Looking to upgrade from your trusty HPB tracker? Here is a list of the bestselling smartwatches for different budgets so there’s an option for everyone.
How do you tell someone you’re Singaporean without saying you’re Singaporean? Well, flaunting the HPB fitness tracker on your wrist is a good start. In addition to telling date and time, this ubiquitous device can also track steps, heart rate, and more. But what if you want all that and more out of a wearable?
Smartwatches in the market offer a plethora of additional functions, from GPS tracking so you can measure your run distance, or even sleep quality. And while the Apple Watch is a ubiquitous choice (and a great one at that), there are plenty of smartwatches in the market to consider, suitable for both Apple and Android users, and at various price points so there’s something for everyone.
Smartwatches under $100
- 1.47-inch full-colour AMOLED display
- Heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and stress level tracking
- Water-resistance grade of 5 ATM
Are you looking for a sleek and feature-packed fitness tracker that won't break the bank? The Amazfit Band 7 is proof that decent smartwatches can be affordable too. The AMOLED display is probably the best feature on this smartwatch — notifications are easy to read, even when under strong sunlight. While it does not come with its own built-in GPS sensors, you can still connect it to your phone to record your run distance.
Amazfit Band 7, $74.83. Buy it here
- Built-in GPS
- 1.69-inch LCD display
- Heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and stress level tracking
- Water-resistance grade of 5 ATM
Like the Amazfit Band 7, the Amazfit Bip 3 Pro offers tremendous value at only $82. The key difference between the two models is the built-in GPS on the latter. This allows you to record your running distance without having to carry your mobile phone with you. You don’t have to take it off before your swim either — with a water-resistance grade of 5 ATM, it can be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean.
Amazfit Bip 3 Pro, $85. Buy it here
- Built-in GPS
- 1.75-inch full-colour AMOLED display
- Heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and stress level tracking
- Water-resistance grade of 5 ATM
If you want a smartwatch under $100 with an AMOLED display but prefer a regular rectangular screen (as compared to Amazfit Band 7’s slim and vertical design), your best bet is the Redmi Watch 3. At just $89, it represents one of the best value smartwatches in the market with an AMOLED screen. It also has a complete Strava integration, allowing you to automatically sync your workouts to Strava to enjoy all its features like viewing routes and keeping track of your own performances.
Redmi Watch 3, $89. Buy it here
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Smartwatches under $300
- Stainless steel case and buckle
- 0.76-inch full-colour AMOLED display
- Heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep tracking
- Free one-year trial of Fitbit Premium
The Fitbit Luxe is for you if you don’t want a watch case made of plastic. Its stainless-steel case and buckle give off a premium feel, and coupled with the bright and colourful AMOLED display, you’ll be turning heads in no time wearing it on your wrist. You also get a free one-year trial to Fitbit Premium, giving you access to a full library of workouts and mindfulness sessions, including stress, sleep, and Daily Readiness insights.
Fitbit Luxe, $118.74. Buy it here
- 0.84-inch monochrome AMOLED display
- Heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and stress level tracking
- Garmin Connect features are free to use
Garmin smartwatches are known for their durability, wearability, and reliability. Another notable plus point is that nothing in the Garmin Connect app is hidden behind a paywall. This means you get access to instructor-led workouts and adaptive training plans designed to help you hit your fitness goals at no additional costs.
Garmin vívosmart 5, $222.90. Buy it here
- Stainless steel case
- Built-in GPS
- 1.43-inch full colour AMOLED display with sapphire glass
- Heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and stress level tracking
- Water-resistance grade of 5 ATM
What sets the Xiaomi Watch S1 apart from the rest is its design – instead of the usual rectangular or squarish design, it can pass off as a chronograph watch at quick glance. It also has speakers and a microphone built in, allowing you to make and receive calls when connected to a mobile phone via Bluetooth. You can even use Amazon’s Alexa as a voice assistant on the watch.
Xiaomi Watch S1, $260.13. Buy it here
Smartwatches under $600
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, $415.84
- Aluminum case
- Built-in GPS, NFC
- 1.3/1.5-inch Super AMOLED display
- Heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and stress level tracking
- ECG recording
- IP68, water-resistance grade of 5 ATM
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is power-packed with a wide array of features, from advanced health tracking, including blood pressure and ECG monitoring. There’s also seamless integration with Samsung smartphones and a vast library of apps. You can also control your watch with your voice through Samsung's digital assistant, Bixby, making it a versatile smartwatch.
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Garmin vívomove Trend, $486.55
- Analog and digital watch hybrid
- Stainless steel case
- 1-inch LCD screen
- Heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and stress level tracking
The Garmin vívomove Trend is for those who want a traditional analog watch with all the health tracking capabilities of a smartwatch. Beneath the analog dial is an LCD touchscreen which lights up when you tap on the screen (note: there are no buttons on this watch). This watch is clearly targeted at a specific audience – those looking for a lifestyle hybrid smartwatch rather than the conventional fitness tracker.
Garmin vívomove Trend, $486.55. Buy here
- Aluminum case
- Built-in GPS, NFC
- 1.2-inch full-colour AMOLED display
- Heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and stress level tracking
- ECG recording
- IP68, water-resistance grade of 5 ATM
The Google Pixel Watch 2 boasts all the latest technology that other smartwatches in this price bracket have, but one key feature sets it apart from the rest – its new safety feature. Utilising the Safety Check feature on the Google Pixel Watch 2, you have the option to set a timer for check-ins as you move from one location to another, ensuring that your emergency contacts receive notifications in case of any unforeseen issues.
Google Pixel Watch 2, $501.39. Buy here
- Aluminum case
- Built-in GPS, NFC
- 1.6/1.8-inch full-colour OLED display
- Heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and stress level tracking
- ECG recording
- Waterproof up to a 50m depth
The Apple Watch Series 9 is one of the most intuitive and capable smartwatches you can find. The new double tap gesture feature is a game-changer, allowing you to answer calls, reply messages, start and pause timers and more without even touching the watch. Coupled with its seamless integration within the Apple ecosystem and the endless watch strap options, getting the Apple Watch Series 9 is a no-brainer, especially if you already own an iPhone.
Apple Watch Series 9, $569. Buy here
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