Best smartwatch on the market (2016 guide)

One of the most popular gifts for kings will be the smartwatch so we have prepared an article with a selection of the best models currently available on the market to help you with the selection. We have included the Pebble models, which stand out mainly for their great autonomy and good visibility in the sun, and the models of the most popular manufacturers such as Samsung, Sony, Alcatel and Motorola.

Pebble Classic | 82 to 130 euros

The Pebble Classic is a smartwatch designed to offer the best autonomy on the market, its square black and white screen works with electronic ink so it has a very low power consumption, the Pebble Classic battery will last up to 7 days with a single load. A technology that I consider very timely since it offers perfect visibility in full sunlight, it also includes LED lighting so you can see it in the dark.

It includes a silicone strap and is waterproof (up to 50 meters) so you will not have to take it off in the shower or in the pool. As for its functions, it includes receiving notifications, messages, calls, weather information, monitoring of sleep and physical activity through the use of available applications. It is compatible with Android and iOS, includes its own store and has great community support.

Pebble Time | 250 euros

A smartwatch that shares many of the characteristics of the Pebble Classic but is one step above by including a square color screen, also in electronic ink. Once again we have a autonomy of 7 days, a display perfectly visible in sunlight and a silicone strap. This time the water resistance is up to 30 meters.

It includes the same functions of receiving notifications, messages, calls, weather information, music control and monitoring of sleep and physical activity through the use of available applications. It is compatible with Android and iOS.

Pebble Steel | from 150 to 180 euros

The third Pebble smartwatch that will be your perfect option if you are looking for a device with a steel metal strap and the same autonomy of up to 7 days that previous models offer. Again with a square black and white electronic ink screen perfectly visible in sunlight.

It includes the same functions of receiving notifications, messages, calls, weather information, music control and monitoring of sleep and physical activity through the use of available applications. It is compatible with Android and iOS.

Asus VivoWatch | First revision 140 euros | Second review for 175 euros

We already tested it at the beginning of the year, 1.63 ″ inch 320 x 320 px AMOLED screen, 4GB of internal memory, Qualcomm 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 512 MB of RAM, Android Wear and water resistance. You can see our analysis… the great result.

We include a link to the second review that will appear in the first quarter of 2016. It comes with good improvements, although its price rises close to 180 euros.

Asus VivoWatch | 120 euros

Along with the Pebble it has the best autonomy of smartwatch on the market with 10 days of autonomy. 1.28-inch screen, integrated heart rate sensor, rubber strap, IP67 water resistance and compatibility with Android and Apple iOS. To know more about him, you can see our analysis.

Moto 360 (second generation) | 248 euros

The Motorola smartwatch that gave a lot to talk about when it arrived on the market for breaking with the crude designs that prevailed at the time. Its circular dial design drew attention for being the most beautiful that had been seen, very similar to the traditional wrist watches that have accompanied us for so many years. To its beautiful dial is added the option of acquiring it with a leather strap or with a metallic unit in silver and black.

It mounts a 1.37-inch IPS screen, protected by Gorilla Glass 3, accompanied by 512 MB of RAM, 4 GB of storage, the Android Wear operating system, Snapdragon 400 processor and a battery with a range of approximately one day (300 mAh).

Includes ambient light sensor for automatic adjustment of brightness level, optical heart rate monitor, IP67 water resistance, WiFi, Bluetooth and wireless charging. Regarding its functions, it includes receiving notifications, messages, calls, weather information, music control and monitoring of sleep and physical activity through the use of available applications. It is compatible with Android and iOS.

Samsung Gear S2 | 349 euros

Samsung's option also with a circular screen, this time with a 1.2-inch diagonal and sAMOLED technology for more intense colors, true black and more efficient power consumption. The screen is accompanied by 512 MB of RAM, 4 GB of storage, the Tizen operating system, Exynos 3250 processor and a battery with an autonomy of approximately one day (250 mAh). It has a leather strap and is available in black and white.

Includes ambient light sensor for automatic adjustment of brightness level, optical heart rate monitor, IP68 water resistance, WiFi, NFC, Bluetooth and wireless charging. Regarding its functions, it includes receiving notifications, messages, calls, weather information, music control and monitoring of sleep and physical activity through the use of available applications. It is compatible with Android.

Sony SmartWatch 2 with metal strap | 90 to 100 euros

A Sony smartwatch with a square screen with a diagonal of 1.6 inches with a resolution of 220 x 176 pixels and IPS technology, this screen has Always-on technology to always stay on and is perfectly visible in sunlight. It includes a battery that promises an autonomy of between 3 and 7 days depending on the use. It works with the Android Wear operating system so we will have access to a multitude of applications. It includes a metal strap and is available in black and silver.

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It has IP57 certification being waterproof to a depth of 1 meter and 30 minutes and Bluetooth and NFC connectivity. Regarding its functions, it includes receiving notifications, messages, calls, weather information, music control and monitoring of sleep and physical activity through the use of available applications. It is compatible with Android.

Alcatel OneTouch Watch | 122 euros

The Alcatel smartwatch also has a circular screen, this time with a 1.2-inch diagonal and IPS technology, a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels and good visibility in sunlight, although it is not the best in this regard. The screen is accompanied by 512 MB of RAM, 4 GB of storage, proprietary operating system, STM429 processor and a battery with an autonomy of up to four days, one of the best in this regard. It mounts a leather strap with an attractive design that is not interchangeable and is available in white and in black and red.

Includes ambient light sensor for automatic adjustment of brightness level, heart rate monitor, IP67 water resistance, NFC and Bluetooth. Regarding its functions, it includes receiving notifications, messages, calls, weather information, music control and monitoring of sleep and physical activity through the use of available applications. It is compatible with Android and iOS.

Sony Smartwatch 3 | 226 euros

An evolution of the Sony Smartwatch 2 with a square screen with a diagonal of 1.6 inches with 320 x 320 pixels resolution and IPS technology, this screen has Always-on technology to always stay on and is perfectly visible in sunlight. It includes a battery that promises an autonomy of up to two days. It works with the Android Wear operating system so we will have access to a multitude of applications. It is available with a metallic strap in silver color and silicone straps in various colors.

It has IP68 certification, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC connectivity. Regarding its functions, it includes receiving notifications, messages, calls, weather information, music control and monitoring of sleep and physical activity through the use of available applications. It is compatible with Android.

Apple Watch Sport | 490 euros

Here's one of the most expensive smartwatches on the market… and not the most useful. We do not know if we will be the only ones who would be afraid to wear this Apple watch on our wrist, due to its high value. Ion-X glass, retina display with force touch, sports strap and aluminum frame. The original 90-euro Pebble brings out the colors… if you're an Apple fan boy, this is your watch.