Fitbit, a renowned brand in making fitness trackers, has stepped out of its comfort zone. This US Company wants to compete with the likes of Samsung and Apple smartwatches. The Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch is the first smart watch from this manufacturer and can take advantage of apps developed by 3rd parties.

Fitbit Ionic has dared to be quite different by opting to go with the square design. Some may still cling to the classical circular watch design because they are used to circular watches, but Fitbit’s square design exudes passé charm.

With a tapered underside, less sweat will be trapped under it when you are exercising. It also allows its sensors to remain in contact with your skin when you are on the move. This smart watch is comfortable to wear and has a long battery life that can last for 3-4 days.

The most noticeable feature of this smart watch is its display. With a sharp, vibrant, and bright display, you can view its icons even when the sun is shining brightly.

The Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch doesn’t support regular watch straps. Instead, it comes with a proprietary quick-release design. However, Fitbit offers small and large silicone straps that you can fit if you prefer wearing a watch with straps.

For many years Samsung has been dominating the smartwatch industry with its Gear series of smartwatches for all the right reasons. By combining clever marketing strategies and amazing products, Samsung has won the hearts of many with their amazing smart watches. The Gear S3 is definitely a darling watch to many.

Right out of the box, you can tell that Gear S3 is a top model. Released earlier last year, the S3 focuses on everything that smart watch enthusiast finds appealing. Although it costs comparatively higher than most options on this list, its premium features makes it worth the money.

Unlike most smartwatches on the market that runs on Android Wear, Gear S3 runs on Tizen, patented Samsung OS. Although this OS is still something new, it is promising and easy to use. With this watch, you can save offline playlists onto its 4GB storage capacity. This feature will make your life easy because you will no longer rely on Wi-Fi to listen to music. Samsung Gear S3 features an animated display making it gorgeous when it’s turned on.

Donning a watch from Apple in 2018 is a little bit a thing you’d fancy because of the latest jaw-dropping deals that company has launched. With a watchOS 4 update and a higher app count, this fantastic smartwatch series can be great especially if you need an iPhone-tied convenience device.

The Apple watch is still one of the best, bearing in mind that smart watches aren’t a game revolutionary like smartphones. That’s why I have mine ticking away on my wrist two years from its launch. The Apple watch features apps like Mail, Messenger, and every iPhone notification. Why would you stress yourself every time you’re not locating your phone, while this handy device can easily find it for you?

While several companies are trying to make a name in the smartwatch industry, Pebble is making things simple and nice for people who prefer simplicity. Pebble Time Smartwatch is a simple and probably among the most affordable smartwatches in this list.

It comes with a steel strap or a rubber band strap for those who would want to have a choice. This smartwatch has an always-on reflective display that looks attractive, and you can view its icons under direct sunlight. It also comes with water resistance, allowing you to wear this watch even in the rain or in the showers.

It has a decent battery that can last for four days, but we never had the opportunity to test its duration since we changed this watch in between the days. However, it goes without saying that this battery is outstanding.

Pebble Time Smartwatch also features onboard storage that stores your favorite apps that are compatible with its OS.

Garmin, popularly known for their advanced GPS technology, has a new smartwatch on the market, the Fenix 3. It is one of the company’s top quality smartwatches. This smartwatch comes loaded with great features that make it a high-end smart watch. With a beautiful, bright display, you will find reading alerts and notification easier even in broad daylight.

Made of premium materials, this smart watch can take some beating and still hold up. It comes with a choice of metal band or rubber band.

This watch has decent battery life and can last for a couple of days. It has an impressive GPS tracker thanks to the company advanced GPS technology.

Garmin Fenix 3 is also water resistant and can withstand water up to a depth of 100m, making it the best in the market in terms of water resistance. It has its own OS, app store and this helps help it to keep its identity.

However, it lacks an activity tracker and doesn’t support on-watch maps. Overall, it is a quality smart watch that will serve you for many years.

It may sound awkward to call the Chinese company Mobvoi a household name, but the company has been making remarkable moves worthy of your attention. The company, which is founded by ex-Google employees, has been doing quite some interesting work for a starter. And now, it has launched its TicWatch S in this already near-full market. This watch is one of a kind having a strap aimed at active users as the GSP is located in the band for more accurate readings.

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The most notable feature of the TicWatch S is its circular 1.4 inch OLED display that sits within a brushed chrome-like bezel. On top of it, are bright numbers and dots that give it a sporty feel rather than a brand look.

The Bright green makes a good styling choice, and it feels so much interesting to own a watch that can change the watch face to suit your style. Very few smart watches beat this style. The strap is made of TPU which is a tremendously strong composite made from a combination of soft silicone plus hard plastic.

Better yet, the composite is breathable and comfortable on the hand. The strap looks amazing with the color as well as on the body itself. It fastens by means of a metal clasp whose role is to keep any surplus strap tidy. This stops it from getting caught just when you’re in the middle of a mid-run. It’s most comfortable if you can wear it in the ‘wrong’ position for heart rate tracking but wearing it on the upper still works okay.