Your health is the most important factor to keep an eye on during your lifetime and thankfully there are a bunch of different products that can help you with this like a blood pressure monitor or a heart rate monitor.
Nowadays a blood pressure monitoring feature or a heart rate monitoring feature is a reality to have implemented in your smartwatch and that’s also why I’ve made this article.
In this article, we’ll go through the 5 best smartwatches for tracking your overall health. But first, we will start with a buyer’s guide which will go through the aspects where every potential buyer should think about before making any buying decisions.
Buyers Guide
What to look out for before buying a health-related smartwatch?
In this section, we’ll go through 4 different aspects that will be in my opinion important to think about before making any buying decisions. These aspects are the health-related features you would like to see in your smartwatch, the durability of the watch, the battery life of the watch, and the price of the watch.
Desired health-related features
Not every smartwatch that’s out there is going to have all the health-related features that are nowadays available. That’s why I encourage you to take a good look at the features that the smartwatch in question has to offer. In general, the newest models will also have the newest features, and choosing a smartwatch that’s made by an established brand will make your life much easier as these models are the most reliable.
Durability
The durability of the watch will also be important to a lot of different potential buyers because you wouldn’t want to buy a watch that would quit working after one accidental fall. Thankfully, most smartwatches are going to survive one fall as they are built with quality materials. That’s why I recommend you to go for a smartwatch that’s made by an established brand because these models will be the most durable. Also, you could decide to go for a tactical smartwatch which can be used in rough weather conditions but you would have to check if these smartwatches will also have the health-related features you’re looking for.
Battery life
The battery life of the watch will be a game-changer to many as the battery lives of smartwatches will differ from watch to watch. This is an aspect that will be important to think about because most people wouldn’t want the battery of the smartwatch to be out of power before the day ends. I would want a smartwatch to at least survive one full day and preferably up to two days as having to charge it every single day would become annoying to me.
Price
Then it will be important to think about the price you’re willing to pay for your smartwatch. Every smartwatch is going to cost a different amount of money and mostly the price will depend on the quality of the product, the number of features it offers, and how new the model is. I would go for a smartwatch that has mostly positive customer reviews and a mid-range price so that you don’t break the bank and also not buy something crappy.
The 5 best health-related smartwatches
In this section of the article, we’ll take a look at the 5 best smartwatches with health-related features. For each smartwatch, we’ll go through the features of the model, the pros and cons of the model, and at the end of each walkthrough, a summary will be given.
1. Fitbit Versa 2 – * Editors Pick *
The screen of this smartwatch is 1.4-inches.
Its battery will last you up to 5 days on a full charge.
It can be connected to both Android and iOS devices.
Its internal storage capacity can hold up to 4GB.
Key feature: It’s a unisex model which means it can be worn by both men and women.
Features
- It has a rectangular shape.
- The watch is water-resistant up to 5 ATM.
Pros
- The watch only weighs 40 grams.
- Its screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.
Cons
- It doesn’t come with a fall detection feature.
Summary of the watch
This awesome health tracker is very durable with its Corning Gorilla Glass display and it has a nice rectangular display as well. Unfortunately, it does not come with a fall detection feature which might be a turn-off to some people.
2. Omron HeartGuide – * Best Smartwatch For Blood Pressure Monitoring *
This model lets you monitor high blood pressure levels.
It lets you set personal reminders.
It will push notifications to you when you, for example, receive a call.
You’ll be able to send texts with this watch.
Key feature: It is the best smartwatch out there for blood pressure monitoring.
Features
- This one will let you track your favorite fitness workouts.
- It has a striking design.
Pros
- You’ll be able to monitor your sleeping levels with this one.
- It lets you stay connected with your friends and family members.
Cons
- It comes at a hefty price.
Summary of the watch
This awesome blood pressure monitoring device from Omron is one that hasn’t been beaten by any other smartwatch company. Together with its amazing features, it also comes with a striking design. Unfortunately, a hefty price tag is also attached to this model but that may not come as a surprise.
3. Apple Watch Series 5 – * Most Premium Option *
This model comes with a screen size of 1.78-inches.
Sapphire Crystal Glass protects its screen from scratching.
This model is ECG certified.
It is water-resistant up to 50 meters of water depths.
Key feature: It comes with an always-on display feature.
Features
- It comes with e-SIM technology.
- It has an Apple S5 chipset.
Pros
- You’ll be able to make contactless payments with this model.
- It’s available in different colors which are gold, silver, or space black.
Cons
- It does not come with a built-in radio function.
Summary of the watch
This masterpiece made by Apple can be a true add-on to your daily life. It is available in three different colors and you’ll be able to make calls with this one thanks to its e-SIM feature. Besides that, it also has an always-on display feature which comes in handy when you want to have a quick look at the current time.
4. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 – * Best Seller *
This watch weighs 42 grams.
It comes with a Samsung Pay feature.
This model is ECG certified.
It comes with a touch-sensitive bezel.
Key feature: Its screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass DX+.
Features
- This model is water-resistant.
- It comes with a heart rate monitoring feature.
Pros
- It comes with a built-in accelerometer sensor.
- It comes with a barometer sensor built-in.
Cons
- It does not come with a memory card slot.
Summary of the watch
This smartwatch that’s made by Samsung comes with a variety of awesome features like its barometer sensor and its heart rate monitoring feature. Besides this, its ECG feature will keep an eye on your heart health as well and you’ll also be able to make contactless payments with this model.
5. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 – * Awesome Battery Life *
It comes with a Samsung Pay feature.
It lets you monitor your blood pressure.
Its screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass DX.
Its screen has a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels.
Key feature: It has a nice internal storage capacity of 8GB.
Features
- It comes with a built-in loudspeaker.
- It comes with GPS built-in.
Pros
- It has a rotating bezel for easy navigation.
- It’s compatible with standard 20 mm or 22 mm straps.
Cons
- It doesn’t come with a built-in camera.
Summary of the watch
This already well-known smartwatch from Samsung comes with a bunch of awesome functionalities. Its screen resolution is striking and awesome to look at and you’ll be able to measure your blood pressure all day long. Apart from that, it can also be used for making contactless payments at stores that support this feature.
FAQ
Are smartwatches dangerous for your health?
They are not dangerous for your health. They will be an add-on to your health as you’ve read in this article about smartwatches that have health-related features.
Do smartwatches give off radiation?
They do give off radiation but it’s in such small amounts that it won’t be able to affect your health.
Conclusion
As you’ve read, there are smartwatches out there that can track your overall health all-day long. We started this article with aspects to think about before making any buying decisions which were the health-related features you would want to see in your watch, the durability of the watch, the battery life of the watch, and the price of the watch.
After we went through these important aspects, we jumped right into the 5 best smartwatches with health-related features to enhance your life. For every smartwatch, we covered the features, the pros, and cons, and each model was summarized at the end of each walkthrough.
That was the information for now. I hope I’ve given you some valuable facts that you’ll be able to use when purchasing your upcoming smartwatch.
Also, I hope to see you in the next article!
