The best smartwatches of 2020

2020 has seen the release of several intriguing new smartwatches.

This market segment performed admirably in the first half of 2020, despite the economic downturn which came as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

While shipments remained fairly flat at 42 million units, the global market saw 20% growth in revenue, according to Counterpoint Research.

The organisation said that fall detection and SpO2 monitoring would be two of the most popular features in the coming period.

Apple remained the dominant player both in terms of value and volume – accounting for more than 51% of revenue. It was followed by Samsung, Garmin, and Huawei.

The growth of this market is no surprise, as smartwatches boast a range of features which make users’ lives more convenient, while also enhancing their ability to track fitness regimes.

Among their capabilities, smartwatches allow for the following:

• Keeping track of your your app notifications.
• Reading and responding to text messages.
• Making and receiving calls.
• Streaming and controlling music on Bluetooth devices – such as wireless headphones.
• Health, fitness, stress, and sleep monitoring.

Below are eight of the best smartwatches which were launched in South Africa this year.

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Apple Watch Series 6 – Starting from R8,999

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Apple Watch SE – Starting from R6,499

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Fitbit Versa 3 – R4,999

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Huawei Watch Fit – R2,999

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Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro – R6,999

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 – Starting from R8,999

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