Choosing the best smartwatch in this day and age can be an arduous task. When it is not one brand but another that launches a new smartwatch on the technology market. Opportunities multiply and competition benefits the consumer. However, the simple fact of having to choose a wearable can be a headache.
Apple, Samsung, Sony, Garmin, Polar or Tag Heuer are some of the most prominent manufacturers of this year 2016 as far as Smartwatches are concerned. Below we offer you a list (in our opinion) with the 6 best smartwatches that have seen the light so far this year.
With the new Series 2 Apple has put the focus on health and fitness, adding the GPS navigation system to its new smartwatch so you can leave your iPhone at home. The second version of the Cupertino firm's smartwatch is water resistant and offers metrics when you swim in the pool.
Apple has included improvements in the processor, dual-core, giving the gadget an ultra-fast speed, a brighter screen and a battery with a much greater autonomy compared to the predecessor model. Moreover, the new watchOS 3 operating system makes the user experience much more intuitive. In short, one of the best wearables for sports enthusiasts.
The new smartwatch from the popular South Korean brand could be said to be a mixture of the Pebble Time Steal, as it is extremely intuitive, and the Apple Watch Series 2, due to its elegance now in circular format and with a rotating bezel. With the Samsung Gear S2 on your wrist the only thing you'll want to do is leave the house to enjoy this avant-garde gadget.
If there is a section in which this smartwatch excels is in relation to its autonomy that has a long battery life, capable of destroying many of its competitors. Read the most popular tweets and everything that is trending in your area, check the weather in your city, monitor your pulse, answer messages or listen to that favorite song is as simple as turning the bezel of your Gear S2, a watch made with Gorilla Glass 3 and IP68 certification degree.
Another novelty that has hit the market during this year 2016 is the Sony SmartWatch 3 with the main novelty of the inclusion of GPS so you can go running without having to carry your cell phone on you. In addition, the Japanese firm specializing in technology, has incorporated a compass so you can always find your way back home, accelerometer to accurately detect the sporting activity you are practicing and a gyroscopic system that allows you to accurately calculate your movements and direction.
Although the design of its display is not its strong point, the Sony SmartWatch 3 has a wide range of designs to make the watch fit your style and mood. Choose the classic stainless steel metal strap, a sleek leather strap or a sportier style. The watch that makes your life simpler and smarter is available in five colors.
The second generation of this smartwatch from US firm Garmin features an activity monitor identical to its predecessor model, the Vivoactive. What's new about the Garmin Vivoactive HR is the inclusion of the pioneering heart rate monitoring technology known as Garmin Elevate that records the pulse directly on your wrist, without the need to wear a chest strap. In addition, this new smartwatch provides more accurate and detailed information on calories consumed during the day, but also at night.
The new Garmin Vivoactive HR model is the ideal sports wearable for practicing different disciplines such as cycling, swimming, running, golf, skiing and even rowing. As if this were not enough, the second version of the gadget has a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 13 hours if the GPS is activated and up to a total of 8 days in watch and activity monitor mode.
If money is no object for your pocket, the Tag Heuer Connected is the high-end smartwatch you're looking for. An Intel-powered smartwatch with Android Wear technology inside, it stands out for its polished design and tremendous quality. In addition, it has a battery life of approximately 25 hours under normal use.
A smartwatch with a premium finish that is able to monitor physical exercise, show you the number of steps taken each day, receive notifications of calls, text and apps, among many other things. This exclusive smartwatch from the Swiss manufacturer has as one of its main claims its great resistance, because its case and back are made of grade 2 titanium, providing lightness and strength at the same time. And if you are worried about possible scratches on its dial, you can rest assured that its sapphire crystal protects you from scratches.
Surely the best smartwatch, of the six we present here, if running is your thing. The newly released Polar M600 houses inside Android Wear technology and has been designed with all those sports fans in mind. A smart watch with GPS, heart rate measurement from the wrist, continuous monitoring of physical activity and intelligent training functions.
The Polar M600 has a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 touch screen with a resolution of 260 ppp and the battery life is up to 2 days using it an average of 8 hours to train when connected to Android devices and 1 day in the case of iPhone. In addition this watch is water resistant up to 10 meters deep and is suitable for swimming, thanks to its IPX8 protection rating.
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