Best Smartwatches of 2016

The smartwatch market is relatively new, even in 2016, but it is already moving in exactly the same direction as mobile phones. It looks like a watch, but it could do a whole lot more. What makes a smartwatch a smartwatch is being connected: either to your phone, or the internet, or both. 

My top 6 for 2016 includes

Number 6: Motorola Moto 360

The Moto 360 tries to be the ultimate smartwatch, but it just ends up being a better-looking Android Wear watch with some notable limitations. Moto 360 is a modern timepiece powered by Android Wear. Comfortable, familiar, and crafted with the finest materials, Moto 360 keeps you up to date without taking you away from the moment. Glance at your wrist to see updates or just speak to get the info you need. Because it's time a watch told you more than just the time. 

What's Included:

• Motorola Moto 360 Smart Watch for Android Devices 4.3 or Higher
• Wireless charging dock
• Wall charger
• Quick-start guide
• Product Dimensions: 46mm diameter by 11.5mm high
• Operating System: Android Wear
• Display: 1.56” 320 x 290, 205ppi; Baclit LCD; Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Battery: 320mAh, Wireless charging with charging dock
• Processor: TI OMAP 3
• Memory: 4GB internal storage +512MB RAM
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy 

Number 5: LG G Watch R

This is the smart watch you have been waiting for. A fusion of classic style and the latest wearable technology. At a glance, you are real-time connected to the world around you. Modern Prestige Design With Perfect Circular Look & Watch Face Robust Health & Fitness Experience With PPG Sensor 410mah Battery / Always-On Display / Certified Water And Dust Resistant Compatible. 

With Android 4.3 Or Higher Full Circular P-OLED Display and with the 1.3-inch P-OLED display on the G Watch R delivers stunning image clarity and for the first time on a round smart watch the screen fills 100% of the watch face. 

A Timeless Timepiece A beautifully, crafted design that embodies elegance and everyday durability. As Unique As You Customize the G Watch R to match your style. Swap out the wrist strap to customise your watch with your own or any standard 22mm watch band and adjust the watch face to match your mood. Born Ready Designed to look good and keep you looking good. 

The IP67 rating means it is dust tight and water resistant to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes. Receive alerts and traffic directions on the screen of your smart watch when paired with your Android smartphone (running software version 4.3 or later). Stay In The Loop Keep updated on your investment...

Number 4: LG Watch Urbane

The LG Watch Urbane is the best-looking Android Wear smartwatch and adds Wi-Fi-to-phone connectivity, but it doesn't offer all that much more than previous Android Wear watch models.

The LG Watch Urbane provides you with a clear view of the information you need, right when you need it. 

Elegant on the outside while housing some of the most advanced technology on the inside.

• Compatible with Android 4.3 or higher
• Leave your phone behind (Wi-Fi connectivity)
• Bluetooth 4.0 technology with automatic sync makes it easy to pair the watch with your enable device
• Mobile notifications keep you aware of important events
• An alarm helps you stay on schedule
• 4GB internal memory provides plenty of storage space to accommodate your apps and other data
• The Snapdragon 400 quad core 1.2GHz works smoothly with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage ensuring rapid processing and reliable performance

Number 3: Pebble Time
The Pebble Time adds a few key improvements and a color screen compared to previous Pebble watches, but owners of previous Pebble watches may not see a need to upgrade yet. 

Past, present and future-at your fingertips. Pebble Time’s new timeline interface respects that busy people want to get. Things. Done. Pebble time lets you act now, reflect on the past, and look into the future - and do it all for up to 7 days on a single charge. Includes Pebble Health, a built-in activity and sleep tracker with daily reports and weekly insights.

With a new color e-paper screen that's always on and always visible (even in bright daylight), and a thin, comfortable ergonomic design, it's easy to wear all the time. The Pebble Time smartwatch is the companion you will want with you every moment, every day. 

 

• Notifications at a glance: calendar events, text and emails, incoming calls, and more. 
• Includes Pebble Health, a built-in activity and sleep tracker with daily reports and weekly insights. 
• Water resistant to 30 meters 
• Built-In microphone for voice notes and quick replies 
• Choose from thousands of watch faces and apps in the Pebble App Store with more added every day. (Please note that sending replies works with AT&T iPhone accounts, and most major Android apps including SMS, Hangouts, Gmail, Facebook Messenger, Whatapp and hundreds more. iOS voice features for other carriers will be available in a future software update.)

Number 2: Apple Watch 

The Apple Watch is the most ambitious, well-constructed smartwatch ever seen, but first-gen shortfalls make it feel more like a fashionable toy than a necessary tool. That may change with a big software update later this year, though. 42mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band Apple Watch Sport enables you to take a step ahead into the world of technology, no matter whether you're a tech geek or a sports addict. 

This dependable and versatile wearable gadget helps you organize your daily activities efficiently and achieve your full potential. The unisex watch is a virtual wrist-worn assistant. With this Apple smartwatch on your wrist, you can receive and make calls, dictate text messages and send them to your friends or colleagues, call a taxi, browse through plenty of apps, and even track your fitness activity - all this without the need to even take your smartphone out.

The Digital Crown on the Apple Watch Sport, visually resembling the analog winding mechanism on the mechanical watches, helps you swipe through app icons on the 42mm Ion-X OLED Retina display, while the side button gives you an easy access to your preferred contacts.

• System on a chip: Apple S1 
• Storage: 8 GB 
• Initial operating system: watchOS 1.0 
• Display: 42 mm: 24.34 30.42 mm; 38.96 mm (1.534 in) diagonally, 312390 pixels, 326 PPI 
• Battery: 246mAh

 1) Pebble Time Steal 

Pebble's step-up all-steel smartwatch has added battery life and a more durable feel, but it's basically a tiny upgrade to the less expensive Pebble Time.

Pebble time steel keeps you connected to the things that matter most, and look great doing it. Its unparalleled battery lasts up to 10 days between charges, and its bright always-on display never keeps you waiting. Pebble's new timeline interface respects that busy people want to Get things done. Includes Pebble health, a Built-in activity and sleep tracker with daily reports and Weekly insights. 

With a new color e-paper screen and a thin, comfortable ergonomic design, the Pebble time steel smartwatch is the companion you'll want with you every moment, every day. Made of marine grade stainless steel chassis and bezel, pvd Coated in matte with polished detailing, Plus tough, 2.5D glass display - time steel is the best looking Pebble we've ever made! includes: USB Magnetic charging cable 2mm Leather band 

• Notifications at a glance: calendar events, text and emails, incoming calls, and more.
• Includes Pebble Health, a built-in activity and sleep tracker with daily reports and Weekly insights.
• Always on, Color e-paper display with LED backlight; water resistant to 30 meters; battery life up to 10 days
• Built-in microphone for voice notes and quick replies
• Choose from thousands of Custom watch faces in the Pebble app store, with more added every day