Withings bumps prices on health tech – is Garmin next?

Withings is bumping up prices on most of its devices starting May 7, 2025. The reason? Those new U.S. import tariffs are driving up supply chain costs. It’s the first major wearable brand to make this move. Will others, like Garmin, follow suit?

Withings adjusts pricing across product line

The update was announced by the company yesterday. The message takes guesswork out of the equation: “Due to recently implemented US tariffs causing significant cost increases in our supply chain, we’ve made the difficult decision to adjust prices.” The increases will impact a range of health-focused devices, from scales to sleep sensors to watches.

Here are some of the new price points. The Body Scan scale, which currently sells for $399.95, will rise to $499.95. The BPM Connect blood pressure monitor jumps from $99.95 to $129.95. BPM Vision climbs to $179.95, up from its current $149.95. The Sleep Analyzer, a mat-style sensor, will go from $129.95 to $199.95.

Other notable adjustments include the Body Comp scale moving from $199.95 to $229.95 and the ScanWatch 2 increasing from $349.95 to $369.95. Even entry-level products like the Body Smart scale aren’t spared, going from $99.95 to $129.95.

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Withings says the decision wasn’t made lightly. They cite efforts to explore other options before settling on a price change and stress the need to maintain product quality and ongoing innovation. But it’s clear the root of the issue lies in the U.S. tariff shakeup that took hold earlier this month.

Why the increase?

The Trump administration’s 2025 tariff regime includes a 10% baseline import tax on most goods. While some electronics like smartphones and laptops are temporarily exempt, it is not clear whether the exemptions extend to health tech, including Withings’ scales and blood pressure monitors. Since these products are manufactured in France, Switzerland, and China, and then imported to the U.S., they may be effected.

But even if not, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has indicated that electronics will soon be subject to new, sector-specific tariffs under a national security investigation.  Additionally, electronics imported from China continue to face a separate 20% tariff linked to fentanyl-related sanctions. Therefore, while the 10% baseline tariff is currently suspended for some products, they remain subject to other levies, and further tariffs are anticipated.​

Withings is one of the first consumer health tech brands to make a public move on pricing in response. We credit them with being transparent with customers and giving them a heads up and chance to purchase products at current prices.

Whether others brands follow suit remains to be seen. Garmin, which produces most of its watches in Taiwan, may face similar pressure, especially if further tariffs or sector-specific levies come into play.

For now, Withings is encouraging customers to buy ahead of the May 7 deadline to lock in the lower prices. After that, the cost of tracking your health with their devices is going to rise, by as much as $100 in some cases. You can check out the current prices on the Withings website.

This article first appeared on Gadgets & Wearables, where the story was originally reported.

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