Smartwatch vs Smartband : Do You Really Know the Difference ?

Smartwatch vs Smartband:

Smart wearable is more advanced than it used to be with a wide category. For example, there are smartwatches, smartbands, smart clothing, smart glasses, rings, even shoes. However, the most popular and most used wearables are smartwatches and smartbands.

Both devices are worn on the wrist, many users do get confused. What’s the difference between smartwatch and smartband, both devices look alike sometimes, and perform the same function.

If you have seen or used both devices, you’d notice that they both have some features in common. Typically, smartwatches and smartbands both tell the time, have health/fitness features (pedometer, sleep monitor, heart rate monitor, etc.), can be synced to smartphones, and generally worn around the wrists.

The differences between smart watch and smart band most often always revolve around screen sizes, dimensions, and other complex features.

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What are they called?

Smartwatches are what they are: WATCHES. Hence the name Smart-Watches. Smart bands are called all variations of names and shouldn’t be compared to smartwatches. Some call them Smart Bracelets, others call them Fitness trackers.

And this is because smartbands are fitness-focused while smartwatches are a total package — fitness tracking, communication, fashion, and act as a phone on the wrist.

Dimension & Screen Size

Generally, smartwatches are bigger than smart bands. Likewise their displays, smartwatch displays are usually between 1 — 3 inches while smart bands are commonly sized at 0 — 1 inch.

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Additionally, the screens of smartwatches are fully touchscreen compatible that you can control them with your fingers. On the other hands, Smart bands are usually done with a physical button or one single touch button.

Lastly, all smartwatches have coloured and vibrant displays while the screen you’d find on a smart band are bland and monochrome.

Features

As above mentioned, smart bands are fitness-focused and as such majorly sport features that help you keep health in monitoring. Asides telling the time, smart bands usually have pedometers, heart rate monitors, sleep monitors, and other health-inclined features.

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A smartwatch will typically have all the features of a smart band and more. For example, you’d find smartwatches having SIM card slots, WiFi connectivity, camera, 3/4G LTE, standalone apps, an app store. 

Usage

Another major difference and determinant of which wearable you should buy between smartwatch and a smart band is when, where, and frequency you intend to use the device.

A smartwatch designed very similarly like a regular watch. That’s to say smartwatches are suitable for everyday usage. Some are even better designed than regular watches and have detachable straps that you can swap for different occasion or outing.

Smart fitness trackers, as the name shows, are best worn during sport or recreational activities and have only rubber straps most of the time. Though some people wear their smart bands all day, they are not well designed for certain occasions. You’d agree that you should wear a smartwatch to a corporate meeting or environment, not a smart band.

Smartband/Smart Bracelet

If you exercise more often than you attend meetings, then you should purchase a smart band/fitness tracker.

Interactivity

This is another major differentiator of smartwatches and smart bands. Because smartwatches have a more complex operating system and features, plus the fact that they have a bigger and better screen, interactivity is much more smooth and advanced than the device than on smart bands.

Battery life

Before you think smartwatches have the most battery life, obviously, there are bigger and more complex, but they don’t.

Yes they typically have bigger battery capacity and sizes, but due to the numerous advanced features, big colored touchscreen, and activities of the complex OS, smartwatches usually have shorter battery life. Typically, you most likely would need to recharge a smartwatch after everyday use. On the contrast, smart bands can go 7-10 days on a single charge.

Pricing

While wearable prices generally depend on the features and brand that manufactured them, smartwatches costs more than smart bands.

Conclusion

If you are the look out for something to wear on your wrist for everyday use, not minding how much it would cost you, then you should buy a smartwatch. On the other hand, if you’re the sporty, a smart band would be a worthy investment. It doesn’t cost much and you can also wear it around all day.