How accurate is the health tracking on your smartwatch? If it’s a Samsung or an Apple Watch, you can be assured of accurate readings. The captured data offers insights into various aspects of a user’s well-being, including activity levels, sleep patterns, heart health and potentially even early signs of certain illnesses. While there are plenty of wrist wearables that track metrics like steps, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, and sleep quality, many are not always perfectly accurate.
Amazfit Active 2: Premium Accuracy with Sleek Design
Trust me, you won’t find such issues with the Amazfit Active 2. It is expensive at 10k, but the watch is slim, sleek and compact on your wrist. Most importantly, its tracking capabilities are on point. There’s also battery life of upto 10 days.
The Active 2 has a stylish design and a bright display. It features a 1.32-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, ensuring crystal-clear visibility —even under direct sunlight. There are 160+ workout modes, including strength training, running, and yoga. You will need the Zepp OS to tap the full potential of this gadget. A daily Readiness score summarises mental and physical recovery and provides actionable insights.
An interesting feature is Amazfit’s BioTracker technology that tracks your heart rate and sleep data with accuracy. Also, there is accurate GPS tracking; herein, 5 satellite positioning systems ensure fast GPS connection and accurate positioning whenever you’re out running, walking, cycling or hiking. Zepp Flow (a natural language AI assistant) offers full voice control of your smartwatch. You can use it to send replies to Android messages using speech-to-text or keyboard input. Throughout its stay with me, the Active 2 watch tracked my vitals with perfection. It even gave me a break from the phone with its on-screen notifications and messaging.
itel Alpha Edge: Rugged Performance at a Budget Price
Meanwhile, the Alpha Edge from itel has a modest price tag of Rs 1.5k. It is a rugged and good-looking smartwatch with a large 2.0-inch display with 500 nits brightness, ensuring visibility even in bright sunlight. It boasts IP68 water resistance, all-day health tracking, and 150+ watch faces. It also includes features like heart rate, SpO2, and sleep monitoring.
When it comes to connectivity, there is Bluetooth calling and message alerts. I liked its Always-On Display feature that keeps essential information visible without needing to wake the screen. Its functional Crown and Side Key offers intuitive navigation and quick access to features. I also monitored the heart rate throughout the day. The watch analyses sleep patterns to provide insights into sleep quality. The wrist wearable is available in Lurex Black and Midnight Blue colours.
