Smartwatches have evolved with time gracefully. They are now capable of doing a lot more things than expected. They can be your fitness tracker, wallet, and sometimes even your phone. Sounds amazing right. That’s the beauty of today’s smartwatches. Now there are a plethora of smartwatches available in the current market. It has become too difficult to choose an ideal smartwatch for all your needs. So here I am with the list of some amazing smartwatches of 2020 from which you can pick the best one for you.
So let’s get started!
Apple Watch Series 5
Compatibility: IOS
No doubt apple topped the list because Apple was the first one to bring the trend of smartwatches in the market. Anyways, apple watch series 5 is here for all the right reasons. One of the best features of this watch is that it is always on display. It makes a huge difference in the user experience because you just need to glance at your screen to bring it into life. All thanks to its light sensor which adjusts according to the surrounding condition. There are enhanced fitness features too in addition to GPS, heart rate sensor, electrocardiogram feature, and activity trend feature that warns you if you become less active. The watch also includes a built-in compass that can help you while hiking and makes maps more useful and easy for you.
Highlights
- Always-on display
- LTE optional
- It is swim-proof
- Built-in compass
- Apple payment option
- Runs WatchOS6
- Variety of new apps and app store available
- Can track period cycles for women
The only con of this watch is its comparatively low battery life.
Up next in our list is for Android users
The Samsung Galaxy watch Active 2
Compatibility: Android, IOS
Samsung Galaxy Active 2 is the best smartwatch for Android users and it works best with Galaxy phones. This watch has great fitness features like apple series 5 but it has amazing battery life. Also, it’s sleek design makes it look attractive and classy. The other strong features of this watch are fitness features that include a heart-rate sensor, automatic workout recognition, fitness tracking, and other fitness apps available through the Samsung app store.
You can also have LTE support if you want to pay a bit more and can browse youtube, twitter, or google translations directly from your wrist.
Highlights
- LTE optional
- Supports Spotify
- Samsung pay
- GPS
- Swimproof
- Bluetooth connectivity option
The only con to this watch is its user-interface which is not as friendly as it should be. But it’s quite cheaper than apple series 5 which makes them even.
Samsung Galaxy Watch
Compatibility: Android, IOS
This watch is fancy, equipped with great fitness features and amazing battery life. It is one of the stylish watches available in the market. It’s rotating bezel makes it even more awesome,thus making it easy for navigating its interface. The watch also has storage space for songs, excellent battery life, Samsung Pay, and some fitness features.
Highlights
- Battery life up to 4-5 days
- GPS
- Swim-proof
- LTE optional
- Heart rate monitor
- Samsung Pay
The only con of this watch is that the Samsung app store has limited apps and you cannot use all of the Galaxy watch’s features when it’s paired with the iPhone.
Fitbit versa 2
Compatibility: IOS, Android
Fitbit versa 2 has some great features for its users. It has an AMOLED display, a microphone for Amazon Alexa, and a Fitbit pay option. Also, it’s an always-on display. The screen of the watch always shows basic information even if you are not looking directly at the watch. It has usual fitness features like heart rate sensor, step counter, and other motion sensors to track your activity. One of the best features is its customized training programs(with subscriptions). There is also a built-in Spotify app downloaded on your watch but you cannot download your playlist to listen to music offline.
Highlights
- Great Battery life
- Sleep tracking analysis
- AMOLED screen
- Amazon Alexa
- Fitbit pay option
- LTE not available
The cons of this watch are that its GPS works only when connected to a smartphone. Also, Alexa’s responses are text-only. But its cheap price covers all its shortcomings.
Skagen Falster 3
Compatibility: IOS, Android
This watch has it all. It has fulfilled all technical needs one would expect from the WearOS smartwatch. The watch has 1 Gb of Ram, decent battery life, smart look, Google pay, heart rate monitor, microphone to receive calls, and Bluetooth connectivity option. The feature of receiving calls doesn’t need any other connection, it works with the help of Bluetooth connection only. The fitness tracking features are available via Google fit which is easy to use.
Highlights
- Water-resistant
- Decent battery life
- GPS
- Heart rate monitor
- WearOs
The only con is that it is a bit expensive and the WearOS frustrate sometimes in its working.
So these were the best smartwatches of 2020.
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[…] Smartwatches have evolved with time gracefully. They are now capable of doing a lot more things than expected. They can be your fitness tracker, wallet, and sometimes even your phone. Sounds amazing right. That’s the beauty of today’s smartwatches. Now there are a plethora of smartwatches available in the current market. It has become too difficult to choose an ideal smartwatch for all your needs. So here I am with the list of some amazing smartwatches of 2020 from which you can pick the best one for you. […]