In today's digital age,
personal well-being
and
physical health
tend to become increasingly relevant.
With the growing popularity of wearable
devices
, people have at their disposal a variety of technological tools that allow them to closely
monitor
their physical condition in real time.
Wearables
,
also known as "wearable devices" or "wearables", are intended
to collect, process or transmit data
.
In this segment,
smartwatches
and
fitbands
, or activity bracelets, among others, stand out.
Every year, the main manufacturers in the mobile segment
- Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Google, Motorola and Garmin -
launch new generations of products to meet the needs of their users, especially
fitness
and health care lovers in Argentina. .
Below, a review of the
best models
arriving in the country.
Galaxy Fit3
Galaxy Fit 3.
Samsung recently announced its
first launch of the year in
wearable
devices for exercise and health monitoring.
This is the third generation of the Galaxy Fit3 that returns with many functions already present in the technological ecosystem of the Korean brand.
During the day, Galaxy Fit3 specifically allows users to be in control of their daily activities.
Users can track
more than 100 types of exercises
anytime, anywhere and easily review their progress, achieving greater motivation to achieve their goals.
This feature allows users to track health and well-being (from daily exercises, heart rate, stress level and sleep) right from their wrists, 24 hours a day.
Galaxy Fit3 has a 5 ATM rating, meaning it is water resistant up to 50 meters deep for 10 minutes.
Its design features an
aluminum body with a larger
1.6-inch screen, 45% wider than the previous model, making it easier for users to check detailed information at a glance.
While this isn't a smartwatch, it's also lightweight and stylish with a comfortable fit, making it ideal for all-day everyday wear.
Added to this is a long-lasting battery with 13 hours of autonomy.
You can also
customize the tracker and make it more elegant
by selecting one of the available watch faces, there are more than 100 presets.
You can also use your own photos as a background.
On the other hand, Galaxy Fit3 offers different safety functions for
fall detection and SOS emergency
.
For example, the device can call emergency services immediately when it detects an unusual fall.
And not only that, when there is an emergency you can send an SOS immediately
by pressing the side button five times
.
For those who have a cell phone from the brand, for example, the Galaxy Fit3 can not only be used as a remote control for the camera and set timers with Camera Remote, but also to play and control another connected device.
The South Korean technology company confirmed that Galaxy Fit3 will arrive in Argentina in
mid-March
with three color options that include gray, silver and rose gold;
although without a confirmed price at the moment.
Xiaomi Smart Band 7 GL
Xiaomi Smart Band 7 GL.
The Chinese brand has a sports bracelet with a large, high-resolution 1.62-inch AMOLED screen.
Its size makes it easy to read and control for users accustomed to
running
or long walks.
All interfaces of the Smart Band 7 GL have been redesigned and improved with key information and numbers standing out much more than in previous versions of this smart bracelet.
What's more, it has up to
100 dynamic dial designs
with smoother animation effects for another level of customization.
Regarding improvements in each exercise, the Xiaomi model includes
analysis of maximum oxygen uptake (VO₂ max)
.
This key concept of exercise physiology is an important indicator of the aerobic capacity of the human body.
It can even recommend the
length of recovery intervals
based on the intensity of the last exercise performed.
In total
there are more than 110 sports modes
, including swimming.
The wide variety helps track calories burned, heart rate changes, and workout duration.
But not everything is sport, since it has various health functions to monitor heart rate, sleep quality monitoring, female health management, personal activity index, stress level monitoring and even deep breathing exercise.
For those looking to train with friends there is a specific function called "Competition".
has officially landed on the Mi Fitness app, allows you
to set daily exercise goals
for yourself, and you can also choose and invite other friends to compete in training achievements: daily step count, calories burned, workout time, among other things.
The autonomy of the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 GL with a full charge lasts 14 days (with normal use mode) and 9 days (with intensive use mode).
Google Pixel Watch 2
Google Pixel Watch 2.
The latest smartwatch from the most famous internet search engine was cataloged as a "promising update" of its 2022 model that competes, among others, with Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6.
Specifically, Pixel Watch 2 has a smooth and circular design, with more curved edges unlike other models.
In fact, its design has a single size of 41 millimeters in diameter by 12.3 millimeters thick.
The weight is 31 grams.
The watch features a
rotating crown as a physical control
, setting it apart from other devices that rely entirely on swiping for navigation.
The always-on display is a 1.2-inch AMOLED with a resolution of 320 pixels per inch (ppi) and a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits.
As for battery life,
Google promises 24 hours of use
with the screen always on and full charging capacity in 75 minutes.
The Pixel Watch 2 runs Google's Wear OS and is designed to work best with Android phones.
In terms of health and fitness, it has optical and electrical heart rate sensors, skin temperature sensors, and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) sensors.
It also has fall detection and emergency SOS functions.
As for connectivity, lastly, the Pixel Watch 2 offers Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. It also has NFC for tap-to-pay features.
Apple Watch SE
Apple Watch is available at iPoint in Alto Palermo, Unicenter and Abasto Shopping.
The apple brand, recognized worldwide for its cell phones and computers, also does so among
wearables
.
The
Apple Watch SE
is equipped with a host of cutting-edge features to enhance your fitness routine.
This stylish portable device features GPS functionality with support for multiple satellite systems, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS, ensuring accurate location tracking wherever you go.
With its integrated compass and altimeter, you can navigate any terrain with ease, while its water resistance up to 50 meters ensures durability for water sports enthusiasts.
Apple Watch SE also features advanced sensors like a high-g-force accelerometer and gyroscope, which provide comprehensive activity tracking and fall detection.
Experience crystal-clear images on its stunning 44mm LTPO OLED Retina display, delivering vibrant colors and up to 1,000 nits of brightness.
Powered by the S8 SiP chip, this smartwatch offers ultra-fast performance and improved efficiency.
While its long-lasting battery provides
up to 18 hours of use
on a single charge.
Built with sustainability in mind, Apple Watch SE features a body made of recycled aluminum, tungsten, and rare earth materials, along with energy-efficient design elements.
Motorola Watch 70
Moto Watch 70.
With its IP67 certification for water and dust resistance, the Moto 70 offers durability without sacrificing style.
Plus, its long-lasting battery provides
up to 10 days of typical use
and 14 hours of continuous training tracking, with the convenience of fast charging.
23 sports modes appear in the options menu to adapt to the lifestyle of each user.
This is represented in the functions to
monitor activities and achieve fitness goals
.
Even heart rate, sleep and stress tracking gives complete control over the user's health.
With a 1.69-inch touch screen and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, the Motorola Smartwatch 70 offers you a seamless user experience.
In addition, its Moto Watch OS operating system guarantees optimal performance at all times.
Whether for everyday use or more demanding activities, the Motorola Smartwatch 70 is a good choice for athletes looking for style and functionality in an affordable wearable device.
Forerunner 165
Forerunner 165 designed for runners.
Garmin
, the leading global navigation company, brought to the country its new
smartwatch
that stands out mainly for integrating an AMOLED screen, GPS and personalized training plans.
Forerunner 165
is designed mainly for those who do sports, but especially for
those people who go running
and want to have complete control of their training.
Regarding its specifications, the Forerunner 165 weighs only 39 grams.
This light watch has a 1.2-inch AMOLED touch screen, which gives a better view, ideal for the different scenarios that arise.
It has a resolution of 390x390 pixels, is water resistant and has an autonomy of up to 11 days in smartwatch mode and 19 hours with GPS.
In addition, it has sensors to monitor physical activity, heart rate, barometric altimeter, compass, accelerometer and thermometer, among many others.
It also has GPS and offers different activity profiles that allow you to use the watch for different situations, whether in the gym, running, indoors or outdoors, cycling, swimming, among others.
This intuitive GPS running smartwatch has essential features you need to take your run one step further, including GPS, pace, distance and heart rate on your wrist.
Receive tailored training sessions.
After each running session, they adapt to performance and recovery, as well as upcoming competitions on the Garmin Connect smartphone app calendar.
Get a summary of your sleep1 and training forecast when you wake up, along with HRV status and time.
Indicates how long it takes to recover for the next high-intensity workout based on the most recent training session, as well as general stress, sleep, and daily activities outside of training sessions.
Constant heart rate measurement helps calculate the intensity of effort during activities to have all the necessary information both day and night.
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