Smart watch z4 review. Makibes F69 is a good sports smart watch. health and fitness

I follow with interest the development of the mobile segment; in a short time, an entire era has changed, from the first phones the size of a home phone to devices that are close to PC in performance. The growth in productivity and the number of technologies and solutions can only be envied. The trend of 2013 was the appearance alternative devices, these are Google Glass augmented reality glasses, the first mass-produced smartwatch. Today we will look at the bright representative of the “smart” watch category in the person of the SmartQ Z Watch model during extended testing.
Brand lovers can argue why attention is not paid to projects Samsung Galaxy Gear or the same Sony SmartWatch SW2. I will try to justify this decision, it is connected with this. In the case of the Samsung Galaxy Gear, these watches seem to be created simply to demonstrate the capabilities; they are comparable in price to powerful smartphone, and the connection to specific models this evil. Yes, today they are compatible with decent devices, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S4, what to do tomorrow? The life cycle of smartphones is rapidly shortening; it is not a fact that the device will be supported in the future. And what should you do in this case, spend a lot of money again on buying a smartphone and a satellite for it? This is not philosophy Google Android.

Sony SmartWatch SW2 compares favorably with the solution of the South Korean manufacturer. In terms of cost, in terms of versatility, design and water protection. To be honest, there was a great desire to test this model and try it out in practice, but for several months now it has not entered the market, the first batch has been sold out, what will happen next is unclear. Another option was considered in the form of Pebble, but the lack of color and childish design of the case in the first generation of these watches is questionable. SmartQ Z Watch combines all the advantages, while eliminating the disadvantages as much as possible. This is what they bribed with.

Availability

At the moment, it is not officially possible to purchase this watch in Russia; there is only one option - buying it online; on the manufacturer’s official website with free delivery it will cost $100. This amount, by the way, is included in the newly established limit in Russia. Just a week ago, an Australian company released its solution based on these watches, launching global sales; Russia, as usual, is not included in this list.

Equipment

SmartQ Z Watch is supplied in a compact package with an image of the manufacturer’s logo. Everything is like a traditional watch.

Except that the buyer receives a USB - 3.5 mm cable. It is needed to charge the device, as well as connect to a PC to transfer files.

Appearance

This is a new niche in the market; manufacturers are just beginning to figure out what such a watch should be. We found an interesting time, each model is different from each other, buyers have a choice.

In general, what they are needed for, of course, it is clear that having another compact smartphone on your hand will not be superfluous. They will be especially useful for the owner of phablets; there is no need to constantly reach for your pocket or bag. And given that the 2014 flagships will have displays of 5.2 inches or more, we can expect a boom in this market.

SmartQ Z Watch is available in several body colors: black, red, purple and white. We have traditional black in our tests.

The case dimensions are 49.9 x 38.5 x 12.2 mm and weigh 42.5 g. In fact, they are no more than a regular watch. The main body material is plastic. Most of the body is made of soft-touch material, Bottom part smooth. There is a protective screen on top.

If desired back cover can be removed to gain access to the battery. The cover is held on by four screws.

A big plus is compliance with the IP-X7 standard, which allows the watch not to be afraid of water within reason. You can wash your hands, but diving is not recommended. This feature is implemented using a special jack and a silicone gasket between the lid and the body.

And although there is no original design here, in fact it is a smartphone (tablet) reduced in size, but at the same time the watch attracts attention and does not look like a cheap fake of any of the models.

By default, regardless of the selected case color, the watch comes with a black polyurethane strap. It is soft and pleasant to the touch. A big plus, unlike Sony and Samsung models, is the use of the traditional 22 mm standard. If you want to replace it with leather or a different color - no problem, you don’t need to overpay for branded accessories, go to a regular store where they are available mechanical watches. The replacement process is simple.

The main controls, two mechanical buttons, are located on the right side. This is the power and return button. The pressure is a bit tight, but this eliminates false clicks.

On the opposite side is an audio jack with a protective plug. Judging by reviews online, this port is waterproof even without a plug, but do not forget to dry the connector before connecting the cable.

Screen

On top there is a color TFT LCD display with a diagonal of 1.54 inches and a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels. The brightness reserve is high, it is comfortable to use the watch even at minimum brightness. The image is legible, no pixelation is visible, and viewing angles are acceptable.

The screen is protected by tempered glass without oleophobic coating. The watch is scratch-resistant, but just like with water, you should not abuse it.

Filling

SmartQ Z Watch uses an Ingenic JZ4775 processor with a clock speed of 1 GHz. This chip provides high levels of performance with low power consumption.

512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of data storage are available. Bluetooth 4.0 LE and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n modules are installed. The latter significantly reduces the time battery life. A three-axis accelerometer and vibration motor are also installed.

Battery

By default, the battery is installed with a capacity of 280 mAh. This is enough for an average of two days of moderate activity and one day of maximum activity. Compared to competitors, these are decent results.

Software

Fully equipped on board Google system Android 4.3 (4.4 is promised soon). There is not some kind of proprietary system here, which significantly simplifies the process of developing and appearing all kinds of patches and decorations.

Naturally, its own shell is used; it is divided into several screens, on each of which the user can independently display the required type of information. Switching is done with a simple swipe.

This is a watch, and the presence of a dial is mandatory. If a mechanical watch can get boring over time, then with a simple swipe up you can install a new design option. Available in 14 different styles, you can add your own designs.

A separate window displays an information pedometer, monitoring steps, calories, and kilometers traveled. For a day, a week and for all time. Useful option. One-click smartphone search, built-in player, traditional Android widgets, and calendar are available. The list is customized for the owner.

All applications are displayed in a separate window with a 3 x 2 tile. Available full access V Google Play, you can download any offer, but not every one will launch due to the screen size.

The calendar is synchronized with the smartphone, events are entered and they become available from the watch. Feedback is also present. Here you can view your contact list, call list, and read text messages.

Useful applications include voice recorder and camera. The first one can work autonomously; tracks are written to the built-in memory. But the camera uses the one on the connected device, photos are saved in internal memory hours.

Music lovers will appreciate the built-in player, connect wireless or wired headphones to the smartphone, we hide it in a bag or pocket, the watch in this case acts as a remote control.

I was pleasantly surprised by the presence of a sleep monitoring application. It allows you to control the duration of deep sleep. The only thing is that there is no connection with the alarm clock yet optimal choice time of awakening.

Connection

Before you can connect, you will need to download the Zwatch Sync app. It completely customizes the entire amount of information that is synchronized with the watch. In general, the connection is no different from any Bluetooth pairing.

The owner himself can define applications that can send information to the watch. If you are tired of messages from some program, you can forcefully exclude it. If desired, incoming information or a call is duplicated with vibration.

You can easily install VK, Google Translate, QuickPic, Opera Mini, Kate Mobile, Fruit Slice and PapiWall. During operation for more than a month, no serious problems were found. Today it’s hard to imagine how I used to get by without such a useful device. The watch was connected to smartphones Oppo N1, Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3, Explay Cinema, Megafon Login 2.

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SmartQ Z Watch This is a successful example of the implementation of a smart watch; the big advantage of this model is its versatility, active support and affordable price tag. The only drawback is the difficulty of purchasing; it is unlikely that this model will ever appear in its original form on Russian store shelves. Although it is likely that they may come out with branding, there are already examples.

The owner of the watch receives a full-fledged operating system and unlimited choice of software. During operation, no failures or disconnections were recorded. This model has a lot of potential. Those who like to experiment get a kind of construction set that will give room for creativity.
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Content

More and more gadgets are being created that can significantly make our lives easier. Multifunctional assistants with a wide range of capabilities include Smart Watches, the instructions and characteristics of which should be studied before use. These watches combine a lot useful functions for a comfortable life and advantages over other modern gadgets.

What is a Smart Watch?

Smart watch Smart Watch is a wrist mini-computer that is an analog Apple device Watch. The products of the Chinese manufacturer of smart gadgets are not inferior in quality and functionality to Apple products. Compared to regular watches, such devices can track your sleep, count steps, distance and calories. To display information about your activity, you need to download a mobile application to which the gadget connects via Bluetooth. Most devices not only synchronize with smartphones, but are also independent gadgets.

What are they for?

Smart watches can not only show the time, but also perform some phone functions in synchronization with your smartphone: Smart Watch acts as:

• alarm clock;
• notification of messages and calls;
• calendar;
• fitness tracker.

So, for young mothers, when loud noise alarms or calls can be a disaster, and missed inboxes are becoming a growing problem, using a smartwatch is almost the only solution. When you make a call or message, the gadget will vibrate, and you can quickly respond. The wrist device is equipped with a touch display, so without taking out your phone, you can see the application icon from which the notification came, or the name of the calling contact.

The watch looks decent on the hand due to the high-quality material of the strap and the stylish design of the device itself. This point is important for both women and men, so all well-known manufacturers take care of the appearance of the device. Charging occurs only when connected to a PC using a special device, since the voltage in the sockets is too high and can break a smart watch with a phone function.

Functionality

A set of Smart Watch functions will help the owner every day. So, the capabilities of smart watches include:

• Receive and answer messages, mobile application notifications, phone calls using voice commands.
• heart rate control;
• calorie counter, which is automatically calculated after entering the meals eaten during the day in the application;
• a smart alarm clock that independently determines sleep phases using a heart rate monitor and movement control and wakes you up at a time that is comfortable for waking up;
• location finder using a GPS tracker.

Specifications

Reviews of smart Smart Watch models talk about many functions and quality characteristics. These include:

• stylish design;
• straps of different colors and with patterns;
• waterproof and shockproof housing;
• support for most languages ​​of the world, including Russian;
• availability of slots for SIM cards, Micro SD;
• Full compatibility with the Android platform, which ensures contact with all popular smartphones.

Smart Watch GT08

Smart wrist watch GT08 is a representative of modern technology with many technical capabilities. You can learn more about the gadget from the following list:

• Name: Smart Watch GT08.
• Price: from 1290 to 2490 rubles.
• Characteristics: support for Android 4.4, iOS 7.0 and higher platforms; screen resolution – 240×240; size – 48x40x11.8 mm, weight – 62 g. There is a 1.30 MP video camera, and the MTK6260A processor operates at a frequency of 533 MHz. Battery capacity – 350 mAh, RAM 64 MB, built-in – 128 MB. The case is made of stainless steel. Language – Russian, English.
• Pros: SIM card support, high-quality speaker sound, microphone, ability to expand memory up to 32 GB. So you can use modern smart watch like a full-fledged phone.
• Cons: Difficult screen visibility in sunlight, labor-intensive typing on the keyboard, interruption of music due to unreliable Bluetooth connection.

Smart Watch DZ09

The next Smart Watch model also has expanded functionality. Details:

• Name: Smart Watch DZ09.
• Price: from 999 to 2850 rubles.
• Characteristics: MTK6260A process frequency – 533 MHz, RAM – 128 MB, IPS screen resolution – 240×240, dimensions –54×39×13 mm, weight – 55 g, diagonal – 1.56 inches. Camera resolution – 3 MP, compatible with Android 4.4, iOS 7.0 and higher, Bluetooth version 3.0.
• Pros: the ability to expand the memory up to 32 GB for long-term recording of user data, the presence of 2G for access to an Internet browser, calculator, voice recorders and other multimedia functions, price-quality ratio, the ability to work like a full-fledged smartphone.
• Cons: frequent charging of the device, no headphone jack, 2G does not allow the Internet to work at a speed of more than 10.0 kb/s.

Smart Watch Q50

The Q50 model belongs to the category of children's smart watches Smart Baby, which make life easier not only for children, but also for parents. By giving such a device to their child, adults receive notifications about where their child is, or can make calls to the smart gadget:

• Name: Smart Watch Q50.
• Price: from 1200 to 3900 rubles.
• Characteristics: screen diagonal – 0.96 inches, screen resolution – 64×128, presence of GPS sensors, accelerometer, hand-held sensor. Li-ion battery capacity – 400 mAh, weight – 40 g, size – 52 x31x12 mm. The strap material is hypoallergenic silicone, the case is moisture-resistant and shockproof. Compatible with iOS 6.0, Android 4.0 and above.
• Pros: availability of notifications over long distances (to parents' smartphones), high-quality assembly, GPS accuracy, reasonable price.
• Cons: non-removable strap, age limit (2-6 years).

Smart Watch Q80

An improved model of children's smart watches Smart Watch. Like the earlier one, it has a mass convenient functions that will not leave parents indifferent:

• Name: Smart Watch Q80.
• Price: from 1700 to 3100 rubles.
• Characteristics: lithium-ion battery – 400 mAh, dimensions 44x37x15 mm, weight – 40 g, 1.22″ TFT color display with a diagonal of 31 mm. iOS support 7.0, Android 4.0 and higher, Wi-Fi. There are hand-held sensors, a built-in speaker, a microphone, GPS and a GSM antenna with an 850/900/1800/1900 MHz module. MicroSIM support with 2G. The function of the phone is to call 15 authorized numbers, receive and send messages. There is a pedometer, alarm clock, digital clock.
• Pros: price-to-quality ratio, stylish design, ability to synchronize with regular smartphones, presence of an SOS button.
• Cons: none.

Smart Watch W8

Smart Watch W8 is a representative of smart devices from the category of inexpensive gadgets. The watch's characteristics are not inferior to its rivals:

• Name: Smart Watch W8.
• Price: 2200 rubles.
• Characteristics: GSM connection 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, touch screen TFT display with a resolution of 240x240, 128 MB memory and a Micro SD slot. The resolution of the photo camera is 240x240, the video camera is 320x240. Case size – 46x38x12 mm, weight – 54 g. Battery capacity – 350 mAh.
• Pros: lifestyle monitoring, receiving messages from social networks, ability to use without connecting to a smartphone.
• Cons: lack of water resistance.

Smart Watch Q90

• Name: Smart Watch Q90.
• Price: from 2100 to 3100 rubles.
• Characteristics: case weight – 60 g, dimensions – 27x42x12 mm, screen resolution – 240x240, diagonal – 1.3", battery capacity – 400 mAh. There is a backlit IPS touch screen, speaker, microphone, slot for micro SIM.
• Pros: large touch screen.
• Cons: none.

How to choose a Smart Watch?

The question of how to choose a Smart watch arises for every buyer. Here are the criteria to consider for a good choice:

• Design. Smart Watch is not just a smart device, it is an element of your image. All watch models are suitable for both the female and male half of society. For a stylish look, you can buy individual straps with different colors and patterns. So, for girls, a white case will be acceptable, and the additional strap can be chosen to match the clothes.
• Functions. When choosing, functionality is most important. After studying the characteristics, you will understand which model is right for you.
• Working hours. If you do not have the opportunity to charge your watch frequently, then you should order those models with a larger battery capacity.

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Review

Alexander, 28 years old I managed to buy a smart watch in Moscow on sale. Due to the promotion at the time of sale, the discount on the watch was significant, and it was inexpensive. The Smart Watch that arrived by mail met all expectations, and the cost of delivery of the goods was minimal. I ordered a Smart Watch Q90 for a girl. This model is like full-fledged smartphone, will be a great gift for any occasion.

Maria, 25 years old As soon as I arrived in St. Petersburg, I came across the Smart Watch store. It was filled with popular watch models. I bought one of the best models, W8. There are no difficulties when using the functions. I control the camera, alarm clock and other parameters in mobile application- very comfortably.

Pavel, 38 years old Smart Watches are a worthy replacement for mobile phones. I bought 3 pairs for children through an online store, Smart Watch Q80, Q50. Excellent build quality and functionality, price-to-price ratio appearance– quality” did not leave me or the children indifferent, we are very pleased.

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The Android Wear operating system installed on most smart watches has many advantages: a large number of applications in the store, official support from Google with regular updates, compatibility with all Android devices.

However, all these delights fade into the background, since compared to Tizen and watchOS, devices on Android Wear frankly lag, the overall system speed is lower, and the work with notifications is not so impressive. Moreover, in some places the inscriptions literally crawl out of the round display. Voice control in Android Wear, however, is no better or worse than its competitors. Problems only arise in noisy environments.

The Android Wear operating system is inferior to competitors in terms of speed and ease of use.

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Samsung Gear s2

Samsung Gear s2 is the first watch with a round display from Samsung. A unique feature of the Gear S2 is the new control mechanism - the ring. Using it is a pleasure. During the long test, I many times caught myself thinking that I was twisting the bezel (bezel) unnecessarily. He's very nice.

The “Home” and “Back” buttons familiar to Android pleasantly complement the above-mentioned ring, so touch screen you touch very rarely. In cold winter, this solution will be relevant - with gloves, mechanical control is much more convenient than touch control.

The control ring (bezel) on the Gear S2 Classic is knurled

The watch runs on the Samsung operating system – Tizen. The device impresses with its speed and stability. During a week of use, not a single “stutter” was noticed. The desktops flip through quickly and smoothly, the animation is beautiful, and the backlight lights up instantly: there is no need to wait for the clock to show the time.

The bright, colorful AMOLED display with wide viewing angles allows you to save battery if you choose a black dial.

Overall, the Samsung Gear S2 ranks first in our test for ease of use.

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Samsung Gear S2 compared to Samsung Gear S2 Classic.

In total, two versions of Gear S2 are sold in Russia: regular and Classic. Regular version costs 20,990 rubles, and the Classic version with a slightly modified design (the same one we have on test) costs 24,990.

Pros:

• Unique controls
• Excellent OS optimization
• Colorful screen with wide viewing angles
• Comfortable strap.

Minuses:

• A small number of applications for Tizen

I used all the watches according to the same scenario: turning on the screen only with a hand gesture, 60% brightness, approximately 150 notifications per day, measuring heart rate 10 times a day and controlling music for an hour. Results in hours on the chart:

Apple Watch Sport

Apple Watch is the first product of an American company with an AMOLED screen: the picture is very contrasty, bright, and the viewing angles are maximum. In addition to the usual sensor, you can control the watch using a wheel, which allows you to navigate through the menu, increase or decrease data on the screen. Quite convenient, but the control ring of its main competitor, the Gear S2, is more convenient.

The first thing I did was take Apple hands Watch,” I tried to connect it to the iPad, but it didn’t work out that way. The watch runs on the Watch OS operating system and can only be connected to an iPhone. Watches running the Android Wear operating system easily connect to tablets. But Apple has more applications in its store than any of its competitors.

In other smartwatches, notifications are sent to both devices (the watch and the smartphone connected to it).

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Apple Watch in all its glory.

ForceTouch is one of the main features of the Apple Watch. That is, the device recognizes the force of pressing the screen. For example, to change the watch face, you need to press the screen harder than usual. This is very cool, but you can live without it.

Thanks to the pulse sensor, romantics will be able to transmit the rhythm of their heartbeats - Apple has been bragging about this feature.

Officially, the watch can be immersed in water up to a depth of one meter for half an hour.

Apple smartwatches are divided into three lines: Apple Watch Sport with Ion-X glass, Apple Watch with sapphire glass and gold Apple Watch Edition. You can also choose the screen size: 1.32 or 1.5 inches.

The cost of the cheapest Watch Sport model with a 1.32-inch screen will be from 24 thousand rubles, and you will have to pay extra for the Watch line. This version costs from 38 to 79 thousand rubles, depending on the color, type of case and strap.

The Apple Watch turned out to be strange: high price, compatible only with iPhone and small battery.

Pros:

1. Bright, colorful display
2. Large selection of accessories
3. A large number of applications in the store
4. Convenient implementation of notifications

Minuses:

1. High price
2. Worst autonomy among competitors
3. Rectangular shape
4. Compatible with iPhone only

Huawei Watch

Huawei has done a great job with the design of the smartwatch. Huawei Watch is rightfully one of the most beautiful devices in the world of wearable technology.

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Huawei Watch is the most beautiful smartwatch.

Typically, manufacturers use tempered Gorilla Glass, but Huawei has gone further: the watch uses real sapphire glass. In theory, this solution should better protect the display from scratches. However, the picture quality was disappointing: pixels and strange stripes are visible on the display, and the colors are poor.

The Apple Watch with a similar sapphire glass has a bright picture, but the pixels cannot be noticed with the naked eye.

The functions of the fitness tracker in Huawei watches are the same as those of competitors: pedometer, heart rate measurement, distance traveled, volume of water drunk, etc. In general, similar functions work equally well on all devices.

Huawei Watch is one of the most expensive Android Wear devices. Premium watches from the Chinese company cost 29,990 rubles for the silver version with a leather strap. For black color and a metal bracelet you will have to pay more - this solution costs 37,990 rubles.

Huawei Watch is the most beautiful smartwatch with the worst screen among its competitors.

Pros:

• Beautiful design
• Compatible with iOS (version 8.2 and above)
• Sapphire crystal

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Delivery and packaging

The packaging from geekbuyinbg is the best so far, the product was wrapped in a very large layer of soft material. After sending the goods, 7 days later I received it in my hands.

Packaging and accessories

The watch is packed in a blister, on the front of which there is an image of water and Smart Sport Watch is written everywhere, no useful information not on the package.

The kit includes:

Watch
- charging station
- charging cable
- instructions for English language
- additional strap

The charging station is attached to the watch with latches, which for me is not very convenient; the contacts are mechanical, so you need to carefully insert and remove the station from the watch.

Appearance

The watch looks neutral, the watch frame is made of metal, and an imitation dial is applied around the screen. The watch has one color, but there is a choice of colors for the straps.

On the hand they look like this:

Dimensions:

Screen

The screen of this watch has a diagonal of 1 inch and a resolution of 128*128 pixels. The screen is monochrome, some will like it, some won’t, personally I have a neutral attitude towards such screens, on the one hand it saves battery, on the other hand it doesn’t look very modern. In the pictures the screen is shown to be more embellished than in reality; in reality, the image and contrast are not as clear. The screen sensor is also average; it happens that the sensor does not work the first time, but such cases are very rare.

Entrails

The insides of the watch look like this.

Autonomy and battery

According to the manufacturer, the watch has a battery with a capacity of 180 mAh, but upon opening it reveals a battery with a capacity of 150 mAh, this battery lasts for 4 days of watch operation. Charging occurs with a current of 0.24-0.27A

Waterproof

The manufacturer claims that the watch complies with IP68 protection class. I decided to test it by immersing the watch in a bowl of water for a couple of minutes and it passed the test. I filmed the dive itself in a video review.

Clock functionality

The functionality of this watch is not as rich as that of the no1 S3 I previously reviewed, but it is enough. Let me briefly look at the main functions.

1) Heart rate monitor. It works well, the pulse seems to be slightly too high, and occasionally shows values ​​that are too high or too low. Has a function to alert you when your heart rate is too high or too low.

2) Pedometer. Works well, slightly underestimates the distance. It also counts calories burned. Underestimates a little more than No1 S3.

3) Sleep monitoring. It works great, after startup, the countdown does not start immediately, but only from the moment you fell asleep, so you can quite accurately find out the time you slept. Remembers the last 7 values.

4) Monitoring of passivity. If during the time we set the watch does not detect movement, it will notify you about it. The function works great.

5) Unfortunately, I can’t check the functions for swimmers, because I don’t know how to swim(

6) The alarm clock is the simplest. wakes up with vibration, which is quite powerful. There is no choice of melodies.

8) Other functions and menu type.

Synchronization with smartphone and watch app

The watch is synchronized via Bluetooth 4.0 and I personally did not have any problems. Using the Hplus Watch application (downloaded from the market), you can monitor your activity, monitor your heart rate, set an alarm and backlight timeout.

conclusions

The watch turned out to be interesting, I liked the correctly working heart rate monitor, excellent sleep monitoring and inactivity monitoring. However, the display was disappointing; I expected it to be more contrasty; I was also disappointed by the lack of choice of watch dials. The neutral aspects include the design and monochrome display.

Pros:

Equipment
- Real waterproof
- Availability of useful functions (pedometer, alarm clock, sleep monitoring, passivity monitoring).
- No problems with synchronization
- Good working heart rate monitor

Minuses:

The screen could have more contrast
- Lack of choice of dials
- Battery cheating

Neutral

Design
- Monochrome display

I think I told you everything I wanted, if I missed something, correct me, I will definitely add to the review. If you liked the review, please give it a thumbs up, I would be very grateful.

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Hello, our dear readers. Thanks to your feedback and preferences, we know what you are interested in reading in our articles. We tried to cover everything related to the topic of smartphones as much as possible, but many are interested in “smart” gadgets. Our article about turned out to be very relevant, we plan to prepare another material on more modern devices. But today we decided to focus on “smart” (and, probably, stop using this word in quotation marks :)) watches, which over the past 2-3 years have gone far ahead in their capabilities and combine both the function of a sports bracelet and the ability to have a mini version of a smartphone on your wrist. So, from the article you will learn what are the best smartwatches on the market at the moment, as well as how to choose a smartwatch.

First, let's figure it out how to choose a smart watch, what to look for when purchasing. First of all, ask yourself the question: do you need this gadget? What functions will it perform besides a clock and an alarm clock, and will you use these functions? Do you have good eyesight? Even the most best smart watch have a number of flaws that make them not as attractive as they look in photos online or on store shelves. For example, smart watches are very problematic to use while on the move: they are small in size, you need to click on the icon, read or reply to a message. All this can only be done in a calm state. And if a smartphone can be controlled with one hand, then, whatever one may say, you need to use it with both hands. Keep in mind that for normal operation of the device you need a smartphone that will “distribute” the Internet and thanks to which the watch receives 100% of its capabilities. But there are models with 3G support, as well as those that can synchronize with a program installed on the computer.

The next important point is the brand. Unfortunately, Chinese manufacturers have completely flooded the market with smart watches starting at $10. There are, of course, good options, but they are very few. The best smartwatches are products from Samsung, Apple, LG, Asus, etc. Among the Chinese ones, we note Xiaomi, Meizu, Doogee, Oukitel, Huawei.

When choosing a smart watch, you need to find out all the characteristics of the screen, what resolution (the higher the better), as well as how the image behaves in bright sun, otherwise using the device in good weather will turn into hard labor. Ask in advance whether there is protective glass, otherwise the first slight fall will cause scratches or even cracks.

Please note that the strap can be replaced, as well as the material it is made of. In our opinion, the best option would be silicone, leather or nylon. Although stainless steel looks presentable, some are afraid of scratches and corrosion, plus it is cold on the hand in winter. In any case, it's up to you.

There were a lot of rumors and conversations around this watch, because... No one knew exact date the release of this gadget, the sales dates were constantly shifting. But at the beginning of 2016, Huawei nevertheless demonstrated and released its development. We personally consider the design to be the main feature, Just one look at this smart watch is enough to make you want to buy it. Many will think that it is too strict, but thanks to a wide range of capabilities, the gadget stands out from the rest. In fact, the classic appearance of regular watches is what makes this model so popular.

The smartwatch screen is covered with sapphire glass with an oleophobic coating, allowing your finger to glide over the surface. The display is made according to AMOLED technology with a diagonal of 1.4’’ and a resolution of 400×400 pixels, and is also scratch-resistant. Thanks to the high brightness reserve, the screen performed well in sunny weather.

The device is controlled using the screen; there is also a button on the case that functions to turn on silent mode or open the application menu.

The operating speed is ideal for devices of this type: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a 1.2 GHz processor, 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal memory.

As for the functions, this watch naturally has the ability to display the dial; among the preset ones there are 40 options with different designs, only upon careful examination can an outsider realize that this is just an animation and not a complex mechanism. You can set your watch so that you receive notifications from social applications, which come to your smartphone (WhatsApp, VK, etc.) and there will be no need to take out your phone every time to look at messages.

There is a sports tracker function that will show information about the number of calories burned, distance traveled, and measure heart rate. Using Huawei Watch, you can check the weather, read the news, control music playback on your smartphone, and do many other things.

A 300 mAh battery provides an average of 1.5-2 days of operation. Based on the totality of characteristics, this best smart watches for now.

Price: from 300$

The 1.4" diagonal screen is made using P-OLED technology, the resolution is 480x480 pixels, but the pixel density is 348 ppi, this is a remarkable indicator.

The speed is provided by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz and 768 MB of RAM.

Price from 450$

The gadget has all the modern functions that are inherent in smart watches, plus a fairly powerful vibration motor is built in, which can be set as an alarm clock or for some kind of notification from a smartphone.

A pedometer that also shows distances in segments. They can measure your heartbeat using a sensor on the inside, including while running. The measurement accuracy is quite sufficient; when running or fast walking, the measurement time increases, but the accuracy does not suffer. Measurements while running are automatic at a certain interval. There is a sleep monitoring function that tracks your sleep automatically.

The smartwatch has a Li-Pol battery with a capacity of 225 mAh. Charging time is about 45 minutes to one hundred percent.

Price: about 100$

Garmin Vivoactive HR

They do their job well if you decide to be lazy. If you sit still for an hour, the device will vibrate, encouraging you to move your legs. For office workers who spend hours in front of the monitor, this is a small incentive to take a short break and walk a hundred meters.

Among the advantages, we also note excellent autonomy(with GPS turned on 14 hours, and without navigation 8 days) and fast time charging (about 70 minutes).

Price: from 220$

The weak point of smartwatches is the battery. The built-in battery capacity of the Gear S2 is only 250 mAh (300 mAh in the 3G model). This is only enough for two days of work with a minimum of functions used.

By the way, it will arrive in the near future sale of Samsung Gear S3, but there is very little information about the new product yet.

Price: from 200$

In principle, it is now a stand-alone gadget that does not need to be constantly connected to the iPhone. Smart apple watch Now they are more focused on fitness, but they cannot compete with FitBit yet. Disadvantages include no always-on screen feature, cinema mode can be annoying, and some users won't like the boxy design.

Apple has moved from being purely a fashion accessory with some smart features to a gadget that supports a variety of sports and activities.

As for the watchOS 3 system, I would like to say that the manufacturer did a great job, the interface is intuitive, everything is smooth and beautiful.

Literally in a matter of minutes the principle of operation and understanding of how certain functions work becomes clear.

The watch has all the necessary capabilities, but, unfortunately, it only works in conjunction with the iPhone.

Price: from 400$

We just have to wait until the device appears on the shelves of our stores to get acquainted with the new product.

Price: from 150$ Inside, the LG Watch Urbane has a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with clock frequency

1.2 GHz and Adreno 305 graphics accelerator, 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal memory.

In general, the device deserves attention, it works reliably, there are no freezes or slowdowns. It copes with its tasks excellently. Users note that if you disconnect from the phone, for example, going into another room, then when you return, the watch does not automatically connect to the smartphone.

We just have to wait until the device appears on the shelves of our stores to get acquainted with the new product.

And finally, another interesting, in our opinion, device with a futuristic design, which was released just recently. The best smartwatches from Asus were presented at IFA 2016 and the company’s previous models are not at all similar. The device has a round display and runs on Android Wear. To control the clock, as many as three buttons have been added, which only add to the solidity of the clock. The buttons will be used to quick access to frequently used functions. For many, the lack of a heart rate monitor will be an unpleasant moment, but it is precisely because of this that the watch fits very well on the hand.

A magnetic cable will be used for charging, while ASUS has introduced a PowerBank for watches - a round battery of the same diameter, with which they can be recharged, for example, on the road. Also a characteristic feature is support for fast charging technology, which allows you to charge the battery from 0% to 60% in just 15 minutes.

Any other details are not yet known. We just have to wait for real tests and reviews of this interesting gadget.

Price: from 230$

Bottom line

Note that there are now a lot of smartwatches from various manufacturers. It is difficult to surprise with anything in this direction. Whether such a gadget is needed is up to you to decide. Personally, we liked the Huawei Watch. We hope that our list helped you make your choice. Ask your questions, we will be happy to answer them.