15 best smart watches

Literally 10 years ago, smartphones were a wonder for us, but now nobody is surprised by wireless headphones, fitness bracelets, virtual reality glasses and other portable devices that can be worn over. One of the leading positions in this area is occupied by smart watches. They are miniature computers with an abundance of sensors. Thanks to a wide range of functions, smart watches become indispensable helpers in everyday life. They are able to synchronize with phones, perform the option of GPS-navigator, fitness tracker. Using sensors, the phone can calculate the pulse, measure pressure.

Smart watches are indispensable for athletes. They will tell about everything - the distance traveled, the number of calories burned, the speed of walking or running, the number of jumps on a jump rope. People who are far from sports will also benefit - after synchronization with the phone, they will serve to receive notifications, messages from social networks and e-mail. Some models are equipped with SIM cards for making calls and even cameras. You need to select a smart watch in accordance with your tasks. To make it easier for you to choose a suitable model, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with our rating.

The best new smart watches in 2018

Smart watches are in great demand every year, so manufacturers are trying to produce new models that fully meet the needs of consumers. If you want to be aware of the most popular new products, the first category of the rating will definitely interest you.

3 Frederique Constant Horological Ladies FC-281WH3ER6

Real Swiss smart watches made of high quality stainless steel with anti-corrosion properties. Sapphire glass, scratch resistant. The functionality is very rich. 18 apps are available for iOS and Android, including all social networks. Smart watches in the form of simple and clear graphs display the time of sleep and activity. You can see the data for the day, week and even a month.

The watch is equipped with a smart alarm clock in sleep phases, there is a stopwatch, smart trainer. You can register swimming, walking, running, temperature. The time is displayed in analog form. The clock is really very high quality, all applications work fine, there is no error. The only drawback is the relatively high cost compared to other models that have approximately the same functionality.

2 Nokia Steel HR 36mm Limited Edition + Leather Wristband

Another new product from a reputable manufacturer. Now their functionality is even wider.The stainless steel waterproof watch with a leather strap looks stylish and simple at the same time. Moisture resistance is high - in hours you can take a shower and swim without immersion under water. The time is displayed in analog and digital format. Support Android 5.0 platform, iOS 8, calendar, SMS and phone call notifications.

Athletes and just lovers of a healthy lifestyle will appreciate the presence of monitoring of physical activity, sleep and calorie counter. Perhaps a constant measurement of the heart rate due to the built-in heart rate monitor. Also from the sensors present accelerometer. An interesting option is a smart alarm clock that will wake you up in the most suitable phase of sleep, so that you feel completely rested.

1 MICHAEL KORS Access Sofie

American brand Michael Kors, which specializes in the manufacture of premium accessories, recently presented the world with a novelty - women's smart watch MICHAEL KORS Access Sofie. We could not include it in the top of the best models. The watch is equipped with round color AMOLED touchscreen displays. The manufacturer himself describes them as luxury watches with a sporty look. The smart device uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor. The watches are, indeed, very elegant, beautiful, made in a wide range of colors - eight different shades.

The watch has a fairly wide functionality - there is voice control, a microphone, a stopwatch. From the sensors there is a gyroscope, accelerometer. From the "sports" functions - calorie counter and monitoring of physical activity. Large internal memory - 4 GB. It is possible to receive notifications from the mail, social networks and reply to messages. Available to install third-party applications.

Best cheap Chinese smart watches: a budget of up to 3,000 rubles

Continues top of the most successful models of the budget category. In it, we will consider watches made in China, since it is this country that offers an abundance of options at a low price with relatively good functionality.

3 UWATCH U8 SMART WATCH

Inexpensive smart watches from a still little-known manufacturer from China are currently actively winning the hearts of consumers. The main trump card of the U8 Smart Watch is the low price combined with good quality and functionality.

U8 Smart Watch is an indispensable and useful gadget for Android and Apple. It can be called a compact, convenient and functional computer. Thanks to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, this gadget interacts with your phone and can play music, radio, manage photos and videos, receive messages and calls. It has a thermometer, altimeter, monitoring of physical activity, which means it will be useful for athletes and active people.

Unfortunately, there are too few reviews on this model, so for now we cannot draw any specific conclusions on the use of the U8 Smart Watch.

2 KingWear GT08

Inexpensive, but very functional watch. There is a microphone, speaker, audio and video playback, radio, camera (1.30 MP). The headphone jack turns the watch into a super compact player, it is possible to record video. Smart watches are equipped with their own SIM card, which allows you to receive calls and make them. As a supplement, sleep monitoring, a calorie counter, an accelerometer, a stopwatch, a timer are provided.

There is also an alarm clock, calendar, voice recorder, anti-lost function. Touch screen, backlit. You can install memory cards. Externally, the watch looks stylish and neat. A more functional model for such a low cost is simply impossible to find. The only drawbacks that users mention are that the battery and complex synchronization with the phone quickly sink.

1 SKMEI Smart Watch 1250

And the first in the top are the SKMEI Smart Watch 1250. Compared with more expensive models, this device has reduced functionality.But for such a sum it is just a find, so they open the second category of the rating. Watches look stylish and interesting. Among the main sports functions are an accurate pedometer and monitoring calories burned. There is a notification function for messages and calls, an alarm clock. Fans of taking selfies will be pleased with the ability to control the camera from the clock.

The watch is waterproof, compatible with Android and IOS devices. Connect to a smartphone via Bluetooth. In the reviews, some users claim that the battery lasts up to a year. There are many advantages, but, like any other inexpensive model, there are also disadvantages - the lack of a pulse meter and vibration. The rest is a great option for little money.

The best smartwatches of the average price segment

In the middle of our top lurked the most interesting for an ordinary buyer of smart watches. They are an order of magnitude better than their Chinese competitors due to good case materials, components and high-quality assembly. Buying devices from this category, you will receive at least a clear, bright screen with large viewing angles and a smart processor that will not keep you waiting for a press response for a couple of seconds. The cost of this, of course, is higher than that of the Chinese, but still does not reach the premium models. We propose to go to the rating of the best smart watches in terms of price-quality ratio.

3 Garmin Vivoactive HR

This smart watch is quite strongly distinguished from competitors. If in other models the sports functionality is only “one of”, then in Garmin the opposite is true. Vivoactive HR is primarily a sports watch with some smart features. They cannot boast of a powerful processor or a stunning display, but they constantly (every 3 minutes) track your pulse, count steps, calories burned, make a jogging route using GPS. In general, for athletes the most.

Owner reviews

Pros: 7-8 days of autonomous work without GPS .

Cons: Mediocre smart functionality

2 Huawei Watch Genuine Leather Strap

Compared with a Garmin smart watch, this device has a smaller set of hardware chips. But we choose the clock, not the sports tracker. And in this area, even large IT resources recognize the creation of the Chinese as one of the most successful solutions on the market. That only is the appearance - solid. And geeks will surely enjoy the news about the upcoming upgrade to Android Wear 2.0, while competitors have, at best, version 1.5. This brings a large number of interesting software chips, such as support Android Pay, its own application store and a redesigned interface. In general, Huawei Watch can be recommended to people who not only follow the technical innovations, but also want to use stylish devices.

Owner reviews

Pros: The latest version of the OS (Android Wear 2.0), there is a Wi Fi module, a very clear AMOLED display (pixel density is 404 ppi), sapphire crystal

Cons: High cost, high mass (137 gr.)

1 Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50

Sony is one of the pioneers in the field of smart watches. The first generation of the SmartWatch line was presented at CES back in 2012. Since then, the Japanese have managed to make significant progress in this direction, which is clearly visible in the third generation model. The watches began to look much more solid thanks to the appearance of versions with a metal and leather strap. SmartWatch 3 can be easily purchased for sports, because there are all the necessary sensors for this. Of course, the Garmin watch is not worse in this respect, but Sony is noticeably ahead of the rival in terms of the “smart” functionality.The watches for this category are inexpensive, making the SWR50 the best choice.

Owner reviews:

Pros: A smart interface, light weight (only 45 grams), IP68 standard protection, a permanent screen function, and NFC.

Cons: You can not sync with iOS, a short battery life (with a high load less than a day).

Top Premium Smart Watches

In the modern world, watches have become to some extent an exclusively status device. Agree, around us a lot of devices that show the time. This smartphone, and laptop, and TV, and a lot of information boards on the streets. So it turns out that traditional wrist watches are bought either to please the habit, or as a fashion accessory.

Smart watches in this regard do not differ much from traditional mechanical counterparts. For many, it is important not only the functionality that they give, namely, appearance, the ability to follow modern technology trends. And which IT-companies are most popular now? True, Samsung and Apple. We will look at their products in this rating.

3 Huawei Watch 2 Sport

Excellent watch with the Android Wear operating system. Supports Android 4.3, iOS 9, there is the ability to install third-party applications. Watches look stylish, buyers can choose one of several colors. The time is displayed electronically. Touch screen, backlit. There is protection from moisture. Hours send notifications about new letters in the mail, messages on social networks with the ability to respond.

Additional useful features include physical activity monitoring, sleep, continuous pulse measurement, light sensor, altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer. There is a GPS navigator, GLONASS. From the multimedia options present voice control, speaker and microphone. Among the positive qualities of users emit mostly stylish appearance, an abundance of options. Of the minuses - a small screen and slow work.

2 Apple Watch Series 2 42mm Aluminum Case with Sport Band

Apple has always been a trendsetter. Smart watches appeared quite a long time ago, but became especially popular only after the release of the Apple Watch. This is where you can see the power of the brand in all its glory. Smart watches from Cupertin do not even have to be the best - in any case they will be the most popular, and their owner automatically rises in the eyes of others. And even though these words are full of sarcasm, it makes no sense to deny reality. In addition, the company managed to earn such popularity due to the excellent build quality and excellent optimization. And so, and others fully possess Apple Watch 2.

User Reviews:

Pros: Excellent design and build quality, up to 3 days of battery life with active use, accurate work of the built-in sensors, support for Apple Pay.

Cons: There is no possibility to connect the watch with an Android smartphone.

1 Samsung Gear S3 Frontier

It is always difficult to choose between Apple and Samsung, because both companies produce very suitable devices. However, in the case of a smart watch, the Koreans managed to surprise. And it's not the most powerful processor, and not in the presence of all the sensors that you can imagine. Chip Gear S3 Frontier - controls. If on most smart watches you need to “pull” your finger across the small screen, then you can navigate through the menu using the bezel. For those who do not know, this is a ring around the clock face. The solution is not only interesting, but also very ergonomic.

Owner reviews:

Pros: Convenient controls, there is a function of monitoring sleep, able to constantly measure the pulse, there is an altimeter, up to two days of work under high load.

Cons: At the time of this writing, Samsung Pay is not working, there may be a slight backlash play.

The best smart watch without a screen

Finally, we still have the strangest category.To begin with, answer the simple question - how does the interaction with the smart watch take place? Right, with the display. But there are models without it. It sounds strange, but in reality everything is quite simple: in the watch case, the main place is occupied by the clock mechanism, but a couple of modules adjoin it to interact with the phone. The functional suffers from this catastrophically, but in general this type of smart watch has the right to exist. Their main advantage is the absence of the need to charge the watch. To replenish the level of charge, as a rule, a solar battery is used.

3 Mijia Quartz Watch

The new model with little functionality, but not bad performance for watches without a screen. Support Android 4.4, iOS 7, the time is displayed in analog form. Interesting options - world time, automatic time synchronization, alarm clock, interval reminders. Synchronized with the phone, notifies you of incoming calls. Monitoring of physical activity, accelerometer, calorie counter.

In the reviews, users write that the battery lasts about six months. This is the best option for those who do not need too wide functionality. Of the shortcomings - mineral glass, which quickly becomes covered with small scratches with active use.

2 Meizu Mix (steel)

The watch has a nice classic look, made of high quality stainless steel, the glass is very durable, sapphire. The model is based on a Swiss watch movement. Supports Android, iOS platforms, gives notifications about messages in some social networks, new mail, phone calls. Vibrates quietly to others. Protection against moisture is small, but it can withstand rain and spray. The time is displayed in analog format.

Smart watches can count calories, there is a gyroscope and an accelerometer. Provides a phone search function, set the alarm. From the positive qualities of the product, users in the reviews note the ease of use, high-quality glass, beautiful design. The main disadvantages are weak vibration, lack of backlight and incorrect operation of some applications.

1 CASIO EQB-500D-1A

Japanese watches are famous for their quality, no less than the Swiss premium model. But Japan is then Japan to push electronics into everything. Here and Casio EQB-500D-1A underwent a similar mockery. And I must say, quite successful. Yes, this watch cannot measure your activity. They also will not be able to play sounds and listen to you. Even the notifications here are in a very limited form - the display only works for e-mail, and not all. Why did we put the BlueTooth module here? First of all, to synchronize the time on the clock itself. According to the manufacturer, the time is set in accordance with the most accurate atomic clock. Secondly, the watch can "look for" the phone. To do this, the latter, of course, must necessarily include a proprietary application. Of the interesting "non-smart" functions, the speed indicator is worth noting. Stuck useless, but interesting.

In general, these smart watches can hardly be called smart enough. It is rather a status thing that is perfect for wealthy and respectable businessmen.

Owner reviews:

Pros: Solid appearance and good build quality, protection against shock and water (standard WR100), very long battery life, the search function of a smartphone.

Cons: very modest smart features.

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ASUS

Apple

Garmin

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Huawei

Jawbone

Motorola

Pebble

Polar

Samsung

Smart Baby Watch

Sony

Xiaomi

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Casio

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Mijia

Meizu

Kingwear

Skmei

Frederique constant

Nokia

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