Withings occupies the hybrid-analog corner of DEPLOY's biometric cohort: a watch that looks conventional (analog dial, ~30-day battery) but carries a cleared ECG and SpO2, the design counterpoint to the screen-first Apple/Samsung/Pixel watches.
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The cleared features are real and well-validated: ECG (2021, for AFib, sinus rhythm, and high heart rate; OTC ECG clearance 2025) and SpO2 with breathing-disturbance detection, with substantial peer-reviewed cardiologist validation for the size of the company.
The range above is verified: about $349 for the ScanWatch 2 and up to about $600 for the ScanWatch Nova Brilliant (November 2024). It is a hardware purchase, with an optional Withings+ subscription (~$9.95/month).
Availability
Shipping now
Withings is shipping and consumer-available (ScanWatch 2, ScanWatch Nova). From France (founded 2008, independent since buying itself back from Nokia in 2018), it ships in both the EU and the US.
Real-world status
The Withings ScanWatch is the hybrid-analog entry of the biometric cohort: a conventional analog watch dial paired with medical sensors (optical PPG, electrical ECG, SpO2, and TempTech24/7 continuous temperature) and about 30-day battery. Its cleared features include ECG (for AFib, sinus rhythm, and high heart rate, cleared 2021, with an OTC ECG clearance in 2025), SpO2 with breathing-disturbance detection, and temperature trends. For the size of the company it carries substantial peer-reviewed cardiologist validation. Cap-flag: as a French maker it is cleared in both the EU and the US, with different specific indications by region.
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The hybrid design is the differentiator: a real analog dial plus a small sub-display and medical sensors, trading the smartwatch screen for ~30-day battery and a conventional-watch look.
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As a French maker, Withings is cleared in both the EU and the US, with different specific indications by region. Read the cleared-feature scope against the region where the device is used.
Biometric watches: Withings vs Garmin vs Apple
Withings ScanWatch
Garmin Venu 3
Apple Watch
Price
$349-$600
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~$449
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From $399
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FDA cleared
ECG + SpO2
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ECG only
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ECG + sleep apnea + hypertension
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Design
Hybrid analog (~30-day)
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Sport smartwatch
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Smartwatch
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Subscription
Optional Withings+
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Optional (no gating)
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None (cleared)
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Maker
Withings (France)
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Garmin
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Apple
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Sources: DEPLOY registry, Withings, Garmin, Apple / FDA
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Withings ScanWatch?
About $349 for the ScanWatch 2, up to about $600 for the Nova Brilliant🟢verified. A hardware purchase, with an optional Withings+ subscription (~$9.95/month).
Is the Withings ScanWatch ECG FDA-cleared?
Yes, the ECG is cleared (2021, for AFib, sinus rhythm, and high heart rate; OTC ECG clearance 2025)🟢verified, alongside SpO2 with breathing-disturbance detection.
How long does the ScanWatch battery last?
About 30 days🟢verified, a benefit of the hybrid analog design that trades a smartwatch screen for longevity.
Is the Withings ScanWatch cleared in the US?
Yes, in both the EU and the US🟢verified, with different specific indications by region (it is a French maker cleared on both sides).
How does the ScanWatch compare to Garmin and Apple?
Withings is the hybrid analog with ECG + SpO2 cleared🟢verified; Garmin clears ECG only, and Apple has the broadest cleared portfolio.
Pricing and availability are tagged verified or claimed against primary sources. Manufacturer targets are reported as targets, not prices you can pay today.