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Several commenters describe the sleep tracking as error-prone, especially with interrupted sleep, sometimes reporting far fewer hours slept than actual, or failing to detect wake-ups even after manual input.

@apachebcn

Very good video.\nIt's a shame about the sleep tracking problem.\nI recently had a gen6 hybrid Fossil, and it did the sleep recording correctly (or at least apparently correct).\n(I returned this Fossil watch for other reasons.)\nThis withings scanwatch horizon is very elegant and very clear vision.\nBut I already detected the same problem with sleep tracking.\nI get up many times due to health issues and the need to take medication.\nSometimes i also sleep during the day, and same problem.\nIt doesn't matter if I sleep 6 hours or sleep 14, the watch can say that I have slept 3 or 4 hours.\nI sensed what the problem was, because if i slept for 7 hours without waking up, then tracking is correct.\nBreathing vigilance during sleep is also impaired for the same reason. Because vigilance ends during sleep.\nIt is paradoxical, I buy a watch that controls my sleep and my health, and it turns out that what matters least to this device is sleep and health during it.\n\nOne of the last side effects I've had from opioid medication has been sleeplessness, and the clock doesn't say anything about it.launch

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May 12, 2023

@matrhein

This is quite inaccurate. HR is not clinically validated and comparing it with other readings from Apple or Garmin makes obvious why- the Scanwatch is quite accurate at times and about half-accurate the other. Not really reliable if you ask me. Sleep tracking is only based on movement and super error- prone. So it's still the best-looking alternative out there but only if you don't care so much about HR and sleep tracking.launch

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November 3, 2022

@roxasjrs

The sleep tracking issue you mention is transient. I too use an Oura and compared the two. But I realized that if you open the health mate app right when you wake up, it only reports like the first 75% of your sleep data. If you open the app up an hour later, your full sleep data will show up and be more consistent with the Oura ring. That being said, I still think the Oura ring is superior to any watch for sleep monitoring, and this was verified by one of the leading sleep medicine physicians in the US.launch

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October 6, 2022

@romanvoronov6623

After half a month of ownining it: 1) They don't show you a plot of SPO2, even if you set it to measure all night long. The Sleep O2 monitoring is really one of their selling points with the long battery life due to with you give up the smart-watch features. But no, they just give you OK/Not OK type of measurement for the entire night; 2) I woke up, took an ECG and went back to sleep... Yet, despite me manually pushing and holding a button on the watch for 30secs, their algorithm still did not catch the awakening and considered it to be non-interrupted sleep... 🤦‍♂ 3) The ECG basically tells you whether you are dying or not. Anything inbetween is \"inconclusive\". So, overall, you mostly just have the mediocre (according to Rob's study) heart rate monitor on a classic-looking regular dumb watch for $500. I am considering returning it.launch

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August 12, 2022

Multiple users report the heart rate sensor gets confused or gives clearly wrong readings during weightlifting, cycling, and cross-trainer workouts, with one citing 96bpm shown versus 138bpm measured on a dedicated monitor.

@beatmoser1631

Hi Rob\nLove your channel and methods. I bought this watch, it is beautyful. However, on the crosstrainer it's close to useless showing 96 bpm instead of 138 bpm measured with the HFC 10. As no external heart rate monitors can be attached, this issue can't be fixed. \nFurther, the data can't be easily be exported (only via zip - download resulting in huge json files).\nVerdict: useless even for moderate users like myself. I will have to go back to an (ugly) Garmin, since they have resolved both issues!launch

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June 13, 2023

@matrhein

This is quite inaccurate. HR is not clinically validated and comparing it with other readings from Apple or Garmin makes obvious why- the Scanwatch is quite accurate at times and about half-accurate the other. Not really reliable if you ask me. Sleep tracking is only based on movement and super error- prone. So it's still the best-looking alternative out there but only if you don't care so much about HR and sleep tracking.launch

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November 3, 2022

@ralith844

I actually bought this watch recently after i developed more serious issues with my heart on top of the issues i already have. I'm 28 and I was born with a rare heart defect that basically left me with half of a heart, and another defect that affected blood flow to my lungs to pick up oxygen. So having a medically validated ECG and oximeter on my wrist while disguised as a normal watch was pretty much what i was looking for. My biggest criticism is that the heart rate gets confused if you are doing any sort of weight lifting which is super minor but if that matters to you, might be a deal breaker. Cardio was pretty decent though. (yeah i know dude with heart issues weight lifting? i got the ok from my cardiologist with reasonable weight restrictions)launch

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July 1, 2022

@Anthony-jx6fz

Hey, love these videos! Is the better measurements on the horizon vs the normal scanwatch in weight lifting simply a software issue fixed by updates or is it because of different sensors that withings might have used? Would love a scanwatch as my apple watch 5 is getting really scratched since I dropped it a few times when taking it off charge (clumsy) and the battery life frankly quite crap, but am also a powerlifter as a hobby. The measurements are a nice bonus so xd. Thanks!launch

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March 27, 2022

Some users feel the Horizon costs significantly more than the regular ScanWatch for essentially the same functionality, calling it overpriced and recommending the cheaper model as better value.

@jo05dk

I would never buy anything based on a sponsored video or text. ..but i have been considering a Withings watch from time to time. I have owned their Body+ weight for a couple of years or so, and i absolutely love it..and the app. It works A LOT better than the previous diagnose weights i've owned. I think the Horizon version is way too expensive, but i have been looking at the regular Scanwatch.launch

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July 1, 2022

@TwoTwenty7

Love my scanwatch. Got sick of waiting for the horizon to be released here. So I got the scanwatch on sale and added the Withings metal band. Beautiful watch with all the tracking most will ever need. Only complaint I have is that the step tracking seems to be very conservative like the Steel HR sports were. \n\nIf you are a watch person, this is the one to get. You won’t feel like a fool like these people wearing Nike edition  watches with dress clothes.launch

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June 15, 2022

@jutcfc952

Have the £220 version (black with red step counter hand - Amazon easiest place to buy it) - great watch that looks fab and you can find many alternative strap choices online - has all the same features so better value buy than the horizon model in my viewlaunch

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June 2, 2022

One long-term user reports the app can log you out randomly, crash when using blood pressure devices, and has dark-mode text that is hard to read.

@EnriqueTinkerings

Honest feedback from experience after working with Withings support for months with no improvement.\n\nGot the latest app version. Sadly, it got worse. \nNew problems: \nBPM (blood pressure devices) no longer works. It crashes the app.\n\nOld problems (not able to test)\nNotifications don't work. Calls are the most reliable, but the rest don't work or are unreliable.\nBPM results are not readable when using a dark theme. Background color competes with foreground text, making it unreadable for someone with normal vision. If you are color-blind, I imagine it would be worse.launch

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September 24, 2023

@szilagyipetihu

I've been using Withings watches for years (I have 2) and they are the best. I'm planning to buy a third. With no GPS they are still very accurate in measuring distances and very good at recognizing the activity, sometimes scary how it knows what I'm doing. Some downsides that the app can randomly log you out, the cheap Withing Move watch has a bit soft plexy glass which scratches easily and sometimes when I drive it adds to my steps. Otherwise highly recommended watches.launch

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July 1, 2022

A commenter wishes for NFC payment support and a user-replaceable battery, feeling that without these the watch remains disposable after a few years compared to a traditional mechanical watch.

@jonathanpusar5931

I feel this is so close to perfect. There's just two more things I want out of a product like this that would get me to buy:\n1 - NFC payments\n2 - Ability to replace the rechargeable battery when it dies\n\nTo me a watch is a device that lasts 10+ years. I'm old school like that. Even cheap Casio watches last that long. Smartwatches and Hybrids still suffer from being completely disposable after 2-3 years.launch

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July 23, 2022

One commenter criticizes Withings for collecting and reportedly selling health data, and for requiring data upload to their servers to use basic functionality without clear disclosure.

@5urg3x

Withings is a HORRIBLE company. They collect your health data and sell it. Shocked you did a sponsorship with them. Really disappointed. Also no mention in the video at all about data privacy or the fact that they require you to put your health data on their servers in order to use the basic functionalities of this thing (as well as all of their other health based products). If you're going to track my personal data and sell it, then you need to either explicitly be up front about it, and discount your product accordingly, or you need to pay me for the data that I'm providing, or give me a way to opt out.launch

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June 30, 2022

A user notes they cannot pull up missed notifications later if they don't catch them right away, and no support for watch-based purchases.

@johnw9177

I’ve had mine for about a month now and I love it. I typically wear it during the week for work. Some times on weekends with the blue band. For workouts and sleep, I use my Apple Watch. Why? Tracks stuff better, and to sleep it’s lighter. For what I need and use, it’s a combination that I like. I wish I could pull up notifications whenever I wanted. Now, if I don’t catch the notification when I comes in, I can’t go back later and see it. Also, it would be nice if I could make purchases using the watch (that’s not going to happen with Apple Pay I’m pretty sure). I just need to get used to carrying my phone more often.launch

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August 10, 2022