The go-to smartwatches for men. Best wearable gadgets to use this year.
A man’s watch doesn’t always have to be an expensive collectible, valued more for its elaborate craftsmanship, aesthetic appeal, and glamorous design. Nowadays it is less of a status symbol and more of a hi-tech wearable computer.
It took the industry some time to integrate the new technologies, and we can safely say they have come a long way in design as well. They are not what they were five years ago when Apple announced its first watch. They are more customer-oriented, have better hardware and operating systems, provide sharper and more elegant displays with customizable watch faces and more useful battery life.
Smartwatches have moved up in the world and now is a good time to buy one.
But which are the best you can put on your wrist today?
The Apple Watch Series 4 is an outstanding smartwatch and one of the products that Apple got right. It is a significant improvement over the Series 3 and looks set to increase the brands share in this market.
The design of the Series 4 integrates one of the largest displays out there and does so without making the watch look too bulky. Although the case sizes have now increased by 2mm, to 40mm and 44mm, the feeling of space comes mostly from the considerably larger viewing area of the OLED screen. Even the new Watch OS 5 operating system helps with making the watch seemingly operate well and perform better.
It brings more watch faces, larger buttons, and more detailed notification. Apart from case size, you can also opt for the normal, non-cellular, version or the one that lets you make calls from the watch.
As always there are a decent amount of straps that you can use to customize and match this device to almost any outfit. Numerous vendors offer third party straps as well. Case finishes are comprehensive too with gold, aluminum, and there are even special Nike or Hermes versions.
The gadget comes with 16GB of internal storage space, tracks your sleep, calories, it has a sedentary reminder, heart rate monitoring, cycling, running, outdoor activity tracking and much more. It’s 5ATM water-resistant and features Apple Pay and the S4 dual-core chip makes it perform very smooth.
The only flaw could be the battery that is said to last for 18 hours but you can only get close to that figure with limited use or by going to power-saving mode.
The Samsung Galaxy watch is simply beautiful. It looks and feels like a premium, classy watch the and attention to detail that the designers have taken is sure to be rewarded in sales. A watch that looks superb thanks to its 1.3 inches wide super AMOLED screen and its overall design which makes it a prime choice for men.
It is the most watch-like Samsung ever launched, and one of the best looking watches for men you can buy right now. Samsung Galaxy Watch offers Android and iOS connectivity through the Tizen operating system, one that makes interacting with the watch very easy. It uses the innovative rotating bezel and the two side buttons that help you navigate with ease.
Its case is larger than the Apple’s with 42mm and 46mm and it is not only 5ATM water-resistant but also MIL-STD-810G US military-grade rated. The Galaxy Watch tracks your sleep, calories, sedentary reminder, heart rate monitoring, cycling, running, outdoor activity tracking. On top of that, it has 39 preinstalled sport modes. Which make it a great choice for fitness enthusiasts.
A downside could be that the Galaxy Watch has only 4GB of internal storage space but it is not that bad considering that its Exynos9110 processor is more than decent and the real use battery life is double that of Apple.
Source: https://www.fossil.com/
This mid-range smartwatch is one of the best choices out there when it comes to performance, fitness monitoring and battery life. The Fossil comes equipped with the Snapdragon Wear 3100. That may not seem much to the everyday user, but the long-awaited processor promises to solve the problems we had with wearable tech. First of all, it will reduce active power consumption by as much as 20%, as the new architecture is specifically designed for smartwatches and not adapted from existing phone processors.
Fossil Sport comes in two different case sizes 41mm and 43mm with six different color options to choose from. To keep things light the bottom of the case is made of nylon while the top is made of aluminum, making it feel like it weighs close to nothing. It’s also very comfortable to wear during workouts and versatile enough to pair with almost any outfit whether it’s for the gym, work, or a fancier event.
With the new chipset and redesigned Wear OS, scrolling through menus and apps feels much better and lags are barely present. The screen is a 1.2-inch AMOLED display with sharp and bright visuals that now offers you a better experience while accessing notifications and shortcuts.
It comes with Google Play and the battery has a pretty decent real-life consumption.
It’s only downsides seem to be it lacks the presence and the weight expected, but its performance more than makes up for that. It is the best reasonable priced performer for active men.
Reasonably priced for a smartwatch is not a category that the Suunto 9 Baro is ever going to fit in.
And rightly so.
The Baro is a rugged, multi-sport, GPS powerhouse that can support many sport modes (running, swimming, cycling, hiking, etc.) and provides you with tracking and analytics for the respective sports.
It is a watch for action, adrenaline and adventure that is unmatched when it comes to long runs. The Suunto comes in only one size, 50mm, and does not have a screen that could match Apple or Samsung. But it doesn’t need to. It is a highly accurate tool, with a case made out of glass fiber reinforced polyamide that will survive the harshest conditions.
The watch has a built-in GPS, heart rate monitor and many useful outdoor features such as navigation, compass, altimeter, thermometer, barometer, and storm alarm.
Suunto 9 is an almost perfect watch for men who love outdoor adventures and sports. The Finnish manufacturer manages to squeeze 120 hours of battery life into the watch with 80 individual sport modes, from hiking to alpine skiing.
Its Active Matrix LCD could do with some improvement and more app integrated functionality but it a marvellous product for active men everywhere. The Baro’s proprietary OS is compatible with both Android and iOS phones.
It boasts an operating temperature of -5° F to +130° F, is 100m water resistant (ISO 6425) and is so incredibly durable that www.runersworld.com commented, "Three things will be left at the end of the world—Twinkies, cockroaches, and this watch"
The hybrid style choice of the smartwatch world, the LG W7 took three years to develop and refine.
The reason you can find it on our list is that this watch is the first that combines the Wear OS with mechanical hands to keep precise track of time even when the battery runs out.
That means that you can buy an everyday runner that looks and feels like a traditional watch but it has all the functionality of a wearable gadget with an operating system. The LG can be used with both iOS and Android phones, it has 4GB of memory on board and a 1,2-inch display that is pretty bright for a simple LCD.
The downside is that is only Ip 68 water-resistant so you won’t be swimming with it any time soon. It also doesn’t have a heart rate monitor. But The LG is the silent workhorse of the bunch. It is not as flashy or packed full of gizmos, but it will compliment any of your outfits and it will make you look good and be functional at the same time. The size of the case is 44,5mm, and LG uses Corning Gorilla Glass as screen protection, over a stainless steel case.
It has several easy to change watch faces and straps. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS come as standard but it lacks NFC, so you won’t be using it to pay for things. The battery will last for up to 100 days in watch mode and over 24 hours in mixed usage.
These smartwatches are the best choices you can make right now in terms of functionality, design, performance, durability and everyday use. Waste no time in checking them out as wearable gadgets are fast becoming a must. You will undoubtedly find the one which better suits your modern iconic lifestyle.
It took the industry some time to integrate the new technologies, and we can safely say they have come a long way in design as well. They are not what they were five years ago when Apple announced its first watch. They are more customer-oriented, have better hardware and operating systems, provide sharper and more elegant displays with customizable watch faces and more useful battery life.
Smartwatches have moved up in the world and now is a good time to buy one.
But which are the best you can put on your wrist today?
Apple Watch Series 4
The Apple Watch Series 4 is an outstanding smartwatch and one of the products that Apple got right. It is a significant improvement over the Series 3 and looks set to increase the brands share in this market.
The design of the Series 4 integrates one of the largest displays out there and does so without making the watch look too bulky. Although the case sizes have now increased by 2mm, to 40mm and 44mm, the feeling of space comes mostly from the considerably larger viewing area of the OLED screen. Even the new Watch OS 5 operating system helps with making the watch seemingly operate well and perform better.
It brings more watch faces, larger buttons, and more detailed notification. Apart from case size, you can also opt for the normal, non-cellular, version or the one that lets you make calls from the watch.
As always there are a decent amount of straps that you can use to customize and match this device to almost any outfit. Numerous vendors offer third party straps as well. Case finishes are comprehensive too with gold, aluminum, and there are even special Nike or Hermes versions.
The gadget comes with 16GB of internal storage space, tracks your sleep, calories, it has a sedentary reminder, heart rate monitoring, cycling, running, outdoor activity tracking and much more. It’s 5ATM water-resistant and features Apple Pay and the S4 dual-core chip makes it perform very smooth.
The only flaw could be the battery that is said to last for 18 hours but you can only get close to that figure with limited use or by going to power-saving mode.
Samsung Galaxy Watch
The Samsung Galaxy watch is simply beautiful. It looks and feels like a premium, classy watch the and attention to detail that the designers have taken is sure to be rewarded in sales. A watch that looks superb thanks to its 1.3 inches wide super AMOLED screen and its overall design which makes it a prime choice for men.
It is the most watch-like Samsung ever launched, and one of the best looking watches for men you can buy right now. Samsung Galaxy Watch offers Android and iOS connectivity through the Tizen operating system, one that makes interacting with the watch very easy. It uses the innovative rotating bezel and the two side buttons that help you navigate with ease.
Its case is larger than the Apple’s with 42mm and 46mm and it is not only 5ATM water-resistant but also MIL-STD-810G US military-grade rated. The Galaxy Watch tracks your sleep, calories, sedentary reminder, heart rate monitoring, cycling, running, outdoor activity tracking. On top of that, it has 39 preinstalled sport modes. Which make it a great choice for fitness enthusiasts.
A downside could be that the Galaxy Watch has only 4GB of internal storage space but it is not that bad considering that its Exynos9110 processor is more than decent and the real use battery life is double that of Apple.
Source: https://www.fossil.com/
Fossil Sport
This mid-range smartwatch is one of the best choices out there when it comes to performance, fitness monitoring and battery life. The Fossil comes equipped with the Snapdragon Wear 3100. That may not seem much to the everyday user, but the long-awaited processor promises to solve the problems we had with wearable tech. First of all, it will reduce active power consumption by as much as 20%, as the new architecture is specifically designed for smartwatches and not adapted from existing phone processors.
Fossil Sport comes in two different case sizes 41mm and 43mm with six different color options to choose from. To keep things light the bottom of the case is made of nylon while the top is made of aluminum, making it feel like it weighs close to nothing. It’s also very comfortable to wear during workouts and versatile enough to pair with almost any outfit whether it’s for the gym, work, or a fancier event.
With the new chipset and redesigned Wear OS, scrolling through menus and apps feels much better and lags are barely present. The screen is a 1.2-inch AMOLED display with sharp and bright visuals that now offers you a better experience while accessing notifications and shortcuts.
It comes with Google Play and the battery has a pretty decent real-life consumption.
It’s only downsides seem to be it lacks the presence and the weight expected, but its performance more than makes up for that. It is the best reasonable priced performer for active men.
Source: https://www.suunto.com/
Suunto 9 Baro
Reasonably priced for a smartwatch is not a category that the Suunto 9 Baro is ever going to fit in.
And rightly so.
The Baro is a rugged, multi-sport, GPS powerhouse that can support many sport modes (running, swimming, cycling, hiking, etc.) and provides you with tracking and analytics for the respective sports.
It is a watch for action, adrenaline and adventure that is unmatched when it comes to long runs. The Suunto comes in only one size, 50mm, and does not have a screen that could match Apple or Samsung. But it doesn’t need to. It is a highly accurate tool, with a case made out of glass fiber reinforced polyamide that will survive the harshest conditions.
The watch has a built-in GPS, heart rate monitor and many useful outdoor features such as navigation, compass, altimeter, thermometer, barometer, and storm alarm.
Suunto 9 is an almost perfect watch for men who love outdoor adventures and sports. The Finnish manufacturer manages to squeeze 120 hours of battery life into the watch with 80 individual sport modes, from hiking to alpine skiing.
Its Active Matrix LCD could do with some improvement and more app integrated functionality but it a marvellous product for active men everywhere. The Baro’s proprietary OS is compatible with both Android and iOS phones.
It boasts an operating temperature of -5° F to +130° F, is 100m water resistant (ISO 6425) and is so incredibly durable that www.runersworld.com commented, "Three things will be left at the end of the world—Twinkies, cockroaches, and this watch"
Source: https://www.lg.com/
LG Watch W7
The hybrid style choice of the smartwatch world, the LG W7 took three years to develop and refine.
The reason you can find it on our list is that this watch is the first that combines the Wear OS with mechanical hands to keep precise track of time even when the battery runs out.
That means that you can buy an everyday runner that looks and feels like a traditional watch but it has all the functionality of a wearable gadget with an operating system. The LG can be used with both iOS and Android phones, it has 4GB of memory on board and a 1,2-inch display that is pretty bright for a simple LCD.
The downside is that is only Ip 68 water-resistant so you won’t be swimming with it any time soon. It also doesn’t have a heart rate monitor. But The LG is the silent workhorse of the bunch. It is not as flashy or packed full of gizmos, but it will compliment any of your outfits and it will make you look good and be functional at the same time. The size of the case is 44,5mm, and LG uses Corning Gorilla Glass as screen protection, over a stainless steel case.
It has several easy to change watch faces and straps. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS come as standard but it lacks NFC, so you won’t be using it to pay for things. The battery will last for up to 100 days in watch mode and over 24 hours in mixed usage.
These smartwatches are the best choices you can make right now in terms of functionality, design, performance, durability and everyday use. Waste no time in checking them out as wearable gadgets are fast becoming a must. You will undoubtedly find the one which better suits your modern iconic lifestyle.
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