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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.



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.



Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Feature Packed

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 features a circular 1.4-inch Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass DX protection and is powered by an Exynos 9110 chipset. It features an accelerometer, heart rate sensor, gyroscope and offers 8GB of internal storage. It comes with fall detection functionality that sends an SOS to your emergency contacts.It uses red LED and infrared rays to measure your SpO2 levels, allowing you to monitor the oxygen saturation in your bloodstream.



Apple Watch SE

Second Alternative

The Apple Watch SE is a noteworthy option if you want an all-rounder that offers a wide range of features. It sports a large 1.78-inch Retina OLED display. It is powered by the Apple S5 chipset and comes with built-in GPS, along with a heart rate sensor and altimeter. It also comes with useful features like fall detection and emergency SOS.It supports a wide range of workouts and activities like yoga, swimming, high-intensity interval training, among other things.



Garmin Vivoactive 3

Also Consider

The Garmin Vivoactive 3 smartwatch features a 1.2-inch display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It features a heart rate sensor, altimeter, accelerometer and thermometer. It allows you to monitor your sleep and comes with 15 pre-loaded sports apps. It supports the Connect IQ store, allowing you to download watch faces and several widgets.It offers a battery life of up to 7 days in smartwatch mode and up to 11 hours in GPS mode.

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