Top Wearable Tech for 2020
1.) Apple Watch Series 3:
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VIEW ON GEARBEST: $553.10 VIEW ON JUMIA NIGERIA: ₦ 138,000 *Price at the time of review.
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Last updated on November 24, 2020 5:00 pm
| Apple Watch Series 3 | |
| Pros | Cons |
| Improved exercise tracking | Cellular connectivity problems |
| Faster processor | Battery drains faster during calls or GPS workout |
| Added new features on WatchOS 4 | No LTE roaming |
| Decent battery life when not using for calls or GPS workout | Siri doesn’t always work |
| Clear display | Not much difference over last year’s model |
| Apple Pay | No LTE roaming |
| Price for LTE support is high | |
2.) Fitbit Versa Smartwatch
Where to buy:
VIEW ON AMAZON VIEW ON JUMIA NIGERIA: ₦ 128,000 *Price at the time of review.
$178.55
in stock
18 new
from $129.95
$165.00
in stock
19 new
from $159.99
$239.99
in stock
10 new
from $239.99
10 used from $69.99
Amazon.com
Last updated on November 24, 2020 5:00 pm
| Fitbit Versa | |
| Pros | Cons |
| Great Battery life can last up to 4 days | Thick bezel |
| Takes 1 hour to charge | First setup takes time |
| Sleek design with lots of style options. | |
| Music can be stored on device | |
| Tracks a lot of activities – swimming, running, biking, intervals | |
| Accurate fitness tracking | |
| Guided workouts with Fitbit Coach. | |
3.) Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro
Where to buy:
VIEW ON AMAZON *Price at the time of review.
Key Features
- Tizen OS.
- Works with Android and iOS.
- 4GB storage.
- Built-in GPS.
- Heart rate monitor.
- Touchscreen enabled.
- 1.5-inch curved Super AMOLED display.
- Dual Core CPU.
| Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro | |
| Pros | Cons |
| Good screen resolution | Below-average battery life |
| Compatible with Android and iOS | At first, setup takes time |
| Sleek design with lots of style options | |
4.) Amazfit Bip Smartwatch
Where to buy:
VIEW ON AMAZON VIEW ON JUMIA NIGERIA: ₦ 29,867 *Price at the time of review.
Key Features
- Receive notifications for incoming calls, messages and other apps.
- 30+ days of battery on a single charge.
- Comfortable to wear any time of the day.
- Multisport tracking enabled.
- Always-On display enabled.
- GPS enabled.
- Sleep tracking.
- Heart rate monitor.
| Amazfit Bip | |
| Pros | Cons |
| Good screen resolution | Can’t be used as a music player controller |
| Long Battery Life | You cannot type on Amazfit Bip screen, incoming messages can only be read. |
| Always-On display | You cannot talk directly to the phone on an ongoing call. |
| Affordable Price | You cannot watch a video nor listening music using Amazfit Bip. |
| Water and dust resistant (IP68) | |
| Complete sensor monitoring: Air pressure sensor (barometer), Geomagnetic sensor (compass) and GPS + GLONASS sensors | |
| Notifications for calls, messages, emails, and other apps on the always-on color touch display | |
5.) Huawei Watch 2
Where to buy:
VIEW ON AMAZON VIEW ON GEARBEST: $269.99 VIEW ON JUMIA NIGERIA: ₦ 239,279 *Price at the time of review.
Key Features
- Android Wear 2.0
- GPS, heart rate monitor
- 420mAh battery
- High power-saving mode
- Real-time workout guidance
- 1.2-inch 390 x 390 AMOLED display
- Supports NFC and Android Pay
- IP68 rating
| Huawei Watch 2 | |
| Pros | Cons |
| Android Wear 2.0 | Thick bezels |
| Comfortable and lightweight design | No rotating crown |
| Supports NFC and Android Pay | Small display |
6.) Apple Watch 4
Where to buy:
VIEW ON AMAZON VIEW ON JUMIA NIGERIA: ₦ 128,000 *Price at the time of review.
Key Features
- Bluetooth 5
- Gyro
- S4 chip
- Ability to answer FaceTime calls, chat with Siri, make phone calls.
- IP68 rating
- ECG functionality
| Apple Watch 4 | |
| Pros | Cons |
| Louder speaker | Expensive |
| Lightweight design | |
| Larger display | |
ECG functionality
Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG) is the process of recording the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time using electrodes placed over the skin. |
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