Rating of "smart" watches for men

The debate about which men's smartwatch is better to choose does not subside: stylish novelties are represented by both the most famous brands and new companies fighting for leadership. All new options are added to the functionality of the new products, and the top of the most popular models includes more than 10 devices. How it looks rating of "smart" watches for men this year, it is worth talking in more detail.

The smartwatch market today is striking in its variety. Every fairly large manufacturer of mobile electronics tries to present their models. Traditionally, the following brands remain the leaders.

• Samsung... The Korean company, in addition to its smartphones, produces the Gear S line of smart watches in a universal modern design and the sporty Gear Sport. The set includes a proprietary Tizen OS, a microSIM slot.

• Apple. Created by the "apple" giant Apple Watch has already gone through 5 reprints. Among the useful functions are work in the mode of a fitness bracelet, monitoring of sleep phases. The case withstands short-term contact with moisture, all models from the 3 series are compatible with branded wireless headphones. The Retina touch display provides brightness and contrast of colors, SIM cards can only be used with devices of 3 and later generations.

• Huawei. Stylish men's watch in a modern design. The brand has focused on the similarity of the device with a classic wrist accessory, the interface is made in the form of a classic dial, but it can be changed, there is even a physical button on the case that imitates the head of the factory.

In addition to these brands, smart watches are also of interest to the male audience. TomTom from a Dutch company specializing in the production of sports gadgets, sWaP with their Social model. Garmin is also one of the leaders, his devices support work in the fitness tracker mode, have a built-in barometer, thermometer and compass.

The list of the best "smart" watches for men is constantly expanding and supplemented. New models appear on the market with more impressive characteristics and original designs. The fashion for men's smartwatches has definitely decided to stay at the peak of popularity. The top most interesting models of the current year will be like this.

• Garmin MARQ. This series replaces the legendary Fenix ​​5 Plus and is presented at once by 5 devices for racers, aviators, water sports enthusiasts, athletes and adventure lovers. All of them get access to the most detailed regional maps, can store their favorite music, support Spotify and a proprietary contactless payment system. The shock-resistant case will withstand the most intense loads.

• Apple Watch 4 and 5. Smart watches from one of the most famous manufacturers in the world have not changed much over the past 2 generations. Advanced features include the built-in Compass app, an always-on screen. The body is light, the fit on the hand is comfortable, the diagonal of the display is 42 or 44 mm, enough for even a man with large hands to work with it comfortably.

• Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. Stylish “smart watches” from one of the market leaders are made in a strict masculine design, with a rounded dial and a stylish matte strap.The display is touch-sensitive, Super AMOLED with a diagonal of 1.4 inches, the device runs on the proprietary OS, is equipped with 4 GB of internal memory, is compatible with smartphones on iOS, Android, is equipped with NFC, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

• Huawei Watch 2 Sport. For the top three, this smart watch is rather plain, the case is made of plastic, and it works slower than the flagships. Of the advantages, one can note a brutal design that can be easily combined even with an office suit, a bright AMOLED display with protective glass, Android Wear as an operating system.

• Xiaomi Amazfit GTR. "Smart" watches made by this democratic brand have a built-in light sensor, gyroscope, compass, waterproof case made of aluminum alloy. The built-in 195 mAh battery lasts for 10 days in power saving mode. The interface is fully Russified, works in a wide temperature range.

In addition to the top five, there are other noteworthy models. For example, G-Shock GST-B100-1A by Casio, with a pointer dial, but full compatibility with gadgets, a waterproof case and a stylish design. IWO Smart Watch 5 and Xiaomi Mi Wartch also fully meet expectations.

When choosing a men's Smart watch, it is very important to consider all the subtleties: from the purpose of the device to compatibility with third-party operating systems. Even the weight and size of the accessory matters, as well as the capacity of its battery, the set of available functions. All selection criteria are worth listing in more detail.

1. Type of shell... For permanent wear, it is worth choosing models with an oleophobic display, a durable waterproof base. A metal shell is more reliable than a ceramic one; it is better to choose a corrugated plastic with a textured surface.
2. Control... Touchscreen displays allow one-touch to answer a call or check the weather. Push-buttons are more convenient in extreme operating conditions.
3. Screen type... It is better not to save money here, choose a model with an AMOLED matrix, which provides clarity and brightness of the picture.
4. Availability of GSM / 3G module... Especially often, manufacturers of inexpensive devices forget about supporting SIM cards. Meanwhile, without access to W-Fi and synchronization with the main gadget, smart watches without this component are not very functional.
5. Functionality. Working in the compass, navigator, heart rate monitor and pedometer mode, playing music through headphones is just a small part of what modern smart watches can do. You just need to decide on a set of required options. Monitoring health indicators is also important - the most modern models can even take a mini-cardiogram.
6. Battery reserve. If a watch is considered as an alternative to a smartphone, it is worth looking for models designed for 96 or more hours of operation without recharging. The most economical ones can even hold a charge for up to 10 days.

For an overview of smartwatches, see the next video.