Smartwatches are becoming more and more popular among technology lovers. Due to high demand, more and more companies (including traditional watchmakers like Fossil) are producing smartwatches. The time has come to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of smartwatches so that you can decide whether or not to get them. Is the price of a smartwatch justified?

Smartwatches offer many benefits.

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When it comes to the primary purpose of the watch, it is to tell you the time. However, the most important purpose of a wristwatch is to display alerts and provide easy access to them. This allows you to read the message or check Facebook notices without having to take your phone out of your pocket.

Do not miss the call.

If you are on a busy street it is common to miss a call, especially if you are riding a motorcycle and the ringing sound and vibration are not enough to alert you quickly. Your smartwatch vibrates when someone calls you or sends you a message. Another advantage is that you can quickly decide whether or not to call by looking at your watch.

Health tracking and personal information

Smartwatches allow you to track your steps, so you can exercise every day to achieve your goals. It analyzes your sleep data and displays how much sleep you have each day. This will help you to make the necessary changes in your sleep schedule for better sleep.

Make and receive phone calls and messages

Some smartwatches allow you to make calls even when the volume is low. You can send and receive text messages.

Listen to music and watch movies

If you do not mind the small screen, your watch can serve as your new movie theater. You can watch full-length movies on a smartwatch without any hassle. You can also place earbuds on your smartwatch to listen to music.

Every day, a new watch face is released.

When you wear a regular watch, it is natural to get bored with the dial after a while. Every day, the smartwatch can replace the dial/watch face. It gives a more fashionable look.

Guidance

The wristwatch is useful when you travel frequently, especially on a two-wheeler where smartphone mounts are not always reliable. It displays a map and your GPS-enabled wristwatch so you can travel easily.

Harm

Battery life is limited.

This is the biggest disadvantage of smartwatches. Smartwatches usually last 1-2 days at full charge, some not even for long. Watches you wear every day, and if you fail to charge it before the end of the day, you will wake up the next morning with a dead watch. This will prevent you from monitoring your sleep as the battery is low and you need to charge it.

Incomplete information

Although smartwatches can provide you with a lot of information about your activity and fitness, many studies have shown that the data is not always accurate and in some cases only 80 percent accurate. The step calculator and heart rate sensor in smartwatches are not known for their accuracy. Hopefully, manufacturers are working on better sensor feedback and data analysis.

The screen is small.

We receive a lot of alerts every day so we can assume that everything on the watch's display is filled in a small space. It's a watch intended to be worn so we can not do much about it. However, watching and navigating movies puts a lot of stress on your eyes, so do not use them if you have these abilities.

This is not a necessary tool.

You can live without smartwatches, even if they make your life easier. It is not a necessary ornament. If you forget to take it, you do not have to go back and get it back. On the other hand, smartwatches work in conjunction with a smartphone and cannot completely replace the phone.

It quickly became obsolete.

We all hear about cell phones. How long do you want to use your smartphone? I don’t think it’s been more than two years. However, most of you should not spend too much money on a smartwatch. These devices are powered by Android and comparable operating systems, which are updated regularly. So, if you buy a smartwatch now, it is likely to get old in a year or two.

Costly

A capable smartwatch like the Motorola 360 or Samsung Gear can cost between 20k and 30k (INR), which is a significant investment considering its potential to replace it in future years and the value for money it offers.

Constant water exposure can damage the band.

Most smartwatches are water-resistant, however, bands/straps can be damaged if you use them frequently in water.