Hybrid smartwatches nail the best of both worlds: classic analog style with just enough smartwatch features to keep you connected. They look like traditional timepieces but sneak in fitness tracking , heart rate sensors, and the occasional notification. I’ve tested plenty, and the standouts are the ones that blend design and utility without feeling like a gadget in disguise. Below are the hybrid smartwatches I recommend most.
Importantly, the device is extremely comfortable on the wrist. It wears like a traditional watch, which makes it easy to keep on overnight for sleep tracking. Paired with its understated design, the ScanWatch 2 slides seamlessly into daily life. At the end of my review, what stood out most was how natural it felt to wear a watch first and a wellness companion second.
As a hybrid, the ScanWatch 2 doesn’t overload you with apps but still nails the basics: banner-style notifications and enough activity tracking to be useful for most. It can track more than 40 activities, which gives users plenty of options, and the only notable miss is the lack of built-in GPS. There is, however, at least connected GPS for tracking runs and rides; you’ll just need to bring your phone along.
Battery life, however, is what really wins me over about the ScanWatch lineup. Despite its new OS and upgraded features, the ScanWatch 2 lasts up to 30 days on a single charge. In practice, that meant I wore it through nearly a month’s worth of workouts, showers, and sleep without giving power a second thought. When the device finally did run dry, the two-hour recharge felt sluggish, but with such infrequent top-ups, I hardly minded. Compared to most wearables I’ve tested, the convenience here is unmatched.
The Withings ScanWatch 2 is one of the most polished hybrid smartwatches available. It pairs a timeless analog design with a surprisingly deep health suite, including ECG readings for atrial fibrillation detection, SpO2 monitoring, and impressively reliable sleep stats. New to this generation is a temperature sensor that not only helps flag potential illness but also supports recovery and training insights. Meanwhile, on-device cycle tracking is also now built in, making the watch more versatile for a wider range of users.
he ScanWatch 2 is a powerful hybrid smartwatch with an analog aesthetic and undercover smarts. The device tracks everything from activity to cardiovascular health, sleep, SpO2, and women's health stats. Like its predecessor, the second generation watch also features on-demand ECG readings and atrial fibrillation detection and even adds temperature tracking. On the smartwatch front, it offers basic band-style notifications.
To cut costs compared to the brand’s pricier models, the Withings ScanWatch Light skips advanced health tools not all shoppers need, including ECG support for on-demand readings and SpO₂ tracking. If you don’t have health concerns that call for those metrics, the Light is an excellent way to save money without sacrificing style or the essentials of a hybrid experience.
The ScanWatch Light really shines in how it balances simplicity with functionality. It’s light, elegant, and comfortable on the wrist, and it’s just as easy to wear overnight for sleep tracking. The petite 0.63-inch grayscale OLED display covers the basics (including notifications, step counts, heart rate) without cluttering the face. I find scrolling with the crown feels natural, thanks to streamlined navigation screens, and for everything not handled on-device, the Withings app delivers a polished, easy-to-use experience.
The Withings ScanWatch Light is the best budget hybrid smartwatch you can buy, offering an approachable price without cutting out the essentials. In a neat, analog-style package, it delivers activity tracking, sleep monitoring, heart-rate alerts, cycle tracking, and even breathing-disturbance detection, all backed by stellar battery life. In my testing, the watch only dropped 38% after nearly two weeks of heavy use, easily on track to hit its promised 30-day runtime.
The Withings ScanWatch Light is an elegant watch that hides a great activity tracker and smartwatch. It tracks steps, sleep, exercises, heart rate, and breathing disturbances. It can also mirror your phone's notifications and help you keep an eye on your cycle. All of this with 30 days of battery life on a charge!
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