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Apple Watch Series 6

Editor's Pick

The Apple Watch Series 6 features an always-on 1.57-inch LTPO OLED display with Sapphire Crystal glass protection and is powered by a dual-core Apple S6 chipset. It comes with GPS built-in, allowing you to track your workouts, running, swimming and other activities. It features an optical heart rate sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, accelerometer and gyroscope. It allows you to manage calls, send SMS and play music directly from the watch.It features a waterproof design, allowing you to wear your smartwatch while swimming to measure different activities.



Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2

First Alternative

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is amongst the best options if you have an Android smartphone, but it works well with an iPhone as well. It comes loaded with fitness tracking features and a range of modes suited for different workout regimes. Its circular design also helps it blend better when compared to square-shaped smartwatches. The built-in GPS allows you to accurately track your running, cycling and other outdoor activities.It comes in two sizes – 40mm and 44mm and includes GPS, heart rate monitor and support for 4G LTE at a slight premium.



Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle

Second Alternative

The Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle is a great looking smartwatch and comes with a stainless-steel band. It runs on Wear OS and includes a wide range of fitness tracking features like GPS for distance tracking, a heart rate monitor and a microphone so you can take voice calls. The Google Fit integration allows you to monitor your fitness activities on an Android smartphone or iPhone.It is one of the most premium looking smartwatches out there thanks to the stainless-steel band and the circular design.



Amazfit GTS2 Mini

Affordable Pick

The Amazfit GTS2 Mini Smart Watch features a 1.55-inch AMOLED display with customizable watch faces. It allows you to monitor your blood oxygen levels and comes with a heart rate sensor. The built-in GPS allows you to track your activity in real-time, instead of relying on approximate location data. It comes with sleep quality monitoring, stress monitoring and offers over 70 sports modes. It comes with 5 ATM water resistance, allowing you to use it while swimming.It offers a battery life of up to 21 days on a single charge.



Fitbit Versa 3

Smart Pick

The Fitbit Versa 3 boasts a 6-day battery life which can be helpful if you remain outdoors for long periods. The built-in GPS allows you to track your running, biking, hiking and other outdoor activities in real-time, letting you monitor your pace and distance. It comes with Amazon Alexa built-in and gets an upgrade in terms of sleep tracking features when compared to the original Versa. You can also track your blood oxygen levels and get customized training programs with a subscription service.It is a battery champion and is rated to last for 6 days on a single charge.



Huawei Watch GT 2e Sport

Also Consider

The Huawei Watch GT 2e Sport is powered by the Kirin A1 chipset and features an ambient light sensor. It features a 1.39-inch AMOLED colour display. It comes with a stainless-steel frame and is available in three colour options. It comes with a heart rate sensor and a SpO2 sensor. It offers 85 custom workout modes and 15 professional workout modes. It comes with altitude monitoring support and GPS + GLONASS for accurate and real-time location tracking.It can store up to 500 songs and allows you to connect a Bluetooth headset.

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