№ |
Name |
Rating |
Nomination |
1 | Apple Watch SE | 4.80 | Best Companion for iPhone |
2 | Xiaomi Amazfit T-Rex Pro | 4.75 | Harsh men's smart watch |
3 | Realme Watch 2 Pro | 4.73 | The easiest to learn |
4 | Xiaomi Amazfit Zepp E | 4.65 | Elegant Design |
5 | Honor Watch GS Pro | 4.53 | Built-in altimeter |
6 | Samsung Galaxy Watch4 | 4.50 | The best smartwatch with ECG function |
7 | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 | 4.47 | Excellent AMOLED display |
8 | Suunto 7 | 4.41 | The brightest display |
9 | Haylou Solar LS05 | 4.40 | The easiest to perform |
10 | Garmin Fenix 6 | 4.20 | The best choice for the traveler |
Our selection also includes gadgets with a shockproof case. They will be useful to those who regularly face the fact that all sorts of scratches and even cracks quickly appear on the glass of their watches. Such smart watches can only be damaged on purpose by throwing them, for example, under a car wheel.
How to find out the water protection class?
It is much easier to provide a watch with moisture protection than a smartphone or an even larger device. That is why the vast majority of existing models now have it.However, sometimes water protection is implemented according to a very conditional system, so we recommend that you be sure to clarify which IP certificate the device you have chosen has received. The corresponding class is usually indicated both in the technical specifications and on the box with the gadget. You just have to decipher it by looking at the last digit:
- IPX4 — the device is not afraid of water splashes. In fact, this can be said even about the cheapest smart watches that have not received a real certificate;
- IPX5 - implemented protection against water flows from any direction, which indicates the possibility of washing hands without removing the device from them;
- IPX6 - increased protection, the gadget must withstand even a water jet under strong pressure;
- IPX7 - the watch will remain operational even with a short-term immersion under water to a depth of 1 m;
- IPX8 - full water protection, the device is ready to be at a depth of more than 1 m for at least an hour.
It should be remembered that even maximum protection does not guarantee that the device will withstand immersion to a depth of more than 5 m, especially if it turns out to be prolonged. However, there are special smart watches for divers - they are thoroughly tested in this regard.
Top 10. Garmin Fenix 6
The structure of the device includes many modules that can be useful in nature.
- Average price: 60,000 rubles.
- Country: USA
- Operating system: Garmin
- Display: 1.3" transflective, 260x260 pixels
- Waterproof: IP68
- Dimensions: 47x47x14.7mm
- Weight: 80 g
Excellent anti-shock watch, endowed with a whole bunch of possibilities. They are not limited to displaying information about the distance traveled and your heart rate. It also has a thermometer, compass and GPS chip.The last two allow you to follow the route exactly and know your current speed. There is also an hymeter and a barometer. The NFC chip needed for contactless payment via Garmin Pay is not forgotten either. It is surprising that with all this, men's smart watches (they cannot be called women's because of their heavy weight) received a modest transflective display. But on the other hand, the information on it is visible even without activating the backlight! And on top of it is shockproof Gorilla Glass DX. Another feature of the gadget is the support for ANT+ wireless technology. It allows the watch to receive information from various sports sensors.
- Can work up to 28 days
- Huge number of sensors
- The widest possible functionality
- Big weight
- Very high cost
- Transflective screen will not suit everyone
See also:
Top 9. Haylou Solar LS05
You can’t say by this smart watch that they can be used even under water.
- Average price: 3,500 rubles.
- Country: China
- Operating system: MIUI for Watch
- Display: 1.28 inch OLED, 240x240 pixels
- Waterproof: IP68
- Dimensions: 45.5x45.5x12.4mm
- Weight: 32g
Many cheap smartwatches do not include either shockproof glass or a waterproof case. But not Xiaomi Haylou Solar LS05. This gadget is both capable of boasting a modest price tag and the ability to use it even when swimming in the pool. What's more, the IP68 rating means you can even dive in the watch! The rest of their components did not disappoint either. The buyer will definitely like the round OLED display, although it does not have a record resolution.On top of it is a protective glass Gorilla Glass, scratches on which are a rare occurrence. Even the GPS module has not been forgotten by the Chinese manufacturer. But it is recommended to use it only in rare cases, as this leads to increased power consumption. Of the supported functions, it should be noted a smart alarm clock, tracking various workouts, sleep monitoring and a heart rate monitor. Synchronization with a smartphone is carried out via Bluetooth 5.0.
- Long battery life
- Housing made of metal
- The heart rate monitor can work constantly
- No microphone
- The functionality is still simplified
Top 8. Suunto 7
The screen located here has a superbly implemented backlight that saves the street on a clear summer day.
- Average price: 42,000 rubles.
- Country: Finland
- Operating system: WearOS
- Display: 1.39 inches, AMOLED, 454x454 pixels
- Waterproof: IP68
- Dimensions: 50x50x15.3mm
- Weight: 70 g
The best choice for an athlete. At least, such words are often found in reviews. The fact is that the gadget received the function of recognizing 70 types of workouts! A rare competitor is able to boast of such a number of them! Another important feature is the AMOLED display, whose pixels can glow at up to 1000 nits of brightness. As a result, the picture is equally well visible under any conditions. If we talk about sensors, then their number is also good news. Even the GPS chip has not been forgotten, thanks to which the speed during the run is fixed, and navigation is implemented (it remains only to load the maps). Someone will also like the fact that you can pay for purchases for hours. You can only complain about the price and a very decent weight.It's no surprise that Suunto's products are mainly used by men.
- Has an NFC chip
- Large number of tracked workouts
- Excellent AMOLED screen
- Weight reaches 70g
- Not everyone will like the price
Top 7. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
The screen used here boasts high resolution and the ability to work continuously.
- Average price: 20,200 rubles.
- Country: South Korea
- Operating system: Tizen
- Display: 1.2 inches, AMOLED, 360x360 pixels
- Waterproof: IP68
- Dimensions: 40x40x10.9mm
- Weight: 26g
One of the lightest smartwatches. At least among those that are waterproof. Even if you place them on the scales along with the strap, they will show only 26 g! At the same time, there was a place inside them for almost all the sensors that you could wish for. For example, there is a heart rate monitor that monitors the pulse continuously. It is also possible to build an electrocardiogram. The device also has a built-in tonometer and barometer. Not forgotten even the GPS, which can be activated to accurately measure the speed and fix the route. As for water protection, it corresponds to the IP68 class. So, in such hours you can safely splash in the pool.
- AMOLED screen can always be on
- A large number of various sensors
- Payment via Samsung Pay available
- Not recommended for use in salt water
- Not a lot of color variety
- Not the longest battery life
See also:
Top 6. Samsung Galaxy Watch4
This gadget is able not only to monitor the heart rate, but also to build a full-fledged electrocardiogram.
- Average price: 19,990 rubles.
- Country: South Korea
- Operating system: WearOS
- Display: 1.2 inches, AMOLED, 396x396 pixels
- Waterproof: IP68
- Dimensions: 40.4x39.3x9.8mm
- Weight: 52g
These smart watches can be called both male and female at the same time - they should seem equally attractive to absolutely everyone. The gadget turned out to be relatively small and light. The image here is displayed on a round display based on organic light emitting diodes. The Gorilla Glass DX+ protective glass coating allows you to count on the absence of scratches for a long time. And full water protection encourages the buyer to go swimming. However, South Koreans do not recommend doing this outside the pool - it is assumed that salt water will still harm this gadget. At least there is such a possibility.
- Payment via Samsung Pay is supported
- Very high screen resolution
- A large number of various sensors
- Short battery life
- It is not recommended to swim in the sea
Top 5. Honor Watch GS Pro
Smart watches perceive climbing stairs in this quality, as a result, correctly taking into account the calories spent.
- Average price: 14,590 rubles.
- Country: China
- Operating system: LightOS
- Display: 1.39 inches, AMOLED, 454x454 pixels
- Waterproof: IP67
- Dimensions: 48x48x13.6mm
- Weight: 46g
A good choice for those who wish to use their smartwatch as an MP3 player. This model received 4 GB of its own memory, capable of receiving several hundred songs. Then it remains only to connect wireless headphones, using the Bluetooth 5.1 standard for this. With all the other functionality of the device in a steel case, everything is also in order. The device is able to track the heart rate and different types of workouts. It can be used to measure the level of oxygen in the blood. A GPS chip will allow you to check the speed while running or cycling. Even under the case, there was a place for an altimeter and a barometer, which are usually not found in watches of this price segment. One can only regret that this model is still not waterproof - diving with it under water is not recommended. But ordinary swimming is not worth the clock.
- Has built-in memory for music
- Steel body
- A large number of sensors
- Incomplete waterproofing
- Slightly wheezing speaker
- Can't wait for software updates
Top 4. Xiaomi Amazfit Zepp E
The device resembles the famous Apple product, but at the same time it is able to work in tandem with absolutely any smartphone.
- Average price: 16,490 rubles.
- Country: China
- Operating system: ZeppOS
- Display: 1.65" AMOLED, 442x348 pixels
- Waterproof: IP67
- Dimensions: 43.3x35.7x9mm
- Weight: 36g
This is a very thin and light smart watch. They cannot be called shockproof, but they are still protected from water, albeit not to the full extent. With such a gadget, you can safely swim in the pool, it is not recommended to just dive to great depths.Of course, the device is ready to track a variety of types of training, including those related to water sports. It can also measure the level of oxygen in the blood. Sleep monitoring is also implemented here. The GPS-chip, capable of fixing speed indicators, should also please the buyer. If we talk about the weaknesses of this model, then not everyone will be satisfied with the lack of a microphone, because of which you can neither talk to the interlocutor who calls you, nor give a command to the voice assistant. There is also no possibility of contactless payment for purchases.
- Measure the level of oxygen in the blood
- Good AMOLED display
- Built-in GPS chip
- No microphone
- Missing NFC
Top 3. Realme Watch 2 Pro
These smart watches do not have a very wide functionality, and therefore it will not be difficult even for an elderly person to deal with them.
- Average price: 6 990 rubles.
- Country: China
- Operating system: proprietary
- Display: 1.75 inches, IPS, 385x320 pixels
- Waterproof: IP68
- Dimensions: 39x25x13 mm
- Weight: 40 g
A good device that will appeal to those who require only basic functionality from it. These smart watches can be compared to a fitness bracelet - the difference is only in a larger display, which usually contains the entire text of the notification received. Best of all, the gadget copes with fixing various workouts. I am glad that during the run, not only the heart rate readings will be saved, but also information about the speed - thanks to the presence of a GPS chip. It is also impossible not to note the fact that watches can be called both women's and men's - their design should suit absolutely everyone.The device is worn even by some teenagers, the 40-gram mass does not bother them, including them.
- Good water protection
- Low cost
- Long battery life
- Functionality may not suit everyone
- No NFC chip
Top 2. Xiaomi Amazfit T-Rex Pro
The device turned out to be very bulky, but it can easily be confused with a real mechanical watch.
- Average price: 13,990 rubles.
- Country: China
- Operating system: proprietary
- Display: 1.3 inches, AMOLED, 360x360 pixels
- Waterproof: IP68
- Dimensions: 47.7x47.7x13.5mm
- Weight: 58g
Introduced in March 2021, the smartwatch from Xiaomi immediately appealed to most fans of the company's products. The device received at its disposal a round-shaped AMOLED screen. When activated, the watch becomes like its mechanical counterparts, with impact-resistant glass and a water-resistant case. Only close up do you realize that this is still a smart watch, and even with a rubber case. They keep in touch with the smartphone via Bluetooth 5.0. The device is ready to track many types of workouts and monitor sleep. It also has a GPS chip, thanks to which, for example, running speed is recorded. In terms of water protection, there are no problems here either - you can not be afraid to even dive under the water in your watch.
- Long battery life
- Excellent display
- Measure the level of oxygen in the blood
- Still not the best protective glass
See also:
Top 1. Apple Watch SE
Smart watches show themselves perfectly paired with an "apple" smartphone.
- Average price: 24,990 rubles.
- Country: USA
- Operating system: watchOS
- Display: 1.57" OLED, 324x394 pixels
- Waterproof: IP68
- Dimensions: 40x34x10.7mm
- Weight: 30g
This smart watch can only sync with iPhone. You should not give them to a person using an Android device! And this is perhaps the only serious drawback of the gadget. Even a short battery life does not bother at all, because the watch charges very quickly, and even wirelessly. The gadget has enough memory and processor power. There are also all kinds of sensors here - the device monitors the pulse, counts steps and even wakes up at the most suitable time for this. And how many types of training does it support! Swimming is one of them. Since the water resistance here meets one of the highest standards, the smart watch continues to function even under water, especially if the depth is not prohibitive.
- Payment via Apple Pay supported
- Has microphone and speaker
- Lots of color options
- Price won't suit everyone
- Works only with iPhone
See also: