Overview of smart watches for sports and fitness

The rapid development of electronic technology has made it an integral part of life. And these are not only smartphones, tablets, laptops. The category of useful, and sometimes just necessary things, should include smart watches. Smart (smart) watches for sports useful to people with an active lifestyle, athletes, as their extensive functionality allows you to constantly monitor your health.

Apple Watch Series 3

You should start with the winner in the “best” feature, namely with a representative from Apple. Apple Watch has been releasing smart watches for generations, and Series 3 is a novelty that will only be surpassed by a model that is projected to be released in September 2018.

Apple Watch Series 3 - True Minimalism

The size of this model is 42 mm, which is quite enough for convenient use of the gadget, without simultaneously pressing several touch keys. The package bundle can be missed, since it is standard on all Apple devices, and you should immediately go to the functionality.

Brief technical specifications:

• The screen resolution for the 42 mm case is 312 × 390 pixels.
• Waterproof 5 ATM case.
• Heart rate sensor.
• The battery capacity is 279 mAh.

The device is universal, so it is suitable for both a simple person and an athlete. Pleasant vibration notifies the owner of a call or message received. For active people, Apple has specially updated the Workout application, which can now synchronize with simulators, and as a bonus, a new design in the style of minimalism. The price is about 23 thousand rubles.

Huawei Watch 2 Sport 4G

If you need a gadget solely to control your sporting achievements, as well as the rhythm of life, then the model Huawei Watch 2 Sport 4G is ideal for these purposes. Even in the appearance of this gadget, it is clear that smart watches are designed for active action. The round case without any additional elements and sharp outlines - only smooth lines.

Huawei Watch 2 Sport 4G

Brief technical specifications:

• Android Wear 2.0 operating system.
• The amount of internal memory is 4 GB.
• From the optional interface: Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n and Bluetooth 4.1.
• The battery capacity is 420 mAh.
• Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor (4 cores) with a clock frequency of 1.1 GHz.

The gadget features the currently popular Always On system (for example, in Samsung smartphones). This means that the display automatically goes into sleep mode, but leaves data such as time and current date. In this case, the battery consumption becomes minimal.

The modified and more sensitive Google Assistant perfectly recognizes the main commands and obeys the owner implicitly. Very convenient, for example, while running. High-quality GPS module and GLONASS support, so you can safely plot an unfamiliar route or measure already completed. Unfortunately, these features mercilessly consume battery power.

Price - 23990 rub.

Samsung Gear S3

Smart watch Samsung Gear S3 may well share the winner's place with the Apple Watch Series 3. Classic round design, no extra elements and high-quality, advanced functionality. These are the basic qualities that users need, and Samsung Gear S3 has all of them. The design of the device is specially designed for athletes, and the mass of interchangeable dials will not leave a single user indifferent.

Samsung Gear S3 classic

Brief technical specifications:

• Super AMOLED screen with a diagonal of 1.3 inches. Resolution 360x360 pixels.
• 1 GHz Exynos 7270 processor.
• The amount of RAM is 768 MB.
• The amount of internal memory is 4 GB.

What else can please a smart watch Samsung Gear S3? Another area specifically designed for athletes, whose name is S Health. S Health monitors the user's movement and periodically reminds them of the need to take any active actions.

This application is made in a game style - as more steps are taken, sections in S Health are colored accordingly. The use of such smart watches will definitely allow you to increase your results in sports.

A high-quality heart rate monitor is no different from the same specialized devices. The GPS module will provide not only a detailed map, but also show the exact number of kilometers or meters in the distance covered. The housing is protected against dust and moisture according to IP68.

Price - 24,490 rubles.

LG Watch Style

Smart watches, which became the first gadget running on the Android Wear 2.0 platform, and only after a certain period of time, the Huawei Watch 2 Sport 4G became the follower of LG Watch Style. Before considering the technical characteristics, it is worth paying special attention to the design of the fitness tracker.

Firstly, the thickness of the device is only 10.79 mm, respectively - low weight, only 46 grams. Model LG Watch Style is almost not felt on the hand. The case is based on the use of high-quality jewelry steel, which after processing takes a matte look. There has been no crash test yet, but many users claim that the case is not subject to scratches and abrasions.

High-quality combination of functionality and sophisticated style

Screen protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3, with increased resistance to mechanical damage. And a nice bonus from the manufacturer is a quality strap made of genuine leather. Other companies prefer to equip smart watches with cheap silicone straps.

Brief technical specifications:

• Display with a resolution of 360 × 360 pixels.
• Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, with an operating frequency of 1.1 GHz.
• The amount of RAM is 512 MB.
• The battery capacity is 240 mAh.

For your convenience, quick access to the Google Play Store is provided - just a few clicks and you can familiarize yourself with the full list of programs available for installation on the device. For athletes, the Google Assistant (voice control gadget) is very convenient. Unfortunately, the LG Watch Style model does not recognize English speech.

For fans of correspondence, a quick input function is available, but there is also a keyboard, the use of which causes only unnecessary inconvenience, since smart watches are small in size.

Price - from 12600 rubles.

Polar M600

Smart watches for swimming, running or other sports. This model has an almost perfect ratio of price, quality and attractive design.

Of the main functions should be highlighted:

• Installed GPS-module - control over the distance traveled.
• Touch heart rate monitor.
• Sleep quality control function.
• Android Wear platform, which allows you to install various applications on a smart watch.

Polar M600 - functionality and durability

Android Wear allows you to install third-party applications, but at the user's own risk. The measurement of the athlete’s pulse occurs through the contact of the magnetic sensor and the wrist. The sensor also carries the function of a port for connecting a charger.

Overview of brief specifications:

• Touch screen with a resolution of 240x240. As protection - Gorilla Glass.
• The generally accepted waterproof standard is IPX8.
• The amount of internal memory is 4 GB.
• The battery capacity is 500 mAh.

The Polar M600 model is designed for the convenience of an athlete: you can quickly read a message, answer a call, control the gadget through voice control. The device’s own memory is enough to download your favorite music and not take a smartphone with you, but you need to purchase Bluetooth headphones.

Price - from 17500 rubles.

Garmin fenix 5

Garmin Fenix ​​5 is a sports, and at the same time classic smart watch, designed for the high pace of professional athletes. Large design (51 mm in diameter), strict forms, more suitable for men and wide functionality. Perfectly in harmony with sportswear. The case is universal, it includes both metal and plastic components.

Stylish and rigorous design Garmin Fenix ​​5

In addition to the large case, this watch with a heart rate monitor has a non-standard weight - 87 grams. With the Garmin Fenix ​​5, you can dive to a depth of 100 m, but there have been no official trials. Control is via buttons, this device is not equipped with a touch screen, instead of which a durable sapphire crystal is installed.

Brief technical specifications:

• Color display with a resolution of 240x240.
• An optical heart rate monitor is installed.
• GPS module.
• Compass.
• Gyroscope.

The total amount of internal memory is 16 GB. The Garmin Fenix ​​5 watch informs the user of an incoming message or an incoming call not only through vibration, but also by a sound signal. For this, an external speaker is provided in the design of the device.

Smart watches allow you to control your achievements in almost any sport: athletics, swimming, fitness and even parachuting. The only thing the manufacturer did not provide was diving. A system has been installed that performs analysis of the data obtained, which also gives the user useful tips to improve their results.

Good autonomy, which is expressed in 12 hours of continuous operation with the included smart mode - maximum performance mode.

Price - from 31990 rubles.