Your guide to buying the perfect smartwatch
The Hindu
A good battery life, options to monitor body vitals, and a clean OS. Here is what to keep in mind if you are looking at investing in a smartwatch
Like smartphones, smartwatches are becoming an indispensable part of our gadget-owned lifestyle. Not merely for keeping track of the time, but to watch the daily stats associated for our well-being. For youngsters, smartwatches are a way to flaunt another accessory, for working professionals they are a watch-cum-reminder machine and for the elderly, they are used to monitor vitals.
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While there are several ways to define a smartwatch, choosing one for yourself is a tedious task. And we are here to make that a tad easier with this buying guide.
Display
A good, bright display is the most-desired feature in a smartwatch. Being just over an inch in size comes with restrictions so your watch’s dial has to be bright, and most importantly, visible in sunlight. Opt for AMOLED display smartwatches because those are vibrant and you can identify the fonts even under the sun.
Sensors
We all understood the importance of blood oxygen monitoring during the initial pandemic days, so look for smartwatches that offer you this feature on top of providing additional functions, like heart-rate monitoring, stress count, or the period tracker.
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