Is Withings PFAS-free?
Across 14 graded products, Withings averages F (44/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Withings C or better, safest first
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BeamO 3-in-1 Health MultiScan
Medical-grade stainless steel, plastic housing, medical sensors
Medical device with inherently low PFAS risk profile.
✓Naturally PFAS-free material
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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ScanWatch Nova Smartwatch
Stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, silicone/elastomer straps, various coatings (unspecified)
Skip until Withings discloses waterproof treatment chemistry; smartwatch waterproofing often uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ScanWatch Light Hybrid Smartwatch
stainless steel case, rubber/elastomer strap, water-resistant coating
Lower concern for a smartwatch; waterproofing adds risk but no public PFAS evidence found.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Scanwatch Nova Brilliant Edition Connected High-End Hybrid Smartwatch
Stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, fluoroelastomer strap
Skip until Withings discloses waterproofing chemistry, fluoroelastomer straps often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ScanWatch
Stainless steel case, sapphire crystal glass, fluoroelastomer strap
Moderate concern: waterproof smartwatch likely uses water-repellent coating treatments; no PFAS disclosure from Withings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Refurbished ScanWatch 2
Stainless steel case, elastomer strap, waterproof coating
Smartwatch with likely water-resistant treatment; Withings silent on PFAS, skip if concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ScanWatch Light
Stainless steel case, silicone strap, glass lens, sapphire crystal
Unknown PFAS risk; smartwatch waterproofing often uses Teflon-family coating treatments, brand disclosure needed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Activite Sapphire
Stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, standard watch materials
Lower-concern watch; no known PFAS-prone materials, but Withings makes no public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ScanWatch 2
Stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, silicone/fluoroelastomer band
Smartwatch with waterproofing; PFAS risk unclear without material specs.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ScanWatch Light
Stainless steel case, elastomer strap, sapphire glass, water-resistant coating
Water-resistant smartwatch; PFAS coating risk unclear, no brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Scanwatch Nova Brilliant Smartwatch
stainless steel case, glass screen, polymer band with water resistance treatment
No PFAS disclosure; waterproofing treatment unknown and unverified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ScanWatch Hybrid Smartwatch
Stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, synthetic band
Unknown waterproof coating; skip if PFAS concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ScanWatch Hybrid 38mm Smartwatch with Additional Band
stainless steel case, elastomer/silicone band, waterproof coating
Smartwatch with likely water-repellent treatment; PFAS risk unclear, brand silent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Steel HR Sport Smartwatch
Stainless steel case, unspecified water-resistant coating
Water-resistant coating composition undisclosed; PFAS risk unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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