Top 5 smartwatches for sports enthusiasts

Smartwatches have become great tools for tracking vitals and sleep, acting as a fitness companion and coach.

If you're ready to invest in a smartwatch for your fitness needs, here are the top options you might be interested in.

Galaxy Watch 8

Possessing a 3-in-1 chip and biometric sensor similar to Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 8 brings many outstanding features for users who are passionate about training. The device's battery works well with a duration of more than 1 day of use, providing a comfortable feeling for long-term training activities.

Galaxy Watch 8 brings many valuable fitness features

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The Galaxy Watch 8's display has a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits, up from 2,000 nits on the previous version, but the difference is not obvious even in bright sunlight. The watch offers an antioxidant index that uses LEDs to measure carotenoid levels in the skin. The Vascular Load feature measures the stress level of the vascular system while the user sleeps and exercises, which is very convenient.

The Running Coach feature creates a workout program based on the user's performance in a 12-minute test run, giving them an overview and well-structured suggested workouts. With the One UI 8 interface, the watch allows access to Google Gemini right on the wrist for more convenient interaction with Google's virtual assistant.

Garmin Venu 3S

The Venu 3S features a 41mm, always-on OLED display that is crisp and vibrant. With a built-in microphone and speaker, users can make and receive calls directly from their wrist, while Bluetooth connectivity with their phone's virtual assistants makes interaction more convenient. The watch offers a versatile experience thanks to its compatibility with both iOS and Android.

In addition to fall detection, live health monitoring, and contactless payments, the Venu 3S also includes heart rate sensors, GPS, continuous heart rate monitoring, advanced coaching features in the Garmin Connect app, and in-depth health data. In particular, the Venu 3S can detect naps, add guided audio meditations, and a new wheelchair mode.

Galaxy Watch Ultra

At VND 13.49 million, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is an ideal choice for those who love outdoor training activities thanks to its battery life that can be used for up to 3 days in tests. The watch is equipped with dual-frequency GPS, multi- sport mode, emergency siren, high durability, 10ATM water resistance and Quick Button for quick customization.

Galaxy Watch Ultra is the companion for those with high-intensity workouts

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The Samsung Health app offers a comprehensive health tracking experience, especially with navigation features for hiking and cycling activities. The Galaxy Watch Ultra also has built-in GPS, body composition analysis, irregular heart rate notification, fall detection, emergency SOS features, electrocardiogram (EKG) and blood oxygen level (SpO2). The watch can even display AI-powered health information metrics, sleep apnea detection and AGEs index for metabolic health.

Amazfit Active 2

The Active 2 is a great option for those on a budget, especially with its stainless steel and tempered glass design that feels luxurious. Instead of using WearOS, the watch runs the proprietary Zepp OS for a smooth experience and is not dependent on the Google platform.

Amazfit Active 2 is equipped with many health monitoring features

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The Active 2 is packed with basic features and many advanced features such as continuous heart rate monitoring, SpO2 measurement, stress tracking, irregular heart rate alerts and skin temperature monitoring. In addition, the watch supports offline maps with navigation, 160 different workout activity profiles and the ability to automatically track reps in strength training exercises.

The watch also focuses on modern metrics like readiness score and has an improved sleep tracking algorithm. Testing shows that the watch's battery life is around 8 - 9 hours, so it is quite comfortable during exercise.

Apple Watch Series 10

Packed with health, fitness, and safety features, the Watch Series 10 is a top choice for those looking for a high-tech smartwatch that integrates easily with their iPhone. Testing across activities like running, weightlifting, and sleep showed that the watch synced health and fitness data instantly with the iPhone. Notifications and updates were delivered accurately and in real time.

Apple Watch Series 10 has the ability to sync quite well with iPhone

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The touch screen is quite responsive and displays clearly, intuitively, and is easy to customize. The battery also charges quite quickly. Users are provided with accurate training data for many different exercises and activities, especially it can automatically detect exercises to help track activities even if the user forgets to start the exercise manually.

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