Withings MoveFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 20 mentions across 9 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment56%
PROS 56%
CONS 44%

Rank based on 20 mentions across 9 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a simple, analog-look watch with a basic single-lead ECG feature
  • You have a heart condition like tachycardia and want on-wrist ECG readings for your doctor
  • You prefer a colorful, understated design over typical black smartwatches

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need accurate step and activity tracking
  • You want a display, backlight, or full smartwatch notification features
  • You rely on responsive customer support if something goes wrong

What users complain about

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Based on user comments

Best choice
1Mid
Always-on displayMeaningful upgrade from older Apple WatchesSolid battery life for an always-on watchNot worth upgrading from Series 4Feels fragile without a caseNeeds nightly charging with always-on enabled
Always-on display
Meaningful upgrade from older Apple Watches
Solid battery life for an always-on watch
Not worth upgrading from Series 4
Feels fragile without a case
Needs nightly charging with always-on enabled
2Mid
Impressive Battery LifeVersatile Fitness Tracking FeaturesGorgeous AMOLED DisplayPrice ConcernsScreen Smudging and ScratchesIssues with Body Composition Measurement
Impressive Battery Life
Versatile Fitness Tracking Features
Gorgeous AMOLED Display
Price Concerns
Screen Smudging and Scratches
Issues with Body Composition Measurement
Best value
3Mid
Excellent Value for PriceGood Heart Rate TrackingLong Battery LifeInconsistent Heart Rate TrackingLimited Storage CapacitySoftware Bugs and Glitches
Excellent Value for Price
Good Heart Rate Tracking
Long Battery Life
Inconsistent Heart Rate Tracking
Limited Storage Capacity
Software Bugs and Glitches
4Budget
Impressive Battery LifeGreat Price-to-Quality RatioLightweight and Comfortable DesignLimited Storage CapacityInaccurate Sleep TrackingFragile Screen
Impressive Battery Life
Great Price-to-Quality Ratio
Lightweight and Comfortable Design
Limited Storage Capacity
Inaccurate Sleep Tracking
Fragile Screen
5Budget
Long Battery LifeAccurate Heart Rate MonitoringBuilt-in Alexa FunctionalityBattery Life DiscrepanciesInaccurate Tracking for Some ActivitiesStrap Durability Issues
Long Battery Life
Accurate Heart Rate Monitoring
Built-in Alexa Functionality
Battery Life Discrepancies
Inaccurate Tracking for Some Activities
Strap Durability Issues
6Mid
Long Battery LifeGood GPS AccuracyHigh-Quality Heart Rate MonitoringScreen Gets Dirty EasilyPrice ConsiderationsLimited Smart Features
Long Battery Life
Good GPS Accuracy
High-Quality Heart Rate Monitoring
Screen Gets Dirty Easily
Price Considerations
Limited Smart Features
7Mid
Larger, brighter displayDurability over timeFull-screen keyboardMinor/iterative upgrade for recent ownersLearning curve for first-time usersLimited neutral aluminum colors
Larger, brighter display
Durability over time
Full-screen keyboard
Minor/iterative upgrade for recent owners
Learning curve for first-time users
Limited neutral aluminum colors
8Budget
Great value for moneySkipping premium features isn't missedEasy to use, beginner friendlyBattery life disappoints some usersDurability and water resistance concernsMissing always-on display bothers some
Great value for money
Skipping premium features isn't missed
Easy to use, beginner friendly
Battery life disappoints some users
Durability and water resistance concerns
Missing always-on display bothers some
9Budget
Great value for priceNot missing high-end featuresStrong battery lifeNo always-on displayScreen fragility and crackingNo fast charging
Great value for price
Not missing high-end features
Strong battery life
No always-on display
Screen fragility and cracking
No fast charging
10Premium
Thinner, lighter designFast charging fits daily routinesMeaningful upgrade for long-term ownersBattery life limitationsIncremental yearly changesHeart rate accuracy issues during workouts
Thinner, lighter design
Fast charging fits daily routines
Meaningful upgrade for long-term owners
Battery life limitations
Incremental yearly changes
Heart rate accuracy issues during workouts
You are here
31Mid
Withings Move
On-wrist ECG featureAttractive, simple designAffordable price for ECG capabilityInaccurate step and activity trackingBluetooth pairing problemsNo display or backlight
Withings Move
On-wrist ECG feature
Attractive, simple design
Affordable price for ECG capability
Inaccurate step and activity tracking
Bluetooth pairing problems
No display or backlight

Who wins on what

Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

The design draws mixed but mostly positive reactions for its analog simplicity. Multiple commenters call the watch's design simple yet attractive, appreciating that it relies on the companion app for feedback rather than an on-watch screen, and like the colorful options versus bland black smartwatches. However, others find it looks a bit cheap, dull on the wrist, or unreadable in the dark since it doesn't glow, and one wished for a second hand on the analog face.

The ECG function is the standout feature for health-conscious buyers. Users with heart concerns like tachycardia value having an ECG on their wrist to share readings with a doctor, and one notes the ECG function works fine even when other tracking falters. Skeptics push back that a single-lead wrist ECG is medically limited compared to a full multi-lead reading, and some question whether it detects afib automatically or only during manual tests.

Activity tracking accuracy is a recurring complaint. Several commenters report the watch inaccurately records activity, with one citing steps under-reported by roughly 20% and another saying it only estimates steps from distance rather than truly measuring activity. Others ask about swimming, running pace, and calorie tracking, suggesting uncertainty about how comprehensive the tracking really is, compounding frustration for fitness-focused buyers.

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