Rating of the best smartwatches in 2020

Although experts unanimously speak of a decline in interest in smartwatches, the number of such gadgets on the market is steadily increasing every year. And this only plays into the hands of buyers who want to choose a good smart watch to replace an outdated model or who plan to get acquainted with such a curious device.

Now, by the way, it's time to take a closer look at such a device, because the manufacturers have already done all the trial and error, so you will get a really high-quality product. Our rating of the best smartwatches in 2020, in which we have included 10 of the most interesting models on the market, will help you decide on a specific option.

The best smartwatches - TOP price quality

Read also:

1. Best smartwatches for Android
2. Best smartwatches for kids

Smart watches of which company to choose

When choosing any product, each customer first of all wants to know about the brands presented in the category of interest. As for smartwatches, you won't have to figure it out for a long time, because basically the store shelves are filled with the same manufacturers that develop smartphones.

However, according to users, the leader in the segment of smartwatches is not a famous company Apple, as one might assume initially, and not even its eternal South Korean competitor Samsung... Most often, positive reviews from experts and buyers receive hours from Garmin... In addition to this trinity, interesting solutions are also offered by companies Lg, Motorola and Casio... Moreover, the watches of the latter are much closer to the classic ones and are equipped with only a number of "smart" features.

In the budget segment, interesting solutions are offered by a Japanese brand Sonyas well as the "Chinese" Huawei and ASUS... There are also interesting solutions for Meizu, every year more and more conquering the international market. And here is the Amazfit Smartwatch model from Xiaomi did not make it to our TOP-10. Despite all the advantages of its fitness trackers, the famous brand from the Middle Kingdom made its first smartwatch too controversial in many ways.

Meizu Mix

If you are looking for a good smartwatch with a classic look and a few useful features, then the Meizu Mix is ​​a great option. In stores, this model can be found for about $ 150-200 in a version with a leather strap.

As already noted above, the Meizu Mix differs from the usual understanding of a smart watch, because we have a regular arrow model. However, it was not without interesting features. First of all, it is worth noting the WR30 moisture protection class, which allows you to safely get into the rain, wash your hands, car, and so on. This figure cannot be called a record, but everything is quite worthy for a budget device. But the protective sapphire glass is an important plus of the smart watch from Meizu.

As for the "smart" capabilities of the monitored gadget, they are represented by a step counter and a notification sensor located on the top of the dial. Also, with an incoming call, SMS and a message in the messenger, the watch starts to vibrate, which allows you not to miss an important event. Interestingly, to check the fulfillment of the daily activity plan, it is not necessary to take out a smartphone, because this can be done using one of the buttons on the case, which changes the display of seconds, days of the week and percentages of steps taken.

Advantages:

• Swiss made watch movement
• up to 8 months of operation on one battery
• sapphire protective glass
• varied assortment of straps
• stylish appearance

Disadvantages:

• inconvenient smartphone app
• notifications about calls and SMS are only possible on iOS
• lack of backlight

Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50

You can buy smart watches up to 10,000 rubles today without any difficulty. But if you expect to get a quality device, then the choice is significantly narrowed. And an excellent option in this price segment will be the SmartWatch 3 SWR50 model from Sony. This device differs from competitors in the version of the case. Here it is a medium-sized capsule that fits into a silicone strap. A similar implementation is used in smart bracelets Xiaomi Mi Band 2, but Sony can also boast of a convenient buckle that securely fixes the device on the hand.

The hardware platform of SmartWatch 3 is similar to competing products: a 4-core processor, 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal memory. However, unlike analogs, Sony watches are faster. The gadget is able to track physical activity, for which a gyroscope, accelerometer and compass are installed here. There is also a light sensor, GPS, NFC and Bluetooth version 4.0. The Sony SmartWatch 3 case is IP68-protected, so with this smartwatch you can safely take a shower and go to the pool. An important advantage of the device is also the Micro-USB port through which charging is carried out. Thus, the user only needs one cable for the smartphone and watch, which takes only 60 minutes to fully recharge.

As for the minuses of smartwatches, there is only one, but essential - the screen. In general, the 1.6-inch matrix with a resolution of 320x320 pixels, supplemented by a light sensor, is quite decent. However, Sony has coated the display with a transflective layer to improve readability in the sun. This actually works, but not as well as we would like. But dull colors, faded black and other defects will clearly not please the owner of SmartWatch 3.

Advantages:

• capacious 420 mAh battery
• stylish appearance
• IP68 protection
• charging via Micro-USB
• presence of a GPS tracker

Disadvantages:

• display cover
• battery life no more than 2 days
• GPS quality

ASUS ZenWatch 3

ASUS ZenWatch 3 is arguably the best Chinese smartwatch with a price tag under $ 230. The body of the device is made of stainless steel, and the screen is covered with Gorilla Glass. The ASUS ZenWatch 3 is powered by a Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor (4 x 1200 MHz), supplemented by 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal memory. In general, this "hardware" is standard for most smartwatches. The set of sensors is also classic: gyroscope, illumination, accelerometer. The wireless modules in the watch are Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Unfortunately, there is no GPS here, but given the manufacturer's price and other advantages, this drawback is not critical.

As for the benefits of the best inexpensive smartwatches from ASUS, there are quite a few of them. First of all, it is worth highlighting the protection according to the IP67 standard. Yes, most competitors have the second number "8", but not everyone needs it. The screen in ZenWatch 3 is made using AMOLED technology, which has a positive effect on autonomy when using dials with an abundance of black. The diagonal of the matrix is ​​1.39 inches, and its resolution is 400x400 pixels.

Although there is no SIM card tray in ASUS smartwatches, thanks to the presence of a microphone and a speaker in the device, it may well act as a headset. Among other advantages of ZenWatch 3, attention should be paid to accelerated charging HyperCharge, watch search function, SOS, the ability to control the camera on the phone, as well as the option to notify about a forgotten smartphone.

Advantages:

• huge set of functions
• attractive design
• accelerated charging
• compact size
• reliable assembly
• AMOLED matrix
• wide variety of dials

Disadvantages:

• no GPS and NFC support
• battery life

Garmin Forerunner 35

Garmin makes the best smartwatches available today in all price points. In the budget segment, those are the Forerunner 35.The device is protected according to the WR50 standard, which allows you to take a shower and swim in the pool in hours. The device also boasts a high-quality 1.31-inch display with a resolution of 128x128 pixels. The glass covering the Garmin Forerunner 35's screen is shockproof and has a decent oleophobic coating.

The autonomy of the best smart watches for Android and iOS is 216 hours in standby mode and 13 hours with constant activity. From the useful features of the gadget, one can single out an altimeter and a heart rate monitor, which can be configured to continuously measure the heart rate. To connect to a smartphone, the Garmin Forerunner 35 has Bluetooth, and without a phone, the user can track his movement thanks to the built-in GPS.

Advantages:

• duration of work from one charge
• high accuracy of pulse measurement
• GPS module and sensors operation
• bright and contrast display
• many settings
• comfortable strap

Disadvantages:

• for their cost are absent

Motorola Moto 360 v2

Motorola brand deserves special attention in our TOP-10. This company not only produces some of the best smartwatches, but was also one of the first to create a truly mass-produced device of this class. The second generation Moto 360 was no exception, immediately becoming popular among users. This device is produced in several versions at once. The Sport version looks interesting, where the strap "merges" with the case. Variants for 46 (male) and 42 mm (male and female) received strap ears, which allows you to replace the bracelet with any standard 22 mm wide version.

The change in the design of smart watches allowed the manufacturer to place a more capacious battery in the case: 400 and 300 mAh in the older and younger versions, respectively. This is enough for about two days of battery life Moto 360 v2. The only button on the case is now located more successfully. When wearing a smart watch, the hardware key no longer sticks into the hand, and it is more convenient to use it. As in the previous generation of smart watches from Motorola, the display of the device is covered with a protective 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3. The resolution of the matrix in Moto 360 v2 is 360x330 pixels (46 mm version) or 360x325 pixels (42 mm version).

The hardware platform of the smartwatch is represented by the Snapdragon 400 chip from Qualcomm. This processor has 4 cores at 1.2 GHz. It is paired with 512 MB of RAM, and the size of the built-in storage here is 4 GB. The Motorola Moto 360 v2 has a gyroscope, accelerometer, light sensor, and a heart rate monitor. The gadget received Bluetooth and Wi-Fi from wireless modules. But there is no GPS here, which, given the declared cost, is a significant drawback.

Advantages:

• convenient button location
• attractive design
• good autonomy
• high quality matrix
• powerful "filling"

Disadvantages:

• no GPS and compass
• battery life no more than 2 days
• high cost of about $ 500

LG Watch Urbane W150

Many experts call the LG Watch Urbane W150 one of the most interesting smartwatches in terms of price-quality ratio. This model is made in a classic style, but the clock mechanism and standard dial are replaced with electronics and a screen. The diagonal of the latter, by the way, is 1.3 inches, and its resolution is 320x320 pixels. The Watch Urbane W150 hardware platform is represented by a 4-core Snapdragon 400 processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz and 512 MB of RAM.

Among the sensors in smartwatches from LG there is a gyroscope, accelerometer, compass and heart rate monitor. The device uses a 410 mAh battery, which provides an average of 1.5 days of battery life. Watch Urbane W150 case is made of stainless steel and leather straps. The latter are 22 mm wide, so they can be replaced with any other standard bracelets. Other advantages of the device include the function of controlling the movement of the wrist and the ability to measure not only physical activity, but also calories.

Advantages:

• excellent build quality
• straps of standard width
• functionality
• contrast and bright matrix
• excellent appearance
• capacious battery

Disadvantages:

• periodic loss of connection with a smartphone
• autonomy

Huawei Watch 2

The next line is occupied by the novelty of 2018 - the smart watch Huawei Watch 2.This model is available in Sport, Classic and Sport 4G variants. The first is the most affordable and can be purchased for an average of $ 300-350. For this price, the buyer will receive a high-quality device with IP68 protection and durable glass covering a 1.2-inch AMOLED matrix with a resolution of 390x390 pixels. All this provides energy savings when displaying dials with a high percentage of filling in black. The hardware platform of Huawei Watch 2 is represented by a Snapdragon 2100 processor (4 cores at 1.1 GHz), 768 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage.

The battery capacity in the new smartwatch is 420 mAh, which is enough for two days of work in active mode. The watch is equipped with a light sensor, gyroscope, altimeter, accelerometer and heart rate monitor with continuous heart rate measurement. Of the wireless modules in Watch 2, there are Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC (the ability to pay for goods and services via Android Pay), GPS and GLONASS. The Sport 4G version also comes with a Nano-SIM slot. Also, Huawei Watch 2 has 2 microphones, a speaker and the ability to output audio to external devices via Bluetooth.

Advantages:

• the presence of a speaker and a pair of microphones
• monitoring activity, calories and sleep
• variety of wireless modules
• support for payment via Android Pay
• audio output to bluetooth devices
• IP68 protection
• high quality matrix
• smooth processor operation

Disadvantages:

• plastic case
• weak vibration
• no automatic brightness control

CASIO ECB-500D-1A

Another classic smartwatch model in our ranking, along with Meizu Mix, is the ECB-500D-1A. This is a smart watch from Casio, which already speaks of its excellent quality and reliability. This device is made of stainless steel, and this material is used not only in the strap and the case, but also in individual elements of the dial. The latter allows you to display local and world time in one of the cities and is complemented by three small LCD areas (black and white). The smallest of them indicates the time before or after noon, while the other two can display the day and day of the week or a digital clock. The dial is covered with durable mineral glass.

After pairing the CASIO ECB-500D-1A with a smartphone via Bluetooth, the user can set the time on each of the dials (the hands will automatically be set to the specified position) using data from the Internet. It also allows you to set an alarm and a stopwatch. As can be judged by the reviews of the watches from their owners, the device performs its functions just fine. In addition, with the help of ECB-500D-1A, you can search for a phone lost in an apartment, for which it is enough to hold down the Bluetooth button on the watch.

The time zones on the small and large dials of CASIO smartwatches can be quickly changed by pressing just one button on the device. This is convenient for those users who often have to fly to the same city for business. Also ECB-500D-1A can boast of autonomy up to 8 months in complete darkness and work for more than two years in energy saving mode (charging from the built-in solar battery).

Advantages:

• automatic setting / time adjustment
• quick change of time zones
• possibility of recharging from the sun
• protection according to WR100 standard
• Smartphone search function
• Neon lights
• airplane mode
• fast charging capability

Disadvantages:

• pairing is possible only with smartphones from Samsung iPhone

Samsung Gear S3 Frontier

It is enough to pick up the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier once and the question of which smartwatch with a GPS navigator is the best on the market will no longer be relevant. Before us is really one of the most interesting devices in its class, and even for an attractive price. For $ 300-350, which is how much the Gear S3 Frontier will cost you, other manufacturers offer more modest options. The monitored device uses a durable stainless steel case, protected according to the IP68 standard, as well as high-quality protective glass and a hypoallergenic silicone strap.

The hardware platform in the smart watch from Samsung is simply excellent: the proprietary Exynos 7270 processor with 2 cores and 1 GHz frequency, 768 MB of RAM, and 4 GB of internal memory.The device works, by the way, also based on its own OS from the South Korean giant - Tizen. The Gear S3 Frontier screen is made using AMOLED technology, and its size is 1.3 inches with a resolution of 360x360 pixels.

In reviews of the popular smartwatch model, they are praised for their excellent functionality and convenience. So there is Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, Wi-Fi and GPS. The device includes a gyroscope, an altimeter, a heart rate monitor that can measure heart rate continuously, as well as an accelerometer and a light sensor. This device perfectly knows how to track physical activity, calculate the calories burned and monitor the quality of sleep. The Gear S3 Frontier can also output music to Bluetooth devices, so for a run, the user can only take smart watches and wireless headphones with him. However, the most important advantage of the model is the round mechanical control ring around the screen. This solution looks unusual and significantly improves the usability of the Samsung Gear S3 watch.

Advantages:

• attractive straps available separately
• stylish design and high-quality body
• sound output to Bluetooth headphones
• mechanical steering wheel
• set of wireless modules
• IP68 protection
• fast charging function
• excellent autonomy

Disadvantages:

• inconvenient complete strap
• battery lasts a maximum of 3 days

Apple Watch Series 2

The rating of smartwatches closes with a stylish and high-quality model from Apple. In terms of popularity, Watch Series 2 is the undisputed leader in the market, which is not in vain. The device uses aircraft-grade aluminum as the body material, and the display is covered with durable protective glass. The diagonal and resolution of the latter differ depending on the version. So, for the 38 mm model, a 1.33-inch matrix (272x340 pixels) is used, and in the 42 mm version, a screen with a diagonal of 1.54 inches (312x390 pixels) is used, both are made using OLED technology.

Other features of the smartwatch are completely identical: protection according to the WR50 standard, a 2-core Apple S2 processor and 8 GB of internal storage. The Watch Series 2 has a light sensor, accelerometer, heart rate monitor and gyroscope. In active use, the Apple watch can work for 18 hours, and with wireless charging, the device fully recharges in 150 minutes.

The main advantage of Apple's Watch Series 2 is its watch OS 3 operating system, which opens up a number of useful options for the user. So the smart watch can notify about various events, for which it uses a pleasant vibration (Taptic Engine technology), and also allows you to use the Siri voice assistant and record voice messages. Apple Watch Series 2 can also be used as a viewfinder for the iPhone, and thanks to the built-in NFC, it allows you to pay for purchases using Apple Pay.

Advantages:

• high-quality assembly and stylish design
• audio output to bluetooth devices
• proprietary OS and performance
• the presence of a speaker and microphone
• payment for purchases via Apple Pay
• high-quality and bright matrix
• set of wireless modules
• convenient control wheel
• Siri voice assistant

Disadvantages:

• possible connection difficulties
• no app support with

Which smartwatch is better to buy

The smartwatch industry is just beginning to develop, so many buyers find it difficult to understand the abundance of devices of this class. Thanks to this rating, you can not get confused in hundreds of models and invest money correctly. Our TOP 10 will help you choose the best smartwatches that are the most functional and high quality for 2020. We have included the most interesting solutions in all price segments in the review, so you always get exactly the device that ideally meets your requirements.