COVID-19 has impacted everyone’s work-life balance differently. Indeed, many struggle to handle their job and family life simultaneously due to remote work and a lack of fixed business hours.
Fortunately, if you find yourself hurrying about more than usual, there are tools you can use to stay productive while warding off exhaustion. In particular, the multifunctional smartwatch can accomplish multiple tasks without you lifting a finger, all while monitoring your health — a must in these turbulent times.
But with countless makes available, how do you know which one to get? To help you make that decision, here are some of the best smartwatches you can get this year.
Best for health, sports, and fitness: Noise Colorfit Pro 3 Smartwatch
The Noise Colorfit Pro 3 is great for monitoring your vitals, like heart rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and even sleep duration, to give you a snapshot of your overall health. Detecting levels beyond the average range may help push you to consult your doctor and catch underlying conditions early. And with an added stress detector, you’ll be assisted in taking a breather when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
That’s not all this watch is good for, though. It’s also completely waterproof and comes with 14 dedicated sports modes, meaning its versatility ranges from the pool to the cricket pitch. It automatically detects which sport you’re playing, too, allowing each move to be tracked and recorded as accurately as possible.
Best for connectivity: Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
Samsung is one of the leading smartwatch manufacturers out there, and for good reason. The Galaxy Watch 4 is LTE-enabled, allowing you to use your watch like a phone. Aside from letting you answer calls and texts, it can connect to smart devices via the Internet of Things and supports a multitude of apps, ranging from Map My Run and Speedo On to Spotify and even Uber.
As an added bonus: it’s equipped with near field communication technology, or NFC, which means you can leave your wallet at home and use Samsung Pay to make purchases with a flick of the wrist.
Best for those on a budget: Fastrack Reflex 2.0
If you want to enjoy the smartwatch experience without breaking the bank, the Fastrack Reflex 2.0 is for you. Though it’s more of a cutting-edge fitness band than a full-blown smartwatch, it still offers a lot of the same features for a fraction of the price. Aside from having a built-in activity tracker and calorie counter, the Reflex 2.0 lets you call, text, and send messages on WhatsApp, completely control your phone’s camera, and even locate your phone when you’ve misplaced it.
Best for long use: Mobvoi TicWatch Pro
Like today’s average smartwatch, the TicWatch Pro keeps up with its competitors. On Smart Mode, you have access to health monitoring tools and multiple smart functions for answering calls, texts, and WhatsApp messages. Here, your battery can last for a respectable 2 to 5 days.
What’s truly impressive, however, is Essentials Mode, which helps the battery last for an astonishing 30 days. Thanks to the high power integrity of the watch’s printed circuit board, its power supply can switch modes seamlessly without causing grounding or signal disruption. As a result, you can swap between Smart Mode’s fully powered LED screen and Essentials Mode’s AMOLED screen with ease.
This only serves to supplement the military-grade durability of the materials used in TicWatch Pro, like Gorilla Glass, carbon fiber, and high-strength nylon. On the whole, you’ll be getting yourself a watch that’ll last you for years to come.
Best for stylish functionality: Titan Connected X
Finally, if you’re looking for a more classy smartwatch, consider the Titan Connected X. Whether you choose jet black, khaki green, or copper brown, each Connected X is crafted by Bangalore-based luxury company Titan with the Indian consumer in mind. You’ll be supporting a local company while purchasing a watch on par with Apple and Samsung’s watches — and all for a lower price.
On the whole, a smartwatch is a good investment. It’s durable, delivers a wide range of functions, and can be both fashionable and affordable. By keeping in mind what you need out of a smartwatch, you’re sure to find one that will help you go about your day with ease.
