Smartwatches have always appealed to tech fanatics, and it was one of the first items of wearable tech that caught the general public by storm. However, today, buyers of smartwatches have multiplied and now they expect much more out of these gadgets and want a varied range of features. Some of the top-brand smartwatches and their features are so highly impressive that it makes buying them worth every penny you spend.

The new ones in the market show a distinct improvement in terms of design, software, battery life, and in-built features. This makes the new generation of wearables far more attractive than what you could get a couple of years back. Whether it is calculating numbers, tracking your activities, or even informing your emergency contacts in the event of an accident, you will be spoilt for choice.

5 top brands of smartwatches and their features

• Apple Watch Series 5 is by far the best Apple Watch in this list and comes with an Apple S5 processor, OLED display, iOS compatibility, and 32GB storage. This smartwatch is known for its fitness features and sleek design. The display is always on, unlike the earlier Apple Watch versions. The display is larger than ever before and speakers are louder. The model is lightweight and fits comfortably with older Apple straps. The biggest draw is the ECG feature inside the heart-rate tracker that tests your heart to detect risks of atrial fibrillation.
• Samsung Galaxy Watch is a sporty smartwatch with a Tizen-based wearable OS 4.0, a super AMOLED display, dual-core 1.15GHz, good battery life, and 4GB storage. Is closely follows the Gear S3 series in design but is an improved version. The battery life is rather impressive compared to other smartwatches today, and it has a user-friendly interface.
• Misfit Vapor X is appealing since it offers the latest technology inside a unisex attractive smartwatch. It is perfect for buyers looking for a high-end smartwatch with a no-fuss design. The watch offers an extended battery life, superior performance as compared to the previous chips, runs the latest Google Wear OS versions, has a minimalist design and can be worn both at the gym and disco. You get to pick from five attractive color choices and matching bands. The watch is lightweight with a crown flanked by 2 buttons that act both like a scroll wheel and button. The AMOLED display is bright and sharp, and you can get 4GB built-in storage. The best part is that the Misfit Vapor X works with both Android and iOS; so you never have to miss out on high-end features that you can get when you pair it with an iPhone. It comes with sensors for tracking, a GPS, an altimeter, a microphone, an accelerometer, and a gyroscope.
• Fossil Sport is the biggest offering from the brand in the world of smartwatches. It is compatible with both iOS and Android and comes with an AMOLED display, a quad-core processor, a good battery life, Wi-Fi connectivity, and GPS. Fossil has managed to gather enough expertise in smartwatch technology, and this is evident from this model’s design. You can enjoy a top-of-the-line smartwatch experience for a modest price. It has a Snapdragon Wear 3100 chip that is Qualcomm’s most recent update, making it better than many old Wear OS smartwatches.
• Fitbit Versa is a low-cost and smaller version of the Fitbit Ionic with both iOs and Android compatibility, a great battery life lasting 4 days, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, ample storage, and dual-core processor. The design is sleek and lightweight, and its affordability draws buyers to it.