The 10 Best Smartwatches for Teens in 2021

Do not buy a smart watch for your teenage child until you read our rating. It contains the most successful models with an SOS button and working autonomously, as well as options that function in conjunction with a smartphone.
 
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The best smartwatches with an SOS button for teens

1 Smart Baby Watch KT15 4.20
Optimal price-quality ratio
2 ELARI KidPhone Fresh 4.11
The most popular in its class
3 Aimoto Indigo 4.10
Long battery life
4 ELARI KidPhone 4GR 4.08
good camera
5 GEOZON Basis 4.05
Best price

The best smartwatches for teenagers who own a smartphone

1 Amazfit Bip U Pro 4.75
The most reliable case
2 HUAWEI WATCH GT2 Pro 4.75
Measure the level of saturation
3 Apple Watch SE GPS 40mm 4.65
The best option for iPhone
4 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 4.50
The best functionality for the money
5 Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite 4.23
The most budget in its class

Smartwatches that are suitable for teenagers can be divided into two broad categories. The first is those that work completely autonomously from a smartphone. There are many offers on the Russian market from domestic brands whose products are manufactured in China. it Elari, Geozone, Aimoto. The second category is models that function with a smartphone. Here are the market leaders Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, Huawei. And depending on whether your child already has a smartphone or not, you need to select a model.

Important points when choosing a smart watch for a teenager

The size. It is important that the watch is not too large and does not dangle on a child's hand.

Ease of controls. Children are smart and quickly understand gadgets, but it is important that, if necessary, a teenager can quickly call a parent without digging into the interface for a long time.

Smartphone search function. Girls and boys often lose their phones, and it would be great to have an assistant hanging on their arm in search.

Talk function. Not every smartwatch supports making and receiving calls. If it is important for you that the child can answer your call even when the phone is in a backpack on a bench, and he plays catch up, then you should buy a smart watch with such functionality.

Battery life. Children forget to charge their gadgets, so it is better to keep the watch on charge for several days.

We took all these factors into account and found ten smartwatches that are ideal for teenagers: boys and girls from 10 to 16 years old.

The best smartwatches with an SOS button for teens

Top 5. GEOZON Basis

Rating (2022): 4.05
Accounted for 21 feedback from resources: Citylink, Yandex.Market
Best price

The most budget smartwatch that is suitable for girls and boys of school age.

  • Average price: 2792 rubles.
  • Country Russia
  • Screen: 1.4 inches, 128x128, IPS
  • Interfaces: GPS
  • Battery: 600 mAh

The most affordable smart watch for a schoolchild. Despite the low price, the device is endowed with an IPS screen (but the resolution is low), a camera, IP65 water resistance (lower than that of competitors). The battery lasts 5 days on average. Experienced users are advised to disable the LBS function - there is little benefit from it, and it consumes battery power. Location tracking works poorly indoors, but it's great outdoors.There is an SOS button, a convenient application for parents. As with all other inexpensive models of smart watches for children, there are marriages - the device does not turn on at all or stops turning on after the first charge. The manufacturer repairs under warranty without any problems.

Pros and cons
  • Great price
  • Good battery
  • Convenient application
  • Frequent marriages
  • Small selection of colors
  • Low screen resolution

Top 4. ELARI KidPhone 4GR

Rating (2022): 4.08
Accounted for 198 reviews from resources: DNS, Otzovik, Yandex.Market, IRecommend
good camera

Expensive smartwatches, but they are endowed with a higher resolution camera than their counterparts - 2 megapixels versus 0.3 megapixels.

  • Average price: 7790 rubles.
  • Country: Russia (produced in China)
  • Screen: 1.3 inches, 240x240
  • Interfaces: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS
  • Battery: 580 mAh

A more advanced version of a kid's smartwatch, and one that's best suited for teenagers. The design is already more restrained, the model is unisex. But the device is also more expensive. The main distinguishing features of the device are 4G support and a 2 megapixel camera. The first property allows you to quickly transfer data over the Internet and receive it more quickly. The second means a more detailed picture through the camera. For comparison: most children's smartwatch models, if they have a camera, have a resolution of 0.3 megapixels. The reviews are satisfied with the device, but mention frequent marriages, fast battery drain and problems with location tracking.

Pros and cons
  • Works on 4G networks
  • good camera
  • Lots of marriage
  • Discharge quickly
  • Tracks location inaccurately

Top 3. Aimoto Indigo

Rating (2022): 4.10
Accounted for 420 reviews from resources: DNS, Svyaznoy, Yandex.Market, Ozon
Long battery life

These smartwatches can last up to 5 days on a single charge, while others run out of power in a day or two.

  • Average price: 5460 rubles.
  • Country Russia
  • Screen: 1.4 inches, 240x240
  • Interfaces: Wi-Fi, GPS
  • Battery: 750 mAh

The manufacturer calls this model of smart watches for children premium. At the same time, the price is acceptable, and the device boasts the most powerful battery among models with an SOS button. Another gadget can work in 4G networks and is more powerful than competitors. Among the functions announced are not only conversations, geolocation tracking, wiretapping, but also a lesson schedule, an online translator, a pedometer, and an alarm clock. There are no serious complaints about this model in the reviews, but important nuances are mentioned that you should be aware of. For example, if the charge level of the watch is less than 20%, a teenager will be able to call from it only using the SOS button. It also happens that the device arbitrarily interrupts the conversation.

Pros and cons
  • Long work from one charge
  • SOS button activates the call
  • There are additional features
  • There are errors in the operation of the device
  • The conversation may be interrupted

Top 2. ELARI KidPhone Fresh

Rating (2022): 4.11
Accounted for 309 reviews from resources: Onliner, IRecommend, Yandex.Market, Ozon
The most popular in its class

Among models with an SOS button and a talk function, this watch is the most popular. The statistics are confirmed by data from the Yandex.Wordstat service.

  • Average price: 3990 rubles.
  • Country: Russia (produced in China)
  • Screen: 1.3 inches, 240x240
  • Interfaces: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS
  • Battery: 480 mAh

The best-priced smart watch for a child of 10 years old. The manufacturer offers a wide selection of case and strap colors. The device syncs with a smartphone on both Android and iOS. To make calls, you need a SIM card.The watch has a built-in camera - it is weak, but you can see what is happening next to your child. There is an SOS button. Pressing it will automatically send messages to all programmed numbers along with a 15 second audio recording of the situation. Moisture protection according to the IP67 standard - with the gadget you can wash your hands, take a shower, but the reviews say that after the child got caught in the rain, the clock started to fail. The location is tracked, but the determination error is rather high - about a kilometer.

Pros and cons
  • Many colors
  • Good price
  • There is Wi-Fi
  • Water resistance is not real
  • Frequent breakdowns
  • Poor location accuracy

Top 1. Smart Baby Watch KT15

Rating (2022): 4.20
Accounted for 8 reviews from resources: Yandex Market
Optimal price-quality ratio

Inexpensive, but good for the money children's smart watches. They have great functionality, stable connection, loud enough speakers.

  • Average price: 6490 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 1.4 inches, 240x240, IPS
  • Interfaces: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
  • Battery: 680 mAh

The best smart watch that can notify parents if the child has gone out of the allowed zone. There are also video and audio calls, an SOS button, a flashlight, a pedometer. The reviews confirm that the signal reception is stable (there is also 4G), the speakers are excellent: the child hears you well, and you hear him. GPS does not always accurately determine the location, but the error is not very high. The owners are unhappy with the weak magnet on the charger - the watch can fly off the cradle at the slightest touch and stop charging. Battery life is limited to one day if you keep permanent geolocation tracking on. There are no firmware glitches, but the application menu for parents is clumsy.

Pros and cons
  • Stable work
  • Good sound from speaker
  • 4G support
  • Poor charging mount
  • Short battery life

The best smartwatches for teenagers who own a smartphone

Top 5. Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite

Rating (2022): 4.23
Accounted for 365 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, ROZETKA, DNS
The most budget in its class

The best price for a smart watch for a teenager with advanced functionality. They do not know how to receive calls, but at a price much lower than competitors.

  • Average price: 4490 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 1.4 inches, 320x320, IPS
  • Interfaces: Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
  • Battery: 230 mAh

Compact lightweight watch from Xiaomi, which is great for teenagers. And they are inexpensive, and the functionality is sufficient. For example, they will notify you of an incoming call or message, track physical activity, remind you when it's time to get up from the computer and stretch. Unisex watches - look great on the hand of both girls and boys. The manufacturer offers several basic colors of the case and strap. There is a phone detection feature that helps you find your lost gadget. The battery life is long - one battery charge provides autonomy up to a week, and some users manage to stretch it up to 17 days. The main disadvantages: you can’t call and pay for purchases from them, the firmware is damp (updates are released regularly).

Pros and cons
  • Light weight
  • Convenient size
  • Great design for a low price
  • Software with bugs
  • Limited functionality

Top 4. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2

Rating (2022): 4.50
Accounted for 1676 reviews from resources: Onliner, IRecommend, Ozon, Yandex.Market, Otzovik, DNS
The best functionality for the money

A smart watch that can do a lot in a compact form factor, making it suitable for teenagers. Model with NFC, an advanced physical activity tracking system, an emergency call button.

  • Average price: 17990 rubles.
  • Country: South Korea
  • Screen: 1.2 inches, 360x360, AMOLED
  • Interfaces: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC
  • Battery: 247 mAh

The best smart watch not only for a teenager, but also for an adult. This smart watch can make calls, reply to messages, you can set up an SOS button. There is also a function of emergency notification of relatives if the watch has recorded a fainting of the owner. In addition, the device can pay for purchases in the store due to the NFC module. Occasionally, there are problems with the payment, and restarting the Samsung Pay app usually fixes the problem. If your teenage child is interested in sports, the watch will give additional motivation to exercise. The application has many types of workouts for every taste. The main disadvantages of this smart watch: the battery life barely reaches 2 days, sometimes the connection with the phone is lost.

Pros and cons
  • There are emergency calls
  • You can call and write messages
  • Has NFC for contactless payments
  • High price
  • Weak battery
  • Possible loss of connection with the phone

Top 3. Apple Watch SE GPS 40mm

Rating (2022): 4.65
Accounted for 644 feedback from resources: DNS, IRecommend, Yandex.Market, Otzovik
The best option for iPhone

The best smartwatch for a teenager who uses an iPhone. Other options will not offer such wide functionality and easy synchronization with a smartphone.

  • Average price: 23990 rubles.
  • Country: USA
  • Screen: 1.57 inches, 324x394, AMOLED
  • Interfaces: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
  • Battery: 600 mAh

Expensive, but the best smart watch for a teenager who uses an iPhone. This option will not work for an Android phone, it is better to look at another one from our top. If your child uses an iOS smartphone, consider buying this budget version of Apple's smartwatch. Both girls and boys are equally delighted with them. The watch almost completely repeats the functionality of a smartphone: you can call, read messages, listen to music from them. But you will have to charge them often - on average, the battery life is 1.5 days. Physical activity tracking is detailed and believable. The size is suitable for a child of 14-16 years of average build, but for some the device may seem too big.

Pros and cons
  • Fast and convenient synchronization with a smartphone
  • Wide functionality
  • No power adapter included
  • Expensive
  • Doesn't hold a charge

Top 2. HUAWEI WATCH GT2 Pro

Rating (2022): 4.75
Accounted for 1061 feedback from resources: DNS, Ozon, Yandex.Market, Onliner
Measure the level of saturation

A smart watch with wide functionality: it can even measure the level of oxygen in the blood, while other models in our top cannot boast of this.

  • Average price: 18590 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 1.39 inches, 454x454, AMOLED
  • Interfaces: Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
  • Battery: 455 mAh

Functional smart watches that are popular with both adults and teenage girls and boys. The model is inexpensive when compared with competitors with the same functionality. And it's wide here - there are more than a hundred sports modes, warnings about adverse weather conditions, fast wireless charging, measurement of stress and blood oxygen saturation, the ability to store more than 500 audio tracks.Even from the watch you can receive and make calls, reply to messages. With all this, the battery life is surprisingly long - a week with the active use of the smartwatch functionality. In the reviews, they only complain about the lack of NFC and a small selection of Russian-language dials.

Pros and cons
  • Wide functionality at a great price
  • Built-in memory
  • Lots of workout modes
  • No NFC for contactless payment
  • Narrow selection of watch faces in Russian

Top 1. Amazfit Bip U Pro

Rating (2022): 4.75
Accounted for 254 feedback from resources: IRecommend, Otzovik, Yandex.Market, DNS
The most reliable case

The reviews have repeatedly mentioned that the case of this watch is strong and can withstand numerous bumps and drops. Great option for a teenage boy.

  • Average price: 4990 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 1.43 inches, 320x302, IPS
  • Interfaces: Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
  • Battery: 230 mAh

One of the most budget smartwatches with a wide range of functions. The device costs about the same as children's models with an SOS button, but it has a more "adult" design, stable operation, a powerful battery and increased functionality. The watch also weighs little, and on the hand of a teenager they will hardly be felt. The highlight of the model is the modular dial, you can customize what indicators should be displayed on it. The device can also monitor sleep, stress levels, and physical activity. In the reviews, they are satisfied with the strength of the case: even if the teenager is active, the watch will withstand numerous blows on the horizontal bars. Disadvantages: the gadget is slow to work, the firmware is still raw.

Pros and cons
  • Rugged housing
  • Attractive price
  • Customizable watch face
  • Slow work
  • No Always On Display
  • Unfinished software
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