Holiday shoppers will soon be gearing up to fulfil the Christmas wish lists of their loved ones. Gadgets are among the popular Christmas buys and now with the wearable market evolving quickly, many people hanker for smartwatches that can be paired with smartphones.
We take a look at the best smartwatches you can gift a loved one this holiday season or if you're at the receiving end - here are some options to ask from!
Omate Racer
The Omate Racer is the perfect present for those on a budget but on the hunt for a smartwatch. The wearable is priced at $149 and will not burn a hole in your wallet. The device may not be a shine on the better-known smartwatches available but it is no slouch either.
Omate Racer is a basic smartwatch which looks like a Casio and will serve the purpose of telling time and giving the user real-time alerts. No frills attached with this one - but a good option for those getting started on the wearable ladder.
Purchase the Omate Racer from the company's site or Amazon.
The budget buyer can also seek out options such as the original Moto 360 and the LG G watch for the same price mark. Alternately, there is always the1.26-inch Pebble Watch which can be had for $71.32 on Amazon.
Pebble Time Steel
If you're on the lookout for a smartwatch that offers splendid battery life, then your hunt ends with the water resistant Pebble Time Steel - the metal variant of the plastic Pebble Time. At $249.99, the smartwatch costs a pretty penny but it will offer you battery life for up to 10 days, which is way more than comparable offerings.
Get the Pebble Time Steel if you want a smartwatch that lasts longer.
Garmin Vivoactive
The first-ever smartwatch from Garmin is the ideal companion for sport buffs as it is sturdy and designed to brave the outdoors. The Vivoactive packs in a slew of fitness features and while the wearable's design may seem a tad dated, the smartwatch makes up with its sports tracking features.
So with the Vivoactive on your wrist, you can track walking, cycling, running, swimming and even golf! The GPS system support is a major plus and means your activities are tracked accurately.
Priced at $249.99, the Vivoactive is the perfect smartwatch for sports enthusiasts.
Apple Watch Hermès
No Christmas wish list is complete without the presence of an Apple product. For those who want a stylish smartwatch that redefines luxury, the Apple Watch Hermès is the ideal option. The range starts at $1000 (up to $1500) and is available only in select Apple and Hermès stores. So for those who want exclusivity, this edition of the Apple Watch is where the search ends.
LG Watch Urbane
This smartwatch is for those looking for a stylish wearable that has a premium feel. The best thing about the LG Watch Urbane is that it looks like a classic timepiece and yet manages to pack-in so much more.
The wearable costs $349.99 and can be had in gold or silver.
