Smartwatch VS SmartBand, What is your choice?

Sure you’re looking for a gift for this time, and one of the options that will be shuffling is to give a technological device. Perhaps you’re thinking of buying a Smartwatch or smart bracelet (smartband)? Or perhaps both?

The differences that may exist between a SmartWatch and SmartBand (smart bracelet), often very relative. At times, it is difficult to identify the difference as can be the case of Gear Wear (a bracelet – smart clock). But overall, each has its own features and differences. What are they?

Smartwatch or SmartBand ?. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com


Design

Who will buy a SmartWatch usually know it will acquire a device that will “look” and teach friends. Smart watches are usually bright, some have a significant size, and often have different designs depending on the target audience. Most smart watches are designed so that they are well on our wrist. There are some with the classic look, such as Moto 360; or others with a more innovative air, such as Samsung Gear S or LG G Watch. Most of them have the possibility of exchanging the belt, thus giving it a more to our liking.

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Functionalities and applications

Smartwatch:

This is perhaps the most difficult to define the section. The SmartWatch and SmartBand have many functions. Some SmartBand has some features of a SmartWatch. Generally speaking, the SmartWatch are more complex devices that allow us to interact with notification we receive from abroad. That is, we can, in most cases, notifications and receive data or can answer from these devices. As for applications, it depends on the watch model you choose. There are models like the Samsung Gear S of the most complete on the market (answer and receive calls, GPS, Wifi, 3G, etc). And then we simplest models in which we can see notifications through them, and then answer them with our Smartphone.

Smart Band:

The functionalities of the SmartBand are much more limited. Typically, these devices are designed to perform two functions: As sports managers and / or control of sleep. Normally, these features for specialized models, their results are optimal in these sections that the SmartWatch. Some models of smart bracelets, such as the Mi Band from Xiaomi also receive notifications and alert us with a short vibration. These bracelets usually incorporated pedometer, calorie meter, performance objectives, etc. And they bring their own sports or are compatible with most sports applications.

Summary SmartWatch vs SmartBand

As you can see, choosing between a SmartWatch or SmartBand a matter of “likes” and functionality that you give the device. As a tip, if you want a device only as a sports manager, you would choose a Smartband as Garmin Vivofit (bracelet Big Brother) or Xiaomi Mi Band. Regarding the price, we have not made a difference because you can find cheap SmartWatch and Smart bracelets in different prices. In general, smart watches has the higher price, it is relative to the SmartBand. It is normal, due to their greater number of functions.

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