Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) vs Withings - ScanWatch 2
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) | Withings - ScanWatch 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 36 h | 720 h |
| Display size | 1.92 " | 0.63 " |
| Weight | 38 g | 59 g |
| Cellular | true | false |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 0 nits |
Between the Watch Series 11 (45mm) and ScanWatch 2, the Watch Series 11 (45mm) comes out ahead in display size / weight, while the ScanWatch 2 wins on battery life. Overall, the Watch Series 11 (45mm) scores 75.7 and the ScanWatch 2 scores 78.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (75.7 vs 78.3). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Watch Series 11 (45mm) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are display size, weight, cellular, among others. The single most decisive one: Display size — 204.76% more. 1.92 " vs 0.63 ".
Pick the ScanWatch 2 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are battery life. The single most decisive one: Battery life — 1900.00% more. 720 h vs 36 h.
Both ship with comparable ecg, spo2, water resistance, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) or Withings - ScanWatch 2?
Withings - ScanWatch 2 leads the current Mars Score by 2.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare display size, battery life against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) if…
Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) has the measurable edge on display size in, weight g, has cellular.
Choose Withings - ScanWatch 2 if…
Withings - ScanWatch 2 has the measurable edge on battery life h.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) wins
- ▲Display size — 204.76% more. 1.92 " vs 0.63 ".
- ▲Weight — 21.00 g less. 38 vs 59.
- ▲Has Cellular.
- ▲Peak brightness: 3000 nits vs 0 nits.
Why Withings - ScanWatch 2 wins
- ▲Battery life — 1900.00% more. 720 h vs 36 h.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) | Withings - ScanWatch 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 45 mmlead | 42 mm |
| Weight | 38 glead | 59 g |
| Case material | aluminum | stainless steel |
| Water resistanceⓘ | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
Display
| Spec | Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) | Withings - ScanWatch 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 1.92 "lead | 0.63 " |
| Always-on display | truelead | false |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 3000 nitslead | 0 nits |
Health & Fitness
| Spec | Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) | Withings - ScanWatch 2 |
|---|---|---|
| ECG | true | true |
| SpO2 | true | true |
| Temperature sensor | true | true |
| Sleep tracking | true | true |
| Blood pressure | false | false |
Battery & Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) | Withings - ScanWatch 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery lifeⓘ | 36 h | 720 hlead |
| GPS | truelead | false |
| Cellular | truelead | false |
| NFC | truelead | false |
| OS | watchOS | Withings OSlead |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery life, Watch Series 11 (45mm) or ScanWatch 2?+
ScanWatch 2 lasts 720 hours vs 36 hours.
Do Watch Series 11 (45mm) or ScanWatch 2 support ECG?+
Both support ECG.
Which has cellular, Watch Series 11 (45mm) or ScanWatch 2?+
Watch Series 11 (45mm) offers a cellular variant; ScanWatch 2 is Wi-Fi only.