Smartwatches & fitness bands
Smartwatches and sports watches from Garmin, Samsung, Huawei and others — together with the straps that redress the watch for the day.
myPhone Watch Pastel 1.75" AMOLED Smart Watch Silver Grey
Apple Watch 42mm Caramel Magnetic Link leather strap, M/L
Apple Watch 42mm Natural Milanese Loop stainless steel
Apple Watch 42mm Slate Milanese Loop stainless steel
Apple Watch 46mm Gold Milanese Loop stainless steel, S/M
Apple Watch 46mm Slate Milanese Loop stainless steel, M/L
Apple Watch 49mm Black Alpine Loop nylon strap, size Small
Apple Watch 49mm Blue Trail Loop nylon strap, S/M (black titanium)
Apple Watch 49mm Blue Trail Loop nylon strap, S/M (natural titanium)
A watch that counts more than the time
A smartwatch tracks heart rate, sleep, blood oxygen and workouts, and puts notifications on your wrist. A fitness band measures the same for half the money — a narrower case and a simpler screen, but weeks of battery. A strap is the cheapest way to make one watch suit both the office and the running track — quick-release straps change in seconds.
Watch or ring
A smart ring measures the same things — heart rate, sleep, recovery — without a screen and on days of battery. It gives you no notifications, calls or GPS: if you want a phone-free run, stay with a watch.
How to choose a watch
Start with compatibility: not every watch does the same on Android and iPhone. Then battery — sports watches last weeks, AMOLED smartwatches days. Athletes want built-in GPS and 5 ATM water resistance for swimming; everyday users want screen brightness in sunlight and calls from the wrist. Case size: 40–42 mm for slim wrists, 45–47 mm for larger ones.
What to add
A charger or power bank for travel and headphones for training. The phone itself is in phones and tablets.
FAQ
Smartwatch or sports watch? A smartwatch is about notifications and apps, a sports watch about accurate GPS tracks and long battery life; the line is blurred and flagships do both.
Does any strap fit? Check width (18/20/22 mm) and the attachment — a standard quick-release strap fits most round watches, while Apple and Samsung use their own fittings.