Smartwatch Buying Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Smartwatch, fitness tracker, or not sure what you really need? CNET’s Lexy Savvides, your resident watch enthusiast, is here to help you out with everything you need to know when it comes to buying a wearable.
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0:00 Intro
0:19 Apple or Android
0:52 Smartwatch or Fitness Trackers?
2:10 Hybrid Watches
2:58 Must-Have Features
4:18 Batter Life Considerations
5:04 Best Time to Buy
5:47 Cheat Sheet Calendar
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Review rap battle
They’re not worth buying. And by that I mean ALL OF THEM. pathetic battery life is their main problem.
i got my Apple Watch Ultra a month ago for 40% of its original price 2nd hand on our country with still complete packaging and no dents and scratches.. its still like brand new except the Trailloop Band that needed a wash
Edit : the watch is still under apple warranty until January 2024, not bad i guess
You do not need any of these. The motivation to do exercise is intrinsic. A watch is not going to give the push to do actual exercise to anybody. A watch will only show the number of steps taken without doing dedicated exercise activity and people will grow more content to avoid exercise.
Waiting for the fabled BP monitor swatch
Garmin or nothing. ⌚ Not the smartest watch, but it does inspire to improve lifestyle, tracks and analyses sports like no other. With a battery that lasts.
Hey Lexi, I’ve seen Samsung watched with a blood pressure monitor outside of the US but it seems like they don’t have approval for America. Will that be added on later to the 6 classic? Which would be the best for also tracking Blood Pressure if I’m on a Samsung Galaxy phone? Thanks and keep up the good work ❤
I’m now interested in an Android Watch, so if my phone is lost or stolen, I can quickly find it. I don’t rely on nor trust the police. I am also interested in the health tracking features, but that is not the priority.
Which team are you on Lexy?
I’m team Apple and im enjoying using my Apple Watch SE 1 generations
I recently bought Galaxy Watch5 44mm version with LTE for 160$ (it was the last stock of watches in the store), I’m pretty okay with it but I might want to return it and buy Watch4 Classic for the same price, I love the rotating bezel and it’s more practical than digital bezel, plus it looks way better
what do you think?
Good device
Love your videos Lexie, please don’t go anywhere
I have just Oder a smart watch 😂😂
Would love to see more on the Amazfit watches. They never get much attention on these bigger pages.
Team Android. Most smart watches and fitness trackers work well with Android phones. But if you have an Apple Watch, you’re stuck with the iPhone.
Nice sum up for a tricky topic
Thank you Lexi
Cool watch
Cool no mention of Huawei they last up to 2 weeks .
Apple Watch has the worst pedometer, it updates super slow
I have a Fitbit charge 5 and it’s dying. I do love it, except for the fact that it’s not waterproof. I like that I don’t have to charge it that much Except for now, since it’s not holding a charge very well. I like how small it is because I’m only 4’10" and 103 lbs. I feel a huge watch would look be bulky and look funny on a small woman. Can you please advise me a on purchasing a new smartwatch?
She definitely doesn’t have American accent. Is that Australian accent? 🤔
Thank you Lexi for your uplifting spirit and disposition. I am looking for a watch that has a display of time with seconds, all the time. I do not need it for sports, just time, sleep monitoring, pulse, etc. It could be a hybrid. Any suggestions?
Apple watch SE 2 is the best !!!!
Most smartwatches give you an option of setting the wrist on which you want to wear your watch. Is there a difference in the hrm accuracy and step accuracy when you wear ot on on one wrist vs the other?
looking for a smartwatch to wifi to download apps, at a good $.
Hi I’m really lost about which Harmon should I buy
I really wanted an apple
But like you said the charge factor was a bigi
Not much of an exerciser ,but visiting the gym studio from time to time and generally my sleep track and health are important in my eyes
Hope and thanks for your answer
Second hand is also an option
I have both the Apple Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic; both work well with their respective ecosystem but I think the Apple Watch Ultra takes the cake as the smart watch king (like a true smart watch, not something you just get notifications and has no full app support like my Garmin, which is a different category). I notice and have seen from different sources that the sensors on the GWC6 is just… bad like super inaccurate. There’s a whole video that breaks it down.
My garmin venu 2 is going strong now for 2 years. As someone who wants to detach from my phone, the venu is perfect and notifies me of any work email or pings, but doesn’t have the unnecessary features such as a mic and speaker, which results in me getting 10 days of battery life.
ANDROID DEFINETLY
Should have a video about the companion app because that would also make a big difference in user experience in terms of how well they are and what metrics are provided without paying for premium accounts.
Had a Apple Watch since series 0 was released, still to this day i have never bothered to download a app, they all (The apps) seem a bit useless to me. I just use it for the notifications, calls and fitness tracking.
Coming from galaxy active2 galaxy watch5 both LTE versions i love both of my smart watches ❤
I love my Watch Ultra. My wife loves her Watch Series 7. My son loves his Watch SE
Smartwatches = waste of money
Great video!👍
Pushing a stroller or shopping cart. Which smart watch actually records steps for these activities?
Sorry you did not answer the most basic question. What are a Smart phone. How they work. Are they independent of a phone .
I don’t know how Apple Watch SE became so hit still it is not a watch self without AOD!!!!!
I seriously was considering getting an Oura ring but tech reviews always mentions the subscription service thing. Was turned off by that.
Amazfit GTR 2
Lexi, have you ever tried a watch that takes blood glucose readings? I’ve seen inexpensive ones on Amazon. Also, any idea if apple will be putting out a watch with BG monitoring in the next few years?
ahhh
So beautiful and great video ❤
I have an iphone 15 but looking for an alternate to apple watch, to buy, any suggestions
Garmin sportswatch all the way. Though, if I could access Apple notes, I would consider an Apple Watch.
I like watches that dont connect to the internet LOL, but still these are dope bc it furthers the development of technology
Where’s Huawei?
Missed your reviews good to see you back