In 2024, the smartwatch market has seen some exciting new launches, with major brands introducing innovative features and upgrades. The OnePlus Watch 2R stands out with its sleek design and health-focused features, while Google's Pixel Watch 3 brings enhanced AI integration and seamless Android connectivity. Apple Watch Series 10 pushes the boundaries with advanced health tracking and performance, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 offers a refined design with top-tier fitness features.
Here are the top smartwatch launches of 2024 that you need to know about:
Google Pixel Watch 3
The Google Pixel Watch 3 offers two size options, 41mm and 45mm, and is designed for performance, featuring a larger, brighter display with 2000 nits peak brightness and reduced bezels compared to its predecessor. It supports advanced run tracking, allowing users to create customized routines with detailed metrics when paired with the Fitbit app. The watch also includes new features like readiness and cardio load tracking, along with a Morning Brief that summarizes sleep, exercise progress, and key health metrics for improved fitness and wellness management. It is selling at a starting price of Rs 38,999 on Flipkart.
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OnePlus Watch 2R
Priced at Rs 16,999, the OnePlus Watch 2R outperforms the flagship OnePlus Watch 2, offering the same powerful software and fitness features but at a more affordable price. While it may not have the stylish appeal of the Watch 2 Nordic Blue edition, its solid performance and longer battery life make it a better option for many users. Though other Wear OS smartwatches may offer more health monitoring and cellular connectivity, the OnePlus Watch 2R strikes an excellent balance between functionality and value, standing out for its impressive battery life.
Apple Watch Series 10
Available at a starting price of Rs 46,900, the Apple Watch Series 10 features larger 42mm and 46mm sizes with a wide-angle OLED display that is 40% brighter than its predecessor. It has a slimmer design, a new Polished Titanium finish, and is powered by the S10 SiP with a four-core Neural Engine, enhancing features like Siri, Double Tap, activity tracking, and car crash detection. Additionally, the Series 10 introduces new health features such as Sleep Apnea detection, a Depth Gauge, and a water temperature sensor for aquatic activities, along with a "Voice Isolation" feature for clearer calls.
Garmin Forerunner 165
The Forerunner 165 series features a vibrant AMOLED touchscreen, up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, and up to 19 hours in GPS mode. It includes a Pulse OX blood oxygen monitor, altimeter, compass, and advanced sensors, alongside wrist-based heart rate and running metrics. Users can download music playlists from Spotify or Amazon Music and track over 25 activity profiles, such as trail running and swimming. Key features include built-in GPS, sleep monitoring with sleep score, nap detection, and audio prompts for guided workouts, offering a comprehensive fitness and health tracking experience. It is selling at a starting price of Rs 29,999 in India.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Available at Rs 32,499, Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 comes in two variants: a 40mm model with a 1.3-inch Super AMOLED display and a 44mm version with a 1.5-inch display, both protected by sapphire crystal glass. Powered by the Exynos W1000 chipset, which is three times faster than its predecessor, it includes 2GB of RAM, 32GB storage, and runs on Wear OS 5 with One UI 6 Watch. Key features include an enhanced BioActive Sensor for tracking metabolic health, real-time heart rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure monitoring, and FDA-authorized sleep apnea detection. The watch boasts 5ATM + IP68 water resistance, military-grade durability, and fast charging for its 300mAh (40mm) or 425mAh (44mm) batteries, along with LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and GPS.
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