DISCOVER THE TOP 10 BEST SMARTWATCHES: YOUR TECH COMPANION
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- In the age of the smartwatch, every year there are new releases and models to compensate with the advancement of technology. Here are our top picks that run with Android or iPhone.
- 10. Fossil Gen 5 Julianna HR Smartwatch
- 9. WITHINGS ScanWatch 38mm
- 8. Fitbit Versa 3 Smart Fitness Watch
- 7. Apple Watch SE
- 6. OPPO Watch 46mm
- 5. Suunto 9 Baro GPS Sports Watch
- 4. Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar Sports Watch
- 3. Huawei Watch GT 2
- 2. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
- 1. Apple Watch Series 6
In the age of the smartwatch, every year there are new releases and models to compensate with the advancement of technology. Here are our top picks that run with Android or iPhone.
Technology has never been better nowadays with the introduction of smartwatches and the sudden burst of popularity due to their usefulness at the flick of your wrist.
10. Fossil Gen 5 Julianna HR Smartwatch
fossil.com
Fossil's take on the smartwatch market, the Fossil Gen 5 Julianna HR Smartwatch is its flagship model that features a always-on display with multi-day battery modes for a smarter way to optimize the device usage.
Includes features like activity tracking, sleep tracking, heart rate tracking and cardio fitness tracking, there are also hundreds of apps available to be chosen on the Google Play store to be added onto the smartwatch.
Price | $295 USD / $399 AUD |
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Type | Smartwatch |
Case Material | Stainless Steel |
Case Size | Diameter: 44mm, Thickness: 12mm |
Display | 1.28" AMOLED display |
Battery Life | 24+ hours multi-day extended mode (varies on usage) |
Memory | 8 GB Storage |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Altimeter, Ambient Light, Compass, Gyroscope, Off-body IR, PPG Heart Rate |
Water Resistance | Up to 3 bar (30m/3 ATM) water resistance |
Reasons to buy: | Nice and bright display |
Reasons to avoid: | Poor but average battery life |
9. WITHINGS ScanWatch 38mm
withings.com
WITHINGS ScanWatch is the first hybrid smartwatch that continuously scan vital parameters to detect health conditions. Designed with both analog hands to read the time and a subdial screen to monitor activities, it includes a medical-grade electrocardiogram to monitor your ECG readings.
If you want a smartwatch that primarily monitors your health condition and with a sleek design, this is one to consider.
Price | $370 USD / $499 AUD |
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Type | Hybrid Smartwatch |
Case Material | Aluminium case |
Case Size | Diameter: 42mm, Thickness: 13.7mm |
Display | Analog dial for hours and minutes display. PMOLED screen |
Battery Life | 24+ hours multi-day extended mode (varies on usage) |
Memory | Typical Usage: Up to 30 days (vary with use) |
Sensors | Multi-wavelength PPG Heartrate/SpO2 sensor, Stainless steel electrodes, High precision MEMS 3-axis accelerometer |
Water Resistance | Up to 5 bar (50m/5 ATM) water resistance |
Reasons to buy: | Great battery life of 30 days on a single charge |
Reasons to avoid: | PMOLED screen (hence the increased battery life) |
8. Fitbit Versa 3 Smart Fitness Watch
fitbit.com
The latest generation of the Fitbit Versa collection, this midrange less expensive option covers practically all the features you'll need in a smartwatch with built-in GPS and 24/7 heart rate tracking, 20+ exercise modes and many more.
With a 6+ day battery life with fast charge, the Fitbit Versa 3 is a wonderful option and quite a popular brand in the smartwatch world.
Price | $295 USD / $399 AUD |
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Type | Smartwatch |
Case Material | Aluminium case |
Case Size | Diameter: 40.48mm, Thickness: 12.35mm |
Color Display | Yes |
Battery Life | Smartwatch: Up to 6+ days (vary with use) |
Memory | Saves 7 days of detailed motion data (minute by minute) |
Sensors | GPS, Glonass, Accelerometer, Optical Heart Rate Sensor, Altimeter, Ambient light sensor, Device temperature sensor, Blood oxygen saturation sensors |
Water Resistance | Up to 5 bar (50m/5 ATM) water resistance |
Reasons to buy: | Great battery life of 6+ days |
Reasons to avoid: | No offline spotify |
7. Apple Watch SE
apple.com
The Apple Watch SE variant is the cheaper version of Apple's flagship smartwatch. It offers most of the features that makes Apple smartwatches good however cutting some key features.
Coming in both the 40mm and the 44mm sizes, the case is made of aluminium. It requires an iPhone for the Apple Watch SE to work so it's a kill joy for Android users.
To justify its cheaper price, the Apple Watch SE model lacks a couple of key features that comes in its flagship model and that includes the always-on screen, no electrocardiogram (ECG) or oxygen blood sensor (SpO2).
If these features are drawbacks that you can live with, then the model might be the one for you compared with the Apple Watch Series 6.
Price | $320 USD / $429 AUD |
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Type | Smartwatch |
Case Material | Aluminium case |
Case Size | Height: 44mm/40mm, Width: 38mm/34mm, Thickness: 10.7mm |
Display | Retina LTPO OLED display, 1000 nits brightness |
Battery Life | Up to 18 hours (varies on usage) |
Memory | 32 GB Storage |
Sensors | GPS/GNSS, Compass, Altimeter, Second-generation optical heart sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor |
Water Resistance | Up to 5 bar (50m/5 ATM) water resistance |
Reasons to buy: | Nice and bright display |
Reasons to avoid: | Daily charge |
6. OPPO Watch 46mm
oppo.com
The OPPO Watch series is the company's take on the rising smartwatch market. With a flexible dual-curved display and up to 21 days battery life in power saving mode, the OPPO watch shows an impressive design that comes in two sizes - 41mm and 46mm.
The 46mm variant features a 1.91" AMOLED display that is sharp and crisp, allowing to accommodate alot of information.
Price | $408 USD / $549 AUD |
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Type | Smartwatch |
Case Material | Aluminium case |
Case Size | Height: 46mm, Width: 39mm, Thickness: 11.35mm |
Display | 1.91" AMOLED flexible dual-curved display |
Battery Life | Smart mode: Up to 30 hours |
Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Tri-axial acceleration sensor & Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Optical Heart Sensor, Barometric Sensor |
Water Resistance | Up to 5 bar (50m/5 ATM) water resistance |
Reasons to buy: | Great design |
Reasons to avoid: | Poor battery life |
5. Suunto 9 Baro GPS Sports Watch
suunto.com
Suunto is a well established Finnish company that manufactures sports watches, dive computers, compasses and precision instruments. Designed in Finland, the Suunto 9 is part of the the company's flagship range tailored for the most demanding outdoor sports and adventures.
The Suunto 9 Baro is the original award-winning model and has been thoroughly tested in the most toughest conditions including extreme temperatures, shock and drop, sand and dust, humidity and freezing rain.
If you want a smartwatch which has truly been tested in the toughest conditions and a battery life that lasts longer, this is the one for you.
Price | $556 USD / $750 AUD |
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Type | Smartwatch |
Case Material | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide |
Case Size | Diameter: 50mm, Thickness: 16.8mm |
Bezel Material | Stainless Steel |
Weight | Approx 81g |
Display | Main Display: 1.4" LCD |
Battery Life | 24+ hours multi-day extended mode (varies on usage) |
Memory | Typical Usage: Up to 14 days |
Sensors | Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor |
Water Resistance | Up to 10 bar (100m/10 ATM) water resistance |
Reasons to buy: | Battery life of 14 days |
Reasons to avoid: | Lack of features |
4. Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar Sports Watch
garmin.com
Garmin is one of the forerunners of smartwatch market, having produced many collections and updates over the years. The Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar is part of a premium collection with a sleek design that is built to last longer with its solar charging lens, boosting its battery life up to 14 days.
Showcasing a large 1.3" display, it has been tested to U.S military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance. With all the features including preloaded sports apps, TopoActive maps, animated workouts, wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring and many more.
Let alone the design, the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar watch allows you a choice of premium materials including titanium, stainless steel or DLC coated bezels. Truly something that suits all your needs in one.
Price | $410 USD / $554 AUD |
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Type | Smartwatch |
Bezel Material | Stainless steel or Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium |
Case Material | Fibre-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover |
Case Material | Stainless Steel |
Case Size | Diameter: 47mm, Thickness: 15.1mm |
Color Display | Yes |
Weight | Steel: 85 g (case only: 62 g) |
Strap Material | Steel: 85 g (case only: 62 g) |
Battery Life | 24+ hours multi-day extended mode (varies on usage) |
Memory | Smartwatch: Up to 14 days/16 days with solar
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Sensors | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, Compass, Thermometer, Blood oxygen saturation monitor |
Water Resistance | Up to 10 bar (100m/10 ATM) water resistance |
Reasons to buy: | Detailed activity tracking
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Reasons to avoid: | Price |
3. Huawei Watch GT 2
consumer.huawei.com
The Huawei Watch GT 2 is Huawei's latest answer to the smartwatch market, with two 46mm models having a Sports Edition and a Classic Edition. Featuring a 1.39" AMOLED display, the Huawei Watch GT 2 has a battery performance that can last up to 14 days.
It provides all the necessary features that you would want in a smartwatch and with a premium design.
Price | $260 USD / $350 AUD |
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Type | Smartwatch |
Case Material | Stainless Steel (Titanium Stainless Steel version also available) |
Case Size | Diameter: 45.9mm, Thickness: 10.7mm |
Weight | Approx 41g (without strap) |
Display | Main Display: 1.39" AMOLED |
Battery Life | Typical Usage: Up to 14 days |
Memory | 4 GB (System software takes up part of the space) |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Optical Heart Rate Sensor, Air Pressure Sensor, Capacitive Sensor |
Water Resistance | Up to 5 bar (50m/5 ATM) water resistance |
Reasons to buy: | Great battery life of 14 days
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Reasons to avoid: | No app store support
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2. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
samsung.com
One of the best smartwatches in the market, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is posed to be the best smartwatch for Android users. Also works with an iPhone, the Galaxy watch is the company's most popular and accomplished line.
It is a remarkable smartwatch with precision rotating bezel tailored for app navigation which makes it truly one of a kind. The Samsung Galaxy watch truly packs the full features of a smartwatch and more importantly is also visually appealing to the eye. No wonder it is one that rivals head-to-head with the Apple watch series.
Price | $630 USD / $850 AUD |
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Type | Smartwatch |
Case Material | Stainless Steel |
Case Size | Diameter: 42.5mm, Thickness: 11.3mm |
Weight | 48.2g |
Display | Color Depth: 16M
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Battery Life | Typical Usage Hours: Over 43 Hours
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Processor | CPU Speed: 1.15GHz Dual Core |
Memory | 1 GB RAM |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Light Sensor, Optical Heart Rate Sensor |
Water Resistance | Up to 5 bar (50m/5 ATM) water resistance |
Reasons to buy: | Slim Design with rotational bezel for app navigation
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Reasons to avoid: | Poor battery life
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1. Apple Watch Series 6
apple.com
The Apple Watch Series 6 is the flagship smartwatch model of Apple and is the most popular smartwatch in the market. Unlike its Apple Watch SE variant, the flagship model includes features that the model lacked including the always-on display, the blood oxygen sensor and the electrical heart sensor. The smartwatch design is simplistic yet elegant and has one of the most iconic designs that other brands have followed towards.
Despite being one of the most expensive smartwatches in the market, it is still leading the global smartwatch sales market.
Price | FROM $443 USD / $599 AUD |
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Type | Smartwatch |
Case Material | Aluminium case |
Case Size | Height: 44mm/40mm, Width: 38mm/34mm, Thickness: 10.7mm |
Display | Always-on Retina LTPO OLED display, 1000 nits brightness
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Battery Life | Up to 18 hours (varies on usage)
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Memory | 32 GB Storage |
Sensors | GPS/GNSS, Compass, Gyroscope, Altimeter, Second-generation optical heart sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Blood oxygen sensor, Electrical heart sensor (ECG app) |
Water Resistance | Up to 5 bar (50m/5 ATM) water resistance |
Reasons to buy: | Nice and bright display
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Reasons to avoid: | Daily charge |
