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Our ranking criteria
We consider several factors while curating a list of smartwatches. We look for the design, durability, features and functions of each smartwatch to help you make the right purchase. We consider battery life, smart features like health tracking, sports modes and more. We also consider user ratings and reviews.
Things to look for while buying
While buying a smartwatch, one must consider the design and strap type according to the style. One should also consider if you are looking for a watch that offers LTE support or calling support. Apart from all this, one should also look for a watch that has a decent display size, easy connectivity and usage.
Noise ColorFit Pulse
Noise ColorFit Pulse offers a 10-day battery life and features a 1.4-inch touchscreen display with 240x240 pixels resolution. The Noise ColorFit Pulse has a square display and is available in many colours such as Jet black, Deep wine, Mist grey, Royal blue and Teal green. This
boAt Wave Lite
The boAt Wave Lite features a 1.69-inch square display and has a metal build with a rotating crown on the right edge. It is also IP68-rated which makes it resistant to sweat, dust and water ingress. The display offers 550 nits brightness and the boAt Wave Lite is 44.8g lightweight. The users have the option of choosing from over 140 watch faces and 10 sports modes that track activities such as walking, running, cycling, climbing, yoga, basketball, football and more.The Wave Lite offers activity tracking including 24-hour heart rate monitoring, SpO2 sensor and other health tracking functions.
boAt Wave Call
The boAt Wave Call is a more feature-rich smartwatch in the series with Bluetooth calling functionality. It features a 1.69-inch display that has 2.5D curved glass and a brightness of 550 nits. It is also thin and lightweight measuring 45 grams and 10mm in thickness. The boAt Wave Call is equipped with a speaker unit that lets you initiate or receive calls and has a dedicated dial pad that can also save up to 10 contacts. This smartwatch also lets you choose between 150+ watch faces and offers health-tracking features like heart rate and SpO2 measurement. There are multiple sports modes that track walking, running, cycling, climbing, swimming, football and more. The boAt Wave Call is also IP68 rated which makes it protected from dust, sweat and splashes of water.This smartwatch also connects with Google Fit and Apple Health apps and offers notifications and sedentary and hydration alerts.
Mi Smart Band 5
The Xiaomi Smart Band 5 (also known as Mi Smart Band 5) isn’t exactly a smartwatch but it’s one of the best affordable fitness trackers you can buy in under 2000. The Mi Smart Band 5 features a 1.1-inch AMOLED display and offers up to 14 days worth of battery life on a single charge. It is capable of tracking 11 sports activities like running, cycling, yoga, swimming and more. It is also 5ATM water resistant and offers heart rate tracking and sleep monitoring with REM (rapid eye movement) detection. It also connects to your phone via ZeppLife app for app notifications, managing calls, music playback, changing watch faces and more.It features magnetic charging and offers two-week long battery life.
Noise X-Fit 1 (HRX Edition)
The Noise X-Fit 1 HRX Edition is a limited edition smartwatch for men that is being offered in silver grey and jet black colours to choose from. The Noise X-Fit 1 features a 1.52-inch display with 400x360 pixels resolution and offers features like heart rate tracking, SpO2 blood oxygen measurement, sleep tracking and more. It can also detect 15 sports via dedicated sports mode and you can choose from over 100 watch faces.The X-Fit 1 also offers up to 10 days of battery life and it has a lightweight design.
GOQii Smart Vital Lite
The GOQii Smart Vital Lite features a 1.4-inch display with 240x240 pixels resolution and lets you choose between many watch faces. The Smart Vital Lite smartwatch also tracks SpO2 blood oxygen levels, and heart rate and monitors sleep cycles. It has 17 activity modes that offer insights into calorie burnt, steps counter and more. This GOQii smartwatch is IP68 rated which makes it protected against dust, and water spills, and sweat-proof protection. This Smart Vital Lite is also a registered medical device to keep a watch on your SpO2 levels and heart rate.Users of this watch get three months of personal coaching, doctor consultations and more.
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