A smart watch or watch is a very convenient device. Depending on the chosen model, they can not only measure a person’s pulse and activity throughout the day, but also allow them to read messages received in instant messengers and even pay. If the gadget has an NFC function, then you no longer need to carry a wallet with you - just set it up and you can pay for purchases in the store directly in hours. In this article, we have collected the top smart watches with NFC function that can be ordered on Aliexpress.
What is NFC and how does it work?
NFC is an abbreviation for Near Field Communication, which can be translated as “near contactless communication”. In simple words, this is a wireless data transmission technology that operates over a short distance: the communication radius does not exceed 10 centimeters.
The exchange of information between devices is carried out via a radio signal, so the process of establishing communication between devices is very fast, less than one tenth of a second. Another advantage of NFC is its small size and low power consumption. In addition, the short range ensures safer use of the technology.
NFC modules are integrated into payment terminals, turnstiles, locks, bank cards, smartphones, smart watches, and the scope of the technology is constantly expanding every day. But the presence of such a module does not mean that you can use it to make payments everywhere. For example, the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 fitness bracelet with NFC or Honor Band 4 are equipped with NFC, but they can only be used to pay for purchases in China, since they work with the Ali Pay payment system.
The only fitness bracelet that currently supports contactless payments outside of China is the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 with NFC, and it only works with the MasterCard payment system.
Most major manufacturers of NFC watches work with their own payment system:
- Apple – Apple Pay;
- Garmin – Garmin Pay;
- Huawei – Huawei Pay;
- FitBit – FitBit Pay;
- Samsung – Samsung Pay;
- Watches running Wear OS - Google Pay;
- Xiaomi, Huami and some other manufacturers from China - Mi Pay or Ali Pay.
Therefore, when choosing a smart watch with NFC for payment, it is worth checking whether this technology is supported in your country. The largest coverage is provided by payment systems Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Android Pay and Garmin Pay. Therefore, it is not surprising that most of the NFC smartwatches on this list are released by these companies.
Is it convenient to use NFC in smart watches?
Although from the outside it looks rather strange to pay with a smart watch, in reality it is convenient. You no longer need to take your phone out of your pocket, put it back and hastily put your purchases in a bag. It is enough to switch the device to payment mode and bring your hand to the terminal. The working distance, as in smartphones, is about 10 cm.
Instructions for working with NFC (near field communication) for many watches are similar:
- Double-click the Home button.
- Bring it to the terminal.
- Wait until the device begins to vibrate (indicates that the payment has been made).
Keep in mind! If you need to change your card for payment, before bringing the gadget to the reader, you need to slide to select the desired means of payment.
Apple Watch Series 6
The best smartwatches for iOS users
Of course, we couldn't start this list with other watches. The Watch Series 6 is considered one of the best smartwatches available today in a variety of ways.
They outperform most devices in terms of hardware, performance, and a wide range of features, including GPS, water resistance and swim tracking, advanced heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen saturation measurement, and ECG functionality.
Key features of Apple Watch Series 6
- Operating system: watchOS 7.
- Compatibility: iOS.
- 1.57" (40mm) and 1.78" (44mm) OLED Retina Touch screen
- Processor: Apple S6.
- Built-in memory: 32 GB.
- Water protection: Up to 50 meters.
- Autonomy: 18 hours.
- Payment system: Apple Pay.
- Price: From US$399.
For contactless payment, Apple Watch Series 6 uses the Apple Pay payment system, which is supported in many countries, including Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.
Cost depends on case size ($399 for the 40mm version and $429 for the 44mm version), LTE availability (starting at $699), and strap material.
Pros:
- Great design.
- Cool screen.
- Huge selection of straps and accessories.
- Lots of sports tracking features.
- ECG sensor.
Minuses:
- Short battery life.
- High price.
- Compatible with iOS only
Apple Watch Series 3
Best for iPhone owners, but cheaper than Watch Series 6
With the release of Series 4, Apple reduced the price of the Watch Series 3 line, but this did not make the watch any worse. Yes, it's a little less powerful than its receiver, it doesn't have an ECG function, and it has a little less screen, but it's still one of the best smartwatches out there, including NFC smartwatches.
Apple Watch Series 3 is waterproof to 50 meters, also has a GPS module and can track many sports modes and other types of activity. For contactless payment, Apple Watch Series 3 uses the Apple Pay payment system.
Key features of Apple Watch Series 3
- Operating system: watchOS 5.
- Compatibility: iOS.
- OLED Retina Touch screen
- Processor: Apple S3.
- Built-in memory: up to 16 GB.
- Water protection: Up to 50 meters.
- Autonomy: 18 hours.
- Payment system: Apple Pay.
- Price: From US$2,799.
Pros:
- Great design.
- Nice screen.
- Huge selection of straps and accessories.
- Lots of sports tracking features.
- Affordable price.
Minuses:
- Short battery life.
- Compatible with iOS only
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Honor Band 6
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
The best smartwatches with NFC from Samsung
Galaxy Watch 3 is the successor to the Galaxy Watch released in 2018. The model is available in two sizes: 41 mm (black, silver, bronze) and a larger 45 mm version (black, silver).
In terms of specifications, the watch comes with a 1.2-inch or 1.4-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 360x360 pixels. There is 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory and an Exynos 9110 processor running the Tizen 5.5 operating system.
Samsung didn't skimp on sensors and functionality. Galaxy Watch 3 received a GPS module, an optical heart rate sensor, ECG sensors, automatic workout detection, blood oxygen saturation SpO2 measurement, fall detection and stress monitoring.
Prices for this model start at $399 for the 41mm Galaxy Watch 3 and rise to $429.99 for the larger 45mm model.
Key features of Galaxy Watch 3
- Operating system: Tizen OS.
- Compatibility: Android, iOS.
- Screen: 1.2 inch or 1.4 inch Super AMOLED.
- Processor: Dual-core Exynos 9110 with a frequency of 1.15 GHz.
- Built-in memory: 8 GB.
- Water protection: Up to 50 meters.
- Autonomy: From 1 to 3 days, depending on the model.
- Payment system: Samsung Pay.
- Price: $399 – $425.
Pros:
- Design
- Wide range of possibilities
- Easy navigation thanks to rotating bezel
- Running coach function and ECG recording
Minuses:
- Bixby in English
- Expensive
- Samsung Pay is not supported in all countries
How to set up a smart watch: step-by-step instructions
Once you have an NFC-enabled smartwatch, you need to set it up. The process is similar to setting up contactless payment using a smartphone:
- Open the Google Pay app on your watch.
- Click Get Started and set up a screen lock if required.
- Follow the instructions on the Android smartphone screen. You will need to take a photo of the card (or enter the data manually) and get confirmation from the bank (SMS or test debit of a small amount with subsequent return).
This method will add the card to the Google Pay application only on the watch. You can also add a card directly on your smartphone. But in this case, you will only be able to pay with compatible watches that support Android Wear 2.0.
For Samsung watch models, the phone is not involved in payments at all. In the Samsung Pay application, the corresponding plugin is loaded and the card is linked. After this, you can make payments, this system works throughout Russia - and the Samsung program does not even require special terminals thanks to the brand’s unique technology.
To pay, simply place your wrist on the terminal provided to you. Everything will happen automatically. The gadget may need to be unlocked. For me, this method looks very convenient and attractive. Now, while jogging or walking, I can forget not only my wallet, but also my smartphone at home - and still use the same functions. Use the tips and instructions above to share all the convenience of this technology.
Suunto 7
The best NFC smartwatches for athletes
The Finnish company Suunto is known for its dive computers, compasses and professional sports smartwatches. Until the beginning of 2020, the company’s product range did not include truly “smart” watches. Suunto 7 was the first such model.
Despite the sporty design and many sports monitoring functions, in most technical characteristics this watch is similar to the Fossil Gen 5, which will be discussed below. Suunto 7 was equipped with a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 454*454 pixels, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 3100 processor, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of flash memory. The device runs Wear OS from Google.
The equipment includes the entire set of modules and sensors necessary for activity monitoring and comfortable use: GPS, accelerometer, barometric altimeter, digital compass, optical heart rate sensor and NFC for contactless payments with Google Pay.
In smartwatch mode, battery life is up to 48 hours. In training mode with GPS, the watch lasts up to 12 hours.
Key features of Suunto 7
- Operating system Wear OS.
- Compatibility: Android, iOS.
- Screen: 1.39 inches AMOLED with a resolution of 454*454 pixels
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100.
- Built-in memory: 8 GB.
- Water protection: 5 ATM.
- Autonomy: Up to 48 hours.
- Payment system: Google Pay.
- Price: From 400 US dollars.
Pros:
- Great for sports
- NFC with Google Pay support
- Powerful Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor
- Lots of features for athletes
- Water resistant up to 50 meters (5 ATM)
- Excellent build quality and materials
Minuses:
- High price
Read more about the characteristics and functions of Suunto 7 in this material.
⇡#working with the device, charging
For wearable devices, Huawei now has its own Kirin hardware platform - it is called A1, and the manufacturer does not indicate the details of the filling of this system. The only thing that is reliably known about it is the dimensions of the crystal (4.4 × 4.3 mm) and the fact that it is the world’s first processor for wearable electronics with support for the new Bluetooth 5 standard.
1, as well as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.1 The chip is capable of providing data transfer rates of up to 6.5 Mbit/s. The chip includes an application processor, memory, Bluetooth controller, digital signal processor, power management module and some other elements.
The display in the WATCHGT 2 version with a 46 mm body is installed, I repeat, with a diagonal of 1.39 inches, with an OLED matrix with a resolution of 454 × 454. The manufacturer claims a maximum display brightness of 1000 nits - it’s hard to believe, but the fact is a fact - for hours Comfortable to use in the sun.
True, they do not perfectly adjust the brightness to the external light and can confuse you with a too bright glow in the dark (there are five brightness levels, but the watch does not always guess the right one), especially if you forgot to put the watch in “do not disturb” mode and it lights up every now and then .
Yes, the Huawei WATCH GT 2 screen, like the previous version, is not always on - this is one of the secrets of long battery life. Most of the time it is off and turns on only when you look at the watch - and here the sensor works almost flawlessly - only sometimes it is too sensitive and the dial can light up when you are not looking at it.
At the same time, the watch has, in smartphone style, an Always-On Display mode, in which the time is constantly displayed on a dark background, and you don’t need to wait even a split second for the screen to light up. True, the battery life when activated will be reduced exactly by half.
And the battery life is, as you understand, the main (and deservedly) source of pride for the creators of Huawei WATCH GT 2. For the previous version, let me remind you, the battery life was stated to be the same for normal use, when the user wears the watch all day and works for 90 minutes exercises per week with GPS running, heart rate tracking, sleep tracking and notifications enabled, and the screen activated 200 times a day.
In my mode of use (not a lot of sports, but a lot of notifications), Huawei WATCH GT 2 lasts about 10-12 days on a single charge, which is close to the declared level. People who are used to exercising a lot will have to charge the watch every 6-7 days - after all, GPS puts a lot of strain on the battery. In any case, this is a very good level of autonomy.
WATCH GT 2 is charged, as before, using a special contact pad with a built-in magnet. It, in turn, connects to the charger using a cable with a USB Type-C connector - everything is relevant here.
The main difference between WATCH GT 2 and WATCH GT, in addition to the design and a fresh chip that provides the watch with better autonomy, is a built-in microphone with a speaker that allows you to answer and make calls without taking out your smartphone. This is especially convenient to do when you are in a home or office not near your phone - Bluetooth 5.
You can even listen to music with WATCH GT 2. The speaker here is quite loud, but it cannot boast of serious quality - there is very little space in the case. But you don’t have to listen to music directly from the watch; you can transfer it from the watch to the headphones, for example, by downloading tracks directly to the watch in advance - it has 4 GB of memory for this (of which 2.3 GB is free for downloading).
The remaining features of Huawei WATCH GT 2 are well known from the previous model. The watch has a built-in heart rate monitor, altimeter, gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and digital compass. They collect quite a lot of information about the world around you, can track your sleep and work as a “smart” alarm clock (wake you up at a given time, but in the most suitable sleep phase for this) and, of course, it’s great to help with training - record your track, steps, pace, heart rate and so on.
Fossil Gen 5 Julianna HR and Carlyle HR
The best with Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor
Fossil Gen 5 is one of many smartwatches from this company, but the first, not counting Fossil Sport, with the new Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor, which replaced the already outdated Wear 2100. Paired with the processor, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory. The equipment also includes GPS and NFC modules, an accelerometer and an optical heart rate sensor.
Apart from the new chip, this model is not the most outstanding smartwatch and does not boast any unique features. This is a universal smart watch that combines an affordable price, a good range of features and a stylish design. The Wear OS operating system allows you to fully use all services from Google, including the voice assistant, Google maps and the Android Pay payment system.
Key Features of Fossil Gen 5
- Operating system Wear OS.
- Compatibility: Android, iOS.
- Screen: 1.28 inches OLED with a resolution of 390*390 pixels
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100.
- Built-in memory: 8 GB.
- Water protection: 3 ATM.
- Autonomy: Up to 24 hours.
- Payment system: Google Pay.
- Price: From 295 US dollars.
Pros:
- Stylish design
- NFC with Google Pay support
- New Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor
- High quality build and materials
Minuses:
- Low autonomy
- Lack of advanced sports monitoring features
- GPS is slow
You can learn more about Fossil Gen 5 in this article.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch
The Galaxy Watch 3 is currently the manufacturer's flagship and best smartwatch, but the first generation of the line is still a great choice. In addition to excellent design, they received an impressive set of functions and characteristics. This model is available in two sizes: 42 and 46 mm, so they are suitable for both women and men.
On the front of the watch, around the 1.2-inch or 1.3-inch Super AMOLED screen, there is a rotating bezel, which is so loved by many users. There are modules Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope and optical heart rate sensor.
Unlike Samsung smartphones that support payments through Android Pay and Samsung Pay, you can only pay for your watch through Samsung Pay, which is not supported in all countries.
You can read more about Samsung Galaxy Watch in this article.
Key features of the Galaxy Watch
- Operating system: Tizen OS.
- Compatibility: Android, iOS.
- Screen: 1.2 inch or 1.3 inch Super AMOLED.
- Processor: Dual-core Exynos 9110 with a frequency of 1.15 GHz.
- Built-in memory: 4 GB.
- Water protection: Up to 50 meters.
- Autonomy: From 3 to 7 days, depending on the model.
- Payment system: Samsung Pay.
- Price: 330 – 350 dollars ($375 – 400 dollars for the version with LTE).
Pros:
- Design
- Large set of functions
- Easy navigation thanks to rotating bezel
- Good autonomy
Minuses:
- Bixby in English
- Few body color options
- Samsung Pay is not supported everywhere
Soldering cases
Now it's time for the soldering iron.
We unsolder the original chip from the antenna and solder our ground sufferer in its place.
Doesn't look very good. But we are not looking for a design and beauty competition, the main thing for us is that it works.
To do this, we check the functionality at the nearest ATM, at the same time we take a walk in good weather and stretch our muscles.
By the way, if you are too lazy to go to the ATM, you can use the native banking application and the function of adding a new card via NFC.
Now you need to play it safe and, so that nothing short-circuits inside, isolate the chip.
I use good old Kapton tape for this. We isolate the chip.
I did not insulate the antenna itself, since at first glance it does not come into contact with anything and should not short-circuit anything. But if in doubt, you can also isolate the antenna.
Now the most important quest is to close the clock with the antenna inside.
By the way, this particular location of the antenna was not chosen by chance, since if you wrap the antenna around the battery or place it under the battery, on the back cover, it will not work, since the battery will shield the antenna. And in the case of such an arrangement, between the signal receiver and the antenna there will be only a thin layer of cable and a display module that is highly permeable to electromagnetic waves.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
The best NFC smartwatches for active users
Galaxy Watch Active 2 was introduced in early September 2019 and its main difference from other Samsung smartwatches is the absence of a rotating bezel. Here, unlike the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch 3, it is touch-sensitive. Many, of course, did not like this decision, but they were sacrificed for the sake of the compactness and light weight of the watch.
The screen in this watch uses a Super AMOLED panel with a diameter of 1.2 or 1.4 inches with a resolution of 360*360 pixels. The watch case has a diameter of 40 mm and is protected according to the American military standard MIL-STD-810G. The Watch Active 2 is powered by a dual-core Exynos 9110 processor paired with 768 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal memory.
Apart from the lack of a bezel, all other characteristics and functions are about the same as the Galaxy Watch 3. It has NFC, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi modules, a gyroscope, an accelerometer, a barometer, an ambient light sensor and a heart rate monitor. This model also has the ability to measure blood pressure. However, this function is only being tested for now.
Key features of Galaxy Watch Active 2
- Operating system: Tizen OS.
- Compatibility: Android, iOS.
- Screen: 1.2 or 1.4 inch Super AMOLED.
- Processor: Dual-core Exynos 9110 with a frequency of 1.15 GHz.
- Built-in memory: 4 GB.
- Protection: 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810G
- Autonomy: From 2 to 3 days.
- Payment system: Samsung Pay.
- Price: from 279 dollars
Pros:
- Very light and compact
- Stylish design
- Large set of functions
- Affordable price
- Blood pressure measurement function
Minuses:
- Bixby in English
- No bezel
- Pressure measurement function is not active
- Large frame around the screen
- Autonomy is less than other models
Payment by voice
The use of speech recognition technologies can also help instantly identify the payer. Today it is used by foreign banks. For example, in February 2016, clients of the English HSBC received access to the bank’s online services using voice identification.
To recognize a client, the technology analyzes about 100 parameters. Thanks to this, the system recognizes the user, even if he has a cold or lost his voice. In 2013, a similar system was introduced by the English bank Barclays.
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro
Smartwatch with NFC and dual screen
At around $250, the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro is one of the best Wear OS smartwatches available today. Having a very stylish design, the watch boasts almost all the necessary functions: GPS, NFC, accelerometer, heart rate sensor and much more.
One of the features of this watch is the use of two types of screen located on top of each other. Above the main 1.4-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 400 * 400 pixels is an LCD screen that displays only the most necessary information, such as time, date, heart rate and number of steps taken. This solution made it possible to increase battery life to a maximum of 30 days. This is if you use only the LCD screen. But, with this mode of use, most of the “smart” functions are not available.
The most significant drawback of the TicWatch Pro can be considered the already outdated Snapdragon 2100 processor and water protection with an IP68 rating. But the watch allows you to pay for purchases using the Android Pay payment system, which ensures demand for this model in many countries.
Key features of Ticwatch Pro
- Operating system Wear OS.
- Compatibility: Android 4.3+, iOS 8+.
- Screen: 1.4 inches OLED with a resolution of 400*400 pixels + LCD screen
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100.
- Built-in memory: 4 GB.
- Water protection: IP68.
- Autonomy: Up to 30 days.
- Payment system: Google Pay
- Price: From 250 US dollars.
Pros:
- NFC with Google Pay support
- Excellent autonomy
- Innovative screen
- Competitive price
Minuses:
- To increase autonomy you will have to sacrifice smart functions
- Limited activity tracking
- Outdated processor
Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music
Universal watch with NFC
Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music is one of the most versatile smartwatch models from this manufacturer. They are suitable for both everyday use and for monitoring workouts in the gym and outdoors.
The variety of sensors used allows you to analyze the body's state in detail, including stress levels, blood oxygen levels, heart rate, speed, distance and much more. In addition to the standard heart rate sensor and accelerometer, the watch is also equipped with a thermometer, barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, GPS and NFC modules. Payment is made using the Garmin Pay payment system.
One of the advantages of Vivoactive 3 Music is its transflective touch screen, which is perfectly visible in any light. Water resistant to 50 meters, you can track swimming performance and more than 15 other types of activities.
This isn't the only Garmin smartwatch with NFC. Other options to consider include the Fenix 5 Plus, Forerunner 645 and Forerunner 645 Music, the recently released Garmin Forerunner 945, and more. But these are more specialized models, so we did not include them in this list.
Key features of Vivoactive 3
- Operating system: Proprietary OS.
- Compatibility: Android, iOS.
- Screen: 1.2 inches transflective with a resolution of 240*240 pixels.
- Processor: Branded chip.
- Built-in memory: 4 GB.
- Water protection: 5 ATM.
- Autonomy: Up to 7 days.
- Payment system: Garmin Pay
- Price: From 250 US dollars.
Pros:
- NFC with Garmin Pay support
- Excellent autonomy
- Transflective screen
- Competitive price
Minuses:
- Garmin Pay is not available in all countries
Connecting to a smartphone and esim connection
The watch is compatible with iOS and Android devices. However, in the first case, compatibility is partial. In particular, you won't be able to install apps through Huawei Health or control music playback. In addition, when pairing with an iPhone, the sequence of actions is not as simple as with Huawei models.
Once your watch is detected by your Apple smartphone, you are prompted to pair it via Settings/Bluetooth. Moreover, if you have previously connected the watch to this smartphone, and then did a reset, then before connecting again, you need to click “Forget device” on the Huawei Watch 3 lines in the Bluetooth menu.
A big plus of Huawei Watch 3 is the ability to use eSIM from Russian operators. We tested the model with MTS eSIM. You need to connect it to the watch through the Huawei Health app by scanning the QR code on the leaflet with the SIM card.
And there is an interesting nuance here. After scanning the QR code, you will be prompted in the app to choose which number to use. There will be two numbers/operators: the one you currently use on your smartphone, and the new one - eSIM. It would seem logical to choose a new one.
Accordingly, during the initial setup, you need to select your previous (main) number so that the new one connects specifically to the watch. After which you will be able to make and receive calls from your watch completely independently of your smartphone. That is, in fact, you will have a full-fledged phone on your hand. You can even dial a number using numbers if it is not in your contacts.
When the watch is in contact with a smartphone (well, that is, it is nearby and Bluetooth is turned on), then it will make calls through it. The Watch 3 will only use its own cellular module if it loses connection to the “base” - this scheme was probably chosen to save battery.
Huawei Watch 2 (2018)
Smartwatch with NFC for Huawei fans
Huawei released an updated version of the Watch 2 Pro smart watch in 2022. More precisely, these are two versions at once: one with support for a nano-SIM card, the second with only eSIM support. Both received a 1.2-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 390*390 pixels and a Snapdragon Wear 2100 chip paired with 768 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal memory.
Also, both options received GPS and NFC modules with support for the Google Play payment system. For lovers of a healthy lifestyle, there is a heart rate sensor and an accelerometer for counting steps, calories and distance traveled, as well as assessing sleep quality. The watch is protected from water and dust according to the IP68 standard.
One of the weakest points of the Huawei Watch 2 is its battery life. The 420 mAh battery is enough for just 1 day of use. These watches cost from 240 to 310 US dollars, depending on the version.
Key features of Huawei Watch 2
- Operating system Wear OS.
- Compatibility: Android, iOS.
- Screen: 1.2 inches OLED with a resolution of 390*390 pixels.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100.
- Built-in memory: 4 GB.
- Water protection: IP68.
- Autonomy: 1 day
- Payment system: Google Pay
- Price: From 240 US dollars.
Pros:
- NFC with Google Pay support.
- Not a bad set of functions.
- SIM card slot.
- Design.
Minuses:
- Low autonomy
- Limited activity tracking
- Outdated processor
What to look for when choosing
A good watch, assembled from high-quality materials, will cost 15-20 thousand rubles. Therefore, it is important not to make a mistake with the purchase. It is worth paying attention to:
- CPU relevance and performance;
- not only on the amount of flash memory, but also on how much is actually available for multimedia;
- material. Depending on your lifestyle, sapphire crystal may be contraindicated for some;
- if you plan to fully use multimedia, it is better to take a larger screen with good expansion;
- compatibility with a specific smartphone.
If you plan to use a smart watch as a fitness tracker, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the accuracy of heart rate measurement, pedometer, etc. for a particular model.
Misfit Vapor 2
Misfit Vapor 2 is Misfit's second attempt to release a smartwatch running Wear OS. The second iteration lost the shortcomings that were inherent in the first generation. NFC with support for Google Pay, GPS and an optical heart rate sensor appeared here. The watch is also waterproof up to 30 meters.
The design of Misfit Vapor 2 is very simple with a stainless steel body and a high-resolution AMOLED screen with a size of 1.2 or 1.4 inches. Under the hood is a standard Snapdragon Wear 2100 paired with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. All this runs under the Wear OS operating system. The battery capacity is 300 or 330 mAh, depending on the case size.
Key features of Misfit Wapor 2
- Operating system Wear OS.
- Compatibility: Android, iOS.
- Screen: 1.2 or 1.4 inches OLED.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100.
- Built-in memory: 4 GB.
- Water protection: 3 ATM.
- Autonomy: 1 day
- Payment system: Google Pay
- Price: From 250 US dollars.
Pros:
- NFC with Google Pay support.
- Not a bad set of functions.
- Wide range of possibilities.
- Design.
Minuses:
- Low autonomy
- Very simple design
- Outdated processor
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