Withings Steel HR – Hybrid Smartwatch
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Product Highlights
- Continuous heart rate tracking day and night
- Automatically tracks steps, calories, and distance
- Provides a Sleep Score based on sleep cycles
- Tracks 30+ sports with GPS for distance, elevation, and pace
- Rechargeable battery lasts up to 25 days
- Customizable notifications for calls, texts, events, and apps
- Water-resistant up to 50 meters
- Syncs with the Health Mate app and works with Alexa, Apple Health, and more
- Easy to swap wristbands for personalized style
The Steel HR hybrid smartwatch combines luxury craftsmanship with advanced health tracking features. Made with high-quality 316L stainless steel and paired with a silicone band, it offers continuous heart rate tracking, automatic activity counting for steps, calories, and distance, and sleep monitoring that provides a detailed Sleep Score. The watch supports multisport tracking for over 30 sports with connected GPS for distance, elevation, and pace mapping. Its rechargeable battery lasts up to 25 days, and it includes smart notifications for calls, texts, events, and apps. Water-resistant to 50 meters, it syncs automatically with the Health Mate app and is compatible with Alexa, Apple Health, Google Fit, and Strava. The watch also features easily swappable wristbands for a customizable look.
Pros
- Stylish design with 316L stainless steel and swappable wristbands.
- Continuous heart rate and activity tracking.
- Excellent battery life, lasting 20+ days.
- Easy initial setup and user-friendly app.
Cons
- Screen easily gets scratched, recommend a screen protector.
- Sleep data accuracy decreases with nighttime interruptions.
- Battery life reduced slightly over time.
- Analog time needs resetting after charging.
- Charger quality is poor; consider buying a backup.
