Best Smartwatch for Every Budget! Scientific Health Tracking Review of 75 Watches (2022)
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:11 Price Categories
01:58 Heart Rate Spinning: General Overview
03:28 Heart Rate Spinning: $0-$50
03:57 Heart Rate Spinning: $50-$100
04:45 Heart Rate Spinning: $100-$200
05:35 Heart Rate Spinning: $200-$1000
06:54 Heart Rate Cycling: All Prices
09:14 Heart Rate Weight Lifting: General Overview
10:13 Heart Rate Weight Lifting: $0-$50
10:31 Heart Rate Weight Lifting: $50-$100
10:55 Heart Rate Weight Lifting: $100-$200
11:16 Heart Rate Weight Lifting: $200-$1000
10:51 Sleep Tracking: Overview
12:58 Sleep Tracking: $0-$50
14:10 Sleep Tracking: $50-$100
14:34 Sleep Tracking: $100-$200
15:08 Sleep Tracking: $200-$1000
16:05 Heart Rate and Sleep Combined
17:19 GPS, Steps, Health
18:21 Test Limitations
19:24 Which Watch Would I Recommend?
Intro:
I’ve tested more than 75 smartwatches over the last 2 years, some of which cost as little as 20 dollars, whereas others set me back 1000 dollars. In this video we are going to use objective measurements to see which of these watches performed best at different price points, to help you decide which watch is best for you. I will particularly focus on the sports and health tracking features of each of these watches; so let’s take a look at those results!
In this video I will show you which smartwatches and health trackers performed best in my testing, also taking into account the prices of the different watches. So, whether you are looking for a premium smartwatch, or you have a small budget, this video will help you make your decision. Now, I will spend most of the video looking at the heart rate accuracy and sleep tracking performance; but I will also discuss some other features, like GPS tracking, step counting and general health tracking. But, let’s start by looking at the heart rate tracking accuracy, since this is important for most people.
I would only buy the Whoop Strap if money isn’t an issue, and I want my aim is to get a general solid health and fitness tracker. On the other hand, if I was mostly interested in just the sleep stage and heart rate tracking, I would buy an Apple Watch. My favorite Apple Watch is the Apple Watch Ultra, given its longer battery life and bigger screen. However, the Apple Watch SE is good enough for the majority of people, and this is much much cheaper. If I was really on a strict budget, I would probably get the Huawei Band 6 or 7, or maybe the Huawei Watch Fit 2 if I wanted really good heart rate tracking. If my focus was on sleep stage tracking on a budget, I would probably get the Fitbit Inspire 3.
We need updated video
I’m hoping you review the one plus 2 watch. Please do !!! USA here
I do really see the big difference between apple watches and the rest of the competition, perhaps 1 day of battery in a normal use is a no no no no to me
Just found your channel through Reddit because I’m trying to decide on a watch. Unfortunately this info now seems a little outdated since it’s been over a year and a plethora of more watches have been released… Why is it so hard to decide?
This was simply spectacular. The time and dedication this took….I can only imagine. Officially obsessed.😅
Can you make updated video for 2024 so it will help in this flipkart amazon sales…
I’m still waiting for a video like this for 2023
Here I am itching to buy a new smartwatch to escape the ban on Huawei, but I can’t see a reason to spend so much money on a device with worse sensors, like a Galaxy Watch 6 for example. I guess my Huawei Watch Fit 2 is going to stay with me a while longer, even though I don’t really love its software and have to use third party apps to sync with Google, Strava etc.
3:52 how is thei band 6 better then the miband 7 ??? I had both
Is there a latest version of this video ?
Love thr content as I’m moving away from apple
These smartwatches are amazing for keeping track of health stats! Thanks for breaking down the benefits so clearly
did u try Garmin Forerunner 55?
perfect review doesn’t exi.. .
Do you have a recommendation for a health tracker with watch and sleep tracking? I just went through about 7 units of fitbit in 2 years (they keep breaking). I need something with low emf, watch, health tracker and sleep. Thanks!! By the way Im a golfer so I dont knw if they keep breaking because of golf activities or some other reason.
Im confused how is correlation of Polar H10 to itself isnt 1.0
is there a link to the chart I can look at? if not, if feel like you should make it available.
Seems Apple watch SE 2022 is an all rounder 🎉
well researched content.
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As I get more and more into fitness I’m almost at the point of wearing two smart watches, I own a galaxy watch 4 that I use for calls, texts, payments, streaming music, etc, but the battery life really sucks and I’m tired of missing out on important health data while it’s out of battery or on the charger.. I’m simply looking for a low budget watch that will accurately track total steps, total hours slept, resting heart rate and has a battery that will last for a long time without charging, I don’t need any of the other fancy features and settings that some of these watches have. I really appreciate these videos as I know it would take me quite a while to figure which one is right for me.
Is this still up-to-date? I’m a year late 😭
Incredible work! Thanks for putting this together!
The Huawei watch Fit 2 is a damn strong fighter, now that it’s a few years old and can be found even for under 60 bucks used. Still one of the most accurate watches, for a smart band price. Also, thanks @TheQuantifiedScientist for all the info and reviews, I can’t imagine finding such deals otherwise.
Had the Amazfit 2 Mini for some time now.
I did some slow runs, wasn‘t even close to be out of breath, the watch still showed a constant bpm of 150/160+.
Well i know now why that is 😀 gonna order a new one now 🙂
We need updated video
I got a few honour band and its alright but it’s rly not great
I wish you used walking and running on that test too.😅
Nice coverage, great data.
My one suggestion is that the graphs could have been mad more useful. Haveing the vertical axis be place is odd because that information is already available on the horizontal axis. It means you are providing the same information twice. IMO, it would have been more useful to have the vertical axis be price, since that we would be able to compare price to performance more specifically. Right now, the only indication of price is the color of the label, so for watches within the same price range, the graphic does not provide enough information to compare price and performance.
17:35 very nice location 😉
best city to live in!
you saved my wallet with this video, thank you very much
Thank you
NO HUAWEI NO support if issues
Thanks for the awesome video bro
@TheQuantifiedScientist can u pls make a new video for 2024 best watches
Subscription based wearables are deal breakers.
Can you create something like this again.
Sir, you polluted your sample with your thumb in the intro
18 to 20 usd a month?! It’s like buying a new cheap smart watch every month haha
Gamin Enduro 2 is the best. Price of smart watch is different from price of health care lol
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ok firstly, that’s an insane number to test. thumbs up on that alone!! now to the vid…
This scientist is sold to China huawei, CIA should get it’s hands on him.
Please make video of HK 9 pro models as these are the exact replica of apple watch series 9
Which band most accurate for you analysis
Garmin venu 3?
We need an update on this!
❓huawei watch GT3 pro vs samsung galaxy watch 5 pro for arrhythmia alarms
Hello, i want a watch for my father who has low oxygen levels and a heart problem. So ideally with an ECG, SpO2 and fall alerts. Would you be able to help me with a recommendation? @TheQuantifiedScientist
Bravo!