TechDrum Digital Revolution, July 2018 | Page 48

BEST SMARTWATCHES

2018

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Apple Watch 3
A better connection with the world’ s best smartwatch
OS: watchOS 4.3 | Compatibility: iOS | Display: 1.53” OLED
| Processor: S2 dual-core | Onboard storage: 8GB / 16GB( Non-LTE and LTE respectively) | Battery duration: 18 hours |
Android, iOS | Display: TBC,
1000 nits | Processor: Dual-core
1.0GHz | Onboard storage: 2.5GB
| Battery duration: 3-4 days |
Charging method: Proprietary charger | IP rating: 50M water resistant | Connectivity: Wi-Fi,
BluetoothLightweight design
Relatively low price
No GPS
Feels a little cheap and childish

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Misfit Vapor
Top-end design and specs, but for little money
OS: Wear OS | Compatibility:
Android, iOS | Display: 1.3” 360 x 360 AMOLED | Processor:
Dual-core 1.0GHz | Band sizes:
20mm straps | Onboard storage:
Charging method: Wireless | IP

04 rating: IPX7 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi,

Bluetooth, NFC
Brilliant fitness tracking
4GB | Battery duration: 2 days |
Charging method: Wireless | IP rating: 50m | Connectivity: Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth
Non-LTE version much better value LTE is an unnecessary expense Battery too short for sleep tracking
Ticwatch E
Large, vibrant AMOLED display
Low price
Thick design
No Android Pay

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Ticwatch Pro
Our favorite Wear OS watch comes with two screens OS: Wear OS | Compatibility: Android 4.3 +, iOS 8 + | Display: 1.4” 400 x 400 OLED paired with LCD screen | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery duration: Up to 48h, 5 extra days in Essential mode | Charging method: Magnetic connecting pin | IP rating: IP68 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC Innovative screen tech Premium design Limited app No LTE features

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Fitbit Versa
A smaller and cheaper Fitbit Ionic OS: Fitbit OS | Compatibility:
A fully-loaded Wear OS watch you’ ve never heard of OS: Wear OS | Compatibility: Android 4.3 +, iOS 8 + | Display: 1.4” 400 x 400 OLED | Processor: MediaTek MT2601 | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery duration: Up to 24h | Charging method: Magnetic connecting pin | IP rating: IP67 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 Accurate GPS and heart rate sensor Fantastic value Design won’ t suit everyone Not-so-elegant charging method

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Fitbit Ionic
The fitness brand makes its first big smartwatch play OS: Fitbit OS | Compatibility: Android, iOS | Display: TBC, 1000 nits | Processor: Dual-core 1.0GHz | Band sizes: Large | Onboard storage: 2.5GB | Battery duration: 2-3 days | Charging method: Proprietary charger | IP rating: 50M water resistant | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Bright display Variety of fitness options Slow interface Severe lack of apps

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Ticwatch S
Another sophisticated smartwatch with a budget price tag OS: Wear OS | Compatibility: Android 4.3 +, iOS 8 + | Display: 1.4” 400 x 400 OLED | Processor: MediaTek MT2601 | Onboard storage: 4GB | Battery duration: Up to 24h | Charging method: Magnetic connecting pin | IP rating: IP67 | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 Affordable Comfortable with a nice design Lacks NFC Can’ t change the strap

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LG Watch Style
LG’ s latest has both style and substance OS: Wear OS | Compatibility: Android 4.3 +, iOS8.2 + | Display: 1.2” 360 x 360 P-OLED | Processor: Snapdragon Wear 2100 | Onboard storage: 4GB

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