Best Smart Watches

Samsung is a brand name anyone more or less acquainted with gadgets and electronics knows fairly well. It's a brand name that always speaks of innovation, multifunctionality, and quality. The Samsung Vision 2020 slogan is "Inspire the World, Create the Future" and the future they do create with the Gear S3 Android smart watches for men.

The classic model is classy. Leather band, steel bezel, and 1.3" Super AMOLED display look premium and will add greatly to your business image. It is not a cheap watch however you look but its appearance and functionality are worth every dollar you pay for it.

The basic smart watch features are, of course, present: you can now leave your smartphone in your briefcase and read your texts, emails, notifications from the display of your watch; making and receiving calls as well, owing to the built-in mic and speaker. This smart watch features a complete set of wireless connectivity options, from Bluetooth to Wi-Fi and NFC. The latter will allow you to use the Samsung Pay feature and pay for your purchases by touching the watch to the paying terminal; it is very convenient when you don't have your wallet or smartphone, for example, if you need water during your morning jog or when you're on the beach. Other than that, the gadget also comes equipped with GPS Glonass, so you won't ever manage to get lost while wearing this watch. 

Huawei Watch 2 is as much a functional gadget as it is a sleek accessory. The model comes with that classic interchangeable leather strap that gives the device a much more dignified look. Clearly, the idea behind it was to bring a touch of class to these modern electronics and we would say that the people at Huawei have done a pretty good job at that. That is especially the case if you choose to go with the Activity watch face that incorporates that classic look of a regular watch.

But they didn't have just the visual part in mind when they were designing the watch and the band. With the latter, the manufacturers used a two-layer strap, incorporating a leather outer and a rubber inner. This way, you get a combination of business with that classic aesthetic and sports with the comfortable touch of rubber.

As a gadget and a piece of electronics, the model is packed to the rafters with functions and features, so much so that we couldn't even hope to cover them all. But we will do our best to highlight some of the more important ones.

We've mentioned earlier that the smart watch is as much about sports as it is about style. Aside from the comfortable fit, the model incorporates a variety of workout functions. Aside from the usual bunch, including the heart rate monitor, all of the activity tracking capabilities, and loads of other functions, the gadget comes equipped with a real-time coaching feature.

From it, you will get live, real-time guidance. It will give you a variety of workout data like the recovery time and maximum Vo2. The feature will help you evaluate your performance and streamline the recovery process. With it, you'll be able to get much closer to achieving your fitness goals.

The Fitbit Versa looks pretty simple with its square dial and silicone band. Looking at it, you may first think it's just a fitness tracker. However, the looks may be deceiving and we actually hold a device packed with impressive features.

Of course, tracking your heart rate during the day and as you sleep, as well as counting calories you lose, step count, the distance you've walked, the floors you've climbed and more—all the features of a very sophisticated fitness tracker are right here. With the SmartTrack™ app, you will have the selection of up to 15 exercise modes, during which you will receive your stats and summaries in real time. It can be submerged as well, up to 50 meters deep, a feature no always present in more expensive models, so tracking your body during a swim is perfectly possible. But workout and fitness features are not all there is.

The people behind Amazfit Bip claim that their gadget is designed in a way that will allow it to be an extension of your personal style. But we can't say that we're buying that. It's not that it looks bad. It's just the design is a bit bland, so it really doesn't give you much to work with.

In terms of style that is. As far as all of the other aspects of this model are concerned, the watch is really impressive. And if you take into account the affordable price tag that it comes with, the gadget is nothing short of a steal.

First things first, the whole thing weighs no more than 1.1 ounces (about 32 grams), so you won't even notice it's there. Add to that the IP68 certification of this model and you can do whatever you want without having to take the watch off. You can dive pretty deep underwater and it won't affect the watch's performance one bit. And it is just as good at deflecting dust.

The display may seem a bit uninspired but that is only because the manufacturers were willing to sacrifice the looks in favor of practicality and performance. And we can't say that we disagree with this decision. The display is really bright. It is also transflective, making it equally effective under the sun. And, of course, its touchscreen properties do not compromise the compact size and make it fairly easy to navigate the abundant menu full of useful features.

When you look at Fossil Q, the first word that comes to mind is luxury. That or a bunch of similar synonyms like fancy, sleek, posh, or swanky. Honestly, for a smartwatch, this thing looks fantastic. Don't get us wrong, we liked smartwatches. But they usually look more like a high-tech novelty than a stylish accessory. And there's nothing wrong with that. But there's just something attractive about a piece of technology that looks more elegant and dignified than a remote control for your TV.

Fortunately, that's not a problem with Fossil Q. The blue-plated stainless steel case is as robust as it is aesthetically pleasing. The silver-tone bezel is largely responsible for giving the model that elegant and refined look that we've just been talking about. Finally, the last piece of the puzzle and the icing on top of an already chic cake is a genuine brown leather band. Sure, it won't fit your running suit, but it looks just as good with a casual attire as it does with more of a formal ensemble.

The stainless steel case speaks for itself, you can't be a fragile gadget with a case like that. But the model also complies with the IP67 code. So you won't have to worry about dust. You won't have to take the watch off when you go into the shower. You won't be able to deep dive wearing this thing but, other than that, it won't restrict your movements whatsoever.