Garmin Instinct 2X Solar vs Withings ScanWatch Nova: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar is cheaper by SAR 920 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 920
  • Charge less often through the week (40 days vs 30 days)
  • Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
  • Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
  • Has ECG; the other doesn't

The deciding difference here: battery life and built-in GPS and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Battery life

    ✓ 40 days30 days
  • Built-in GPS

    ✓ YesNo
  • Cellular (LTE/eSIM)

    No✓ Yes

Specifications side by side

17 of 17 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,247
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar specs
WithingsSAR 2,167
Withings ScanWatch Nova specs
Reference priceSAR 1,247SAR 2,167
Battery life✓ 40 days30 days
Built-in GPS✓ YesNo
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No✓ Yes
Bluetooth callsNo—

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and the Withings ScanWatch Nova?

Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar: 40 days vs 30 days on the Withings ScanWatch Nova. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and the Withings ScanWatch Nova?

Garmin Instinct 2X Solar: No; Withings ScanWatch Nova: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and the Withings ScanWatch Nova?

Garmin Instinct 2X Solar: Yes; Withings ScanWatch Nova: No. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in water resistance between the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and the Withings ScanWatch Nova?

No difference here: water resistance is 10 ATM on both.