Men's Gen 6 Smartwatch vs BeamO 3-in-1 Health MultiScan: which is safer?
Withings BeamO 3-in-1 Health MultiScan is the clear pick. Fossil Men's Gen 6 Smartwatch carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Fossil
Men's Gen 6 Smartwatch
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleUnknown waterproof coating chemistry (PFAS proxy hazard)
ReportedElastomer/plastic band degradation over time
PossibleVolatilization of waterproof or adhesive residues under heat
Our pick
Withings
BeamO 3-in-1 Health MultiScan
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleStainless steel corrosion and nickel release
PossibleBacterial growth on sensor surfaces
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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