Besides displaying the time in different styles and colors, smartwatches have managed to prevail in the competitive digital market. His great contribution was to measure with almost surgical precision, the main physiological biomarkers. A comparison of the 4 most competitive models available in Argentina.
Health is at the heart of these devices that calculate heart rate, monitor blood oxygen, track other signs and issue alerts when these values change. They also offer sleep analysis and daily stress level.
According to a study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN), 60% of those who wear a smartwatch were able to increase their physical activity, reduce their sedentary lifestyle by an average of 68 minutes and complete more than 2,500 daily steps.
Furthermore, the report highlights the ability of wearable devices to reduce obesity, a condition it is responsible for approx 6 out of 10 deaths for cardiovascular diseases.
Globally, the shipment of wearables, which includes the most basic bands (they cost a third) and smartwatches, in the third quarter of 2022, was equal to 41.7 million units.
Of this total, wristbands saw a 46.6% increase in shipments, while smartwatches (which differentiate to allow app installation) saw a 9.3% increase.
The leader of this category, in terms of market share, is the Apple Watch, with a 36% of worldwide shipments. It is followed by Samsung, with 10%, and below are Huawei and Garmin.
Below is a selection of the best smartwatches that are obtained in Argentina.
Apple Watch Series 8
In terms of personal care, the main novelty of this model is to warn the wearer if the anatomical heat is higher than usual, giving him the possibility to perform a early diagnosis of fever.
This is achieved through a sensor that calculates the temperature through your wrist, but only when you sleep. This is done for five consecutive nights, to estimate a baseline mean value and then record the variations of this point.
For women, this sensor can be combined with the Cycle Tracking app to get an approximation of ovulation, as the systemic temperature usually drops just before this period. This data helps plan or prevent a possible pregnancy.
The device incorporates a 1.6-inch OLED Retina display (352 x 430 pixels) in the 41mm version and a 1.8-inch display (396 x 484 pixels) in the 45mm version. Both reach a maximum brightness of a thousand nits.
The front glass is slightly curved on the sides and its square format makes it ideal for reading long texts or messages. Auto brightness responds in bright light or in the dark.
The S8 chip it includes is a system on a chip (SiP) featured in all of the brand’s watches for this year: the Watch SE (2022) and the Apple Watch Ultra. All models come with 32GB of onboard memory.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5
The South Korean company’s commitment is to provide an overview of the state of health. The Samsung BioActive chip combines three sensors in one: optical heart rate, electrocardiogram and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA).
The BIA is usually tested in the gym or in clinics with specialized equipment, but now it is possible to get an approximation with the Galaxy Watch, right from the wrist.
This tool provides a holistic picture of health and wellness, including skeletal muscle composition, basal metabolic rate, body water and fat percentage.
The endowment corresponds to the second generation of the family of watches based on Wear OS and destined to become the standard within the wearable segment with the Google operating system.
In this new version, the glass that covers the back has a more pronounced curvature, according to Samsung, to better adapt to the wrist and improve the accuracy of the sensors.
The equipment is available in two case sizes: 40 and 44 millimeters, with a 1.2-inch diagonal Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 396 by 396 pixels.
An important detail is that the legendary rotating bezel that the company used until the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is no longer available. Naturally, it maintains protection against water and dust thanks to the IP68 certification.
Huawei WatchFit
With a particular design, which oscillates between the Apple Watch and an XXL smart bracelet, this watch offers all the necessary quantifying variants, even if it excels in none in particular.
From its screen it facilitates the examination of some anaerobic activities such as running, walking, dancing, playing sports or swimming. It has a total of 96 sports actions. All linked to the application, with its own operating system and integrated GPS.
From a technical point of view, it features a 1.64″ screen, with AMOLED technology, with excellent brightness to see in full light and a resolution of 280 x 456 pixels. The battery lasts about five days with moderate use .
Another interesting point is that it promises a depth of 5 ATM, so it won’t be a problem to take it to the beach or use it for water activities. It’s the cheapest, though not the most attractive.
Garmin Venus SQ2
Due to the degree of stringency of its various parameters, it is the ideal alternative for amateur athletes, who need to obtain reliable measurements of their routines.
The device incorporates elements such as the Body Battery Graph, which analyzes activity and rest levels to determine how much energy reserves are still left in the body.
Through the Garmin Elevate optical wrist sensor you can control the amount of oxygen in your blood. It also has a menstrual cycle or pregnancy tracking feature.
For those who conceive of well-being as an organic ecosystem, the watch maps sleep and combines it with the heart rate during the day, to also determine the limits of stress. It has alerts that notify you when some of the limits are exceeded.
To bring your body values back to a stable state, it provides several guided breathing exercises and a “fitness age” metric that evaluates your performance to determine how fit you are.
As a training device, it has more than 25 disciplines for outdoor sports (walking, running, tennis or cycling), as well as indoors with preloaded cardio, strength, yoga, HIIT and Pilates workouts.
As for durability, it’s waterproof to 5 ATM, so you can wear it in the shower, wear it while swimming, and generally live with it without worrying about it getting damaged by moisture.
The rectangular case has curved edges and an anodized aluminum bezel. The body is made of fiber reinforced polymer. The glass is Corning Gorilla Glass 3 fortified and the silicone strap. Weighs only 38 grams.
The 1.4-inch touch screen has an AMOLED panel with 320 x 360 pixel resolution and optional always-on mode. It has an autonomy of 11 days, in smartwatch mode.
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Source: Clarin
Linda Price is a tech expert at News Rebeat. With a deep understanding of the latest developments in the world of technology and a passion for innovation, Linda provides insightful and informative coverage of the cutting-edge advancements shaping our world.