Wearables

Top 5 Smartwatches that you would want to buy in 2017

Watches were initially known for telling what time it is, but now the era has changed and smartwatches have been introduced which can do a lot more than just telling the time. Smart watches are currently priced a lot and there are plenty of them to choose from, which makes it a difficult decision for people to make. People always prefer to get the best and the most out of what they pay. Here we bring out a list of smart watches which will make the worth of your every penny. However, these watches are in no particular order.

1.) Moto 360 (2nd Gen)

Moto 360 was one of the first android wearables and this one is the second generation of the same. Over the generations, the company improved the battery life and the display of the smart watch. This is one of the best and the most comfortable smartwatch. The Moto 360 2nd Gen comes in two size options including the 42mm and the 46mm. Though the watch was introduced in 2016, it still is a great option in 2017. The price of the Moto 360 2nd Gen is currently starting at Rs. 34,999.

2.) Samsung Gear S3

Samsung Gear S3 has given us one of the best smartwatch experiences. The watch looks appealing and functions great as well. The smart watch comes with a Super AMOLED display, which we have seen in the company's smartphones, and can easily last for up to three days. The watch comes with GPS and is IP68 rated which makes it water and dust resistant. Samsung has recently increased the compatibility of the device by adding support to iOS. Samsung Gear S3 is currently priced at Rs. 28,500.

Also Read: Top 5 Smartbands to buy in 2017 to track your daily life

3.) Apple Watch 2

 

Apple Watch 2 is one of the best smartwatches available in the market right now. The watch comes with inbuilt GPS and runs on the latest watchOS 3 by Apple. The watch is water-resistant, which makes it more durable and usable in different kind of weather scenarios. The Apple Watch is on a bit expensive side but offers a great appealing design. Every tech reviewer, when the wearable tech was being introduced, said that this will be the next big thing. However, this did not happen may be due to the technology wasn't ready or nobody wanted to use it. Apple might have got it right as the introduced the Apple Watch in the watch category instead of the made-up smartwatch category. This is the most successful smartwatch than any company has been able to sell until date. Apple Watch 2 starts at Rs. 31,500.

4.) LG Watch Style

The LG Watch Style was initially built in collaboration with Google and offers a whole bunch of features which are loved by the Android Wear users. The watch also looks and feels good in the hand. Battery life on the Watch Style is not as good but can easily last for the working day. The style of the watch grabs attention and of course, you can always change the watch faces. It offers great utility, the design is slim and comes with decent amount of features including the Google Assistant which works fine. The LG Watch Style is currently available via Amazon India at a price of Rs. 31,533.

5.) Asus ZenWatch 2

Asus ZenWatch 2 comes with an AMOLED display which is much crisp and clear. The watch has a great build quality and runs on Google's Android Wear operating system. The battery life on the watch is impressive and it comes with the quick charge ability. The downsides of the watch include the bezels and the week Bluetooth range. The Asus ZenWatch 2 starts at Rs. 23,999.

This post was last modified on August 14, 2017 3:00 am

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