Buying a smartwatch today feels a lot like scrolling through Zomato. There are so many options, and somehow everything looks tempting. Whether you want to ace your fitness goals, take calls from your wrist, or want something that quietly flexes on your behalf, smartwatches do it all.
But the real question is: how do you pick the right one without getting confused by specs, features, and technical jargon? Don’t worry. Here, we break down what actually matters when choosing the best out of the top-rated smart watches to help narrow down your choices.
1. Fitness Features: Because Health Comes First
If your main goal is staying active or understanding your health better, you should look for a fitness smartwatch and its features.
Advanced health tracking
Look for sensors that can track heart rate, SpO₂ levels, sleep stages, and stress levels. Fitness watches like our Chrome Endeavour go beyond basic health monitoring and offer in-depth insights such as HRV and VO2 max to keep you on top of your wellness game.
Multiple sports modes
If you jump between running today, yoga tomorrow, and maybe cycling over the weekend, then multiple sports modes matter. Smartwatches like Lunar Connect Ace offer over 100 sports modes, making them perfect for people who like variety in their fitness routine.
Water resistance
If your sweat sessions get intense or you’re a regular swimmer, go for at least IP68 water resistance, like in our Storm Infinity Max. This keeps your watch safe from rain, sweat, and accidental dips.
2. Calling Features: Stay Connected Without Reaching for Your Phone
Bluetooth calling has become a must-have among top-rated smart watches. This is especially important if you hate scrambling for your phone when it rings mid-meal, mid-lift, mid-everything.
Good mic quality
Make sure to choose a watch that comes with a good-quality microphone, so you can answer calls on the go. Our Storm Infinity Max is equipped with a crystal-clear mic that ensures smooth calls.
In-built dialer
Beyond answering calls, you should also be able to make calls when needed. Look for watches with a dialer and a large dial, so making calls is easy.
Quick access to contacts
Calling smartwatches feel incomplete without features like saved contacts, recent call logs, and SOS. These features come in handy when you need to place a call quickly.
3. Design: Choose Something That Matches Your Style
Your smartwatch isn’t just a gadget; it’s part of your daily look. So design matters more than we admit.
Display size & quality
Bigger doesn’t always mean better, but crisp visuals, smooth touch response, and good brightness matter. Our Ultima Regal, for example, stands out with its 2.01” AMOLED display that ensures readability in sunlight, too.
Build & strap material
There’s a lot to choose from, but here are some common options:
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Silicone (comfortable, sporty)
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Metal (premium, elegant)
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Leather (classic, office-friendly)
Pick the one that feels closest to your personality and lifestyle.
Customisable watch faces
If you get bored easily or like switching between looks, go for our top-rated smart watches that offer 100+ watch faces. Many boAt watches, like Chrome Endeavour, offer cloud watch faces, too, letting you match your mood effortlessly.
4. Operating System & UI: Make Sure It’s Easy to Use
A smartwatch should make your life simpler, not force you to dive into menus like you’re decoding a secret map.
Intuitive interface
Look for smartwatches that offer smooth UI, easy navigation, and a logical layout of features. Some of our watches even come with functional crowns to smoothly scroll, switch screens, and navigate the watch’s interface easily.
App compatibility
A good companion app like the boAt Crest App lets you view detailed insights, customise settings, and track your long-term progress. All our smartwatches pair easily with both Android and iOS.
5. Battery Life: No One Has Time to Charge Every Day
Smartwatches shouldn’t behave like needy gadgets that ask for charging every night. Look for at least 5-7 days of backup on standard usage. Our Storm Infinity Max reigns supreme here, offering a whopping 20-day battery backup!
If you’re into heavy calling or fitness tracking, expect a slightly lower battery life from your fitness smartwatch but better performance in return.
Wrapping Up
Choosing the right smartwatch shouldn’t feel like researching a tech thesis. All you need to do is prioritise what matters most: fitness, calling, design, or ease of use, and match it with the watch that fits your style and routine.
And with boAt’s top-rated smart watches, you’re covered across all segments. Whether it’s the premium aesthetics of Ultima Regal, the fitness-focused Chrome Endeavour, or the calling ease of Storm Infinity Max, you get balanced performance without stretching your budget.
FAQs
1. What to look for in fitness watches?
Look for watches that come with multiple sports modes, are rated IPX67 or more, and can track heart rate, SpO₂ levels, sleep stages, and stress levels.
2. Which is the best fitness smartwatch?
Chrome Endeavour is one of the best fitness watches in the market, offering auto-activity detection, AI integration, HRV and VO2 Max monitoring, and more. You can also check out boAt’s fitness smartwatch collection for more.
3. Does boAt offer a warranty on its top-rated smart watches?
Yes, boAt offers a 1-year warranty on all its smartwatches that can be claimed after registering the product on the official website.
4. Which smartwatch offers the best battery life?
Storm Infinity Max offers one of the best battery backups in the market, a total of 20 days on a single charge.
5. Can I save contacts in a Bluetooth calling smartwatch?
Yes, some smartwatches allow you to save multiple contacts, like boAt Lunar Connect Ace and Storm Infinity Max.
