Samsung Galaxy Watch8 vs Withings ScanWatch 2
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and Withings ScanWatch 2 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. Both launched at roughly the same price ($300 vs $349), so cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor. The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy Watch8 stands out for thinnest galaxy watch at 8.6mm, while Withings ScanWatch 2 is praised for 30-day battery life is unmatched — charge monthly, not daily. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 if…
- →Thinnest Galaxy Watch at 8.6mm
- →3nm Exynos W1000 processor
- →3000 nits peak brightness
Buy the Withings ScanWatch 2 if…
- →30-day battery life is unmatched — charge monthly, not daily
- →Looks like a luxury analog watch — no one will know it's smart
- →Medical-grade ECG, SpO2, and respiratory rate monitoring
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Watch8
Pros
- Thinnest Galaxy Watch at 8.6mm
- 3nm Exynos W1000 processor
- 3000 nits peak brightness
- Wear OS 6 with Gemini AI assistant
- Dual-frequency GPS
Cons
- $300 starting price for base model
- Battery life varies heavily with AOD
- Limited third-party watch face selection on Wear OS
Withings ScanWatch 2
Pros
- 30-day battery life is unmatched — charge monthly, not daily
- Looks like a luxury analog watch — no one will know it's smart
- Medical-grade ECG, SpO2, and respiratory rate monitoring
- Skin temperature tracking for early illness detection
- Stainless steel build is genuinely elegant
Cons
- No GPS — phone required for route tracking
- Tiny OLED sub-display limits notification readability
- No NFC for contactless payments
- No third-party apps — health tracking only
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 | Withings ScanWatch 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Wear OS 6 with Gemini | Withings OS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 28.8 g (40mm) | 39 g |
| Case material | Armor Aluminum | Stainless steel |
| Water resistance | 5ATM + IP68, MIL-STD-810H | 5ATM |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| ECG | ||
| SpO₂ | ||
| Skin temperature | ||
| Heart rate | ||
| Sleep tracking | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 40 hours | Up to 30 days |
| Display | ||
| Size | 40mm / 44mm | 42 mm |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Hybrid analog + OLED |
| Always-on display | ||
| Resolution | 480 x 480 (44mm) | Hybrid analog with OLED sub-display |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Chipset | Exynos W1000 (3nm) | Withings proprietary |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPS | ||
| NFC | ||
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Cellular | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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