Recently, a new, unique niche has appeared on the technology market, which quickly gained popularity among electronics fans. We are talking about the so-called smart watches.
To tell you the truth, the idea of releasing such a gadget is not new - it has been shown a thousand times in science fiction films, when the heroes had special portable devices for communicating with each other in the form of watches, so the developers only had to implement such a solution “in metal and plastic,” which they did. However, another thing is that such devices are not limited to the function of calls. Modern smart watches, which we will review in this article, have a lot of other interesting options. Which ones? Find out during our review.
Benefits
Before disclosing data about smart watches with a SIM card (the rating, review that we have prepared does contain such information), we would like to focus on another important point - regarding the advantages of these gadgets. So, without hesitation, we can note the multitasking of such devices. Having a compact watch on his wrist, the user can, for example, make calls. This is handy if you don't want to take it out of your pocket.a smartphone if you do not want to take your phone with you (when playing sports, for example), if you are in the cold and would like to answer the call as quickly as possible.
The second point is the ability to quickly find out information. Many smart watches (the review also includes such models) have browser support and can even access search engines. This means that you can (only with the help of such a miniature gadget) find the information you need in a jiffy, guided by the compact display. The same goes for accessing media content (working with music, various applications, and so on).
The third aspect that should be mentioned concerns additional features. Of course, for each specific model, they differ from each other. In general, we can note that they include: a step counter, a sleep sensor, a heart rate monitor and other options. All of them, we repeat, differ from each other, but the fact remains: with their help, you can monitor your he alth, combining business with pleasure.
Flaws
Given the advantages of smartwatches, the review of which we are preparing, some of their disadvantages can also be identified. In particular, it is too small dimensions in the first place. Due to the compactness of the case, it is impossible to place a large, convenient screen or navigation tools understandable to everyone in such a gadget. It turns out that the user is forced to be content with what is - to work with all the smallest. Based on this problem of such devices, one more conclusion can be drawn:they have low “endurance” (in terms of charge consumption). Because these gadgets can't hold a large enough battery, they have to be charged often enough, sometimes daily, to keep things running at normal levels. And this, in turn, creates additional tasks for the user.
Let's not forget about another drawback - the high price. Now our review describing smartwatches will show how unreasonably expensive such devices can be. And this happens for the reason that the market is relatively new, and there simply is not such a huge competition between manufacturers, as we see it in the field of smartphones. And whether it will be in the future is a moot point. It should be borne in mind that the level of demand for smart watches (reviews, reviews confirm this) is much lower than for mobile phones. Accordingly, the same wide range in this area should not be expected.
Well, let's not talk about the negative. As practice shows, there are more and more buyers of “smart” watches, and this is a positive trend. In this article, we will give a rating of devices and review each model. Recall that the information applies only to those devices that support the operation of a SIM card and are, in a sense, an independent device.
Samsung Gear S
As the review characterizing smart watches "Samsung" shows, these devices are leaders in the market. The first two generations of Gear could only work with a phone or tablet from the same manufacturer. The S version is equippedSIM card module, which is why you can call from it even without a phone. Users call the disadvantage the fact that the device does not have a (3.5 mm) audio jack (which means that you won’t be able to call through headphones). In all other respects, it is quite a worthy device worth $350.
Bizarro
The second interesting manufacturer of “smart” equipment in our rating is Bizarro with its models 101, 501 and 505. Devices have a lot of advantages: low price (up to 80-90 dollars the simplest copy will cost), wide functionality (the watch provides for such options as heart rate monitoring, user sleep monitoring, activity counter), as well as communication capabilities (receiving calls, sending SMS). Of the negative aspects, people note only the rough, square design of the device.
On a single charge, the watch can “last” 3-4 days. The gadget can be safely included in the review of Chinese smart watches (more precisely, their best models).
Iconbit Callisto 100
And the next gadget is already the developments of a Russian company, which also decided to join the “race” of developers of “smart” watches. The phone is also based on Android, which makes it compatible with the category of devices with the same pre-installed system. There are also a lot of functions here: browser, calls and SMS, Internet search, camera. The price of the device is $110.
Burg
Our review of the best smartwatches cannot fail to include the brainchild of a famous Dutch designer who has developed severalunique device. In terms of its capabilities, the watch is the same as those described above: it is a "stripped down" version of a smartphone based on the Android OS. But the gadget is implemented really differently: it is presented in the form of a prefabricated set of a leather strap and a “core” (a case “stuffed” with everything necessary for the watch to work).
At a price of $ 200, the emphasis in the operation of the device is not on the functionality, but on the appearance, in particular, a whole set of different color combinations for the strap (8 options) is put on sale.
FixiTime
Another product of Chinese engineers is a $100 watch called FixiTime. The device is protected from moisture and dust ingress into the case, equipped with a vibration motor and is offered on the market complete with a 600 mAh battery. This charge is enough for a couple of days of work.
In addition to the options described above (fitness tracker, means of communication), the device also has such a function as “parental control”. This allows parents to see online where their child is wearing the accessory. Due to this, users often prefer just such watches.
Other
Of course, there are many other models on the market that may interest you. In particular, these are products from companies such as Top Watch, Smarus, Zgpax and others.
Many of these devices are products, again, of Chinesecompanies in the electronics industry. Because of this, the capabilities of such gadgets are comparable to those functions that we have already mentioned above (these are calls, fitness tracking, notifications from a smartphone). At the same time, the cost of gadgets fluctuates around 3-5 thousand rubles. Most of these watches are based on the Android OS, equipped with a small display (size in the range of 1.5-2 inches), a processor for solving all the tasks (often a product of companies that supply “equipment” for smartphones: MediaTek, Snapdragon or Cortex).
A review of the best smartwatches showed that many devices have internal memory for working with audio and video media files. However, to include everything in our rating, alas, is simply impossible.
