When going to buy a smartwatch, given the large variety of models available today, it is important to look at the technical characteristics as well as the aesthetics of the watch. The smartwatch can be a simple mobile phone interface in which to receive notifications, or it can be itself usable as if it were a smartphone, with the only difference of having a smaller screen and being worn on the wrist. In this article we find out which are the best smartwatch watches that can be bought, underlining for each of them the most important technical characteristics also in relation to the price, giving less importance to the aesthetic judgment that remains personal.
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Smartwatch 2020 features
Before seeing in detail the smartwatches to buy it is advisable to take a look at the technical characteristics of these devices, so that we can choose the model suitable for our needs and avoid the Chinese copies that have failed.To be truly avant-garde we must observe the data sheet of the chosen smartwatch and check that there are the following characteristics:
- Connection : the presence of Bluetooth is essential to make the smart watch communicate with the smartphone in our possession. Some also have WiFi technology to communicate quickly with the phone (during pairing or for some particular functions).
- Display : almost all smartwatches adopt OLED or high contrast technology, which allow you to see the screen well and notifications even in bright light conditions, where usually many displays come into evident difficulty.
- Operating system : smartwatches must also be managed and the better the operating system the better the things we can do with it. Currently the recommended systems are Wear OS (produced by Google) and Apple watchOS, but proprietary systems that can offer an experience similar to that of the mentioned systems can also be used.
- App : many apps on the phone automatically interface with the configured smartwatch, in other cases we can install real independent apps on the smart watch. The best approach also depends on our needs.
- Battery : there are many possibilities in this case, choose one that lasts at least 15 hours, keep the screen always on if we don't want to recharge our smartwatch too often.
- Strap : the strap is preferable to have it interchangeable, although there are models that offer only one type of strap and it is not possible to change it easily. Choosing a nice strap we will not disfigure and we will be able to combine it with our way of dressing.
- Contactless payments : one of the most modern features is undoubtedly the support for contactless payments, via NFC chip. By associating our payment method with services such as Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay we will be able to pay all types of expenses with the smartwatch, without having to take out the wallet or pay contactless with the smartphone.
- Smart lock : the most advanced smartwatches allow you to unlock your phone every time they detect the presence of the smartwatch nearby, so as to save time when we pick up the smartphone. On the other hand, the phone (and the smartwatch itself) go to lock screen when far away or when we remove the watch from the wrist.
Best Smartwatch Watches of the moment
After seeing the features to keep an eye on when we buy a smartwatch, let's see together the best models that it is advisable to buy.Amazfit Bip Lite
The cheapest smartwatch we can buy is the Amazfit Bip Lite, which has a color touch screen, reception of notifications and alarms, 45-day battery, 24-day monitoring of physical activity and heart rate and strap non-slip rubber.
We can view this smartwatch from here -> Amazfit Bip Lite (54 €).
Amazfit GTR
If we are looking for something more similar to a watch without spending a fortune we can bet on the Amazfit GTR, which has an AMOLED display, notifications, reminders and alarms, waterproof to a depth of 50 meters, battery with autonomy of 24 days and 12 sports modes to choose from for your fitness.
We can view this smartwatch from here -> Amazfit GTR (119 €).
Fitbit Versa 2
The first mid-range smartwatch that we recommend you to view is the Fitbit Versa 2, which has a high contrast display, integration with Alexa for voice commands, support for Spotify and Deezer music apps with which to add up to 300 songs on the smartwatch (and listen to them offline) and a monitoring system for physical activity and sleep.
We can view this smartwatch from here -> Fitbit Versa 2 (180 €).
HUAWEI Watch GT 2
Another excellent smartwatch that we can see in the mid-range of the market is the HUAWEI Watch GT 2, equipped with a large AMOLED display, dual GPS, 15 selectable training modes, advanced monitoring of fitness and rest activities, answering calls included and battery with declared autonomy of 2 weeks.
We can view this smartwatch from here -> HUAWEI Watch GT 2 (199 €).
Fossil Smart Watch 5
The first famous watch brand we meet is Fossil, which presents its generation 5 Smart Watch, equipped with Wear OS operating system, interchangeable interfaces, activity and heart rate monitoring, integrated GPS, payments with Google Pay, integration with voice commands Google Assistant and long battery life (in extended mode).
We can view this smartwatch from here -> Fossil Smart Watch 5 (€ 284).
Garmin Vivoactive 4
An excellent smartwatch, beautiful to look at and super- equipped, is the Garmin Vivoactive 4, which boasts a high contrast screen, continuous heart rate detection, physical activity monitoring with step counter, odometer and stopwatch that can always be viewed on the screen and a week's autonomy .
We can view this smartwatch from here -> Garmin Vivoactive 4 (€ 299).
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2
The famous manufacturer Samsung could not be less by presenting its Galaxy Watch Active2, which boasts a SuperAMOLED display, integrated GPS, heart rate sensor, advanced tracking system for fitnes, 340mAh battery and IP68 certification.
We can view this smartwatch from here -> Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 (€ 307).
Garmin Fenix 5 Plus
The first high-end smartwatch that we recommend you to view is undoubtedly the Garmin Fenix 5 Plus, which always has access screen, integrated navigation system with European maps, integrated music with playback via Bluetooth, Garmin Pay contactless payment system and up to 7 days of autonomy with all connections activated.
We can view this smartwatch from here -> Garmin Fenix 5 Plus (499 €).
Apple Watch Series 5
For many, the best smartwatch in existence at the moment is the Apple Watch Series 5, which boasts an always-on Retina display, advanced GPS system, data connectivity included, certified water resistance, optical heart rate monitor, integrated compass and notification system for apps, alerts, alarms and calls (on Apple devices).
We can view this smartwatch from here -> Apple Watch Series 5 (€ 589).
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Conclusions
By choosing one of the smartwatches recommended in this guide we will be sure to choose quality products, able to provide all the functions we are looking for from a modern smart wearable. The best is always the Apple Watch, but we can find smart watches for every price range.Still on the same topic, we created the guide on Which smartwatch to buy to connect the watch to the phone, so that we can resolve the last doubts about the purchase.
If we don't want to focus on a smartwatch but still want to monitor our physical activity, we can also view our guide on how to get back in shape with apps and fitness bracelets to monitor physical activities .
