Withings review
Updated September 30, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Withings suits readers who care most about how long a watch lasts between charges and how much the extras cost each month, more than shoppers chasing the lowest hardware price. Its watch runs 35 days on a charge, and the membership adds $9.95 a month once the device is bought.
Key facts
- Best for
- Battery life of 35 days with a clearly split entry price and monthly fee.
- Price from
- $89 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Membership per month
- $9.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Battery life
- 35 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Platforms
- iOS, Android (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Water resistance (m)
- 100 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US, CA, MX, FR, DE, ES, AT, BE, BG, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, GR, GP, HU, IE, IT, LV, LI, LT, LU, MQ, NL, NO, PL, PT, SE, RE, SK, SI, CH, GB (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- WITHINGS (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- France (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Smartwatch, Fitness tracker, Smart scale
- Health sensors
- Heart rate, Spo2, Ecg, Skin temperature, Hrv, Sleep, Blood pressure, Gps
- Official website
- withings.com
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
Pros and cons
Pros
- The sensor list covers heart rate, spo2 and ecg, so one device covers heart, sleep, blood pressure and location rather than a watch plus a separate band.
- Product types include smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart scale, which lets a scale buyer and a watch buyer stay with one maker.
- Water resistance rated to 100 metres, so the watch stays on for rain, a shower or a pool session.
- Shipping reach covers US, CA and MX, so buyers in those markets do not need a third-party importer.
- The app runs on iOS and Android, so either major phone system works with the same watch.
Cons
- The membership is a running cost rather than a one-off: it places Withings 14 of 21 brands on the monthly fee and keeps billing while you stay subscribed.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, so a fault on a watch you rely on each day waits for a written reply rather than a same-day call.
- Water resistance of 100 metres suits everyday wear and pool sessions, so the watch is not a choice for serious diving.
Who it suits
- You want a watch that runs 35 days between charges and stays on through the night for sleep and heart data.
- You are comfortable with a subscription of $9.95 a month and want depth from heart rate, spo2 and ecg in a single device.
- You live in a covered market, since Withings lists US, CA and MX.
Who should look elsewhere
- You want the broadest device spread: Amazfit covers smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring.
- You are set on a rugged smartwatch and nothing else: Oukitel lists smartwatch.
- You want a watch and a band and no bathroom hardware: Runmefit lists smartwatch and fitness tracker.
What it does well
Withings gets the two details that decide daily comfort right. A full charge runs 35 days, so charging becomes a monthly habit rather than a nightly one, and that keeps sleep and heart tracking continuous. A watch that runs flat stops recording, and the missing data shows up as gaps in the app the following morning. Water resistance is rated to 100 metres. That rating covers rain, a shower and a session in a pool, which is what most people do with a watch day to day. It also means you can leave the watch on through a sweaty workout instead of remembering to take it off. The warranty lasts 2 years, which is long enough to cover a device you keep for several seasons. That length matters more than a small saving on the sticker price, because a watch replaced every year never gets far enough to benefit from long cover.
Pricing
There are two numbers in play, and they are easy to mix up. The starting price is $89, paid once when you buy a device. The membership runs $9.95 a month, and that monthly figure is the part that keeps adding up after the purchase, month after month, for as long as the subscription runs. Because $89 is a starting price, a watch with a larger screen or a scale sits above it, and paying more for the device does not include the membership. Read the two as separate lines in a budget: what you pay on the first day, and what you pay every month after that. A device that looks inexpensive on the shelf can still be the pricier option across a year of use. If you only want a watch or a scale and not a subscription, keep the two decisions apart. If you want the wider health picture, treat $9.95 a month as a running cost and decide on it before you buy, the way you would any recurring service.
Where it sits among rivals
Read the three numbers together rather than one at a time. On battery life, Withings sits at 2 of 23 brands. On starting price it is 10 of 31. On the monthly membership it is 14 of 21. A position figure shows where a brand lands among the brands listed here, so a short list on battery days, a middle showing on entry price and a middle showing on the monthly fee together describe a range that lasts a long time without sitting at either end of the price scale. The membership figure is the one to weigh against the alternatives below, because it applies for as long as you hold the subscription. The starting price is paid once, and the battery position only describes the hardware, so take them in that order.
Who runs it
WITHINGS is the legal entity behind the brand, and its base is FR. That is the country whose rules sit behind a warranty claim or a refund, which is worth knowing before you order from a market you do not live in. Support runs on email, help centre and community. In practice that means email, a help centre and a community board, which suits questions you can describe in writing and keep a record of, such as a subscription charge or a sleep reading. It does not suit a cracked screen you want sorted the same afternoon, since no phone line or live chat is listed. So the practical habit is to read the policy for your own market before you order, and to keep your order details handy when you write in, because most of these channels work on a written trail rather than a quick conversation.
How Withings compares
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Where Withings is available
- Available
- Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start with Withings?+
The starting price is $89 for the cheapest device, paid once. The membership then runs $9.95 a month for as long as you stay subscribed, so a reader should budget the two separately. A watch with a larger screen or a scale costs more than the starting figure.
How long does the Withings battery last?+
A full charge runs 35 days, so the watch is charged roughly once a month rather than every night. The median across smartwatches and fitness trackers on the site is 11.5 days, which puts this range well clear of the middle.
Can I swim with a Withings watch?+
Water resistance is rated to 100 metres, which covers rain, a shower and a session in a pool. That is everyday wear rather than serious diving, so take the watch out before a hot spring and avoid pressing the buttons while it is under water.
How long is the Withings warranty?+
The warranty lasts 2 years, and the median across smartwatches and trackers on the site is 1 years. Longer cover is worth more to a reader who keeps a device for several seasons than a small saving at the checkout.
What does a Withings watch actually track?+
The sensor list covers heart rate, spo2 and ecg, so heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, blood pressure and location all come from one device rather than a watch plus a separate band. It also means the watch does more than count steps, which is where a monthly membership starts to feel worth paying for.
What kinds of devices does Withings make?+
The range covers smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart scale, so one maker supplies the watch, the band and the scale. Amazfit lists smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring, which is wider, while Runmefit lists smartwatch and fitness tracker and Oukitel stays with smartwatch.
Which phones does the Withings app work on?+
The app covers iOS and Android, so both major phone systems are supported. That keeps the handset choice separate from the watch choice, and it matters for readers who move between an iPhone and an Android phone without wanting to buy a second device.
Where can I buy a Withings watch?+
Withings lists US, CA and MX as the markets it serves, covering the US, Canada, Mexico, much of Europe and the UK. If your market is not on that list, read the local policy before you order, since warranty cover and refund terms follow the rules where you buy.
How do I get help from Withings?+
Support runs on email, help centre and community, meaning email, a help centre and a community board. That suits written questions you can keep a record of, such as a subscription charge or a sleep reading you want explained. No phone line or live chat is listed, so an urgent fault waits for a written reply.
Sources
- withings.com/en-us checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets, Warranty
“Are you in the right place? Please select your shipping country ... United States (USD), Canada (CAD), Mexico (USD), France (EUR), Germany (EUR), ... United Kingdom (GBP)”
- withings.com/en-us/collections/store checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Price from, Products
“Lingo Biosensor $89.00 USD ... The everyday wearable that tracks your glucose 24/7.”
- withings.com/en-us/policies/legal-notice checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Message our Customer service or send a message to support@withings.com.”
- withings.com/en-us/policies/refund-policy checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux - France”
- withings.com/en-us/products/scanwatch-nova-42b checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Battery life, Health sensors, Membership per month, Platforms, Water resistance (m)
“ScanWatch Nova ... Up to 35-day battery life ... 35 days of phenomenal battery life for non-stop daily-to-nightly care.”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
What changed
- September 30, 2026: axisScores offer was 9.5, now 9.6
Related by the facts
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