Apple Watch Series 11 vs Withings ScanWatch 2
Apple Watch Series 11 (#1, best overall) vs Withings ScanWatch 2 (#3, best value): in our Health Monitoring scoring the Apple Watch Series 11 totals 9.3/10 and the Withings ScanWatch 2 8.5/10. At $329 versus $299, the Withings ScanWatch 2 costs $30 less.
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Side by side
| Apple Watch Series 11 | Withings ScanWatch 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $329 | $299 |
| Display | Always-on OLED | Analog + small OLED |
| Chip | S11 | — |
| Battery | 18 hours | 30 days |
| Sensors | ECG, HR, SpO2, temperature, BP trends | ECG, HR, SpO2, temperature |
| Water Resistance | 50m | 5 ATM |
| Size | — | 38mm/42mm |
How they differ in real use
Built from our health monitoring smartwatches scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Apple Watch Series 11 and the Withings ScanWatch 2 made our Top 5 Health Monitoring, at #1 (best overall) and #3 (best value). Most comprehensive FDA-cleared health platform. Industry-first hypertension notifications monitor blood pressure trends over 30 days. ECG achieves 98.3% sensitivity, 99.6% specificity for AFib detection. Best for continuous, unobtrusive 24/7 health monitoring. 30-day battery in traditional analog watch design. FDA-cleared ECG and respiratory disturbance detection for sleep apnea screening.
We score health monitoring on Health Sensors (35%), FDA Clearances (25%), Continuous Monitoring (20%), Battery Life (10%) and Ecosystem (10%). On that basis the Apple Watch Series 11 totals 9.3 out of 10 and the Withings ScanWatch 2 8.5. The widest gap is Health Sensors, where the Apple Watch Series 11 scores 10 against 8 for the Withings ScanWatch 2 — eCG, SpO2, BP, temperature. FDA Clearances also separates them: 10 for the Apple Watch Series 11 versus 8 for the Withings ScanWatch 2. The Withings ScanWatch 2 claws back ground on Battery Life and Continuous Monitoring.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display — Always-on OLED on the Apple Watch Series 11 versus Analog + small OLED on the Withings ScanWatch 2; Battery — 18 hours on the Apple Watch Series 11 versus 30 days on the Withings ScanWatch 2; Sensors — ECG, HR, SpO2, temperature, BP trends on the Apple Watch Series 11 versus ECG, HR, SpO2, temperature on the Withings ScanWatch 2; Water Resistance — 50m on the Apple Watch Series 11 versus 5 ATM on the Withings ScanWatch 2.
Pricing as of January 27, 2026: $329 for the Apple Watch Series 11 and $299 for the Withings ScanWatch 2, a $30 difference in the Withings ScanWatch 2's favor. Owners praise the Apple Watch Series 11 for fDA-cleared hypertension monitoring and ECG 98.3% sensitivity; the most common complaint is 18-hour battery life. Owners praise the Withings ScanWatch 2 for 30-day battery life and traditional analog design; the most common complaint is small digital display.
Apple Watch Series 11
- FDA-cleared hypertension monitoring
- ECG 98.3% sensitivity
- Temperature sensing
- Crash/fall detection
- 18-hour battery life
- Requires iPhone
- Premium pricing
Withings ScanWatch 2
- 30-day battery life
- Traditional analog design
- FDA-cleared ECG
- Sleep apnea detection
- Small digital display
- Limited smart features
- No GPS
Which should you buy?
The Apple Watch Series 11 is the better fit for health-conscious iPhone users and aFib monitoring — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Health Sensors and FDA Clearances. The Withings ScanWatch 2 is the better fit for 24/7 health monitoring and traditional watch aesthetics, and the stronger choice if Battery Life and Continuous Monitoring matter more to you than the overall score. If the $30 saving matters more than Health Sensors, the Withings ScanWatch 2 is the better value. The Apple Watch Series 11 is a poor fit for android users; the Withings ScanWatch 2 is a poor fit for smartwatch feature needs.
Choose the Apple Watch Series 11 if
- Health-conscious iPhone users
- AFib monitoring
- Blood pressure tracking
Skip it if
- Android users
- Long battery life needs
Choose the Withings ScanWatch 2 if
- 24/7 health monitoring
- Traditional watch aesthetics
- Long battery priority
Skip it if
- Smartwatch feature needs
- GPS tracking
Common questions
Is the Apple Watch Series 11 better than the Withings ScanWatch 2?
In our Health Monitoring ranking the Apple Watch Series 11 scores higher overall, 9.3 to 8.5, with the biggest advantage in Health Sensors. The Withings ScanWatch 2 is stronger on Battery Life and Continuous Monitoring, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the Apple Watch Series 11 cost than the Withings ScanWatch 2?
$30 more as of January 27, 2026: $329 for the Apple Watch Series 11 against $299 for the Withings ScanWatch 2. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Health Sensors — 10 versus 8 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Apple Watch Series 11 and the Withings ScanWatch 2?
The headline spec difference is Display: Always-on OLED on the Apple Watch Series 11 versus Analog + small OLED on the Withings ScanWatch 2. In use, the gap that matters most is Health Sensors (10 vs 8 in our scoring): eCG, SpO2, BP, temperature.