Apple - Watch Series 11 (45mm) vs Withings - ScanWatch 2
Between the Watch Series 11 (45mm) and ScanWatch 2, the Watch Series 11 (45mm) comes out ahead in display size and weight, while the ScanWatch 2 wins on battery life. Overall, the Watch Series 11 (45mm) scores 60.5 and the ScanWatch 2 scores 72.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ScanWatch 2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
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.
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.
Both ship with comparable ecg, spo2, water resistance, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the ScanWatch 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
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 720h vs 36h.
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.
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