Guide
How to navigate the jungle of Apple Watch bands
by Lorenz Keller
Buying advice: find the ideal smartwatch or sports watch for you here
30.12.2019
Translation: machine translated
A smartwatch is practical: you have a lot of information directly on your wrist and no longer have to take your smartphone out of your pocket for every little action. And you can usually wear them while doing sports - unless you have higher demands, in which case you need a proper sports watch. In this buying guide, we'll tell you which variants are available and which models are recommended.
Smartwatch for every day
However, the Apple Watch can only be used with an iPhone. You can't connect it to an Android smartphone at all. But don't worry, there is a good smartwatch for you even without an iPhone. Although there are individual functions that are reserved for smartphones from the respective manufacturer, you can basically pair it with any smartphone - usually even with an iPhone.
The Galaxy Watch from Samsung is versatile and, with the right watch face, looks like a classic wristwatch at first glance. The apps from Samsung's in-house operating system Tizen OS are somewhat hidden, but offer you all the functions of a smartwatch. Plus points are awarded for the rotating bezel, which is used for operation in addition to the touchscreen, as well as for the option to save music from Spotify offline.
Smart watches that accompany you during sport
Normal smartwatches also monitor your fitness and provide you with information during sport and subsequently with collected data. However, there are special models that are even better suited as a training companion. Be it through the materials used or special functions. They all have GPS on board, so you don't need to take a smartphone with you.
Sports watches for runners
Smart watches for women
Contrary to the manufacturers' advertising and target group definition, this is not about colours or designer straps. You know best what colour you like anyway. However, there are smart watches whose apps allow cycle tracking. To do this, they analyse their measurements about you, but also expect information about your menstruation. At this point, I would like to refer you to my colleague Livia's reviews of the Fitbit and Garmin offerings: .
With watchOS 6, the Apple Watch has also had an extra app for cycle tracking since September 2019.
Updated on 30 December 2019
Jan Johannsen
Senior Editor
Jan.Johannsen@galaxus.deWhen I was but a young student, I'd sit in my friend's living room with all my classmates and play on his SuperNES. Since then I've had the opportunity to test out all the newest technology for you. I've done reviews at Curved, Computer Bild and Netzwelt, and have now arrived at Galaxus.de.
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