The best smart watches under 30,000 rubles. in 2022 – Huawei, Samsung or Apple?

Now almost all smart watch manufacturers rely on a round display. A device with such a screen is not very different from the usual wristwatch, and therefore it does not attract attention. As a result, four devices out of five received a round LCD display. Only Apple continues to stick to the rectangular shape, with little to no change in the design of its watches since the first generation.

If we talk only about the appearance, then the best smartwatches are created by Huawei. The fact is that they will please not only with excellent workmanship. Their case is made of ceramic and titanium, while competitors opt for more affordable stainless steel and aluminum. The Chinese did not stint even on a leather strap!

However, the taste and color of all felt-tip pens are different. Someone will like the design of the device from Garmin much more. Someone in general has long been accustomed to the Apple Watch, on the display of which the largest amount of information is placed (you can’t fit much into a circle). On the side of the "apple" product, there is also a minimum weight.On the wrist, such a gadget is not felt at all. What can not be said about the same Huawei Watch 3 Pro Classic - the scales under it will show 63 g. Perhaps this is the only device in this collection recommended for purchase exclusively by men.

Finally, we note the fact that almost all watches have the same high level of water protection. You can easily keep them on your hand even in the pool and shower. Only the device distributed under the Polar brand has some limitation - it can dive to a depth of 30 meters, while competitors have an even greater margin of water resistance.

Recently, Samsung and other companies have been keeping quiet about which chipset gets their little gadget. It really didn't matter anymore. Any comparison shows that all smartwatches in this price segment have about the same performance. If the transition from one menu to another takes a different period of time, then the difference is a matter of milliseconds.

As for memory, this is a slightly more important parameter. But not for all smart watches. The fact is that some devices that have fallen into this material are not ready to please with the ability to install additional applications, which we will talk about separately. However, the memory can be used to store MP3 music.Therefore, Samsung and Huawei deserve high praise from us, as they have a huge amount of permanent memory by the standards of smartwatches. And they also do not suffer from a lack of RAM.

We can't help but scold Garmin and Polar. Their watches are perhaps the only ones in this price segment that have not received a microphone at their disposal. You can easily use all other models to give voice commands to the assistant, as well as to communicate with the interlocutor who called your smartphone.

A direct comparison of all devices shows that the problem with low pixel density is a thing of the past. Some manufacturers have introduced a high-quality display based on organic light-emitting diodes into their creation. And even with Garmin Vivoactive 4, individual pixels can be distinguished at least under a magnifying glass. What can we say about competitors, whose screen has an even higher resolution!

It is unlikely that buyers will have complaints about the brightness of the display.The picture is well read in any conditions, even outdoors on a clear sunny day. It is curious that the product of the South Korean company Samsung still managed to stand out. Its screen is ready to display information continuously. At the same time, it cannot be said that too large amounts of additional energy are spent on this. Even if you decide not to activate this function, you will charge the device at about the same frequency, and operation will be a little less fun.

It’s hard to believe that such a compact device can hide so many sensors. Especially when it comes to the product of the American company Garmin. There is nothing surprising in the constant measurement of the pulse - competitors can also boast of this. But they do not offer a thermometer that accurately indicates the ambient temperature. In short, it becomes clear from the sensors that Vivoactive 4 is a watch for travelers and athletes. Not without reason, they even provide breath control.

As for Samsung, Huawei and two other companies, their devices are not out of the blue either. The Huawei product, by the way, also received a thermometer. But it is on the back panel and is designed to measure body temperature. The result, unfortunately, is not always accurate.

Samsung smart watches deserve high praise from us. The fact is that often such a device is purchased to maintain good health. And it is with this task that the device copes best. With it, you can build an electrocardiogram. Blood pressure measurement is also available here.However, this function becomes available only after calibration, which requires an appropriate medical device. And the watch is also capable of analyzing the body, like a good electronic scale! Not forgotten is the measurement of the amount of oxygen in the blood.

It must be admitted that smart watches have suffered the fate of modern smartphones. They too suffer from short battery life. This is due to the fact that many sensors require increased power consumption, as well as the display located on their front panel, which can boast of bright backlighting and high resolution. And for some time now, Samsung has also switched to the Wear OS operating system, which has a lot of complaints in terms of energy consumption.

If the rare use of the charger is the most important quality of a smart watch for you, then it is recommended to look towards the Huawei Watch 3 Pro Classic. The Chinese manufacturer claims 120 hours of operation in active mode. And this figure is really close to the truth! A similar result is achieved with a Polar product. As for competitors, they have several times shorter battery life. Especially the Apple Watch SE. But on the other hand, these watches have convenient wireless charging, and even very fast.Practice shows that the device can be charged while you are preparing to go to work. By the way, those charging cradles that come with other smart watches cannot be called uncomfortable either. It would be strange to see something else bundled with a device whose cost reaches 30,000 rubles.

Be warned that activating GPS will dramatically shorten battery life. Fortunately, this is required relatively rarely. Let's take the Garmin Vivoactive 4 as an example - with the GPS chip turned on, the device will last 15-18 hours. The device from Polar in this mode will ask you to connect the charger only after 40 hours.

Above, we have already talked about some of the features of the best smartwatches for 30,000 rubles. Let's briefly go over other functions that also need to be mentioned. Huawei, like all competitors, controls the quality of sleep. Another gadget received an abundance of all kinds of sports modes - from triathlon to a program of running courses. We also note the fact that Harmony OS allows you to install additional applications. For example, Polar and Garmin do not have this option.

A cursory comparison shows that in many ways smart watches are similar to each other. They allow you to communicate with the interlocutor who called your smartphone (the exception to the rule is Garmin and Polar products).And Huawei can even be used with an eSIM card issued to it, thanks to which the smart watch independently connects to the LTE network.

And what smart watch can be called the most versatile? It is hard to say. In many ways they are about equal. But still, one cannot but admit that the arsenal of capabilities of the Apple Watch SE is a little wider. This is due to the fact that third-party developers most often focus on them, as fans of "apple" products are willing to pay big money. However, the device from Samsung is not too far behind. Most of all, it stands out for its support for the S Health service. But we have already talked in detail about caring for the health of the user. Here we note only the excellent performance of Samsung Pay, thanks to which you can pay for purchases in the store. However, other manufacturers have similar services, with the exception of Polar.

All the devices we have chosen have received a wide variety of components, a body that is pleasant to the touch, and their display is pleasantly pleasing to the eye. No wonder they are so expensive. For any of the gadgets, you need to pay 30,000 rubles, or an amount almost reaching this figure! This means that in terms of cost, smartwatches can be compared with a very good mid-budget smartphone.

Distributed under the Polar brand, the device definitely has an overpriced price tag. It is possible that it is such because of the small number of copies produced - in this regard, the manufacturer and all components are more expensive than its competitors. It is curious that against this background, Apple watches look the most interesting. Unexpectedly, because this company is famous for its very expensive products. However, you need to understand that this is not a top model - in the assortment of the "apple" manufacturer there are also more expensive items that are more functional (and it is their display that is capable of showing a picture in constant mode).

As you understand, the workmanship of all the models included in this selection can be called ideal. It is not surprising that almost all devices are ready to work under water - there are simply no gaps in their design. The biggest differences are observed in the software part. For example, Polar and Garmin do not allow you to install additional apps. But their basic functionality is enough for most readers of our site. Especially if you get used to it. Alas, the Polar Vantage M2 has a poorly thought-out firmware. In particular, some buyers are literally enraged by the fact that missed notifications from a smartphone fly to the appropriate section, which takes a very long time to get to. And this is just one of many unpleasant little things.

If you look at the average score, you quickly realize that the Apple Watch SE is scolded in vain. Yes, they won't offer you unusually long battery life.But they are easy to use, and their display causes only positive emotions. If he also worked constantly, it would be a gun! But it makes no sense to buy these smart watches if your smartphone is running Android. Or if your iPhone was released more than four years ago. In all these cases, it is better to look towards the watch from Samsung. At least, if you are not chasing long work from a full charge.