8 Best Smartwatches for Women on the Move
A smartwatch won't get you in the best shape of your life, keep you on track for every meeting, or guarantee you get eight hours of uninterrupted sleep. But it can assist you with all of those issues and more. The latest smartwatches provide truly practical functionality while also adding a splash of elegance to your everyday outfit. Smartwatches blend intellect with beauty like never before, with small profiles, elegant designs, and striking color palettes from manufacturers like Fossil and Apple.
The Good Housekeeping Institute's tech specialists know firsthand: we put all of the latest and greatest consumer electronics, such as fitness trackers and wearables, to the test. We compared pro experiences with real user comments to evaluate dozens of wristwatch models on features, fit, ease of use, and accuracy. We also addressed all of the major concerns about value and dependability: Is it okay for me to wear this smartwatch in the pool? What if I drop it on the floor of the bathroom? Finally, and most importantly:
Are smartwatches worth the investment? We even looked at smartwatches for women that have "incident detection," which means that if you have a heavy fall while exercising, an alarm will be sent to your emergency contacts.
Watch Series 7
Apple didn't invent the wristwatch, but it has made significant improvements to it, offering the same clean appearance and straightforward controls as its smartphones and PCs. This trend continues with the Series 7, which is essentially a minor upgrade over the Series 6 we reviewed last year. According to our engineers' evaluations of the specifications, some improvements should result in a superior smartwatch. For starters, the largest-ever retina display outperforms the Series 6 by approximately 20% while barely affecting the actual watch size, thanks to the re-engineered border.
This should make it easier to read, plus it enables for larger buttons all around for quick, responsive touch handling. Charge times are also 33 percent faster. You'll enjoy the Series 7's crack-resistant crystal, which also repels dust and water, if you've ever shattered a smart watch, as many of our consumer testers have.
Let's talk about health and wellbeing now. The Series 7 now includes more guided workouts than ever before, including HIIT, strength, pilates, and meditation, thanks to the addition of Apple Fitness+ (3 months free with Apple Watch purchase, then $9.99 per month). The watch uses advanced sensor technology to assess blood oxygen levels and can take an ECG reading in 30 seconds, giving you valuable information about your overall heart health (of course, check with a doctor at the first sign of concern). In terms of appearance, there's no mistake the Apple shape, but the softly rounded case is a good refinement, and the Series 7 is available in additional hues and straps, including Hermes designs.
In the smartwatch race, Timex has taken its time, lagging behind the leaders. The Metropolitan watch, on the other hand, allows fans of the legendary brand the option of a familiar watch face with strong intelligence at a very reasonable price. The high-resolution, always-on display, 24/7 activity tracker, and precise GPS, according to our experts, are ideal for accumulating miles while on the go.
"Its battery life was also among the best of all models tested," Kim adds. When the watch is in power-saving mode, Timex promises that it can last up to 12 days on a single charge. The watch face is composed of high-impact resistant Gorilla Glass, so it can take a lickin' and keep on tickin' when it counts.
Galaxy Watch 3
A smartwatch that can keep up with serious sports is required, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is up to the task. Our engineers were delighted by the smartwatch's capacity to track a variety of exercises — running, cycling, rowing — and its fall detection provided piece of mind.
"The cardiac monitor on the Samsung proved more accurate than other watches," says Jamie Kim, a lab expert. "Please note that this is not a medical gadget, but the level of accuracy may be useful if you're wanting to improve athletic performance or manage stress throughout the day." The spinning bezel used to manage the system is another unique feature of the Galaxy 3. It was simple to use for our engineers, and it helped them avoid accidentally selecting the wrong thing on the touch screen. Because of its wide range of case finishes and bands, you can surely wear your Samsung smartwatch out on the town in terms of overall looks.
Gen 5E
Fossisile's beautiful rose gold variant features a blush silicone strap and embellished stones across the face. Don't worry about taking off your watch when swimming, and the interchangeable watch straps provide you more options when it comes to matching your outfit. The 42mm touchscreen smartwatch tracks sleep, heart rate, and activity and is compatible with Android and iOS. You can also manage your music, receive phone notifications, and purchase with ease thanks to the contactless payment option. According to the manufacturer, the Gen 5E includes a multi-day battery option that can last up to 24 hours.
Sense
In our tests, Fitbit's top-of-the-line smartwatch received high scores for its straightforward setup and functions as well as its stylish look. "We found the app to be really user-friendly, leading users through the step-by-step setup process as well as offering instructions on how to wear the watch," Kim explains. If you're looking for a first smartwatch, the Sense is a good option. Another convenient feature is the built-in Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, which allows you to check the weather or news as well as operate other connected devices in your house using voice commands.
Many health and wellness features are available on The Sense, including fundamental insights into activity, sleep, and nutrition, as well as access to introductory workouts and meditations. Consider upgrading to a Premium membership (3-month free trial, $9.99 thereafter), which includes features like a stress management score, extensive sleep analysis, access to over 200 workouts and meditations, and even unique mindfulness lessons from actor Will Smith. If you don't care about all that extra material, the Fitbit Versa 3 is a watch that does its fundamental chores just as effectively for less money (reviewed below).
Gen 5 Julianna Touchscreen Smartwatch
If you use Google to run your life, having a watch with the same Android-based operating system will allow you to smoothly connect Gmail and Google Assistant. The Fossil Gen 5 Julianna is highly recommended by our experts due to its built-in microphone, which lets you to answer calls right from your wrist. Voice commands can also be used to operate smart home devices, such as adjusting the temperature, turning on lights, and locking the front door. Another fantastic feature is the option to use Google Pay to conduct contactless purchases. Both Android and iPhone devices are compatible with the Fossil Gen 5 Julianna.
Although the case is large at 44mm, the Fossil design remains feminine. Consider the 40mm Fossil Gen 4 Venture if you're searching for a smaller watch with the same features but a more refined style.
Versa 3
Fitbit's initial fitness tracker launched the wearable craze more than a decade ago. The Fitbit Versa 3 has now been on the smartwatch market long enough to be considered seriously. In our review of the 6 Best Fitbit Smartwatches and Trackers of 2020, our testers found the smartwatch to be highly intuitive, with built-in GPS, 24/7 heart rate tracking, and a daily Sleep Score feature through the Fitbit app.
Watch Series SE
The Apple Watch SE is marketed as an entry-level smartwatch, but it doesn't sacrifice nearly as much as many top-of-the-line smartwatches. Its low pricing will appeal to the greatest possible range of iPhone customers. The Apple Watch Series 3 has the same big display as the Apple Watch Series 6 and many of the same WatchOS7 capabilities, such as water resistance, an optical heart sensor, fall detection, and WiFi/cellular choices (for $50 more).
You'll be without some of the most recent Apple health features, such as the blood oxygen and ECG applications, and you'll have to make do with an aluminum finish (no stainless steel or titanium). The most significant disadvantage of the SE is the lack of an always-on display, so you must determine whether the black box on your wrist is worth saving $100.
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