Best Wearable Tech for 2018

---

Last modified on October 19th, 2018 at 2:57 pm

Created on: January 3, 2018 Wearable Tech

---

Apple Watch Series 3

Still the best smartwatch, but the Fitbit Versa is a close second

Editors’ Rating : 8.0 –
Design : 9 – Battery : 6 – Performance : 8 – Software : 8 –
The Apple Watch Series 3 offers built-in cellular for data and even phone calls. It works remarkably well, but not without a cost — in battery life and money.

• $409.00 at Walmart : Click here

• $302.88 at Amazon Marketplace : Click here

• $409.99 at T-Mobile USA : Click here

Fitbit Versa

Fitbit’s $199 answer to the Apple Watch is mostly great

Editors’ Rating : 8.0 –
Design : 9 – Battery : 6 – Performance : 8 – Software : 8 –
After a month with the Fitbit Versa, we’re looking past its limitations and finding there’s still a lot to love.

• $194.98 at Amazon : Click here

• $199.95 at Walmart : Click here

• $199.00 at ABT Electronics : Click here

Amazfit Bip

Why can’t more smartwatches be like the Amazfit Bip?

Editors’ Rating : 8.0 –
Design : 9 – Battery : 6 – Performance : 8 – Software : 8 –
Weeks-long battery, always-on screen, and yeah, $80.

• $79.99 at Amazon : Click here

• $79.99 at Amazon Marketplace : Click here

• $77.92 at HRM USA INC. : Click here

Garmin Vivosport

Garmin Vivosport’s price drop makes it more appealing

Editors’ Rating : 8.0 –
Design : 9 – Battery : 6 – Performance : 8 – Software : 8 –
This slim “smart” activity tracker features GPS, a heart-rate monitor, color touch-screen and 15 built-in apps.

• $159.60 at Amazon : Click here

• $169.93 at Amazon Marketplace : Click here

• $169.99 at Crutchfield : Click here

Huawei Watch 2 LTE

Your Apple Watch 3 alternative

Editors’ Rating : 8.0 –
Design : 9 – Battery : 6 – Performance : 8 – Software : 8 –
It’s got everything you’d expect from a smartwatch, including cellular connectivity — if smartwatches are your thing.

• $434.25 at Amazon : Click here