — because it looks like a regular luxury diver's watch.
Medical-grade ECG, blood oxygen monitoring, temperature tracking, respiratory health analysis, and HealthSense 4 monitoring 35 health parameters — all hidden behind analog dials and a tiny OLED display. 30-day battery life (yes, thirty days). Build quality: 90/100. Works with both iOS and Android. No mandatory subscription.
The limitation is that tiny OLED screen: no apps, no music storage, no real smart notifications to speak of. This is a health monitor disguised as a watch, not a smartwatch. Against the Apple Watch Ultra 3 or Galaxy Watch Ultra, it loses on every "smart" metric. But it wins on battery life by a factor of 10.
At $499.95 (Best Buy), the lowest is $449.95. Previously $599.95, so it's dropped $100. "Fair price" momentum — decent but not a steal. Check Best Buy vs Withings direct ($599.95) for the $100 savings.
Bottom line: Buy if you want health monitoring that doesn't scream "tech gadget" and lasts a month on one charge — perfect for people who hate charging yet another device.
Pros & cons
What we like
- 30-day battery life (unmatched by any smartwatch)
- Medical-grade ECG and AFib detection
- Looks like a luxury analog watch
- Works with both iOS and Android
- No mandatory subscription for health features
What could be better
- Tiny OLED display, not a full smartwatch screen
- No music storage or apps
- Limited smart notifications compared to Apple Watch/Galaxy Watch
- Premium price at $499.95
Key features
Who is this for?
Best for
Health-focused users who want medical-grade monitoring in a traditional watch design that lasts a month on one charge.
Not ideal for
Users who want a full smartwatch experience with apps, music, or a large touchscreen.
How it scores
Review scores
Total cost of ownership
| Device Price | $499.95 |
| Subscription (Optional) | $9.95/mo |
| 1-Year Total Cost | $619.35 |
| 2-Year Total Cost | $738.75 |
| Free tier includes: All health measurements, basic trends, notifications | |
Price history (estimated)
Specifications
| display | Small OLED + analog dials |
|---|---|
| case | 42mm stainless steel |
| battery | Up to 30 days |
| water_resistance | 100 meters (10 bar) |
| sensors | HR, ECG, SpO2, temperature |
| features | Irregular Rhythm Notifications (AFib), HealthSense 4 (35 parameters) |
Compatibility
Works with Apple Health, Google Health Connect. No specific phone brand required.
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