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10 Best Smart Watch in Singapore for Multiple Functions [2024]
With a dearth of smart watches on the market, which is really the best smart watch in Singapore? Find out more here.
With a dearth of smart watches on the market, which is really the best smart watch in Singapore? Before jumping into making your smart watch purchase, have a thought on what would you be mostly using it for?
Based on your desired functionality, it may be best to do your own due diligence first instead of just going for the most popular and trendy smart watch out there. Here are our top 10 best smart watches picks!
1. Apple Watch Series 6
| Type of Information | Details |
| Tech Specs | – Battery: 18 hours – Water Resistance: Water-resistant 50 metres – Systems Requirement: iOS – Display: 44mm watch – 68 by 448 pixels; 977 sq mm display area – Info: https://www.apple.com/sg/apple-watch-series-6/ |
| Product Details | – Family Setup: With Family Setup, you can use your iPhone to pair watches for your children or older adults who don’t have their own iPhone – Lumi Health: Apple’s partnership with Health Promotion Board rewards you for being active, collect up to S$380 over 2 years – Sun and Star Lovers: See a visualisation of the day and night cycle on SolarWatch, while Night Sky shows you stargazing conditions |
| Price | S$599 |
| Most Suited for | Apple users |
What We Like About the Apple Watch Series 6
Talking about the best smart watch in Singapore, one certainly cannot miss out on the Apple Watch. What I like about the watch is its activity challenges – where my June challenge was to clock 20,000 kcals in the month of June, it sounded pretty daunting at the start but it motivated and challenged me to push my limits.
The Always-On Retina Display is now 2.5 times brighter outdoors, so even when exercising in bright sun, you can easily see how long more you have left to finish that set. Not much has to be said about the Apple Watch, one of the hottest amongst Apple users out there, aesthetics check and functionality check!
2. Samsung Gear S3 Frontier
| Type of Information | Details |
| Tech Specs | – Battery: 3 to 4 days for typical use – Water Resistance: IP68 rating – armful ingress of static freshwater for up to 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes, does not mean device is waterproof – Memory: 4GB + 768MB (RAM) – Display: Classic – 46 x 49 x 12.9mm, 59g |
| Product Details | – Charging: Wireless charging, just set it down on the wireless charging dock – GPS Tracking: Leave your phone at home and still get the full route tracking functionality – SOS Request: Simply press the home button 3 times to send your live location to predetermined contacts so they can be updated about your location – Instant App Download: Access the Samsung Gear app store right from the Gear S3 and download all the apps and watch faces desired |
| Price | S$300 |
| Most Suited for | The Gear S3 is designed to work with a wide range of Galaxy devices and smartphones, though more catered towards Samsung users |
What we like about the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier
If you are using an Android device and even better a Samsung phone, this smartwatch has got to be one of the best smart watch options in the market.
We give additional points to its sleek and classy design, allowing one to don it at work and also during workouts, while still maintaining that professional image.
However, if you have more petite wrists, this watch may not be the best option as it is rather heavy and big. The Gear S3 Frontier’s face is protected by Gorilla Glass, and it’s MIL-SPEC-810G rated to withstand drops of about 5 feet.
3. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Gen
| Type of Information | Details |
| Tech Specs | – Battery: 43 hours for typical use – Water Resistance: 5 ATM water-resistant – Systems Requirement: Tizen Based, Wearable OS 4.0 – Display: 40.0h x 40.0w x 10.9d mm with super AMOLED main display – Info: https://www.samsung.com/sg/watches/galaxy-watch-active/galaxy-watch-active2-rose-gold-wi-fi-sm-r830nadaxsp/ |
| Product Details | – Charging: Wireless charging, just set it down on the wireless charging dock – GPS Tracking: Leave your phone at home and still get the full route tracking functionality – ECG: CG on the go tests for atrial fibrillation (Afib), then displays your reading at a glance |
| Price | S$248 |
| Most Suited for | The Active 2 Gen is designed to work with a wide range of Galaxy devices and smartphones, though more catered towards Samsung users |
What We Like About the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Gen
Another all-time favourite Samsung pick is the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Gen which we like for its sleek and lightweight design.
This range also boasts a built-in Blood Pressure and ECG monitor. Plus the watch also gives a friendly reminder for you to wash your hands, something that we all the more need as we weather through this pandemic.
4. Fitbit Versa 3
| Type of Information | Details |
| Tech Specs | – Battery: 6+ days battery life – Water Resistance: 5 ATM water-resistant – Systems Requirement: Apple iOS 12.2 or higher; Android OS 7.0 – Display: 1.59in l x 1.59in w x 0.49in h – Info: https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/products/smartwatches/versa3 |
| Product Details | – Fast Charging: Quick charging that gives your watch a full day’s charge in just 12 minutes – Fitbit Pay: Load your cards into your Fitbit and easily make payments with just a wave of the watch – Skin Temperature Variation: Track your skin temperature each night to see how it varies from your personal baseline |
| Price | S$318 |
| Most Suited for | Supported on both Android and iOS; Fitness |
What We Like About the Fitbit Versa 3
With an integrated GPS and improved product specs, you can expect an improved battery life, an improved screen display which makes it a strong competitor against the Apple Watch.
In terms of usability of the watch, reviews have it that instead of a physical button, there’s now an indent on the left side of the watch to replace the button which at times is hard to navigate.
5. Fitbit Luxe
| Type of Information | Details |
| Tech Specs | – Battery: Battery life of up to 5 days – Water Resistance: Water-resistant up to 50m – Systems Requirement: Apple iOS 13.3 or higher. Android OS 8.0 or higher – Display: 1.43″ length x .69″ width x .4″ height – Info: https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/products/trackers/luxe |
| Product Details | – Materials: The Luxe housing is made of stainless steel. The Luxe band is made of comfortable silicone and fastens with an anodized metal buckle – Stress Management Tool: In-app Stress Management Score that tracks physical signs of stress – Active Zone Minutes: Active Zone Minutes help you make every minute count during workouts by buzzing your wrist when you enter your personalized target heart rate zone |
| Price | S$198 |
| Most Suited for | Supported on both Android and iOS; Daily use and activity tracking |
What We Like About the Fitbit Luxe
Aesthetics checked – Luxe has a chic design that complements any outfit. The slim profile, stainless steel case and comfortable band make it a wardrobe essential. On the health and fitness, sleep and wellness aspects, we think the functionalities are pretty much the same across the board.
However, the Fitbit Luxe has a “Little Luxuries” category, consisting of Google fast pair, do not disturb and notifications features. Though the features do not particularly scream unique to us, the Fitbit brand is definitely a reputable one, if you decide to go with a crowd favourite!
6. Garmin Forerunner 645 Music
| Type of Information | Details |
| Tech Specs | – Battery: Up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; 5 hours in GPS mode with music – Water Resistance: 5 ATM water-resistant – Systems Requirement: Android 6.0 or later; iOS 9.1 or later – Display: 42.5 x 42.5 x 13.5 mm – Info: https://www.garmin.com.sg/minisite/forerunner/forerunner-645/ |
| Product Details | – Garmin Pay: A contactless payments solution – Advanced running dynamics and performance monitoring: Metrics such as ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio to elevate your training experience – Connected Features: Receive and respond to text messages have social media notifications delivered in real-time |
| Price | S$669 |
| Most Suited for | Supported on both Android and iOS; Workout focused |
What We Like About the Garmin Forerunner 645 Music
We like its Garmin Coach Training plans, which allows you to adjust your workout plans based on your goals. With a great emphasis on training, Garmin also has running accessories to enhance your performance, such as Heart Rate Monitors which can be easily connected to your Garmin Forerunner Device.
7. Oppo Watch
| Type of Information | Details |
| Tech Specs | – Battery: 16 hours under typical use model is used as the standard for a full day of watch use – Water Resistance: 5ATM water resistance for the 46mm watch and 3 ATM for the 41mm watch – Systems Requirement: Wear OS by Google – Display: OPPO Watch 46mm has a 1.91-inch flexible AMOLED dual-curved screen. OPPO Watch 41mm has a 1.6-inch rigid AMOLED screen – Info: https://www.oppo.com/sg/accessory-oppo-watch/ |
| Product Details | – Colours: Black, Pink Gold, Silver Mist – Exercise: GPS + GLONASS location services map your route, and 50-meter water resistance protects your watch – Heart Rate Monitoring: 4 optical sensors which track your heart rate around the clock – Applications: With over 100 applications on Google Play, control your music, schedule appointments and even get answers from Google Assistant |
| Price | S$279 for Oppo Watch 41mm |
| Most Suited for | Android users |
What We Like About the Oppo Watch
The Oppo watch made it into our best smart watches pick due to its sleek design and curved watch surfaces which undeniably resembles that of the Apple Watch. Like many other smart watches which allows for the customization of watch faces to suit your outfit and mood, you could also do so on the Oppo Watch.
OPPO Watch uses two endurance modes–powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon Wear™ 3100 and Ambiq Micro’s Apollo3 Wireless SoC which allows you to maximize battery life. Reviews also have it that the friendly and classic user interface are what attracts them to landing their hands on the Oppo Watch.
8. Huawei Band 6
| Type of Information | Details |
| Tech Specs | – Battery: 14 days for typical use – Water Resistance: 5 ATM water-resistant – Systems Requirement: Android 6.0 or later; iOS 9.1 or later – Display: 1.47 inch AMOLED; 194 x 368 pixels; The AMOLED touchscreen supports slide and touch gestures – Info: https://consumer.huawei.com/sg/wearables/band6/ |
| Product Details | – Colours: Comes in 3 colours Graphite Black, Forest Green, Sakura Pink – Exercise: 96 different exercise modes – Scientific guidance using TruSport Algorithm – Heart Rate Monitoring: TruSeen™ 4.0 heart rate monitoring technology uses an optical lens and AI-based data processing to accurately monitor your heart rate 24 hours a day – All-day SpO2 Monitoring: SpO2 detection system that monitors your blood oxygen saturation 24/7 |
| Price | S$68 |
| Most Suited for | Supported on both Android and iOS; Daily use and activity tracking |
What We Like About the Huawei Band 6
The vibrant and interactive screen display was what caught our eyes, also available in 3 pretty shades, we give aesthetics a check. We also like the Huawei Band 6 for its multiple watch faces, allowing you to change it based on your mood!
However, feedback has it that the Huawei health application requires the enablement of many permissions in order to use the watch features. If you’re uncomfortable with the sharing of your personal data, this might not be your go-to choice.
9. Fossil Gen 5 LTE Smartwatch
| Type of Information | Details |
| Tech Specs | – Battery: 24 Hr + multi-day Extended Mode. 50 minutes to reach 80%. – Water Resistance: 3 ATM – Memory: 1GB RAM, 8GB Storage – Display: 1.28″ AMOLED / 416 x 416 / 328ppi – Info: https://www.fossil.com/en-us/smartwatches/learn-more/gen-5-lte/ |
| Product Details | – Colours: Comes in 2 colours – Black Silicone and Blush Silicone – Health: Automatically tracks activity goals, steps, heart rate, and more. Activity modes with GPS keep you on track with your distance and path – Utility: Leave your phone behind and stay connected for notifications, calls, texts, apps and automatic time, time zone and calendar syncing. |
| Price | S$426.55 |
| Most Suited for | Android users who use it for a variety of functions – Toyota Remote Connect, taking calls or recording a workout |
What We Like About the Fossil Gen 5 LTE Smartwatch
Samsung Gen 5 Smartwatches does more for you – This smart watch range caters to a variety of uses, from unlocking your car remotely to controlling your smart home devices, this watch certainly packs a punch! We also like its multiple smart battery modes – based on your usage needs. If you activate the daily mode which turns on most features, you’ll have to charge it every day and its time-only mode turns your smartwatch into a simple clock that lasts over a week.
Plus the team at Fossil believes in returning to society, 1% of your online purchase at will go to Fossil Foundation, an organization that empowers underserved youth around the world.
10. Polar Ignite
| Type of Information | Details |
| Tech Specs | – Measurements: 43 x 43 x 8.5 mm Battery: Battery life up to 17 h in training mode – Water resistance: Water-resistant 30 m – Info: https://www.polar.com/sg-en/ignite |
| Product Details | – Integrated GPS: Track your speed, distance, route and altitude – Move Goal: Polar Ignite gives you a personalized daily activity goal that motivates you to keep moving throughout the day Continuous Heart Rate Monitoring: Get a comprehensive view of how your heart behaves during your day |
| Price | S$299.0 |
| Most Suited for | Fitness geeks |
What We Like About the Polar Ignite
Polar Ignite – your versatile workout partner. Polar Ignite is specially made for supporting your workouts, with an integrated GPS that tracks your speed, distance and route. With it being waterproof, it can not only support your outdoor activities like running and cycling but also clocking in the distance you swam.
We also like their FitSpark Training Guide which offers pre-planned workouts – if you are feeling a cardio session or looking at a recovery workout, stretch and lower intensity plans are also available at the click of a button. Your Polar Ignite watch then comes in handy here by calling out your next move – 10 more seconds on the burpee tuck jumps!
Conclusion
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We hope that this guide will be useful in helping you to make a better decision when it comes to finding the best smart watches in Singapore.
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