Smartwatches are getting more and more sophisticated—and useful. These days you can not only track the basics like the steps walked and heart rate, but a whole gamut of things like your sleep patterns, sedentary hours and allergies. Oh yes, and they increasingly act as substitutes to your smartphones. Here we bring you three smartwatches at three price points so that each one of you can get one, and derive immediate health benefits.

 

Mi Band 2

Price 3,000 (Mi Store)

 

 Hardware

The band packs in an OLED display with a navigation button at the bottom of its .42 inch screen. It comes with a rubber strap but unlike what you’d expect at this price, it’s very com­fortable and sticks to your hand firmly. The screen is only splash-proof so you don’t want to drown it in water.

 

Features

The band has a pedometer that’s super accu­rate, so you can count your calories on the go. Packed inside the capsule is a heart rate sensor at the bottom. At this price point, the heart rate sensor is a big bargain in itself.

 

Another feature I enjoy personally is the silent alarm. If you hate obnoxious alarm sounds then this will keep your problems at bay. It simply vibrates strong enough to break your sleep. You can also enable it to track your sleep, and using the Mi Fit app you can see your sleep patterns including your total deep sleep period. You can also set remind­ers, enable app notifications and reject calls straight through the app.

 

Battery

The battery in this device is truly exception­al. In one full charge you can expect the band to last at least three weeks.

If you’re looking for a budget device that caters to all your basic needs, the Mi Band 2 is for you.

 

Fitbit Charge 3

Price 21,999 (Daraz.com.np)

 

Fitbit has always been known as the King of fitness trackers and the Charge 3 proves exactly why.

 

Hardware

The Fitbit Charge 3 has a big, intuitive touch­screen that adjusts all your fitness needs. Charge 3 is one of the most beautiful fitness trackers in the market: the leather traps radi­ate a premium feel from every angle. It’s been packed with an optical heart rate sensor, 3 axis accelerometer, altimeter, Sp02 and vibration motor. It’s also swim-proof, just in case you are thinking of taking a dip.

 

Features

The Charge 3 is packed with interesting fea­tures. You can track your workout from a list of 15 pre- installed exercises. From biking to yoga to swimming, this device can track each exercise individually. You can also set goals for your workout. The device also has Run Detect feature, which automatically detects pauses and stops.

 

It will automatically pause your goal until you get back to your workout. With the female tracking feature, women can log their peri­ods, record symptoms, and receive push notifications prior to the predicted period start date. With the new exciting SpO2 sensor and heart rate tracking, it will help track your sleep better as well. It can detect breathing disruptions, which includes allergies, asthma, or sleep apnea. But this feature is limited to a few countries only.

 

Battery

The battery is said to last up to seven days of usage. With all these features packed into your wrist, the battery backup is fairly com­mendable.

If you’re an absolute fitness fanatic or want a device that can do more than just track basic things then you should get the Charge 3.

 

Apple Watch Series 3

Price 52,000 (Oliz Store)

 

The Series 3 is a third-line smart watch from Apple, which has successfully retained its No 1 position in the smartwatch market.

 

Hardware

From the name itself you can expect this device to be super premium in both looks and performance. It is indeed pure luxury in your hand. Its aluminum chassis with Ion-X glass looks absolutely beautiful. The most remark­able piece of hardware is its standalone GPS system, so you can leave your iPhone back home when you go for a run with the Apple Watch. Its swim proof, has a heart sensor and activity tracking, and did I mention how gor­geous it looks?

 

Features

The Apple watch is more than just a watch. It is a mini-iPhone on your wrist. It’s got a working touchscreen, apps you can use and a storage you can use offline.

 

It has a curious feature called Three Rings. They are Stand, Move, and Exercise rings that visualize the ways you move each day. You will be warned if you’re sitting too much, while it will also track calories burned, and minutes of exercise in a day. Like the Fitbit, it can also measure individual workout sessions.

 

You can monitor your heart rate, and get warnings when an unusually high or low heart rate is detected. Emergency SOS lets you initiate an immediate call for help. Also, the Breathe app can help you better manage everyday stress. It also packs in a speaker and a mic so you can answer your calls straight from your wrist and listen to your Spotify playlist as you murder your reps at the gym.

 

Battery

This is probably the least favorable feature of this device. It has a battery life of only up to 18 hours on a single charge. So you’ll have to treat it like a smartphone.

 

The Apple Watch is less geeky than the Fitbit, but nonetheless an amazing option if you’re looking for a smartwatch that can also do fitness. It’s your best bet if you’re already in the Apple ecosystem.