5 Secrets to Buy a Perfect Smartwatch

They have been with us for several years but it was not until 2014 when Smartwatch have taken the final offensive to become indispensable elements of our daily life. In addition, as flag wearables devices, smartwatches are called to take over from smartphones as far as sales are concerned. Therefore, we are seeing a greater number of models available in the market with very different features and functionalities that little or nothing to do with each other. It is not surprising, that many users do not have clear when done with a smartwatch, hesitating about which one suits them or what is a better bet for the future while its operating systems (and thus their apps and possibilities) continue to increase in the coming months.

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1. Design, the subjective element of a ‘smartwatch’

Like any fashion accessory, appearance and design of our future smartwatch must match our personality, style of dress and lifestyle. Not surprisingly, in the market are devices made from plastic straps and pretty low quality to high luxury watches such as MICA Intel (though not literally a watch but rather a smart bracelet). However, there are some details of the design itself should be analyzed equally, whatever our personal preferences. In that sense, our new smartwatch should be comfortable. That means it must be easy to handle, weigh as little as possible (models ranging from 170 grams to just 40) and of a size that matches that of our wrist.

2. Display: to consider technology and shape, rounded or square

If a smartphone screen is the most remarkable element of those up the phone, on a smartwatch this importance is even greater. In addition, is that the screen will be our single point of access and interaction with the device, so we have to select a watch that meets our expectations in this regard, both in size and shape and, especially, in the material it is made.

3. Operating System

Much of what we do or not do with our new smartwatch will depend on what the operating system that gives life. For all clocks are recommended opt for own systems and underdeveloped or for very specific tasks (unless that is exactly what you need, such as watches for running, that little will). Therefore, it is best to purchase a smartwatch with wider possibilities and to be having countless apps that will get the most benefit. Watch Wear and Android OS are the major reference in this regard.

4. Battery, the weak point of all smart watch

If you are thinking that, the autonomy of a smartwatch is similar to that of a clock life, far from reality. In fact, the average battery life of one of these devices is two days, three at the most. Although there are exceptions like the Pebble, which lasts 25 days, but with little power, a unique and very basic OS and a screen-based black and white electronic ink.

5. Features and sensors

Before we mentioned that, the operating system was key to determining what we could do and not do with our new smartwatch. The other key factor in this equation is the sensors that include the device, because without these technologies our clock may just give us the time and little else.