Smart watches have become popular. According to allied market research, the smartwatch market size grew from USD 20.64 billion in 2019 to USD 30.4 billion in 2021. It is projected to continue to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% to 19.6% from 2020 to 2030 and reach USD 77.22 billion to USD 156.3 billion by 2030.
A smart watch is a Wearable technology that can be worn on your wrist and can perform various functions such as tracking your fitness, showing notifications, playing music, finding your phone and more
Their popular for a variety of reasons including:
- They are convenient. You can check your notifications, messages, calls, and more without taking out your phone.
- They can track your fitness and health. You can monitor your heart rate, steps, calories, and more with a smart watch.
- They are fashionable. You can change the bands, customize the watch face, and match your outfit with a smart watch.
- They have other features such as GPS, music, payments, and more that can make your life easier.
However, smart watches also have some challenges including limited battery life and being over priced. Most smartwatches need to be charged every day or two, which can be inconvenient. Compared to a smartphone, a smart watch has less functionality and features for the same price.
Withings ScanWatch 2 takes on Smart Watch Shortcomings
Withings is aware of the smart shortcomings and has unveiled the ScanWatch 2 to address these challenges. The Withings ScanWatch 2 is a hybrid smartwatch that combines a classic analog watch face with a digital display and advanced health sensors.
This wearable puts style and everyday wearability first. Unlike the bulky design of some of the competitors, its slim fit and elegant design will make consumers perform a double take. It comes in two case sizes — 38mm or 42mm — and black or white faces with silver or gold details. It has a beautiful and classy look with a stainless steel case, a grayscale OLED display, and interchangeable bands.
Learn from your Data
Every smartwatch comes with different features, including health, fitness, and connectivity. Some smartwatches have basic health-tracking and notification support. At the same time, some have advanced health-tracking. The ScanWatch 2 has these features and much more.
The ScanWatch 2 offers significantly more insight, carrying sensors for SpO2, ECG, and round-the-clock temperature tracking, on top of constant heart rate monitoring and cycle tracking. It has a new temperature sensor that can track your body’s baseline temperature throughout the day and alert you of any changes. The ScanWatch 2 supports activity, sleep, and heart rate monitoring, as well as a new menstrual cycle tracking feature, with the same 30-day battery life promise as last generation. The new period-tracking feature lets you log symptoms such as cramps, headache, and back pain right on the watch.
Battery life is another important factor in smartwatches that vary in different models. The ScanWatch 2 has a long battery life of up to 30 days, which is impressive for a smartwatch with so many features.
It has a smart design concept that is not bloated with unnecessary software or features, but focuses on the essential health and fitness functions.
Features and Dimensions
- Dimensions: 38 or 42mm
- Weight:
- 38mm case: 34.6g without band
- 42mm case: 52.6g without band
- Display
- 0.63-inch OLED
- 16-bit Grayscale color
- 282ppi
- Materials
- Stainless steel case and crown
- Sapphire Glass display
- Battery:
- Up to 30 days in smartwatch mode;
- 2-hour charging time
- IP rating: 5ATM
- Sensors:
- TempTech24/7 Module
- High Dynamic Range Accelerometer
- Multi-wavelength PPG 16 channels
- Altimeter
- Connectivity: Bluetooth LE
- Compatibility: Android 9 and higher; iOS 15 and higher
