Best Smartwatches for Women

Initially, the Huawei Watch Fit line was created for fitness bracelets with an emphasis on sports functions, but the third model goes beyond this and is considered a full-fledged smartwatch with a corresponding design and a full range of features for all occasions. The model copies the design of the Apple Watch: the same rectangular case with rounded edges, the same round button-crown for control. But the gadget is several times cheaper and works not only with the iPhone, but with any smartphone on Android, HarmonyOS or the same iOS. The watch is lightweight (26 g without a strap), thin (9.9 mm), does not look cheap and is almost not felt on the hand. The manufacturer made the device universal: many colors and three options for strap material (leather, fabric and silicone) are available - in general, for every taste, style and gender. The model looks, one might say, neutral, so it will suit any clothes.

The watch is equipped with a large 1.82-" high-quality AMOLED display, a microphone and speaker for making calls (via Bluetooth when connecting a smartphone) and a capacious 400 mAh battery, which provides a long battery life. Unlike the Apple Watch, the device does not have to be charged daily: one charge is enough for up to 7 days of use or even 10 days in a more economical mode. Of course, this indicator depends on many factors, but even with frequent training, turning on GPS, listening to music and calls, the battery will last 4 - 5 days on one charge.

In terms of general functionality, everything is standard: duplication of incoming notifications and messages, the ability to download music to the player for listening using wireless headphones, support for various sports modes, recommendations for improving physical fitness, measuring pulse and blood oxygen levels, sleep monitoring, counting the distance traveled and calories burned, tracking the female cycle. In general, when wearing the accessory on a regular basis, the customer will receive basic information about their health and physical activity.

In 2024, in addition to the traditional Galaxy Watch7 and the rugged Galaxy Watch Ultra, Samsung introduced the FE series smartwatch (short for Fan Edition) for the first time. Smartphones in this series have been popular with buyers for several years, so Samsung decided to please the "fans" with a wearable device. The pioneer has become a fairly successful model, offering the features of its expensive counterparts at a more affordable price, and is a good choice either for getting to know the company's ecosystem or for users who do not want to overpay for flagship models.

Galaxy Watch FE is available in only one version - with a 40-mm case and a round 1.2-" Super AMOLED screen. The gadget weighs about 27 g, is not bulky, looks neat and is comfortable to wear. The manufacturer did not skimp on materials: the case is made of aluminum, and the screen is protected by durable sapphire crystal. The watch is not afraid of water, as evidenced by the IP68 protection class, and complies with the military standard MIL-STD-810H. This means that they are ready for active use, even if you are involved in extreme sports and like to go hiking. The model does not have a clear target audience - it is a unisex device that looks equally good on both men's and women's hands, and even on a teenager's hand. However, the straps, painted in delicate blue and pink colors, are clearly designed for the female half.

The display is surrounded by fairly thick and noticeable bezels – apparently a compromise that must be made for the sake of a low price. But the screen itself is of high quality, with colourful colours and brightness sufficient for outdoor use on sunny days.

The gadget received the Exynos W920 processor, which is one of the previous generations of the platform and was found in the 2022 flagship watch Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. The flow Rate is more than enough for comfortable work, smooth interface and quick launch of applications. The watch runs on the Wear OS operating system. There is Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 4, 1.5 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory and an NFC chip for paying for purchases. Inside there is a 247 mAh battery with wireless charging, which provides several days of battery life (depending on the activity of use and the functions enabled). Another difference from the top models is the lack of a microphone and speaker, that is, you will not be able to answer calls and talk using the watch.

But in terms of monitoring health, sleep and activity, there are no nuances - the Galaxy Watch FE has a wide range of tools and sensors that allow you to track data on your heart rate, blood oxygen levels, energy consumption, sleep duration and workouts. The BioActive sensor is also capable of measuring blood pressure and doing an ECG, but these functions are not available in all countries. It is important to understand that this is not a medical device, so all measurements are only advisory in nature. In addition, unfortunately, there is no female calendar with the ability to track the cycle and pregnancy.

Unlike most modern smart watches, which are often universal, the Lily 2 model is designed for a specific audience - women. This is eloquently indicated by both the name and the design of the gadget, and the manufacturer itself positions the device as a women's smartwatch. The main feature was the pattern applied to the screen glass. That is, this is not a pre-installed dial that can be removed or changed, but a real pattern. At the same time, when activating the touch screen, it does not interfere at all, the text on the screen is clearly visible and understandable. Another "highlight" was the complete absence of physical buttons - control occurs only through the touch screen. Most likely, many will be unfamiliar with this, but lovers of minimalism will definitely appreciate it.

The watch is also very small and neat: the screen size is only 1 ", and the weight of the device is less than 25 g. However, keep in mind that the display here is monochrome with the ability to display 16 shades of gray. This has virtually no effect on ease of use, and in most cases is even unnoticeable, but fans of colorful AMOLED matrices are likely to look for another model. In general, the watch is elegant, unobtrusive and will complement any look, be it a tracksuit, a business look or an evening dress.

Garmin has many different series for specific sports and areas, but Lily 2 can be called a simple gadget with basic functions for monitoring health and activity. The watch can measure heart rate and blood oxygen levels, count the number of steps taken and calories burned, track different sleep phases and give recommendations for improving it. The Body Battery function will analyze when your body is full of energy and ready for training, and when rest is needed. The system can also determine your athletic age and compare it with your biological age. More than 15 sports applications motivate you to do yoga, pilates, meditation, etc. In addition to regular workouts, the device supports various dance styles - for example, Zumba or hip-hop. The gadget helps women track their menstrual cycle and pregnancy.

After synchronization with the smartphone, the watch duplicates incoming calls, messages and notifications, but unfortunately, there is no way to answer calls. As for autonomy, you will not have to charge the battery often - one charge lasts, on average, up to 5 days.

By the way, the manufacturer's range also includes the Garmin Lily 2 Classic model with the same characteristics, but with NFC and Garmin Pay support for contactless payments.

The third generation of "pixels" completely inherited the design of the first and second models. It seems that Google developers decided that there is no need to change what already looks beautiful, because the appearance of the watch is really attractive and premium: the display with rounded edges creates a feeling of framelessness, silicone straps look great with clothes of any style, and two physical buttons (flat touch and round "crown") harmoniously complement the minimalist design. At the same time, there are no problems with durability. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 5, and the IP68 class indicates that the gadget is not afraid of dust and moisture and can withstand contact with water.

The difference from previous models is the addition of a new size: in addition to the traditional 41 mm, Pixel Watch 3 is available in a 45 mm version. The first is suitable for a woman's hand, the second - for a larger man's wrist. Both come with two straps in the kit - long and short. A small thing, but nice.

The watch has everything you need for comfortable use, everyday tasks and health monitoring. The colorful AMOLED display with a size of 1.2 " and increased brightness up to 2000 nits has thin frames that are almost invisible when choosing suitable dials, and an adaptive image refresh rate from 1 to 60 Hz. The Qualcomm SW5100 processor, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory provide high flow Rate and smooth operation without freezing. The presence of a microphone and speaker make it possible to make calls without taking the smartphone out of your pocket. The Wear OS operating system is not loaded with unnecessary shells and programs. The NFC chip allows you to pay in stores and transport by linking bank cards to Google Wallet. The watch only works with Android smartphones, but iPhone owners are unlikely to suffer because of this, since most of them use the Apple Watch. But the owners of Pixel smartphones get additional "goodies" such as remote control of the camera through the watch.

The watch helps monitor your health, training and activity. It can measure your pulse, blood oxygen level and body temperature, monitor the duration and quality of sleep, do an ECG, track your menstrual cycle and support various sports modes. In addition to the standard ones, there are some interesting and useful functions. For example, Daily Readiness analyzes key biometric indicators of body recovery after training and shows when the body is ready for sports again. The Cardio Load function tracks progress during training and signals that the customer is training too much or, conversely, is not active enough. In addition to detecting falls, the device has learned to detect loss of pulse, that is, cardiac arrest. In this case, the system will call emergency services and transmit location information to them.

True, along with the design and advantages of the first and second generations, Pixel Watch 3 inherited unimpressive battery life. One charge of the 307 mAh battery lasts for 24 hours with the Always-on Display function enabled or 36 hours in power saving mode. Agree, charging the gadget every day is not what buyers expect when paying $400 - $450 for it.

Apple's anniversary smartwatch is still an immortal classic for iPhone owners. The traditional design with a rectangular display is equally suitable for both women and men, but to create a more individual style, you can play with the colors and materials of the straps, as well as the size - there are 42 and 46 mm versions to choose from. There is no clear distribution, but the smaller size is usually designed for women, and the larger one for men. Compared to previous generations, the tenth Apple Watch received a thinner case (9.7 mm) and a display increased to 1.78 ". As a result, this is the thinnest watch among the "apple" with the largest screen. The difference is not too noticeable, but there are still advantages: more content is displayed on the display, the case will be less likely to cling to the sleeves, and the weight of 30 g does not interfere during sleep or everyday wear.

In addition to the aluminum case, there is also the Apple Watch 10 Titanium model with a premium titanium coating, which costs several times more.

Speaking of functions and capabilities, the smartwatch satisfies all (or almost all) needs of even the most demanding customer. The large, bright, colorful OLED display displays information well, even if you look at it at an angle - for example, in the subway or holding bags in your hands. The resolution of 446x374 pixels and the brightness of 2000 nits provide a clear, colorful picture outdoors and indoors, and the adaptive refresh rate of 1 Hz helps extend the battery life. The Apple S10 processor in combination with the Neural Engine neural block and the WatchOS operating system guarantees high flow Rate, a smooth interface and stable operation of the system. With the help of the gadget, you can not only see incoming notifications and messages, but also answer calls. Moreover, the Neural Engine eliminates extraneous noise and distortion during this, due to which the interlocutor clearly hears your voice. There are also other functions necessary for comfortable use: the Siri voice assistant, contactless payment for purchases via Apple Pay, a built-in player.

Autonomy has remained at the same level, and it is still not the strong point of Apple wearables. One charge is enough for 18 hours under active use or 36 hours in energy-saving mode. But charging has become faster: 80% of the charge is collected in 30 minutes, and just 15 minutes at the outlet provide 8 hours of full use. Thus, you will have to charge the watch daily, but this can be done quickly - for example, in the morning before work or during bath procedures before bed.

Health and activity tracking at the highest level. In addition to standard functions such as measuring heart rate, blood oxygen levels, sleep monitoring, and counting steps taken and calories burned, the gadget has many interesting and useful features. The accelerometer helps to determine sleep apnea - a condition when a sleeping person's breathing suddenly stops for short periods, which can lead to constant fatigue, respiratory and cardiac disorders, and even stroke and diabetes. Based on body temperature measurements, the system calculates the probable date of ovulation, which is important when planning a pregnancy. A special sensor can measure water temperature, which is important for lovers of water sports and just swimming. In addition, the watch can do an ECG, motivate the customer to exercise and be active, and is also ready to call for help if necessary - for example, if the owner feels ill, falls, loses consciousness, or gets into an accident. In this case, the device will automatically contact selected contacts, call emergency services and transmit your location to them.