While many agree with the sentiment that “patience is a virtue,” waiting for the arrival of Google’s smartwatch is enough to test anyone’s patience. Recently, the company confirmed the launch of the Pixel Watch after years of anticipation. However, that’s about all we know. There is scarce information about features, price or specs and no official release date.
Fortunately, wearable technology continues to evolve, and there are a ton of smartwatches worth considering. So, if your patience is wavering, here are 12 Pixel Watch alternatives.
One of the most attractive features of a smartwatch is its ability to integrate with your smartphone. So, confirming a smartwatch will work with your phone is the first and most crucial step. For example, iPhone users will get the most functionality from an Apple Watch, while those with an Android will want to look for a smartwatch that runs Android Wear, such as Samsung smartwatches. If you are considering a smartwatch that is compatible with both an iPhone and Android, be sure it supports the apps and features you need.
Do you want a smartphone primarily for its fitness capabilities or to take phone calls and send text messages? While smartwatches and fitness trackers were once two separate devices, smartwatches have evolved over the past few years, blurring the line between the two. For example, the earlier Fitbits were strictly for fitness and included features that track heart rate, running distance and steps. However, now they can replace your phone while working out because they have a built-in GPS and the ability to store music.
If you’re looking for a watch that completely integrates with your smartphone that you’ll be using often in your daily routine, it’ll likely need to be charged nightly as you would your smartphone with the help of a charging station. If you don’t want to charge your smartwatch every night, be sure to check the reviews to see how long it lasts before needing a charge. Generally, smartwatches with more apps and features will need to be charged more often.
If health tracking is your primary concern, this Fitbit offers all the necessary features, including a built-in GPS, a daily readiness score that recommends a day of exercise or recovery and sleep tracking. Plus, you can control some features using Google Assistant or Alexa.
This Wear OS watch features the Mobvoi dual processing system and Snapdragon Wear 4100, which is the most powerful processor by Qualcomm. While this lightweight smartwatch is one of the most affordable, it’s also the most comparable.
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Those looking for an affordable fitness smartwatch will appreciate the 14-day battery and 15 workout modes. While this large watch is best suited for those who have large wrists, it boasts a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with an extremely accurate touch response.
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Powered with Wear OS, this smartwatch works with both Android and iPhones and comes with a leather band. Features include heart rate tracking, Bluetooth calling, a speaker and app notifications.
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This Fitbit Sense focuses on mental well-being, fitness and health over other smartwatch apps or features. It boasts an on-wrist skin temperature sensor, heart rate notifications and electrodermal activity detection.
Compatible with Android and iOS, this smartwatch is built to support apps, receive phone calls and perform operations with its offline voice assistant. With a 5 ATM water-resistance grade, you can enjoy a dip in the lake without taking off your watch.
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With the updated Wear OS 3.0, you’ll get better integration with Samsung devices and a more in-depth app selection. Additional features include ECG monitoring, connecting to calls and texts and group challenges with friends.
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This smartwatch has built-in Amazon Alexa, which can be used to set reminders, track Amazon orders or manage your day. It is compatible with both Android and iOS and can answer and make calls when your phone is out of reach.
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This stylish smartwatch is the best option for fashionistas. Aside from its visually appealing exterior, it shows notifications from apps and messages, accepts or ignores calls, has built-in GPS tracking and boasts a contactless payment feature.
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The Garmin Venu 2 combines an attractive watch with convenient features, including stress tracking, preloaded workouts and call, text and social media alerts. It also has enough storage to download up to 650 songs from Spotify or Amazon Music.
Suunto 7 GPS Sports Smartwatch
The battery on this watch can last up to 40 days in battery saver mode, two days using the smartwatch and 12 hours in GPS mode. It’s a versatile GPS sports watch with smartwatch features from Wear OS, such as smart widgets, downloading music and seeing incoming calls.
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If you’re not sold on an Android smartwatch, this Apple watch is one of the top options on the market today. It features a highly crack-resistant crystal front screen, continuous ECG monitoring and contactless Apple Pay.
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