Whether you want to control your smartphone from your wrist or track your physical activity, smart bands are a great option. Depending on your needs, you may want a dedicated fitness tracker or a simple smartwatch. However, some smart groups are doing everything, making it one of the best choices for 2020.
1. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2
My first choice as one of the best smart bands of 2020 is the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2. Features, style and compatibility with iOS and Android make it my number one.
The elegant design is light and fits most styles. It combines all your favorite smartwatch and activity tracking features in one device. Some of the great features include:
- In-depth fitness and monitoring of activities
- Integration with Samsung Health to customize your fitness and health goals
- Includes Bixby voice functionality
- Samsung Pay integrated
- Includes Spotify, including offline music storage
- Available in two sizes – 40 mm and 44 mm
- Battery life ranges from one to three days, depending on the use of features
The Bluetooth only model is $ 299.99, while the LTE version is $ 449.99.
2. Apple Watch series 5
For iOS users, the Apple Watch Series 5 is one of the best global smart bands of 2020. One feature that really stands out is the time that always stays. The light adjusts automatically according to your environment. It doesn’t really look like Series 4 but offers some new finishes. The only major drawback is that you will have to charge it more often, since it only has an autonomy of 18 hours.
Some of the main features include:
- Integrated compass
- Noise level application
- Easy to use heart rate monitor
- Follows a variety of health and fitness activities
- Waterproof
- Motivational graphics to get you moving
- Apple Music and Apple Pay integrated
- Full access to the App Store
- Supplied in 40 mm and 44 mm varieties
The Bluetooth version costs $ 429, while the cell version is $ 529. Depending on the version you get, cell versions can cost up to $ 729.
If you’re looking for Apple smart bands under $ 500 with cellular functionality, the Apple Watch Series 3 is still a great option at $ 299.
3. Fitbit Versa 2
At one point, Fitbit was known only for activity trackers, but now the Fitbit Versa 2 is easily one of the best smart groups in 2020. At only 39mm, it’s a small smart group, but it works in its favor, especially with an emphasis on an active lifestyle. There are several elegant varieties. Although it is compatible with iOS and Android, there are two drawbacks. There is no LTE or cellular option, and there is no built-in GPS. Otherwise, it is a very affordable option that is hard to beat.
Some of the main features include:
- Amazon Alexa integration
- Spotify included (no offline storage)
- Tracks blood oxygen saturation levels
- Sleep monitoring
- Permanent display
- Access to personalized training programs according to your needs with a subscription
- Standard Fitbit fitness tracking
- Battery life up to four days
You get all of these features for $ 199.95, making it one of the most economical smart groups.
4. Suunto 7
the Suunto 7 is a fitness lover’s dream come true when it comes to smartwatches / activity trackers. He really shines as a tracker and fitness trainer but still has smartwatch capabilities. The larger size of 50mm may be off-putting to some, but it just makes it easier to see the advanced details of fitness monitoring.
Some of the main features include:
- Very precise monitoring for more than 70 sports and activities
- Integrated GPS
- Heart rate monitor
- Heat maps to find out where others are exercising
- Access to local offline maps
- Use Wear OS to access Google Play apps
- Integration of Google Pay, Google Fit and Google Assistant
- Suunto app provides personalized training tips and advice
- Battery life ranges from 12 to 48 hours
The Bluetooth option at $ 499 is the only version available.
5. Garmin Vivoactive 4
the Garmin Vivoactive 4 is the last large smart group option to buy in 2020. While there is no LTE or cellular option, it has one of the best battery life of any smart group. In fact, you can get up to eight days, depending on usage. It’s a nice update from Vivoactive 3, combining several previously premium features in the model for a single price.
Some of the main features include:
- Compatible with iOS and Android
- Tracks energy levels
- Pulse monitoring Ox
- Sleep tracking
- Built-in music storage, including songs you own and streaming services
- Garmin Pay integration
- Includes preloaded fitness apps, including viewing yoga and pilates sessions on the device
- Integrated GPS
- Security and incident tracking
You get all of these features and more for $ 349.99.
While not all of these smart bands are available in 2020, they offer the best mix of features, most of them being under $ 500, even for LTE-compatible models.
Image credit: Samsung Smartwatch: Galaxy Watch Active 2, Apple Watch Series 5, Fitbit press kit, Garmin vivoactive 4
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