Withings Move review

Withings has taken the fundamental features of its higher-end Steel series watches and pared down the quality and features to a sub-$100 price. And it mostly works.

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When it comes to design, the Withings Move ECG is so classic and simple that it could pass as an everyday watch. On the fitness tracking side, the companion Health Mate app does almost everything you need it to and more. However, considering that the ECG doubles the price in comparison to the regular Move, it's disappointing it doesn't offer continuous heart rate monitoring. Nonetheless, if you’re in love with the Withings watch design - but want that little bit extra - this is the wearable for you.

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People who want an everyday casual watch with some fitness tracking will be pleased with the performance of the Move. It nails that demographic perfectly. Just be sure to get a screen protector so you can avoid scratching the display.

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The Withings Move is a strong entry-level fitness tracker for the person who wants to track activities without going all-in on a smartwatch. It’s inexpensive, sporty, and subtle, which makes it compelling for those who don’t want to be distracted by notifications and all the hands-on features smartwatches bring to the table.

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The Withings Move is an easy-to-use watch that tracks very basic fitness metrics . If all you're looking for is an attractive, affordable watch that counts your steps, look no further.

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If the Move offered live heart rate tracking in a way that was more discreet than other models, thus unlocking more precise workout tracking, it would be much more compelling. If its notification tools weren’t so lacking, if its fit and finish were better, hell, if I could just read it in the dark while it’s sleep tracking—I’d have been far kinder on the device had it any of these in its favor. But it doesn’t. For $70, buy a better-looking conventional watch or an inexpensive fitness tracker, or save up for a better option in either category.

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The Withings Move is an admirable attempt at a $70 smartwatch, but it simply misses the mark. Colorful design is refreshing, but it looks chintzy and childish up close due to its cheap materials. Great price at $70, but you give up heart rate monitoring, and its tracked metrics (steps, distance, sleep, calories) are more general than precise.

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If you're looking for a low-cost fitness band, you can't go wrong with the Withings Move. No, it's not the most durable fitness band around. Despite this, it's well worth the price of admission because of the Health Mate app and web dashboard.

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The Withings Move is a budget-priced hybrid smartwatch with a classy, personalizable design. It tracks walking, running, swimming and sleep, but that low price means some corners have been cut, especially with the use of plastic and the lack of a heart rate monitor. It still feels like a true Withings product though.

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The Withings Move is about as basic as you can get in a hybrid smartwatch. In fact, we'd categorise the Move as more of a fitness tracker than a smartwatch. The connected GPS gives it some added clout, but Withings is targeting the Swatches of the worlds here, not the Apple Watches. Wait a little longer (and save a little more) and get the ECG version when it's available.

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