Withings ScanWatch 2 vs Google Pixel Watch 4
Withings ScanWatch 2 (#3, best value) vs Google Pixel Watch 4 (#5): in our Health Monitoring scoring the Withings ScanWatch 2 totals 8.5/10 and the Google Pixel Watch 4 7.8/10, the Withings ScanWatch 2 leading on Continuous Monitoring and Battery Life and the Google Pixel Watch 4 on Ecosystem.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Withings ScanWatch 2 | Google Pixel Watch 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $349 |
| Display | Analog + small OLED | AMOLED, domed glass |
| Battery | 30 days | 24 hours |
| Sensors | ECG, HR, SpO2, temperature | HR, ECG, SpO2, EDA, temperature |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Size | 38mm/42mm | — |
| OS | — | Wear OS 5 |
| Connectivity | — | LTE + satellite |
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 Withings ScanWatch 2 and the Google Pixel Watch 4 made our Top 5 Health Monitoring, at #3 (best value) and #5. 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. Unique life-saving Loss of Pulse Detection—the only smartwatch detecting cardiac arrest and auto-calling emergency services. First smartwatch with standalone satellite connectivity for safety.
We score health monitoring on Health Sensors (35%), FDA Clearances (25%), Continuous Monitoring (20%), Battery Life (10%) and Ecosystem (10%). On that basis the Withings ScanWatch 2 totals 8.5 out of 10 and the Google Pixel Watch 4 7.8. The widest gap is Continuous Monitoring, where the Withings ScanWatch 2 scores 10 against 8 for the Google Pixel Watch 4 — 24/7 tracking capability. Battery Life also separates them: 10 for the Withings ScanWatch 2 versus 6 for the Google Pixel Watch 4. The Google Pixel Watch 4 claws back ground on Ecosystem.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Display — Analog + small OLED on the Withings ScanWatch 2 versus AMOLED, domed glass on the Google Pixel Watch 4; Battery — 30 days on the Withings ScanWatch 2 versus 24 hours on the Google Pixel Watch 4; Sensors — ECG, HR, SpO2, temperature on the Withings ScanWatch 2 versus HR, ECG, SpO2, EDA, temperature on the Google Pixel Watch 4.
Pricing as of January 27, 2026: $299 for the Withings ScanWatch 2 and $349 for the Google Pixel Watch 4, a $50 difference in the Withings ScanWatch 2's favor. Owners praise the Withings ScanWatch 2 for 30-day battery life and traditional analog design; the most common complaint is small digital display. Owners praise the Google Pixel Watch 4 for loss of Pulse Detection (unique) and satellite connectivity; the most common complaint is short battery life.
Withings ScanWatch 2
- 30-day battery life
- Traditional analog design
- FDA-cleared ECG
- Sleep apnea detection
- Small digital display
- Limited smart features
- No GPS
Google Pixel Watch 4
- Loss of Pulse Detection (unique)
- Satellite connectivity
- Fitbit health integration
- Wear OS with Google apps
- Short battery life
- Small display
- Premium pricing
Which should you buy?
The Withings ScanWatch 2 is the better fit for 24/7 health monitoring and traditional watch aesthetics — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Continuous Monitoring and Battery Life. The Google Pixel Watch 4 is the better fit for cardiac safety priority and google ecosystem users, and the stronger choice if Ecosystem matters more to you than the overall score. Since the Withings ScanWatch 2 is both the higher scorer and $50 cheaper, the Google Pixel Watch 4 only makes sense for cardiac safety priority. The Withings ScanWatch 2 is a poor fit for smartwatch feature needs; the Google Pixel Watch 4 is a poor fit for 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
Choose the Google Pixel Watch 4 if
- Cardiac safety priority
- Google ecosystem users
- Fitbit users upgrading
Skip it if
- Long battery life needs
- Large display preference
Common questions
Is the Withings ScanWatch 2 better than the Google Pixel Watch 4?
In our Health Monitoring ranking the Withings ScanWatch 2 scores higher overall, 8.5 to 7.8, with the biggest advantage in Continuous Monitoring. The Google Pixel Watch 4 is stronger on Ecosystem, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the Google Pixel Watch 4 cost than the Withings ScanWatch 2?
$50 more as of January 27, 2026: $349 for the Google Pixel Watch 4 against $299 for the Withings ScanWatch 2. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the Withings ScanWatch 2 and the Google Pixel Watch 4?
The headline spec difference is Display: Analog + small OLED on the Withings ScanWatch 2 versus AMOLED, domed glass on the Google Pixel Watch 4. In use, the gap that matters most is Continuous Monitoring (10 vs 8 in our scoring): 24/7 tracking capability.