2021 SMARTWATCHES THE EXCITING DEVICES WE ARE WAITING FOR
Posted by Evan Murray on February 3rd, 2021
AMAZFIT GTS 2 MINI
Follow all the Amazfit watches launched this year? And we understand you! The Amazfit GTS 2 mini is positioned as a more affordable version of the Amazfit GTS 2, which was launched in the second half of 2020.
Unsurprisingly, the Mini comes in a similar plastic and aluminum casing, although it loses a bit in screen size and casing itself. They also come in green, pink and black.
In terms of features, you still get Huami BioTracker 2.0 PPG sensor for heart rate monitoring and blood oxygen saturation data monitoring. There are also many sports modes and built-in GPS waiting for you.
In China, they come with XiaoAI assistant, which can render Alexa useless once the watch is available worldwide. Features missing from the GTS 2 include a built-in music player, a speaker for taking calls, and a new standalone smart assistant.
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The Chinese price translates to around $ 100, which puts it much closer in price to the first GTS model that hit the market last year and looks like another impressive budget option.
XIAOMI MI WATCH LITE
Not only has Xiaomi confirmed that the Mi Watch Lite http://www.rafiqsonsonline.com/product-category/royal-london/ is now actually announced for sale around the world, but the manufacturer also assures that the watch will very soon be available for ordering to Russian users. Although it is not yet known when it will be, one thing is for sure, it will be 2021.
This model features a 1.4-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels and promises up to 9 days of full smartwatch mode and 10 hours of GPS tracking.
Among the functionalities, it is worth noting a heart rate monitor, a GPS tracker and 11 sports modes with support for notifications, music control and displaying weather reports for the day and week.
The watch will be paired with Xiaomi's Mi phone app and, as mentioned, is currently only available in China and India.
The first official image of Xiaomi Mi Band 5
This does not exclude that they may well appear under the Xiaomi brand, although we are looking forward to their appearance on the Russian market.
AMAZFIT POP / POP PRO AND AMAZFIT BIP U
Amazfit Pop, also known in India as Amazfit U, looks to be another smartwatch model under $ 100 that offers many features for little money.
The Pop and U have a 1.42-inch TFT display and are waterproof up to 50 meters. You can also find a heart rate monitor, stress monitoring function and guided breathing exercises.
The device comes with 60 sports tracking modes, including running and swimming with connected GPS, so you'll need to rely on your phone's GPS to plan your outdoor workouts.
With Pop Pro, you get built-in GPS and built-in microphone that unlocks the capabilities of the Xiaomi AI smart assistant. If this feature is appropriate for the global version, Amazon Alexa may take its place.
Prices for the Amazfit Pop / Amazfit U and Pop Pro are still below $ 100, which puts them on a par with the price of the Amazfit Bip S, the budget smartwatch of 2020. This model promises significant improvements, and we look forward to giving the watch a try.
ZTE WATCH LIVE
ZTE Watch Live is a return to smartwatches http://rafiqsonsonline.com/product-category/smart-watches/ for a company that tried Wear OS and now joins the likes of Xiaomi and Mobvoi's TicWatch GTX in creating smartwatches.
ZTE Watch Live
The square Watch Live has a 1.3-inch TFT display with a 240 x 240 pixel resolution, which isn't all that impressive. The device is equipped with a heart rate monitor and pulse oximeter.
The device has 12 sports tracking profiles, and the battery life is extended to 21 days. You can also expect smartwatches to support features like notification support, incoming call alerts, and weather forecast.
This is a budget smartwatch model. They cost less than 3 thousand rubles in terms of rubles. That is why it is worth waiting for their appearance on the market.
ZEPP Z TITANIUM WITH ECG FUNCTION
Huami, which also manufactures watches from the Amazfit brand, released its Zepp E Square and Zepp E Circle watches, and in November released a more luxurious version of the Zepp Z model that we are currently testing. In the near future, we plan to make an extended review of this model.
Since then, the Zepp Z model has been announced in China, which includes a function in the form of an ECG sensor. This means the watch matches the likes of Fitbit, Apple, Samsung and Huawei, offering medical-grade heart rate readings for the purpose of identifying heart abnormalities among other more serious heart health data.
This model is only available in China right now, so it remains to be seen if this feature will launch elsewhere, as this feature will require appropriate regulatory approval to launch.
Aside from ECG tracking, the watch offers all of the same features as the Zepp Z model available outside of China. This includes Huami BioTracker 2 PPG module to provide optical heart rate monitoring, stress control in a titanium alloy case in a classic style.
HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 PORSCHE DESIGN
Porsche Design Huawei Watch GT 2 is the most expensive watch in our selection. Their cost is 60 thousand rubles. They are classified as premium devices. And not without reason.
The company's second smartwatch collaboration between the two brands, the Porsche Design Huawei Watch GT 2, looks like a mix of last year's GT 2 and the newer GT 2 Pro.
Like the GT 2 Pro, the watch boasts a sapphire crystal display, a titanium case and a ceramic back. What makes them slightly different is that they have a quickly adjustable titanium strap that has been polished using a precision sandblasted process to achieve that matte finish.
With this smartwatch, you'll get an impressive two-week battery life, fitness activity tracking from over 100 (!) Training modes, Huawei TruSeen 4.0+ heart rate monitoring technology, and comprehensive health monitoring; think about stress levels, sleep quality and blood oxygen saturation levels. If you are not ready to overpay for the brand, then perhaps you should take a closer look at the budget model below.
AMAZFIT ARES
Can't buy anywhere else besides Chinese online stores yet
An amazing new addition to the Amazfit range, the Amazfit Ares is an active sports watch for outdoor exercise.
In China, their price starts from 5 thousand rubles. Once they hit the European and US markets, their price is unlikely to change.
They boast a 1.28-inch display with a resolution of 206 x 640 pixels and 5ATM water resistance, as well as 70 sports profiles including running, cycling, swimming and, curiously, dancing.
As you can imagine, there is a heart rate sensor and sports analysis goes one step ahead of the Amazfit T-Rex. To assess your weekly activity, the device uses a scoring system that allows you to monitor your physical fitness with an increased heart rate.
The sensors monitor recovery time, training load and training effect, which means the watch can be compared to a Garmin watch in terms of athletic performance.
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The battery life is around 14 days with 20 hours in GPS tracking mode - and after we have studied the Amazfit T-Rex and Amazfit GTS well, we can say that this is definitely a budget option worth considering.
In conclusion, I would like to note that for the next 2021, manufacturers of smart watches have tried to offer users the most functional and convenient watch models aimed at both the budget segment and the premium segment. Everyone will find their own among the proposed models, which will meet all needs. But most importantly, smartwatches are designed to keep us fit and remind us of important moments in our lives. They can become an irreplaceable assistant in planning not only work, but also active recreation.
