I wore a Fitbit almost every day for seven years, but I was after a wearable that'd track my steps and still look smart enough to wear at events. That's when I found the Withings ScanWatch — a hybrid smartwatch that looks like a regular watch.
I ditched my Fitbit and strapped on the ScanWatch. That was, until the upgraded model came available last year. And, right now, you can pick up the Withings ScanWatch 2 for just $297 at Amazon for Prime Day, saving you $50.
The thing I like about it the most is that the tracking side of things gets out of your way — the small LED display lets you browse today's stats, but for almost everything else, you need to go to the app instead, and most of the time, the ScanWatch 2 just looks like a classic wristwatch.
Over the past few years, I've been trying to take a more mindful approach to tech. I still want to be able to track my stats (since long-term trends are really useful, especially to monitor my health conditions), but I don't want to be captive to constant notifications and reminders.
The ScanWatch 2 is the perfect balance. It can track your sleep, count your steps, log your workouts, and measure your heart rate without all the smart features I don't actually need if I have my phone nearby. But it also comes with one of the Apple Watch's best features — an ECG for keeping tabs on your heart.
And, unlike Apple's wearable, you won't need to charge it every day. Since it doesn't have a bright, colorful display or built-in GPS, the battery lasts seemingly forever. Generally, I only need to charge it once a month for a few hours.
If you're after a smartwatch that'll offer a deep connection with your phone, this isn't it; you'd be better off with the Apple Watch Series 9, which is also at its lowest price this Prime Day.
But if you want to pick up what I feel is Withings' greatest smartwatch without breaking the bank, now is a great time. Just don't hang around, as the Prime Day deals end at midnight on July 17.
