We have selected the best smart watches of 2016. The world is developing at an unstoppable speed, and with it wristwatches, which had to adapt quickly in the age of mobile phones and information technology, if they did not want to experience the fate of many animal species that we have exterminated. And that's how smart watches were born. The whole thing was actually cooked up by Apple when it made a strap for the iPod Nano. But then it came down. Today, all the tech giants and many startups offer smartwatches, but it is not yet known whether they will stand the test of time. Watches are returning to wrists, but no longer only as time information and as a fashion accessory. These are wearable computers that make many daily tasks easier. And if classic wristwatches are chosen primarily based on appearance, smart watches are equally attentive to their "innards". We present to you the best smartwatches of 2016.
Smart watches they bring many advantages, but they have not yet caught on completely. This apparently only fueled the many providers who are diligently filling the offer. So smartwatches are no longer a niche product. Giants like them have theirs Apple, Samsung, LG, Huawei and Sony, as well as emerging brands such as Pebble, which started in 2012 "war" for users' wrists. The offer today is so varied that it is already difficult to find one's way around, so we dug into the offer and extracted only the best from it.
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Top 10: the best smartwatches of 2016
Apple Watch smart watch
Apple's Apple Watch is expensive, fashionably designed and technologically advanced. When it arrived, it tried to redefine the market, and it succeeded. Smart watches have become an object of desire. Its sapphire screen is visible in practically all conditions, operation is facilitated by the Digital Crown input system, which partially replaces typing with fingers, it has a plethora of additional applications available, the ecosystem is by far the largest of all, so the user can use them to completely adapt the watch to their own wishes and needs . He is a personal trainer and, among other things, "kicks you in the ass" if he finds that you are sitting too much. Of course, a lot of fame has been created around this watch, similar to the iPhone, so it's worth checking out the competition first if the Apple Watch is really the best choice for you. The biggest downside to this watch is that it requires an iPhone to use, otherwise you're screwed.
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Samsung Gear S2 smart watch
If you are not an Apple fan, the best alternative to the Apple Watch is the Samsung Gear S2. It is the first Samsung smart watch that is round, and it is decorated with an innovative rotating ring and the Tizen operating system, which neither WatchOS 2 nor Android Wear can compete with in terms of usability. It works with all Androids, and Samsung also promises iOS compatibility in the future. Time will tell what Apple's response will be, but until then you can take solace in the fact that the Gear S2 has far fewer apps available. That's why its battery "survives" most of the competition.
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TAG Heuer Connected smartwatch
TAG Heuer Connected is the first smart watch from the Swiss avant-garde watch manufacturer TAG Heuer. With it, smart watches gained weight, because until now smart watch manufacturers were mostly technological and young companies, and TAG Heuer is the first of the traditional wrist watch providers to see that it is impossible to survive without them. They turned to Silicon Valley for help, where in partnership with Google (which, among other things, gave it the "uni-sex" Android Wear operating system, which in practice means compatibility with both Android and iOS devices) and Intel, they prepared the TAG smart watch Heuer Connected (made of a featherweight titanium alloy that is more resistant than aluminum and plastic), which is a real beauty and reminiscent of traditional mechanical wristwatches. It is probably the only smart watch on the market at the moment (besides the LG Watch Urbana) that will convince even those who are still numb to a computer on their wrist.
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Sony SmartWatch 3
At first glance, the Sony SmartWatch 3 looks a little boring, but the hardware makes up for it. The GPS sensor is its main asset and is an ideal companion for everyday life, but especially for people who are active in sports. Even without a smartphone, it's a fun and useful gadget. You can load music on it, but otherwise it has the full range of functions you'd expect from such a device. You can completely adapt it to your wishes and needs. It has a 1.6-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels, which isn't an ass-kicker, but it's enough to satisfy the target audience.
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Pebble Time 2 Smartwatch
Until now, Pebble has offered "only" smart watches, but with the latest series (Pebble 2 and Pebble Time 2), which it sent again to Kickstarter, it mixes the watch with a fitness device, as it has a heart rate monitor in addition to many other new goodies. The housing is made of stainless steel.
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Moto 360 smartwatch
Two sizes, three models and a huge number of options to adapt to wishes and needs. This is a summary of the second generation of Motorola's Moto 360 smart watch. If you did not have the option to choose the design of the original, the successor corrects this "mistake". There are classic versions available, namely as a men's (42 and 46 mm screen diameter) and women's (42 mm) watch, as well as a sporty version of the Moto 360 sport, which is created for sports activities and is accordingly secured with materials that are comparable to less affordable ones conditions (silicone strap, etc.). All versions are waterproof and equipped with a heart rate monitor. If we were impressed with the Moto 360 smartwatch of the first generation, we can only talk about the next generation in selected words.
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Huawei Watch smart watch
The Huawei Watch is the first smart watch from this Chinese manufacturer. It's based on the Android Wear platform, it's a heart rate monitor, and it's powered by a Qualcomm processor. 4 GB of data storage space, 512 MB of RAM, a six-axis motion sensor and a Bluetooth LE wireless interface (ensures low energy consumption and compatibility with Bluetooth 4.1) are hidden under the dial of the elegant round watch. It's compatible with smartphones running at least Android 4.3, and like other smartwatches, it can receive text messages and call data, and be used as an app and calendar platform.
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Smart watch LG Watch Urbane
In addition to the TAG Heuer Connected watch, the LG Watch Urbane is the most beautiful of Android watches and the exact opposite of the Sony Smartwatch 3. In terms of appearance, it is a "mirror image" of a classic wristwatch with physical buttons. It is made of stainless steel and equipped with a leather strap (it can be replaced by any other strap with a width of 22 millimeters). It is powered by a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, and its condition is ensured by a 410 mAh battery. The plastic 1.3-inch OLED screen (320 x 320) also contributes to the elegant appearance, and for resistance there is stainless steel and the IP67 standard, which ensures insensitivity to water. In addition to the time, the Watch Urbane measures blood pressure, heart rate and acceleration, among other things, and is also a compass.
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FitBit Blaze smartwatch
After making a name for itself with fitness trackers and becoming the number 1 choice among users, FitBit Blaze, similar to the last Pebble, has decided to go for a crossover with the FitBit Blaze. FitBit Blaze is a fitness device and a smart watch. It has an easy-to-read display (it's a 1.6-inch 240 x 180 pixel resolution) even in direct sunlight, and the touch function is very responsive. It is neither a round nor a square watch, but with "rolled" edges, which makes them slightly reminiscent of Casio watches. It has three physical buttons, and the heart rate monitor is hidden on the back "cover". It's resistant to rain and sweat, but you can't dive with it anyway. It provides a five-day autonomy, something that only a few competing watches can boast of.
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Garmin Vivoactive smartwatch
Some time ago, Garmin, which is considered one of the world's largest manufacturers of devices with a satellite navigation system (GPS), started to get its piece of the pie in the world of smart watches. Garmin Vivoactive has a built-in sports program and you can wear it every day. With this watch, you can exercise more intensively, and above all, smarter. Although he has a sporting spirit in him, he also finds himself in a business environment. Its high-resolution touchscreen is readable even in direct sunlight, and its battery lasts up to three weeks in watch or activity tracking mode. up to 10 hours when using GPS. It has many sports programs loaded that keep track of your stats even when you are away from your phone. You just press and select a program for running, golfing, cycling, swimming... and track your activities with GPS support.
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