The leader in the smartwatch market is Apple - it is their accessory that is most popular. However, there are a huge number of other companies that produce no less technologically advanced and functional gadgets. collected best analogues Apple Watch.

Samsung Gear S3

Smart watch Samsung Gear The S3 is almost indistinguishable from a classic mechanical watch. This effect is achieved thanks to the full-color screen. The line consists of 15 gadget design options.

Managing your watch is easy: you can access notifications, answer calls or adjust the volume by simply swiping the screen right or left, even with wet hands or gloves. The Samsung Gear S3 has a universal strap mount, just like a traditional watch, allowing you to select and change straps to suit your personal preferences.

The Gear S3 gives you the ability to use Samsung feature Pay. You can also use the gadget to make calls, listen voice messages or reminders, control music. The smart watch is equipped with a barometer, altimeter and speedometer. With them you can track your speed and current altitude.

The watch can work for 48 hours in active navigation mode and 4 days in normal mode.

Cost – 7000 hryvnia.

Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Smart Watch 2

Xiaomi has developed this watch specifically for people who are actively involved in sports. The watch is completely waterproof and can be worn even while swimming. The gadget is also equipped with software functions that help plan workouts: oxygen absorption indicator, exercise effect, load and recovery time.

The Xiaomi Huami case is made of polycarbonate reinforced with fiberglass; the strap is attached to the case using a special removable mechanism. The model uses a transflective display that can both reflect and emit light. The brighter the light that falls on the watch screen, the better the picture is visible. During the daytime, the watch screen is constantly on; at night, it turns on automatically for a few seconds when you raise your hand.

Huami Amazfit Smart Watch 2 when paired with mobile phone capable of displaying application notifications and contacts when calling. There is no way to answer from the phone. The smart watch has an alarm function and weather display, and it is also possible to control other smart gadgets.

Autonomous operation: 36 hours with active navigation, 5 days in normal mode

Price – 5000 hryvnia.

Huawei Watch 2

Like its competitors, the line is divided into two models - Classic and Sport. Although they look identical, apart from the straps. And the sports model is more advanced - there is a modification with LTE support (no electronic SIM cards, a regular nanoSIM slot). The battery life is so-so - 1.5-2 days, and the screens are also small by today's standards.

The watch is protected from water and dust according to the IP68 standard, as well as support for Google Assistant.

Price – 8500 hryvnia.

FitBit Ionic

The FitBit Ionic watch is a hybrid watch that combines the functions of a fitness bracelet and a smart watch. The body of the gadget is made in a square form factor. Unlike most smartwatches, the Ionic uses an optical heart rate sensor with three different colored LEDs to read your heartbeat as accurately as possible.

The gadget allows you to monitor your health during exercise, such as running, cycling, swimming and just walking. The technology automatically tracks breathing, monitors your cardio training level, and monitors your sleep status. The FitBit Ionic has built-in GPS, NFC, Bluetooth, and 2.5GB of free space where you can store music and other files.

Price – 7500 hryvnia.

Polar M600

These watches are designed primarily for people who are actively involved in sports and constantly deal with sports equipment. That is why the gadget is highly durable, which is confirmed by the IPX8 certificate. Therefore, it is not afraid of any mechanical damage.

The watch has a Polar Flow program, which is activated by a special button and which makes it possible to accurately track performance during training.

Polar M600 allows you to save music and listen to it via Bluetooth headset. The watch has GPS, so it can be used independently of your smartphone. operating system Android Wear, which is used for smart watches, allows you to accept and reject calls, switch music, and view the weather forecast.

The operating time of the smart gadget on one charge is 48 hours.

Price – 8700 hryvnia.

Ticwatch

Ticwatch is a smart watch with premium functionality for affordable price. This model is different from most, so it is worthy of consideration. One of the main features of the model is the control button located on the left side and the Tickle touch pad on the right. By sliding your finger along the edge, you can scroll through the menu, adjust the volume and other settings.

Ticwatch 2 has 4 GB for storing audio recordings random access memory. The watch accepts incoming and outgoing calls, sound notifications. The design of the smartwatch is thin and minimalistic. As operating system uses Ticwear, which is based on Android.

Ticwatch supports step counting, fitness tracking, and works with smartphone notifications, including Facebook and WhatsApp.

The watch can work on a single charge for 48 hours.

Price – 4500 hryvnia.

Apple has finally introduced final version your Apple Watch smartwatch. But, judging by the first reaction of the public, the new product was not very to the taste of potential buyers. After all, there are already many equally high-quality, but cheaper similar devices in the world. We have collected 7 best competitors to smart watches Apple Watch.

Moto 360 from Motorola

The Moto 360 smart watch from Motorola is one of the most stylish devices of its kind in the world. It has the design of a classic men's outdoor watch, but inside the Moto 360 is not an analog movement, but a sophisticated, modern digital inside.

The Moto 360 screen changes dynamically depending on the owner's wishes. It can display both a classic clock with hour, minute and second hands, as well as many other images, including a desktop running the Android mobile operating system.

The Moto 360 watch can work as a calendar, satellite navigation, fitness tracker with tachometer and many other devices.

Moto 360 price: 250 US dollars.

Omate X

The device with the name is also quite deservedly called one of the most stylish smart watches in the world. Like the Moto 360, this device is shaped like a classic analog wristwatch and comes with a real leather strap. But at the same time it gives the owner a huge number of digital opportunities.

Omate X watch can be synchronized with smartphones under Android control and iOS to take voice calls, read text messages and email, and access the Internet.

You can also install your own applications on the Omate X, for example, programs for athletes or motorists, to give this device functionality different from smartphones.

Omate X price:$129.

LG G Watch

LG G Watch is a smart watch for people who don’t wear jackets and tails. This is a device in a modern style without any design tricks. It has a square case shape, a plastic strap and a modest price.

The LG G Watch has a 1.65-inch screen with a resolution of 280 by 280 pixels, 512 megabytes of RAM and 4 gigabytes of storage. They never turn off - they always show at least the time.

Among the user-friendly features of this device, we can also mention the resistance of the case to mechanical damage, dust, dirt and water.

LG G Watch price:$160.

Pebble Time

Pebble Time will go on sale only in May 2015, one of them is already considered perhaps the best “smart” watches of our days. And on the crowdfunding site Kickstarter, the creators of this device set a new site record, collecting the first million dollars in contributions in just 43 minutes.

Previously, the Pebble brand became known for its smart watches with a screen based on E-Ink electronic ink technology, and Pebble Time will be the first full-color and highly functional device from this manufacturer.

Pebble Time has a waterproof case, a color touch screen, and a battery that allows this device to work without recharging for seven to ten days.

Pebble Time price:$199.

Samsung Gear S

In the fall of 2013, Samsung became one of the first major world-famous electronics manufacturers to launch mass production and sale of smart watches. Since then Samsung devices Gear has a fairly high demand in the market.

The current top version of smart watches from Samsung is called Samsung Gear S. This device has a 2-inch screen with a resolution of 360 by 480 pixels, a dual-core processor with clock frequency 1 gigahertz, 512 megabytes of RAM and 4 gigabytes of storage.

Smart watches have a 3G communication module, which allows them to function fully even when separated from a smartphone. The device runs on the relatively new Tizen mobile operating system.

Samsung Gear S price:$499.

Sony Smartwatch 3

Also an “old-timer”, so to speak, in the smart watch market is the Japanese corporation Sony. Its first such device was presented in September 2013, and now the flagship in this line is the Sony SmartWatch 3 device.

Sony claims that by selling the Sony SmartWatch 3, it is selling not only a technological product, but the very lifestyle of a modern urban person who does not even always have time to take a mobile phone out of his pocket.

Sony SmartWatch 3 allows you to transfer some of the functions of your smartphone to your wrist: receiving voice calls, reading and sending SMS, working with the calendar and by email etc. But more than 200 proprietary applications have already been developed for watches from the Sony SmartWatch line.

Sony SmartWatch 3 price:$250.

Microsoft Band

The American corporation Microsoft could not resist releasing its own “smart” watches. However, she decided to combine two wearable devices in this device: a smart watch, as well as a fitness bracelet.

The shape of the device is more like a device for athletes. It has a minimalistic design and a narrow body. However, in terms of functionality, this gadget gives odds to the vast majority of modern fitness bracelets.

Microsoft Band can not only handle fitness apps, but also handle voice calls, text messages, email, calendar and many other functions.

At the same time, the appearance of the Microsoft Band device is only the first step in the implementation of the global Microsoft Health project, the curators of which want to take the average modern computer user away from his workplace as often as possible.

Microsoft Band cost:$199.

Apple Watch

And, in fact, the Apple Watch itself. This device has fairly high technical characteristics and good functionality. Apple Watch has a built-in gyroscope and accelerometer, as well as an interface wireless communication NFC, which will allow using of this device pay using Apple Pay.

Apple Watch has sapphire crystal, a fitness sensor and 8 gigabytes of permanent memory.

Apple promises huge variety model range Apple Watch. The simplest version of this “smart” watch will cost 349 US dollars (Apple Watch Sport). Prices for the medium version of the Apple Watch will start at $549, and the exclusive gold version of the Apple Watch Edition will cost the buyer $17,000.

And six months ago, when the first version of the Apple Watch was just presented by Apple, the famous artist Flnz Lo decided to dream up: Alexander Wang, Chanel, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton and Maison Martin Margiela.

Released in 2015 first Apple Watch, from April to September the company managed to sell about 8 million copies, which is significantly more than all of its competitors. Apple watches are not the first in their class, however, they have become a driving force in the market, encouraging everyone to develop their projects with great effort.

The branded smart watch Apple Watch is a companion device for the iPhone, it allows you to read and send SMS, view notifications, messages and mail, monitor your health, play games and much more. The cost of branded “Apple” watches ranges from 350 to 1100 dollars (not counting luxury versions made of precious metals). However, the watch also has a number of disadvantages - time battery life, price, inability to work in conjunction with Android gadgets. As we said above, the Apple Watch did not appear on the market before everyone else; before them, there were already smart watches from Samsung, Motorola, LG and Pebble. Below we look at all the most notable alternatives to the Apple Watch.

Second generation Moto 360 smartwatch

Motorola has released the second generation of its smart watches - Moto 360, the first, according to the manufacturer, have become the most popular on the Android Wear platform, they are distinguished by a round display in a metal case.

Moto 360 can be purchased in two sizes - 42 or 46 mm for men and 42 mm for women, the screen resolution for the first is 360x330 pixels (233ppi), for the second - 360x325 pixels (263ppi). The battery capacity of the model with a smaller display is 300 mAh, for the larger one – 400 mAh. Processor - Snapdragon 400 with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz, memory - 4 GB and 512 MB RAM.

The Moto 360 is available with a leather or steel strap in a variety of colors. The watch is compatible with iPhone and has special application V App Store. A sports version of the gadget was also announced - Moto 360 Sport. The cost in the US ranges from $300 to $450.

Smart watch LG Watch Urban

LG Watch Urban went on sale simultaneously with the Apple Watch, equipped with a 1.3-inch round display with a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels. They work on the same base as the Moto 360 - a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz, 4 GB memory and 512 MB RAM. Built-in battery with a capacity of 410 mAh.

Smart watches can do everything that others can: monitor messages, mail, help with sports, etc. The case size is 45.5 x 52.2 mm, it is all metal, has a protection rating of IP67, with protection against moisture and dust. There are two standard types of straps: leather and steel, but you can install your own with a fastening width of 22 mm. The cost of LG Watch Urban in Russia is 19,990 and 24,990 rubles, in Google Play– 349 dollars.

Smart watches LG G Watch

LG G Watch is another version of the watch from the Korean company, inside it is not much different from the LG Watch Urban: it still has the same Snapdragon 400 processor, with identical memory capacity. Built-in accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, Bluetooth 4.0 module, as in other analogues on the market. Battery capacity – 400 mAh.

This gadget is one of the very first to appear on the market. LG G Watch can be bought at a price of 100 to 200 euros, enclosed in a plastic case 10 mm thick and weighing 63 g.

Smart watch Samsung Gear S2

The second generation of Samsung Gear S2 watches is one of the most thoughtful and serious competitors to the Apple Watch. They were presented at the IFA 2015 exhibition.

The device is equipped with various sensors, including a heart rate monitor, which allows you to collect full information during rest and sports. Samsung Gear S2 has a circular display, with a screen size of 1.2 inches, with a resolution of 360 x 360 (302 ppi). The Korean company said that the built-in battery in the watch will last from 48 to 72 hours of use. They work on the proprietary Tizen platform.

Samsung Gear S2 will be available in a sports version and a classic version: Gear S2 and Gear S2 classic, in plastic and steel cases, respectively. You can buy them in Russia at prices of 20,990 and 24,990 rubles for different versions.

Smart watch Sony SmartWatch 3

Also not the first generation of smart watches from the Japanese company, Sony SmartWatch 3 is equipped with a large 1.6-inch display with a resolution of 320x320 pixels. The standard processor for wearable accessories of this type is responsible for the performance - Snapdragon 400 with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz, memory - 4 GB and 512 MB of RAM. Eat NFC modules and Bluetooth. 420 mAh battery. With a high degree of security, Sony SmartWatch 3 is waterproof.

In the third generation of watches, Sony decided to use a more common platform - Android Wear, which should increase their popularity. Sony SmartWatch 3 can be used as a player with a Bluetooth headset. Traditionally, two options for straps and cases are available – plastic and metal; the cost of the watch in Russia will be 11,000 and 15,490 rubles, respectively.

Smart watches Pebble Time and Pebble Time Steel

Pebble Time is another serious opponent of Apple Watch, first generation Pebble smart watch was the most popular before the release of the Apple gadget. They were distinguished by their operating time, which to this day no one can surpass. In the second generation Pebble Time, the device is equipped with a color E-Paper screen, which is characterized by low power consumption; the developers claim 7 days of operation. However, such a screen has its drawbacks - the lack touchpad and low resolution.

Pebble Time and Pebble Time Steel run on their own Pebble OS platform, but are fully synchronized with Android smartphones, the owners of which will be able to make voice replies to SMS, mail and instant messengers. For iPhone owners, it is increasingly more difficult; Apple artificially limits the capabilities of its competitor. Another feature of the watch is a port for connecting additional sensors that can be produced by third-party companies.

Both Pebble Time variants are sealed and can withstand deep dives; the steel version uses Gorilla Glass to protect the screen. The cost of Pebble Time in a plastic case will be $199, Pebble Time Steel – $250.

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Fake goods from China will always attract crowds of fans. This applies to any market segment. The niche of smart technologies, of course, has not gone unnoticed. The original Apple product is expensive, but the replica pleasantly warms the soul with a significant difference in price. Which copy of “Apple watch” is the best and whether it’s worth taking, we’ll figure it out further.

What can original watches do?

Some features of the original Apple watch:

1. Three dial design options;
2. Full synchronization for iOS;
3. Pedometer;
4. Heart rate monitor;
5. Motion Sensor;
6. Light sensor;
7. Player;
8. Standard applications (calendar, voice recorder, and others);
9. Camera;
10. Protection from water and dust;
11. The battery capacity is 380 MA.

Materials

When purchasing Apple equipment, a buyer pays not only for the logo, but also for the quality of materials and workmanship. Apple analogues are often made of low-quality plastic, like the screen itself. IN original version, uses a metal case and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. In the copy, the Chinese craftsmen will, perhaps, glue a film onto the screen as compensation. Each buyer decides for himself whether to buy a Chinese apple watch or not. Let's present several models.

Main differences from the original

There are several signs that immediately give away a cheap copy. The display is too small. The frames on the sides are huge. In addition, there is a charging slot on the side of the device. Some copies have a wheel that does not function at all; it is simply impossible to turn it.

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Model G8

Chinese apple watch from the original device only got appearance. More than half of the functions refuse to work or do not work correctly. The model is raw, with big amount defects. One of the main functions of smartwatches, calling, also does not work. Incoming calls are not recognized by the device. For outgoing calls, on the contrary, forwarding is performed. The icons located in the menu refuse to interact with the user, or do not recognize the SIM card, or a message appears about insufficient memory. Searching the address book is only possible through brute force; the calendar does not respond to touches.

Iwo 2

Relatively not bad Chinese copy. In the kit you can find Charger and instructions in passable Russian. Traditionally, a film is glued to the display. This model even contains sapphire crystal, like the original, but the screen size is smaller.

Possibilities

• Answering incoming calls
• Outgoing calls
• Set of SMS messages
• Sync with phone book smartphone
• Pedometer;
• Remote camera control.

Among the genuine advantages we can list:

1. Steel body and scratch resistance;
2. Stable synchronization, fast recovery after a connection is lost;
3. High ergonomics.

Advantages of any copy

1. Turns on;
2. Produces high volume sounds;
3. There is SIM card support and you can make calls from your wrist;
4. I don't mind losing or ruining it.

Flaws

What do you have Chinese manufacturers comes out poorly compared to the European original:

1. Dimensions. The fake is usually heavy;
2. Low quality materials;
3. No protection from water;
4. The assembly was done carelessly;
5. Some models turn off after several hours of use;
6. Malfunctions;
7. The operating system freezes;
8. Most functions don't work;
9. Even the most exact copy is easy to recognize the first time;
10. The quality of the belts leaves much to be desired;
11. The display does not respond to user actions.
12. Low service life.

A couple of years ago, iWatch gadgets burst into our lives and won the hearts of millions. But besides this corporation, other manufacturers are also not lagging behind, and the Apple Watch alternative is quite worthwhile.

Android watch

World leaders in IT products produce smart watches that can become a worthy alternative to the famous iWatch. So, let's look at the most popular of them.

Moto 360 is considered the main iWatch replacement. The cost of this device is about $250. Functions from Apple gadget They are practically no different, only recharging lasts a day.

Photo: Moto 360

ASUS ZenWatch is similar to the iWatch. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. The unit functions as a clock, gyroscope, compass and heart rate sensor. The watch is equipped with 512 MB of RAM. One of the disadvantages is the lack of a Wi-Fi module.

The main advantage of Pebble Time is its long operating time. Pebble Time can work for about a week without recharging. This device is more suitable for athletes: waterproof glass, a fitness tracker function is available, like in the iWatch. While this device doesn't have the same functionality as Apple, it's still a great accessory for $200.

Although the Huawei Watch is a little bulky, it is a great alternative to the Apple Watch. It is framed in stainless steel and has everything necessary functions. Price – about $1000;

When talking about the most famous competitors of the Apple Watch, we cannot ignore the gadget. All the necessary gadgets of smart wrist accessories are present here:

1. 4 GB permanent.
2. Communication with a mobile phone, that is, the ability to make calls, like in iWatch.
3. Bluetooth.
4. Built-in 3G module.
5. 512 MB of RAM.

A characteristic difference is the Tizen platform, and not the usual Android. The price of the smart accessory is $500.

also in Lately began to gain popularity various models smart watch Sony Smart Watch.

1. The watch has a built-in gyroscope and a motion sensor - when you raise your hand, the screen lights up.
2. One of the distinctive features of this device is the remote control on the hand. That is, this fantastic feature connects to any brand modern TVs and allows you to change channels. No more long searches for the remote control!
3. Gestures on touch screen allow you to conveniently control your smartphone in order to launch certain Sony Smart Watch applications.

Smart watches from Sony hold a charge for two days. The slogan of this device is “Leave your phone at home,” which means that the device is fully synchronized with your smartphone. You can use it to listen installed music, for example, while jogging.

The smart watches of the Chinese company Huawei work on Android system Wear 2.0. And most importantly, the device supports both Android and iOS. But in the second case, with the company’s products from Apple, the watch noticeably loses functionality, so in this situation it is better to get an Apple Watch.

With moderate use, the device lasts for a couple of days, with intensive use – for several hours.

It is noteworthy that this smart watch has a slot for a nano-SIM card, and we can confidently say that the device can easily do without a smartphone. They both receive calls and make outgoing calls.

1. Aesthetically pleasing smart watch with a genuine leather strap.
2. Protected from dust and water with degree of protection IP67.
3. The system includes Google Assistant, an accelerometer and a gyroscope, but no GPS.
4. Special Gorilla Glass 3 protects the device from falls and shocks. The screen is always on and displays the time and date.

Distinctive feature, compared to the original, it is considered to support the iOS platform. But at the same time, Samsung has officially stated that the Gear 2 is water and dust resistant, while the DZ09 is doubtful.

Apple Watch competitors

Each manufacturer strives to highlight its product in some way in order to have an advantage in the market among smart watches. Apple's iWatch is ahead of its competitors:

• impeccable design;
• functionality.

But if you get to know each other better smart watch other brands, you will see that many of them are worthy of attention.

Instead of a conclusion

In conclusion, we would like to provide a comparison table technical characteristics all models of smart watches so that the current situation is sorted out.

Comparative characteristics of all presented models of smart watches with iWatch