Choosing between buying a smartwatch or fitbit (fitness tracker) is dilemma many people face. However, the choice depends on your needs and preferences.
Smartwatch or Fitbit: Which Should You Buy? Quick Answer
Choose a smart watch if: You want seamless integration with your smartphone. Most smartwatches give you ability to make phone calls, make contactless payments and use navigation. You can load a wide range of apps on your smartwatch if it runs or WearOS (Google) or watchOS (Apple). Additionally, smartwatches provided detailed health & fitness tracking, sleep monitoring, stress levels monitoring and many other features.
Choose a smart band if: If your main focus is health & fitness tracking, prefer simple functionality, long battery life and don’t want to spend too much on the device.
Smartwatches and Fitbit: FAQ
What is the difference between a smart watch and a fitness tracker?
Smartwatches offer more features compared to a fitness tracker and have a larger display size. These offer features such as Bluetooth calling, contactless payments and health & fitness tracking. Whereas fitness tracker focus primarily on health and activity tracking such as steps count, heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking. Fitness trackers generally have simpler displays and longer battery life.
Do I need a smart phone to use a smartwatch or fitness tracker?
You do need a smartphone to setup a smartwatch or fitness tracker. However, smartwatches and fitness trackers can be used without a smartphone but won’t be fully functional. In orders to make use of all the relevant features we do recommended using a smartwatch.
Do smartwatches or fitness trackers need a monthly subscription?
Smartwatches and fitness trackers do not require a monthly subscription to work. However, some of the advanced features in some smartwatches and fitness trackers may require a monthly subscription. Some brands like Fitbit Premium, Apple Fitness+, Calm via Apple Watch offer optional subscription services for deeper insights, guided workouts, or extra features. These are not required for basic device functionality.
Are smartwatches water proof and suitable for swimming?
Most smartwatches and fitness trackers are water resistant but not all the makes and models are suitable for swimming. Always check manufacturers recommendation to find out if the device is suitable for swimming.
How do I get notifications from my phone on my smartwatch?
To receive notification from your phone to the smartwatch, make sure your smartwatch is paired via Bluetooth to your phone, and that notifications are enabled in both your phone’s settings and your smartwatch’s app.
