18 best smart watches

The so-called smart watches are becoming more popular. If earlier such devices only played the role of a heart rate monitor, Now it is much more wide-functional gadgets. They allow not only to monitor the effectiveness of training, with their help, you can get acquainted with the notifications in advance, prepare food for a particular recipe, as well as solve less typical tasks. However, the market is literally littered with smart watches that able to break down in just six months. Not to buy such a device, we suggest you familiarize yourself with a selection of the best models. It's about how budget devices are and on top smart watches.

How to choose a smart watch?

Modern smart watches can have completely different purpose. It is with him need to decide Firstly. Most smart watches are purchased for the following goals:

1. For use by children - in such case you need a special children's watch. They have a GPS chip thanks to whom parents can request information at any time about the location of the child. Also, these devices have a children's design, and on their strap can be depicted cartoon characters.

2. For use by athletes - for such people designed smart watches with all sorts of sensors. Some similar devices are able to determine the height, speed and many other parameters workout. Technology support will also be helpful. ANT +, which is synchronized with the rotation sensor pedals or some other sports accessory. Such smart watches are required have a heart rate sensor.

3. Clock on every day - to this group it is conditionally possible to bring not only sports, but also much more cheap gadgets that are actively sold in Chinese online stores. Usually from such hours is required only the display of notifications received on the smartphone. Practice shows that to solve other problems, people These watches are used extremely rarely.

4. There is another purpose for buying smart watches - show the status of a person. In this case, the products of a Swiss brand are purchased. But in this case, you will get more ordinary than smart watches. it there will be a full-fledged mechanical device, charging which if and required, then only once a month or even half a year. However among Additional functions such watches will offer only a display of the number of notifications, present now on the smartphone. You can forget about reading them, as often do not have such watches and all sorts of fitness functions. And there are creations of the Swiss watch giants terribly expensive - an ordinary person can hardly afford to buy them.

When choosing a smart watch should focus on their characteristics and functionality. Also pay attention to the materials from which their body is made and strap. By the way, the belt for such devices is usually removable, but the method of attachment may be different. If the mount is non-standard, then have to rely on the manufacturer's range. If the strap is worn on an ordinary watch "pin", then finding a replacement accessory is not difficult.

So, when choosing a smart watch should focus on the necessity and uselessness of the following functions:

1. Pedometer - present in almost every watch, however in many models it is godless lying

2. GPS - is needed in order to keep all information about the run, up to your speed.

3. Heart rate monitor - finds the heart rate, it is very useful.

4. Show notifications - a smart watch may have its implementation is completely different. Most often you only see SMS message, and only more thoughtful ones can answer it. and expensive watches.

5. Games - they are supported by devices based on Wear OS. Games are as simple as possible, without them it is possible to do.

6. Contactless payments - yes, you can now pay for purchases not just a smartphone, but also a clock.

7. Camera - if it is embedded in such devices, it is extremely low resolution. The appropriate camera is only in children's smart watches.

8. Alarm clock - they are equipped with models with a vibration motor or a speaker. Some watches are equipped with smart alarm clock that can wake up in a suitable phase of sleep.

9. Conversation by phone - it is offered only by models With a microphone and speaker, which is created quite a bit.

Even when choosing a smart watch you should interested in battery life. However, don't expect to get a gadget, functioning from full charge for longer than a week. Are capable of such Only some fitness bracelets, the screen of which is created by a special technology. Unfortunately, smart watches may require a charger connection. devices almost every night. Most often, this sin devices with Wear OS on board. Samsung and Apple smart watches work under control of other operating systems - they need to be charged once in two or three days. A big step forward in this direction is going to make Huawei - Chinese announced Lite OS, clocks operating under its control will be able to work up to two weeks! However, the frequency of synchronization with the smartphone will be reduced, therefore, the clock will be quite limited. At the time of writing Article The announcement of the device itself has not yet happened, so in our rating smart watches based on Lite OS are not hit.

Top smart watches rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best cheap smart watches	1	Amazfit Bip	3 960 ₽
	2	Prolike PLSW5000	3 670 ₽
	3	KingWear GT08	1 299 ₽
The best children's smart watches	1	Gator Caref Watch 3	8 125 ₽
	2	Elari KidPhone 3G	5 990 ₽
	3	Smart Baby Watch D100S	3 327 ₽
	4	Smart Baby Watch Q90	1 488 ₽
	5	Nautilus Junior 05	1 730 ₽
The best smart watches in the middle price segment	1	Garmin Forerunner 235	19 030 ₽
	2	Apple Watch Series 1 42mm with sport band	19 490 ₽
	3	Garmin Vivomove HR Sport	16 900 ₽
	4	Samsung Gear Sport	12 120 ₽
	5	Amazfit Stratos	11 990 ₽
	6	Garmin Forerunner 35	9 990 ₽
The best smart watches in the premium price segment	1	Garmin Fenix ​​Chronos (leather)	79 214 ₽
	2	Apple Watch Series 4 GPS + Cellular 44mm	73 999 ₽
	3	Garmin Fenix ​​5 Sapphire	36 990 ₽
	4	Samsung Gear S3 Frontier	14 800 ₽

Best cheap smart watches

Amazfit Bip

Rating: 4.8

Quite popular model available as at least six colors. It concerns only the body, The default strap can only be black or white. Should notice that Amazfit can be considered a sub-brand of Xiaomi, under which only smart watches are distributed. The device is very cheap - from four to six thousand rubles, depending from the greed of the online store. For the money the buyer will receive a rather small device, on the front panel of which there is a display with a diagonal of 1.28 inches and a resolution of 176x176 pixels. Chinese understood that many people do not like the fact that smart watches need charge as often as a smartphone. Therefore, they have implemented here transflective type screen. Such a display is not the best for show photos, but about videos due to low frame rates generally should be forgotten. But the text and all sorts of graphics on such The screen displays perfectly. But the main advantage of the display - that the information shown with it is visible even without backlight. Activation per se is required only in the evening when outside lighting lacks.

Despite being quite small size, the device received a speaker and a vibration motor. So the alerts messages, notifications and calls can be both sound and and in the form of vibration. Another device included a heart rate monitor, copes well during training. But much more surprised by the presence here is a gps chip.They are usually given much more expensive watches. With his using the system can record the speed of movement throughout workout. But do not forget that the activation of the navigation chip in order increases energy consumption. The barometer completes the joyful picture, allowing system to understand how high the user is.

You can never leave the clock even time to sleep. Firstly, there is an alarm clock here that copes with Its task is better than a similar application in a smartphone. Secondly, here implemented sleep monitoring. If you have something wrong with him, then you quickly understand this. You need to charge the device with a brand cradle. Lot This process takes no time. And what's the difference if you use the cradle need extremely rare? It remains to add that smart watches are protected by standard. IP68 This means that you can take a shower with them and even dive into the pool. In a word Is it possible to wish from such an inexpensive device something more?

Prolike PLSW5000

Rating: 4.7

Many people like only those wearable gadgets that have a round display. That is, they are interested Only those devices that look like a real mechanical watch. They also try to look in the direction of those devices that can work from a single charge for a long time. A device called Prolike PLSW5000 combines these two distinctive features. However, the record time This model still does not offer. The manufacturer claims approximately 168 hours. functioning in standby mode. Well, regular operation will reduce the time work up to three days, which, incidentally, is also very good. And that is by having here OLED display! Recall that this screen does not have a separate backlit layer, Each pixel here glows independently. That is why the firmware tries display information on a black background. To some it may seem ugly, archaic. But this method of display is better than just one and a half days. battery life or increase in thickness and weight due to too capacious battery.

As for the functional, this smart watch perfect for doing some kind of training. Heart rate monitor the manufacturer is not forgotten, so the device will warn in time about too high heart rate. Of course, blindly believe the LED heart rate monitor is not worth it - a comparison with the chest sensor will show a higher the accuracy of the latter. But practice shows that users do not care, it is important for them to know at least approximate values. The device interacts with the smartphone via Bluetooth 4.0. Smart watches will notify you of an incoming call or message through vibration.

The product is not afraid of rain or sweat. About This is evidenced by the IP67 certificate, which is mentioned on box and instruction manual. But dive in such a watch is not recommended - it can disable them. It is impossible not to note the presence here is a plastic face. On the quality of the image, plastic is almost not effect, while scratching it is quite difficult. As for the OLED display, then it has a diagonal of 0.95 inches - neither more nor less.

An interesting feature caught in our rating of hours is the ability to measure blood pressure and level oxygen in the blood. However, the accuracy of the testimony is a big question. therefore we will not enter this function either in the number of advantages or in the list deficiencies.

KingWear GT08

Rating: 4.6

The most simplified smart watch. AT Russian online stores you can buy them for just 1300 rubles. Needless to That kind of money you get is not too smart device. Although it looks like pretty good. The body of the product is made of stainless steel, it can be Painted in one of the four available colors. There is even the option “pink gold"! On the front panel is an OLED display, the diagonal of which is 1.54 inches, and the resolution - 240x240 pixels. For every inch of space This screen has 220 pixels - this is a very good result, more This device is not required. On the hand the gadget is held by silicone strap, which is painted in one of three colors. If the very turn the device, then nothing interesting will be found on the back panel. And the absence of LEDs in this place suggests that the clock can not use as a heart rate monitor. There is no GPS chip here either. It turns out that for Measurement of physical activity is applied only accelerometer, performing the role of the pedometer. Need I say that such measurements will not be particularly accurate? It is unlikely that the clock on the basis of such testimony will be able to correctly calculate calories burned

However, on this list of shortcomings is not is ending. In fact, smart watches are a standalone gadget - original smartphone in thumbnail. There is even a slot for microSIM! If a connect the headset, you can even answer calls with it! At the very In fact, it does not play hours in the plus. First, such a device could not get easy. As a result, the user will have to wear on his wrist. 58g gadget. Try to find a heavier device in our ranking. the same class. Secondly, such smart watches will not work anyway. from a full charge for a long time. In the case of the KingWear GT08 you will have to use the charger every other night. Charge the device falls through the micro-USB connector, which is not very convenient. Process lasts in for one hour.

The rest of the smart watch can be compared with the simplest smartphone. There is even a memory card slot on which you can throw the music! Also, the buyer should please the microphone and speaker. BUT Here the camera seems superfluous. Its resolution is only 1.3 MP, and this is not enough not only for photography, but also for normal video. Synchronization with a smartphone via Bluetooth 3.0. Why using such an old standard is also unclear.

The best children's smart watches

Gator Caref Watch 3

Rating: 4.9

This smart watch looks quite simple. But there are several advantages in this, especially if we recall their purpose. First, it is unlikely that a child who walks in second-fifth grades, because he no longer wants to wear a multicolored wrist toy with cartoon characters. Secondly, such watches should not interest intruder. It is unlikely that he recognizes smart watches in this gadget worth 8 thousand rubles.

The device is equipped with a rubberized case. and silicone strap. It feels the presence of full moisture protection. On the box You can find a mention that the gadget is not afraid of sweat and rain. That is, The device received an IP67 certificate. Weigh children's smart watches about 40 g. A little, but very small children, the gadget still seems heavy. Smart watch can be painted in one of three colors - girls will enjoy the most pink version.

The front panel is a haven for OLED screen, the diagonal of which is 0.94 inches. Management implemented here through the same touch screen and a pair of buttons located on the side butt end. Any children's smart watches must have a GPS chip that falls into our rating. Gator caref watch 3 are no exception to the rule. At any time you can go to your smartphone in a special application, tracking the location of the clock. Broadcast coordinates to the server are via a SIM card, the slot for which is hidden under a special plug. The product supports 3G networks, therefore data is carried out at a sufficiently high speed. These smart watches also received accelerometer, thanks to which the pedometer function is implemented.

Because of the GPS chip, the manufacturer had to equip your creation with a 410 mAh battery. But even this is enough only two or three days of battery life, depending on the regularity use voice chat and location checks. Recharging carried out using a removable cradle - in this regard, to the device no no questions.

Elari KidPhone 3G

Rating: 4.8

One more rather expensive children's smart watch in our ranking. They also allow you to track at any time. child's location. For this, the product is endowed with a navigation chip. On the device’s case, it is possible to detect the cap under which the socket for SIM card. With its help, location information is transmitted to the server. developers, after which it can be accessed through any smartphone or tablet. Importantly, the gadget supports 3G networks. This allows data transmitted at a sufficiently high speed - long wait for the update information you will not. Wi-Fi networks can also be used for hours.

The device is supplemented with a standard silicone strap. The body here is made of plastic. Of course, such material allowed To achieve a small weight, but it does not contribute to moisture protection. These smart watches are still have an IP65 certificate, but this means only that they can not be removed, when the baby washes his hands. Rain is a lottery. Painted body can be either in red or in black.

Through these hours you can start with your child voice chat (as in WhatsApp). Incoming Message Notification carried out by vibration. The watch also has a touchscreen display, whose resolution is 240x240 pixels, and the diagonal is 1.3 inches. there is here is a two megapixel camera. With its help, the child can take a picture yourself Still, first of all, it serves to ensure that parents can see not only where their son or daughter is now, but also get acquainted with happening around. For the same purpose, you can use a microphone if you do not feel free to listen to the talk of the child.

The main feature of this model is built-in voice assistant Alice. This is the well-known creation of Yandex, which is the best way to supply a child with this or that information. Well, upset the user can only work time. Even in Ideally, it can not exceed 72 hours. And if it means regular operation of those or other functions, then use the charger have every night.

Smart Baby Watch D100S

Rating: 4.7

Do not want to spend on children's smart watches large sum of money? In this case, we recommend taking a look at the devices created under the brand Smart Baby. Two of these were immediately in our rating. models. Under the index D100S hides a gadget released in three colors - golden, pink and black. The housing will in any case be made of plastic. Although it seems from afar that it is stainless steel - such an effect achieved through the use of not very bright colors.

These smart watches turned out to be quite large. So large that on their front panel there was a place for the display, the diagonal which reaches 1.54 inches. In this regard, such smart watches are not recommended. for the purchase of a child under the age of eight. By the way, it is on the display you can guess about the low cost of the device. The fact is that it was created by IPS technology. No doubt, this screen displays a picture almost perfect, and with better viewing angles. But the power consumption of the display - quite high. And here after all there are other components, actively battery consuming. So it turns out that the watch needs to be charged almost every night. And this is with a battery capacity of 600 mAh!

Since these watches are childish, they are not could do without a GPS chip and a slot for a SIM card. This means that parents in any moment they can find out exactly where their child is and what places he visited during the day. In a special application, you can delineate safe zone. If the child leaves them, the corresponding notification will be sent to the smartphone. The savings also forced the manufacturer to abandon the 3G module, which is why the data The location of the clock is sent with some delay. More work at 2G networks are felt when you try to send a voice message to your son or daughter. Pay attention, the child can answer it, because there is not only speaker, but also a microphone.

Almost all children's smart watches have SOS button. This model is no exception to the rule. A feature of the same gadget is a built-in heart rate monitor. He added here instead of the pedometer, which in so cheap watches strongly lies. Charger connection via micro-USB. Perhaps this can be called a disadvantage. Another watch can be scolded for the lack of water protection. More precisely, the manufacturer declares it, but in fact there are no certificates for the device, therefore A recessed device will definitely be a non-warranty case.

Smart Baby Watch Q90

Rating: 4.6

Already a little more fun children's smart watches. If the previous version was intended for at least nine little people, then this model will be appreciated by the children of the younger age

The device is painted already in eight different colors! And all this is very bright types of colors, thanks to which the device becomes like a toy. Associations with any toy arise and when looking at the price tag - The gadget is sold for 2000 rubles. So, this is one of the most Cheap smart watches in our rankings. It is clear that for the money you will not offer something extraordinary. The child will have to use the device with the usual touch screen, the diagonal of which is 1.22 inches. I am glad that pixelation is almost invisible, especially if The eye is not trained by flagship smartphones. Permission set here the screen is 240x240 pixels. This is quite enough for display menus, messages and other sections of the firmware.

Like the above example, Smart Baby Watch Q90 does not have a 3G module. Data transfer carried out exclusively on the networks of the second generation, or over Wi-Fi. The manufacturer did not save only on the GPS-chip. He is here, and the accuracy of his testimony is equal to several meters. As is the case with any other children's smart watches, parents can use their smartphone or tablet to find out location of the clock, and therefore the child. Also available to view. travel history. How would such a gadget be useful to our parents when we skipped school in computer clubs!

There is a button on the device SOS. Its long press will send an alarm to those numbers which are recorded in the phone book. More on the clock you can see microphone and speaker. Basically they will be used by parents. for hidden calls. Such a call can not be repulsed or wait - hours take it yourself, after which you can listen to what is happening now around the baby. Unfortunately, on this tracking functionality is ending. The cameras are not here, so the clock can not take pictures happening like more expensive models. But due to her absence they were a little lighter. It also contributes to weight loss. battery capacity is reduced to 400 mAh. Recharging it via the micro-USB connector, and this is required as it is easy guess almost every night.

In the case of this model The manufacturer decided to build an accelerometer instead of a heart rate sensor. As a result, the device has learned to signal that it was shot. with hands. Also, the clock is trying to fix the steps, counting the number calories burned.

Nautilus Junior 05

Rating: 4.5

Regular children's smart watches with silicone strap. Here it is made in a special way - about how Sony SmartWatch 3. That is, the strap has holes where The gadget itself is running. This makes strap replacement very easy. But you will only have to purchase branded accessories issued the same manufacturer - strap from the nearest watch store will not work. Therefore, it is easier not to tell your child that there are at least five colors of the strap - otherwise He will ask you to purchase the whole set.

On the front of this gadget is a simple OLED display, the diagonal of which does not exceed 0.96 inches. He is not able to display photos - Mostly such a screen is designed for displaying graphics from several colors. As a result, the LCD panel can boast low power consumption. However, this does not mean that connecting the charger devices will be required extremely rarely. The main task of the device is tracking the location of the child, and the GPS chip consumes energy with a big appetite. But then you will be notified in time when the child will leave the zone you have limited. Geographical coordinates are transmitted to the developer server via 2G networks.

The composition of the miniature gadget entered full accelerometer. This means that parents will receive an alert. that the watch is removed from the wrist. It turns out that the child will not be able to fool you by leaving the gadget somewhere in the locker. Yes, and how you can engage in fraud, if mom or dad can at any time to call the device, listening to what is happening around?

In short, this is a typical inexpensive smart watch, intended for use by a child. Job provides them 400 mAh battery. The device differs from analogs only thickness reduced to 12.5 mm.However, this does not negate the fact that very young children watch seem too large.

The best smart watches in the middle price segment

Garmin Forerunner 235

Rating: 4.9

In our country, the company's products Garmin is very expensive. Even seemingly simple smart watches Garmin Forerunner 235 is priced at 22 thousand rubles. However, Are they simple?

Externally, this device looks like on any mechanical watch, only instead of the dial here round display is used. The strap was made of rubber. Wherein it is made in such a way as not to slide on the wrist, and its length is easily adjustable. On sale now you can find three or four color options. Mostly different color belt on the watch itself only one color other than black of buttons and a ring surrounding the display. One can not help but notice that the standard strap is used here, change it in the future will not be easy.

All Garmin products are designed to lovers of active recreation. That smart watch data is not without reason received moisture protection according to WR50 standard. It allows not to shoot device when swimming in the pool (you can not just dive in them). Also The gadget is not afraid to use in the shower. Using the clock you can quickly find out about an incoming call or a received message. But much more often the device is recommended to use to track workouts. Device perfectly shows itself as a pedometer. Also it is stable keeps track of heart rate. At the same time, not least, the heart rate monitor running in continuous mode and not only during workouts. Not every smart watch can boast this! If you go back to training, it may be useful GPS chip. With it, the speed of movement is fixed. In the future, you can transfer the results of the run on your smartphone using the bluetooth chip.

It is on the smartphone to analyze The results are the easiest. Of course, the clock can display information and on your own screen. But the diagonal of the transflective matrix does not exceed 1.23 inches, and the resolution is only 215x180 pixels. As a result, only the main information is placed on the display; graphics here you will not see.

Many representatives of our rating have certain features. Here you can add to those support for wireless standard ANT +. This technology is used to transmit Information all kinds of sports sensors, including those issued by the company Garmin. Well, not about the highest cost of the device says The material from which the body is made is plastic. Concerning battery, its capacity is not specified. But the manufacturer claims that with an active GPS chip, the running time is 11 o'clock. If the navigation chip is turned off, then use charger will have every few days.

Apple Watch Series 1 42mm with sport band

Rating: 4.8

Apple's smart watches have already gone through several reincarnations. Surprisingly, in stores still You can find the first generation gadget. Even more striking is the fact that even so old watches sell for 20 thousand rubles. Why not? "Apple" company managed to release, if not perfect, then very good gadget.It has a comfortable, lightweight strap. in mastering the fixative. On the front of the device is OLED display, the diagonal of which is 1.54 inches. At that moment it was impossible to build an even larger screen into the smartwatch because frameless technology by a Californian company has not yet been mastered. Display resolution is 312x390 pixels. With this option, all icons and images are highly detailed, which cannot not happy.

Like other smart watches in this price segment, the creation of Apple is trying to spur to commit next feats. The device perfectly captures the workout, whatever type they belong to. You can even swim in the pool, After all, smart watches have a certificate of water protection IPX7. By itself, during Any workout has a consistently fixed heart rate - this is done with a special LED on the back panel. In the future, all the information about your gestures is transmitted. on the smartphone, which is used for either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Present among wireless modules and NFC - it applies to pay for purchases through the system Apple Pay.

Perhaps, synchronization with a smartphone makes you remember the most serious lack of these hours To work smart watches requires an iPhone. Unfortunately, the clock do not support interaction with an Android device. So, if you do not have an "apple" smartphone, then Apple Watch you to nothing. This also applies to the first generation and the last, which will be discussed in our rating.

However, let's not sharpen attention to the shortcomings. Fans of Apple technology will appreciate the watch deservedly. They should like a convenient recharging method. It's a pity only that this process is required every night. Also should please the wide functionality - now for the operating system installed here developed a very large number of applications. Yes, and speed pleasantly surprised - the Apple S1P processor adequately copes with its challenge And here there is a speaker and microphone. They allow answer the call without taking the smartphone out of your pocket. Also The clock includes 8 GB of internal memory. They serve to store MP3 music, which is offered to listen through a Bluetooth headset.

Garmin Vivomove HR Sport

Rating: 4.8

These smart watches are a wealth of value. and disadvantages. Readers of our rating may well like some moments and do not like others. A striking example of this is an OLED display. It turned out bright and very energy efficient. But the diagonal of 0.38 inches and the resolution of 64x128 pixels do not allow it displays a lot of all sorts of information. Mostly on it shows current pulse, fast training reminder or something in the same vein.

But why does the screen have such miniature size? The fact is that it is embedded in the present dial having analog hands. This means that the display does not need show information permanently - time can be found in the traditional way. As a result, in certain modes battery life is enough for 5 days of battery life!

The device turned out massive. it Associated with the use of a metal case and a rubber strap. Inside the smart watch are a barometer, accelerometer, altimeter and vibration motor. Everything this allows the gadget to fix not only the steps, but also all kinds of ascents up the hill or up the steps. As a result, the software more accurately calculates the number calories burned. It understands that to climb the mountain more energy is spent on a bicycle than to overcome the same distance on the plain.

This device can boast moisture protection according to IP67. In theory, you can even watch dive. It's nice that the manufacturer did not forget to introduce sleep monitoring here. But even more some athletes will appreciate the support of technology ANT +. This means that the product can receive information from the rotation sensor. pedals or other similar device. In the future, the clock can be sync with any smartphone or tablet operating under running iOS or Android - all information will be uploaded in the appropriate application. You can also configure a constant synchronization But with the display set here, it doesn't have A lot of sense - Bluetooth will only reduce battery life. In this regard, Garmin Vivomove HR Sport I want to call not a smart watch, but an advanced fitness bracelet.

Samsung Gear Sport

Rating: 4.7

Something in between a fitness tracker and smart watches created and the South Korean company Samsung Electronics. This gadget has at its disposal a round display, made on technology Super AMOLED. With a total of 1.2-inch diagonal, it has 360x360 resolution. Pixel density is incredibly high that can not but rejoice.

Most of the space under The metal case is occupied by a 300 mAh battery. The duration of the work depends on the intensity of use gadget. Many buyers charge this watch every two to three days. And this with constant pulse measurements and regular workouts that need to track! It was possible to achieve such an indicator by use of the operating system Tizen.

This smart watch can not be called cheap, in connection with which you should not be surprised at the presence of a large number of sensors. In particular, the gadget can recognize the height above sea ​​level. As a result, training reports indicate not only time and speed, but also height of ascent or descent. All this allows the system to correctly determine how many calories you spent. By the way, there is a GPS chip that writes information about the route of jogging. If you do not want to sit down the battery charge, you can activate this feature in the smartphone, in the corresponding application. By the way, you can synchronize Samsung Gear Sport not only with the South Korean device, but with any other smartphone, operating under control of Android or iOS.

Many users like it a lot control method implemented here. For travel on the operating menu system and installed applications display and, most importantly, a rotating bezel. This design made The device is heavy enough, but it was worth it! However, by weight affected and enhanced water protection. However, even with her, this smart watch is not intended for divers - the device is very deep may be only a short time.

Amazfit Stratos

Rating: 4.6

Another smart watch extending under subbrand Xiaomi, already significantly more expensive. When creating them The choice of the Chinese fell on a round LCD display. More precisely, almost round - its lower region is as if chopped off. Diagonal of it screen is 1.34 inches, which is very decent, and the resolution is 320x300 pixels.It can be said that the display full of space for all sorts of information. But not without drawback - the screen was created using conventional TFT technology, which is why it cannot be called energy efficient. With a 290 mAh battery, it can even be annoying, After all, use the charger will have every two to three days.

Smart watches turned out to be relatively small, but heavy - their weight reaches 60 g. However, some of this The weight falls on the rubber strap, which is quite comfortable. Also, the Chinese manufacturer decided to supply its creation with metal corps, which also influenced the final result. A certain weight have and internal components. For example, there is a dual-core processor running at 1.2 GHz. Of more Rare Guests - Navigation Chip Supporting US and Russian satellites. I did not forget the manufacturer about the heart rate monitor, without which hard to imagine an active workout.

Garmin Forerunner 35

Rating: 4.5

Not all people need smart watches exclusively with a round LCD display that resembles a traditional clock face. Many consumers are satisfied with the device with a square screen forms that are much cheaper to create. Also, not everyone needs a gadget, possessing maximum functionality. Someone agrees to save by buying Garmin Forerunner 35. This device has several disadvantages with which you can put up with It deserves a place in our rating.

Several colors are on sale gadget options. In any case, you get a device, the body of which Made of plastic, and the strap is made of rubber. Wear a watch convenient, the latch is working properly. When you first turn on, you immediately realize that smart watches are endowed with a speaker - this means that the user is waiting not only vibration, but also sound notifications. On the back The panel of the gadget is an LED, due to which the heart rate monitor works. And here you can see the contact area with which electricity from the company cradle is moving towards to built-in battery. In this case, the manufacturer I did not seek to reduce the weight and thickness of the gadget, so the battery capacity turned out decent. Even if you use a GPS chip, which is also here present, the full charge should be enough for 13 hours autonomous work.

The product has water protection realized according to the WR50 standard. So you can take a shower in this smart watch. and swim, but diving into them is not recommended.

Perhaps the strongest savings The manufacturer is noticeable on the LCD display. In its quality is used simple monochrome panel. Garmin builds something like this in their bike computers, heart rate monitors and other sports devices, having a low cost. Screen size is 1.31 inches, and the resolution is 128x128 pixels. At night you can activate the backlight.

The best smart watches in the premium price segment

Garmin Fenix ​​Chronos (leather)

Rating: 4.9

This watch can be safely called men's and harsh. They resemble traditional ones as much as possible. mechanical watch, especially if you set the appropriate dial. Housing The device is made of titanium and stainless steel. On the side ends there are a wheel and numerous buttons. Well, the strap can be made of either leather or metal. Exactly From the strap for the most part depends on the cost of the gadget. but In any case, you will find a price tag of at least 90 thousand rubles.

This model is equipped with sapphire glass that covers the front panel. Scratch it almost unreal. Under the glass is a transflective display, displaying only 16 colors. Screen size is 1.2 inches, and the resolution is 218x218 pixels. In short, all sorts of graphics on this display is displayed normally, heart rate can be viewed almost instantly. Well, about the inability to view photos hardly anyone will be seriously worried.

Sync with smartphone via Bluetooth 4.0 LE. Also in the number Wireless modules present here include Wi-Fi and ANT +. Last needed to receive a signal from other accessories - for example, a sensor pedal rotation. Do not forget the manufacturer and the GPS chip, fixing movement during exercise. Digital helps him compass, altimeter and barometer - in a word, it is impossible to wish for more.

Inside caught in our rating The smart-watch has a 180 mAh battery. This how Oddly enough, enough for 13 hours of work with the included GPS. If you use the UltraTrack mode, the duration battery life increases up to 25 hours. Well, in the normal use of the clock can function up to 192 hours.

The device has water protection according to the standard IP68 This means that in the watch you can dive to the 100-meter the depth. So, this is the best choice for the diver!

Perhaps the main drawback of the device is a weight varying from 94 to 186 g, depending on the strap selected. Not everyone dares to wear so large and heavy watches.

Apple Watch Series 4 GPS + Cellular 44mm

Rating: 4.8

Our rating could not do without Apple Watch announced in the fall of 2018. They belong to the fourth generation. However, differences from previous versions will only be noticeable. an experienced eye, more than once faced with "apple" gadgets. First, the device received the function of determining the electrocardiogram. It is available only in the US market, we have this feature locked. Secondly, while maintaining the same size, the manufacturer was able to to increase the diagonal of the display. Now it is 1.78 inches. Picture It appears as if on a protective glass - it also looks like very impressive. By the way, the glass has also changed - it became noticeable more durable.

The rest is the good old Apple's smart watch, which can only be synced with the iPhone. IP68 water protection is implemented here. However, the "apple" company does not guarantee the smooth operation of the gadget, if you are suddenly in it do deep diving. It also has a GPS chip, thanks to which The watch remembers the jogging routeHowever, it is better to assign this function. on a smartphone so that smart watches can work on full charge battery two or three days.

The device includes two sensors heartbeat. Also, the device received an improved accelerometer, even more understanding exactly what you are doing right now. Nowhere not gone and the ability to talk on the phone. In our country, the signal will be relayed to the iPhone. Residents of some other countries may register an electronic SIM card, with the result that smart hours appears your number.

Returning to the display, it was created It is on AMOLED technology. Users are waiting for a bright and colorful picture. Recognition of pressing force makes it much easier to control. operating system. Resolution 324x394 points also can not not happy - the image is as detailed as possible.

Garmin Fenix ​​5 Sapphire

Rating: 4.8

Another very expensive smart watch, released by the forces of Garmin. Like her other creations, the device is perfect suitable for fixing workouts, as well as to remind them. Pulse is measured here every two seconds. The problem is in that in this case the manufacturer decided to refuse from the built-in heart rate monitor. Instead, he recommends purchasing your brand chest sensor, the data from which will be taken wireless method. However, there is a more expensive set of these hours, which includes the above sensor. Understands the gadget and many other sports accessories broadcast signal by ANT + technology.

Smart watches are able to record all movements user This is done using a GPS chip. Amazing but even with an active navigation chip, the device is able to function from full charge in about 24 hours! If you disable GPS and reception data from the heart rate monitor, the operation time will increase to 60 hours. In theory, you can achieve a longer battery life, but in this case, the operation of the device will be quite rare.

In the case of this model Garmin has opted for a 1.2-inch screen transflective type. The resolution is 240x240 pixels, which with such diagonals can be considered an excellent parameter. Unfortunately, only 64 colors. But this watch was created obviously not for viewing. photos, so the lack of colors is almost not felt. Display here is covered with sapphire glass, which is very difficult to break.

The case of this watch is made of metal with a small admixture of polymer plastic. As for the strap, it can be made from rubber, leather or metal. If your the choice will be made in favor of the steel bracelet, then the final weight products will be 156 g. In other cases, the mass of hours will not exceed 87 g. Finally, we note that the product is protected from the water. What is important, completely! This means that the clock can do not take off even if you put on scuba gear, and are going to dive to nearly 100 meters depth.

Samsung Gear S3 Frontier

Rating: 4.7

Another shockproof and waterproof watch in our rating. In terms of sales, this the device is second only to Apple Watch - significantly more advertised product. In contrast, the Samsung Gear S3 can synchronize with any smartphone - South Koreans do not oblige buy exactly their machine. It is also impossible not to notice that these smart watches are much cheaper - you can buy them for 18-24 thousand rubles.

From afar, this device looks like on a completely ordinary mechanical watch. Display used here created by technology Super AMOLED, has a resolution of 360x360 pixels and very high brightness. Its diagonal is 1.3 inches. By default, there are 15 preset dial options, additional can be downloaded using a smartphone. On the back device is a heart rate monitor, capable of operating in continuous mode. The whole body of the gadget is made of metal, but the strap can be made of leather or rubber.

Unlike the company's creations Garmin, South Korean smart watches have more advanced sleep monitoring. Device does not just recognize the phases of sleep, it provides this data alarm clock It turns out that the watch can wake you up at the best moment when getting out of sleep becomes the easiest. It is possible that after you don't even need coffee!

Of course, such a gadget fits and for regular workouts. Here are the barometer and altimeter, therefore, smart watches feel the rise to height. Sweat and rain they are absolutely not afraid. They can even swim, unless Do not get involved in deep diving. It should be noted and the presence of NFC-chip here, which allows you to replace your bank card with a clock. By the way, in some countries this gadget can do without smartphone But, unfortunately, in Russia virtual SIM cards not supported, so as a watch phone use can not. More precisely, there is a speakerphone, but the conversation will be conducted all the same through a nearby smartphone.

Conclusion

This is the list of the best smart watches among present in the Russian retail. As you may have noticed, even The most expensive models have certain disadvantages. Our world does not tolerate excellence, and in the smartwatch market this is most noticeable. The rating is likely to be relevant for a long time - in this The electronics field has seen very slow progress.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.