Know your worthy, feature-packed companion on your wrist!
Nearly a year has passed since you embarked on your New Year's resolution to achieve your desired body. Are you still on track? Or perhaps, are you halfway there?
While you may be able to keep up with your improvements, it's equally important for your devices, especially your smartwatches, to keep pace with your progress. For those of you considering the idea of upgrading your smartwatch to align with your current progress, here’s your guide to the best smartwatches you can get in the market, considering your personal style, brand preferences, and most importantly, your wallet!
Apple Watch Series 8
The Apple Watch Series 8 is the predecessor to the recently-released Series 9. It boasts a brilliant 45mm screen, and an Always-on display with narrow borders that extend the screen all the way to the edge.
Released in September 2022, it generated a significant buzz among Apple’s avid fans by introducing Crash Detection and sensors into the same clean yet crispy design that you know and love. With this watch, you can monitor different metrics like your sleep cycle, heart rate, or even set reminders for daily supplements and medication through Apple’s many health apps.
As this Apple Watch can easily be paired with your iPhone, browsing through your music banks or using your e-wallets feels like a child’s play!
Casio G-Shock GSW-H1000
A smartwatch that combines the toughness of a G-Shock with all smartwatch features, making it a perfect companion for fitness enthusiasts.
Casio G-Shock GSW-H1000 is powered by Wear OS by Google, and offers all the essential features that’ll be hard to miss. It boasts a battery that can last up to 1.5 days, and packed with an optical sensor to measure your heart rate, a compass, a one-of-its-kind altitude/air pressure sensor, a gyrometer, an accelerator, GPS functions and more - basically it packs all the features you could ever need into one smartwatch.
All in all, it’s designed for all athletic activities including running, cycling, and swimming as it can go as deep as 200 metres underwater (audible gasp)!
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
Here comes the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, a smartwatch designed to pique professional athletes’ interest - and casual users, too - from other competitors like Garmin and Apple.
What truly sets this smartwatch apart is its rare feature to measure your body composition including BMI, skeletal muscle mass, and fat percentage, all through Samsung Health app. While some may argue that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro doesn’t offer the in-depth fitness guidance seen in Garmin smartwatch, it compensates with a splendid 3-day battery lifespan and a striking 1.4-inch display. This combination truly makes a compelling choice for those who value both functionality and style in their smartwatch.
Garmin Forerunner 245
The Garmin Forerunner 245 doesn’t come cheap, especially for a watch predominantly made from plastic. But if you can get past this, you’ll notice that it pretty much delivers everything you’d expect from a fitness tracker.
The watch is specially tailored to analyse performance when you’re out engaging in physical activities, particularly running. It’s capable of monitoring your sleep health, observing running form, measuring performance through a VO2 Max metric, and offering recommendations to improve the running experience. Last but not least, taking calls while on the go is possible, too.
The smartwatch is an excellent partner for exercise as it is lightweight, and won’t make your hands feel heavy while wearing it!
Amazfit GTS 4 Mini
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Amazfit consistently impresses us with its budget-friendly wearables. Surely, it may not offer all the perks of Apple or Samsung smartwatches, but Amazfit certainly packs a punch considering what you pay for its smartwatches. For instance, Amazfit GTS 4 Mini, is one of the most affordable options on the market, priced at just RM395!
With its aluminium alloy frame, the Amazfit GTS 4 is incredibly lightweight at only 31.2 grams. It’s packed with a 270mAh battery that allows it to run for 15 days on a single charge. Overall, you get a well-built fitness tracker with over 120 sports modes, health measurement sensors, 5ATM water-resistance, and Amazon’s Alexa Voice AI which is accessible through its built-in microphone. How about that?
Takeaways
We understand that finding a perfect tech companion within your budget can be challenging at times. Whether you prefer established brands or more affordable options, there’s no denying that upgrading to a top-notch tech can boost your motivation every step of the way!
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