Garmin’s Forerunner 935 Running GPS Smartwatch is designed for fitness enthusiasts, and you can get one for $249 shipped, today only, originally $499.99. Featuring advanced running / multisport features in a 49 gram package, while providing elevation changes with a built-in barometer as well as an altimeter and electronic compass. It also evaluates your training status to indicate if you’re undertraining or going too hard. Product page. Read more for a hands-on video review and additional information.
The Apple Watch SE includes all the most essential features of its predecessors, and you can get one for $269.98 shipped, today only, originally $309. This includes a crisp Retina display, the S5 System in Package (SiP), complete with dual-core processor, which delivers incredibly fast performance, up to two times faster than Apple Watch Series 3. Use the Digital Crown with haptic feedback to generate incremental clicks with a mechanical feel as it’s rotated. Product page. Read more for a hands-on video review and additional information.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 (Unlocked LTE) means you can leave your smartphone behind, while still getting all notifications, and you can get one for $349.58 shipped, today only, originally $479.99. In addition to cellular connectivity, it boasts advanced health monitoring features, including blood pressure / ECG monitoring as well as other fitness and wellness capabilities, including blood oxygen (SPO2) tracking, home training programs, sleep management, etc. Product page. Read more for a hands-on video review and additional information.
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Here’s a rare look at an Apple Watch prototype in a security case, running a pre-watchOS 1.0 build. As you can see, the watch appears to be missing the digital crown and in one of the images, a message appears to warn users that the device has not yet been approved by the FCC, which means it can’t be sold. Just to recap, the first-generation Apple watch, released in 2015, is powered by a single-core S1 system-on-chip and relies on a a paired iPhone for location services. Read more for additional pictures.
Fossil’s Carlyle Gen 5 Stainless Steel Touchscreen Smartwatch could be the best Wear OS device for the money, and you can get one for $139 shipped, this weekend only, originally $295. Featuring an improved heart-rate sensor that is more battery efficient so you can check your heart rate anytime you’re on the move. Google Fit is capable of automatically detecting when you walk, run or bike using your smartphone or watch sensor. Product page. Read more for a hands-on video review and additional information.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3 has been touted as the best Wear OS smartwatch, and you can get one for $329 shipped, today only, originally $429.99. Built using premium materials like stainless steel and high-quality leather, it features the popular rotating bezel from previous watch models, but is 14% thinner, 8% smaller as well as 15% lighter, all combined with a larger display. Plus, the watch face is fully customizable to reflect your personal style, complete with over 80,000 watch faces in the Galaxy Store, or design your own. Product page. Read more for a hands-on video review and additional information.
Vodafone partnered with Disney to release Neo, a smartwatch designed for kids that will help parents stay connected through calls, chats, familiar characters and emojis. An integrated 5.0-megapixel forward-facing camera lets children capture their daily adventures, while the activity tracker logs activity and sets a goal to encourage them to get on their feet. Parents can check in on them with calls, chat and video messages. Read more for a video and additional information.
Apple’s New Watch SE (GPS, 40mm) is perfect for most smartwatch users, and you can get one for $229.99 shipped, today only, originally $279. Featuring an ultra sharp Retina display, complete with thin borders / curved corners (30% larger than its predecessor), the S5 System in Package (SiP) and dual-core processor to deliver blazing fast performance, up to two times faster than Apple Watch Series 3. The Digital Crown has haptic feedback to generate incremental clicks with an extraordinary mechanical feel as it is rotated. Product page. Read more for a hands-on video review and additional information.
Anyone looking for an Apple Watch alternative should look no further than the Oppo Watch. It’s essentially the WearOS equivelent of Apple’s offering with a 1.91-inch AMOLED display and a 430mAh battery that can charge to full capacity in just 15 minutes viae Watch VOOC Flash Charge technology. The new ECG edition lets users check their heart health and monitor for problems like atrial fibrillation, premature heartbeat, and supraventricular tachycardia. Read more for two videos and additional information.
The Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS, 40mm) hasn’t been out for a month and you can already get one for $384.99 shipped, today only, originally $399.99. Improvements over the Series 5 include an S6 System in Package (SiP), a next-generation always-on altimeter, and a palette of new case finishes as well as bands. Apple’s watchOS 7 brings Family Setup, sleep tracking, automatic hand washing detection, new workout types, and the ability to curate and share watch faces, encouraging customers to be more active, stay connected, and better manage their health. Product page. Read more for a hands-on video review and additional information.