Smartwatches are still not ubiquitous because of different reasons. The first is, of course, in terms of accuracy level in data. The budget wearables are not as efficient and worthy as the premium ones. You get limited features and restricted data. There are people who believe smartwatches are not worth it because the tech is still under development. Well, that is true up to some extent, but smartwatches can also be useful in various cases.
You don’t have to carry your phone or take it out everywhere. People can simply check messages and other notifications on the watch. Some of the wearables also allow you to send a reply. One can control music using the smartwatch while working out and even get a (good) general idea of their health. The wearables even help keep a track record of your sports activities to help you analyze at end of the month how far you have come.
There are a variety of smartwatches in the market. People can buy hybrid watches if they want the feel of both analog as well as a smartwatch. But, these focus less on health and sports features. One can consider buying Garmin, Apple, and Fitbit watches for detailed health data analysis. We have listed some of the best smartwatches under Rs 15,000 that you can buy in India in September 2022. The list doesn’t include Apple Watch as for this you need to have a budget of at least Rs 20,000 or more.
Best smartwatches to buy in India under Rs 15,000
Fitbit Versa 2
Fitbit is a known brand when it comes to fitness wearables. The Fitbit Versa 2 is one of the best smartwatches under Rs 15,000. It has a lightweight design with a square dial. So, one won’t any issues in wearing it all day. You also get health tracking features like always-on heart rate monitoring, sleep, steps tracking and more. You can expect fairly accurate readings and detailed data with Fitbit watches. One can also stream music using Spotify on this watch and control Amazon’s Echo devices as well. It even has a swim-proof design as well as a microphone, so you will be able to pick or reject calls as well using the watch. The company claims that this device can deliver more than five days of battery life with regular usage.
All this doesn’t mean that this is a perfect watch. One of the biggest drawbacks of this smartwatch is that it lacks support for GPS and relies on a phone for GPS tracking. This basically means that you will have to carry your phone when you head out for a run (for distance tracking). While its successor Fitbit Versa 3 is already available in the market, you should buy the Versa 2 as this one is cheaper and still has enough features with an attractive design. The Fitbit Versa 3 is currently on sale for Rs 17,099, whereas the Fitbit Versa 2 will cost you Rs 12,899.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
While Samsung has now announced the Galaxy Watch 5, people who have a budget under Rs 15,000 won’t be able to buy this smartwatch. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is still a good enough option that one can check out.
The device has a circular dial and a 1.2-inch AMOLED screen. Those who want a small screen won’t likely have an issue with this watch. The panel is protected by Gorilla Glass DX for protection against scratches. This one ships with Google’s Wear OS platform, so one will be able to use several Android apps on this watch. One gets Google Play Store, which means people will be able to install additional apps too. Samsung is proving a whopping 16GB storage, which is rare as a lot of brands offer only 8GB storage space.
There are features like heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) tracking, and sleep analysis. It even has support for electrocardiogram (ECG). What else? One will also find a new Body Composition measurement tool that can measure and offer details on skeletal muscle, basal metabolic rate, body water, and body fat percentage, among others. But, don’t expect too much in terms of results as you just get a general idea of your health. Smartwatches should be used to get a general idea of your health and people can consider buying a proper medical device for some serious health issue. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 comes with a fall detection feature as well and it can also analyze menstrual cycles. The smartwatch has a water-resistant IP68-certified build.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is currently selling on Flipkart for Rs 13,999.
Amazfit GTS 4
The Amazfit GTS 4 is a new wearable and was announced sometime back. We are testing this smartwatch and can say that it is worth your attention. It has a stylish design and will go with any of your outfits. The rectangular dial and crown might make you feel that you are using an Apple Watch, considering the design is almost similar. It features a 1.75-inch screen, which is pretty big and all the content is displayed pretty well. The colours are vibrant and the screen is also pretty much visible in harsh sunlight.
We got close to two days of battery life with hard-core usage. So, with light usage, it should last longer. The device has GPS too for tracking distance traveled. The smartwatch can be worn whole day. It is pretty lightweight. It has support for offline music storage, mini app ecosystem, Bluetooth phone calling, and more. It can measure sleeping patterns, heart rate, blood oxygen level (SpO2), women’s menstrual cycle and more. This one has about 150 indoor and outdoor sports models. The good thing is this Amazfit smartwatch also has support for fall detection as well as 5ATM water resistant rating. However, the device has support for very limited third-party apps. It can even measure your stress levels, though don’t expect much in terms of accuracy.
The Amazfit GTS 4 is priced at Rs 16,999, but it will initially be available for Rs 15,299. This is inclusive of bank offers and the sale will begin on September 22.
Oppo Watch (41mm)
One can check out the 41mm Wi-Fi model of Oppo Watch. It is one of the best smartwatches under Rs 15,000 that can consider buying for health tracking. It has a big, crisp, and vibrant AMOLED display with good viewing angles. You might be happy to know that the watch strongly resembles an Apple Watch. The device features an aluminium case and a curved panel, so users will get a premium feel.
The device comes with features like message notifications, step tracking, heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking. Users will be able to track sports activities like fitness run, fat burn run, outdoor cycling or swimming. It has GPS too for distance tracking. One will be able to reply to messages and even attend calls using this watch. The company is claiming that users will get up to 14 days of battery life.
The Oppo Watch (41mm) is currently selling on Flipkart for Rs 14,990.
Fossil Gen 5
Fossil is known for offering luxurious watches. Those who want style as well as some smarts can consider buying the Fossil Gen 5. It is using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 3100, which is pretty much powerful and is capable of offering a smooth, lag-free performance, according to our testing. The device has 1GB of RAM. This one has NFC for digital payments as well as GPS for tracking accurate distance. It includes features like heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and more. This one of the best WearOS watches and there are three custom battery modes to help offer you longer battery life. You get a Play Store too on this watch to let you download additional apps. It has 8GB of storage, so you will be able to store music and other data on the watch. It features a 1.28-inch AMOLED screen. The stainless steel body makes it feel premium.
The smartwatch is 3ATM water-resistance rated and even comes with an altimeter, accelerometer, a speaker, and a gyroscope built in. The focus here is more on style while also offering some features of a smartwatch. For those who want a hard-core smartwatch with a lot of health-focused features can look elsewhere.
The Fossil Gen 5 is priced at Rs 14,995 via Flipkart.
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