The best wearable of the moment

Wearable are portable devices that we easily equip our body. Among them we find: bracelets, watches, sunglasses, contact lenses among others. Wereables have hardware that uses technology that is capable of capturing data or improving the user experience in different aspects.

Mobile technology, represented by smartphones and tablets, has constantly evolved and works in various areas of society, such as communication, health, safety and transportation. The trend, however, is that mobile devices are incorporated into the clothing of users with the adoption of wearable devices or portable devices .

Wearable use and its potential in the market

Wearables are well known for their use in the sports fitness section (wellness and personal health control devices) and in “infotainment” electronics (a word that comes from the union of 'information' and 'entertainment'), such as smart watches smartwatches that we already show you to the best that exist today.

Apple, Samsung and Microsoft are already in dispute for the wearable market, and their high demand represents the new phase of the mobile revolution, which will be decisive for large-scale growth in the coming years, becoming a fundamental asset for companies..

Wearable devices

Portable technology is present in clothing and accessories capable of incorporating advanced electronic devices. Through this type of technological evolution, it is possible to carry out various projects that aim to improve or expand the functionalities of clothing, such as glasses and smart watches.

In the sports industry, portable technology is widely used for monitoring during physical exercise. Thus, it is possible to analyze daily activities, weight, sleep and even diet.

With the popularization of devices in hospitals, for example, doctors can monitor patients remotely (in Spain their arrival is not expected), with wristbands that monitor heart rate and wireless devices that establish data on organism and even the development of childbirth.

Through the pure objective of offering the best user experience, some brands already have smartwatches compatible with operating systems and perform functions similar to those of a smartphone, such as internet access, music playback via bluetooth, calendar and list of contacts.

They are also used in household appliances

Refrigerators and stoves with Android? Yes, that exactly. At first the idea may seem absurd, but it is only enough to understand a little the proposal of household appliances to know that they can make our lives easier in the future. LG, for example, was one of the companies that has most demonstrated progress in this regard.

The company's line of connected appliances includes refrigerators, stoves, microwave ovens, washers and vacuum cleaners, all connected to smartphones and even the company's TVs.

Furthermore, in the near future, wearables will have to present users with not only data, but also more complex information and analysis to patients and doctors. In this way, the investment in hardware should be greater, and patients will be more involved in health, integrating through technology to improvements in the sector.

The challenges of wearable devices

Currently, the biggest challenge for wearables is to establish themselves as indispensable devices and continue to be part of people's lives after they are acquired, overcoming the initial doubt phase. For this technology to be used all the time, it has to go to replace essential objects, such as keys, credit cards and identity documents, as well as smartphones and tablets.

Beyond the dispute with other types of mobile devices, there is the problem of security in the case of wearables and their energy consumption. The autonomy problem tends to exist, since some portable devices need specific chargers and, despite the progress in the development of more durable batteries, the systems are connected for a long time and the energy consumption is intense and adds to a new pot connected to the light every night.

The best wearable on the market

Fitbit Charge HR | 125 euros

When looking for a category smart bracelet, we always recommend FitBit. The FitBit Charge HR allows us to measure steps, distance, calories, clock display, silent alarm, climbed floors, minutes of activity, continuous pulse and a caller ID. It is one of the most expensive but it is the best version that currently exists.

Garmin VivoFit 2 HRM | 90 euros

The VivoFit 2 HRM is another of the best sports bracelets that we can find today. That offers? Since it has a battery life of one year (almost nothing…), we can insert alerts, movement bar, memorize our physical activity, show steps, calories, distance and plan the entire process using its ConnectTM software. Its price is much more affordable than the fitbit and for just 90 euros you have it at home.

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Xiaomi Mi Band S1 Review | 23 euros

The Xiaomi is the best-selling smartband on the market for its incredible price of 30 euros, even if you buy it in Chinese stores for around 20 euros. It does not incorporate an LCD screen, but LED indicators and its autonomy is wide since it can last several days. Take a look at the review because you will learn a lot about it.

Huawei TalkBand B1 | 75 euros

Another of the most advanced smartband that we find in the market. It has dimensions 200 x 17 x 13 mm adjustable to your wrist and a weight of 15 grams. It has a 100mAh battery and its autonomy reaches 5 to 7 days.

Water and dust resistance with IP57 certification, G-Sensor sensors and compatible with Android, iOS and Windows. What does it allow us to do? It measures your steps, the number of kilometers you do, the calories, it serves as a free hand for your smartphone and has up to six colors available.

Jawbone UP24 | 56 euros

Although it does not incorporate an LCD screen, it is one of the most complete… it allows us to track sleep, our physical activity, it forms teams to compete available and it is available in different sizes: S, M and L. The aesthetics are a grade and the design they have we love.

Polar M400 | 110 euros

A combination of smartwatch and wearable. Polar is characterized by making the best of the best. What does this version allow us? With its H7 HR sensor it allows us to track 24 hours throughout the week, set goals, set alerts, duration and quality of sleep, Integrated GPS, Heart rate, feedback after sport, application for your mobile and bluetooth sensor.

Polar Loop | 55 euros

This is somewhat cheaper than the Polar M400 as it does not have an LCD screen and fits into that of a sports bracelet. It helps us measure steps, distance traveled, inactivity alert, measure calories burned, measure sleep and you can set your daily goals.