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More Smartwatches to Consider
The number of smartwatches on the market is staggering. Here are a few other options we like.
Casio Pro Trek PRG-340B Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Casio Pro Trek PRG-340B for $220: I enjoyed wearing this Casio watch—designed for the outdoors—in decidedly non-outdoor conditions for several months. From the green case to the plant-derived Castlon green strap, it looks smart and works with various outfits, even for city slickers. I largely relied on the timekeeping (in several time zones) and the stopwatch during workouts, but you can also monitor barometric pressure, altitude, and temperature, plus check the compass to get your bearings. The LCD is easy to read, and I like the auto LED function that lights up the screen when you tilt the watch. Best of all, this is a Tough Solar watch, so you won't have to bother with a charging cable. It doesn't do heart rate and notifications, but the small feature set makes this Casio useful and slightly smarter than your average timepiece. —Julian Chokkattu
Casio CA53W-1CR Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Casio CA53W-1CR Calculator Watch for $40: It's a calculator on a watch. The buttons might be tiny, but you can calculate how much your tip will be when grabbing the bill at the restaurant, and everyone will marvel at your brilliance. This cheapo watch from Casio is a classic—it's comfy and lightweight—and you can cycle through a few modes, including a stopwatch, an alarm, and a second time zone. There's a five-year battery life, and the fully automatic calendar goes through the year 2099 (that's 15 battery changes). If you're interested in non-smartwatches, check out our Best Cheap Watches Under $1,000 guide. —Julian Chokkattu
Casio G-Shock Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Casio G-Shock Master of G Rangeman GPR-H1000 for $520: It's not for every event, but the Master of G-Land Rangeman (GPRH1000RY1A) looks great on my wrist, and I love that I only need to charge it about once a week. This is a G-Shock first and foremost. It has a durable, thick case and a comfortable strap. It's a big watch. It also has six sensors and a built-in GPS. Connect the watch to your smartphone via Casio's app, and you can get simple notification alerts, heart-rate tracking, activity tracking, and sleep tracking. That's without mentioning other features like blood oxygen monitoring, compass, world time, altimeter, and barometer. I've compared the results to an Apple Watch Series 10, and for the most part, core metrics like heart rate, step tracking, and sleep stages are similar. I have had some data not show up in the Casio app for a few days, and many of these functions are slow to load on the watch. This would not be my first choice if I wanted a fitness-focused wearable—get a Garmin instead—but I like the ability to look at and track some of these metrics whenever I want. —Julian Chokkattu
Withings ScanWatch 2 Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
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