10 Best Smartwatches To Buy Across All Budgets

Buying a smartwatch is an investment and here's what to keep in mind before buying one.

Phone Compatibility and OS: Make sure your current smartphone is compatible with the smartwatch you intend to buy. Buying one that's only compatible with iOS when you have an Android phone or vice-versa is obviously a no-no. 

Display: The screen display is very crucial in a smartwatch. Premium smartwatches by Apple or Samsung have OLED displays, while more affordable companies often only offer LCD. However, you can get a smartwatch with an AMOLED display, which is better for indoor and outdoor use, and offers a better battery life than a watch with an LCD display.

Fitness Tracking: Tracking your health and fitness is a key reason why people buy smartwatches. So, the more fitness tracking options your smartwatch has, the better. If you're keen on tracking your health, get a smartwatch with oxygen tracking. Having GPS can also help you track your walking/running km. 

Battery Life: Smartwatch batteries can last up to a day. Mid-range smartwatches usually come with a battery life of 5-7 days with heavy use, but if you're using them all day, especially using fitness tracking/GPS functions, the battery could last for fewer days.

We've broken down those weird terms smartwatch makers use so you know what you're getting into before you buy one. 

SpO2: If your smartwatch has SpO2 sensors, which means it can track your oxygen levels. 

IP Rating: Often smartwatches have an IP rating, which stands for 'Ingress Protection' and measures how well a device is protected from liquids and solids. It's always a two-digit number; the first one tells you the protection against solids and the second against liquids. The higher the numbers, the better the resistance. 

ATM Rating: This, too, is a water-resistance rating. ATM rating shows you the number of ‘atmospheres’ of pressure that a device can handle; it's an international guide for fitness devices/smartwatches. ATM ratings sound similar to IP ratings, but the two are different. While ATM ratings tell you how deep the device can go under water and the water pressure it can tolerate, IP ratings tell you how resistant to water a device is. If your smartwatch has a 5 ATM rating, it can resist water for up to 10 minutes, as every 10m of depth equals one atmosphere of pressure.

Starting off with a classic everyone's heard of. The Versa 4 is the latest offering by Fitbit which is designed especially to help you track your fitness routine. Thin, lightweight, and modern, the Versa 4 has over 40 exercise modes, built-in GPS, and a battery life of 6+ days. Other special features include a monthly breakdown of 10 sleep metrics, a health metrics dashboard with SpO2 sensors, a heartbeat monitor, and more, and an inbuilt Alexa for voice assistance. What's more? It is compatible with both Android and iOS devices.

Fast, sleek, and luxe—the Google Pixel watch comes in a stylish matte black case and a round dial with an AMOLED display. Track your heart rate and get insight into your sleep, save time with features like Google Wallet for contactless payments, turn-by-turn directions using Maps, and event notifications from Calendar, and respond to messages and make calls right from your wrist—as a premium option, the watch offers some of the best features. It also helps you stay on top of your fitness activity, calories burned, and more with the Fitbit activity tracking and comes with 6 months of Fitbit Premium included. The only downside is that it's not compatible with iOS devices.

Another top choice for fitness enthusiasts, the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 helps you check your health around the clock with its health and wellness sensors that can monitor everything from your heart rate to body fat percentage. One of the major plus points is you can do all that you do on your phone on the Galaxy Watch5 including streaming YouTube, storing data, and browsing the web. With an innovative sleep tracker, 90 exercise modes, and a truly timeless design, this one checks all the boxes as a watch that looks good and has excellent fitness tracking features.

An upgraded version of the Fastrack Reflex Play, the Reflex Play Plus has minor design changes and added fitness features. It has a 1.3-inch AMOLED display and an IP68 resistance along with multiple sports modes and inbuilt games. It also comes with a BP monitor, heart rate monitor, Sp02 monitor, and period tracker. With a 12-month warranty, it is currently on sale with a 30% discount.

Discounted Price: INR 6,995

A smartwatch sporting a premium look with a well-built metal frame and minimal design, the Amazfit GTS 4 is a frontrunner in fashion. The watch has a 1.75-inch HD AMOLED display, 5 ATM water resistance, a long-lasting 8-day battery life, and strong and precise GPS tracking and navigation. It also features over 150+ sports modes, 4 major health metrics including heart rate, blood oxygen level, stress level, and breathing rate, and supports Bluetooth phone calls and music control.

Discounted Price: INR 16,999

The latest offering by Fire-Boltt, Legend is one of their most sought-after models. The Fire-Boltt Legend features a 1.39-inch HD display, IP67 resistance, inbuilt games, voice assistance, Bluetooth calling, inbuilt games, and more. With over 123 sports modes, it also has an extensive health suite with Sp02 monitoring, heart rate tracking, calorie tracking, and monthly cycle tracking and reminders. Plus, it is also compatible with the latest versions of both Android and iOS devices.

Discounted Price: INR 1,499

One of the most loved lifestyle brands in the country, boAt offers a range of premium smartwatches and we have our eyes on the Matrix M watch that comes in a matte pitch black with a 1.65-inch AMOLED display with a crisp image quality and 3ATM  resistance. It also has multiple watch faces with customisable options, 11 active sports modes, and a daily activity tracker. Additionally, it keeps a tab on your overall health with health monitors and sensors and the Fitness Buddies feature helps you share vitals with your loved ones to keep you motivated to achieve your collective fitness goals.

Discounted Price: INR 4,999

As one of the leading smartwatch brands, Noise offers several need-based features that are often innovative, too. The Noise ColorFit Pulse Go Buzz comes with an all-new Tru Sync technology that ensures smooth connectivity, stable connection, and low power consumption. You can do a lot with this affordable option as the key features include: 100+ sports modes, a 300 mAh battery, 150+ watch faces, and the exclusive Noise health suite. Plus, it comes in 5 beautiful colours for you to choose from.

Discounted Price: INR 1,649

One of the best under-budget options is the Titan Smart 2 watch which comes with a 1.78-inch AMOLED display (their biggest display yet), 3 ATM water resistance, a strong 7-day battery life, and over 14 sports modes. Along with a simple health suite that includes a heart rate monitor, period tracker, and Sp02 sensor, it also has stress and sleep monitors. Given the price and features, we'd say it's a steal.

Discounted Price: INR 5,995

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