Wearable tech has advanced by leaps and bounds in the last few years. Its affordability has led to an increased popularity even among people who aren’t fitness enthusiasts. An entry-level, inexpensive smartwatch can track your steps and basic workouts with good accuracy. Having the option to take phone calls on your watch is a big plus. If you don’t like the distractions that come with a smartwatch, there are other smart wearables that might be up your alley. Let’s take a look at the top 10 wearable tech products that you can buy right now across price categories.
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Apple Watch Ultra 2
Price: Rs 89,900 on Apple.com
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is designed to be worn in challenging conditions. The smartwatch is built for rugged tasks, be it mountain climbing, triathlons, surfing, or swimming. The Watch Ultra 2 is water resistant up to 40 metres. It is powered by the same S9 SiP as the Watch Series 9. The smartwatch has on-device dual-frequency GPS and Siri voice assistant. There’s a special customisation button on the Watch Ultra 2’s shell. Also present is the iconic physical crown. Apple Watch Ultra 2 offers a 36-hour battery life, which can be pushed to 72 hours in low-power mode. Hands down, one of the best wearable tech products you can buy right now.
Samsung Galaxy Watch7
Price: Rs 29,999 on Samsung.com
Launched in July 2024, the new Samsung Galaxy Watch7 is one of the best Android smartwatches and wearable tech products around. It is available in two sizes and four colour options – 40mm (Green, Cream) and 44mm (Green, Silver). The 40mm variant features a 1.3-inch 432x432p Super AMOLED display. The 44mm variant rocks a 1.5-inch 480x480p Super AMOLED panel. Powering the smartwatch is the Exynos W1000 processor. The Samsung BioActive Sensor inside this smartwatch comprises an optical bio-signal sensor and an electrical heart sensor along with bioelectrical impedance analysis. The Galaxy Watch7 is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance and is MIL-810H-STD compliant. The smartwatch can track over 100 workouts and monitor your sleeping pattern, blood pressure, ECG, and more.
OnePlus Watch 2R
Price: Rs 17,999 on OnePlus.in
The Watch 2R is supposed to be an affordable alternative to the OnePlus Watch 2, undercutting the flagship by Rs 5,000. However, the two smartwatches are pretty evenly matched in specs and performance. The aluminium shell of the smartwatch holds the 1.43-inch flat AMOLED display. The Watch 2R is rated IP68 and can handle 5ATM of water pressure. However, it is not MIL-STD-810H compliant like the flagship. Powering the Watch 2R are the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 and BES2700BP chipsets. OS duties are handled by Wear OS 4 and ColorOS Watch 6.0. The Wear OS taps into the power of the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor and handles all the ‘smart’ functions and third-party apps. The ColorOS takes over when the smartwatch is put into power-saving mode. The Watch 2R can last 2 days with AOD turned on. Without AOD, the battery life can be pushed to 3 days. In power-saving mode, the watch lasts up to 12 days. Read our review of the OnePlus Watch 2R here.
Titan Celestor
Price: Rs 9,995 on Titan.co.in
Outside of the Android smartwatches, Titan Celestor is one of the best-looking and highly efficient smart wearable tech products out there. When we reviewed the smartwatch, we were very impressed by its smooth display and snug fit. The Celestor uses a 1.43-inch AMOLED panel. It has a 60Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 750 nits. The smartwatch can handle up to 3ATM of water pressure. You can wear it while swimming without worrying about water damage. There’s support for a range of sports, exercises, workouts, dances, and more. The smartwatch can last up to 7 days on a full charge if you’re conservative with your usage.
CMF Watch Pro 2
Price: Rs 5,499 on Flipkart
The new CMF Watch Pro 2 from Nothing is a snappy and efficient smart wearable that does not compromise aesthetics for a powerhouse performance. The smartwatch has an interchangeable bezel which can be easily detached from the dial. These bezels come in two shapes (flat and curved) and two colours (Dark Grey and Ash Grey). The 1.32-inch AMOLED display has a 60Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 620 nits. The watch features Nothing’s proprietary OS. This OS flaunts the dot matrix font that Nothing is known for. The Watch Pro 2 has on-device GPS and supports up to 120 sports, exercises, and workout routines. It can easily last a week on a full charge. Read our review of the CMF Watch Pro 2 here.
Fitbit Charge 6
Price: Rs 14,999 on GetGear
If you find smartwatches to be too bulky and extravagant, a fitness tracker will suit your needs better. Over the years, Fitbit has become synonymous with fitness trackers. The company was acquired by Google in 2021 but it still makes high-end fitness gear. The Fitbit Charge 6 tracks your health and fitness metrics around the clock and lets you view the stats in real-time. The sleek 1.4-inch AMOLED display has a nice touch response. It showcases all the important metrics without proving to be a distraction. You can even get turn-by-turn directions from Google Maps on this display. You can wear this band while swimming as well. The Fitbit Charge 6 has a 7-day battery life.
Xiaomi Smart Band 9
Price: Rs 3,470 on AliExpress
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 has a pill-shaped dial befitting a fitness tracker. The 1.62-inch AMOLED display on this device can reach a peak brightness of up to 1,200 nits. The smart band contains four sensors – accelerometer, gyroscope, optical heart rate, and ambient light. It is water resistant up to 5ATM pressure, which means you can wear it while swimming. The fitness band packs a 233mAh battery pack which can be fully charged in under an hour. A full charge lasts up to 21 days.
Samsung Galaxy Ring
Price: $399.99 on Samsung.com
Launched alongside the Galaxy Watch7 and Watch Ultra, the Galaxy Ring is a sleek and minimal fitness tracker for people who want to track their health metrics but don’t want another screen on their wrists. The Galaxy Ring is available in three finishes and nine sizes. You can order a free sizing kit from Samsung to calculate your ring size. The smart ring has an IP68 rating and a Titanium Grade 5 frame and can handle 10ATM of water pressure. The battery capacity varies between 18 – 23.5mAh, depending on the ring size. The Galaxy Ring can track a range of workouts and has features like Energy Score, Heart Rate Alert, Live Heart Rate Check, Wellness Tips, Auto Workout Detection, Inactive Alerts, and Find My Ring.
boAt Smart Ring
Price: Rs 8,999 on boAt-lifestyle.com
boAt’s ambitious smart ring can track your workouts and monitor your health without costing a fortune. The touch-sensitive panel of the ring can be used to take pictures, change the music, and do other navigation tasks. The ring has 5ATM water resistance, making it fit to wear while swimming. It can monitor your body temperature, SpO2 level, heart rate, and sleeping pattern with ease. There is also a menstrual tracker on board. It supports all the major workouts and exercise routines as well. On a full charge, the smart ring lasts up to 5-7 days.
Actofit Heart Rate Monitoring Chest Strap
Price: Rs 4,199 on Amazon
The Actofit Chest Strap can measure your heart rate with the utmost precision. Its elasticised fabric comfortably wraps around your chest and tracks your heart rate during intense workout sessions. The chest strap is rated IP67 for dust and water resistance. It remains unbothered by excessive sweat. Its companion app gives you a detailed breakdown of your heart rate throughout the activity period. The device can also calculate the calories burnt while working out.
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Conclusion
These are the best wearable tech products that you can buy right now. We would recommend going for a fitness band or smart ring if you’re averse to screens. While a chest strap provides accurate data, it is pretty much limited to tracking your heart rate. Wearing a fitness band or ring is much more convenient and comfortable if you want round-the-clock metrics.
