Best Smartwatches for Men/Boys in India (September 2023)

By G. S. Vasan | Updated on 29-Jul-2023

For centuries, men have been interested in wearables that show time as they help us better manage our daily activities and have a positive attitude towards life. This relationship became evermore personal once these portable timepieces became smart. The so-called smartwatches let us stay connected to the world and track fitness. Generation after generation, they have gotten better at gauging crucial men’s health conditions and well-being cues. Today, we have smartwatches like Pixel Watch that can monitor Electrocardiograms. Fitbit Sense can well sense your stress levels from an electrodermal (EDA) sensor. Garmin watches take activity monitoring to the next level. And the iPhone maker not only seems eyeing healthcare way too seriously but also is taking on the competition with something like the Apple Watch Ultra. Now, even if you aren’t curious about these stats, and want something stylish from a traditional sense, there are options for that too. Case in point: the Tag Heuer smartwatch that’s listed below.

So, you see there are so many smart wristwears out there and choosing the right one can be overwhelming. Well, we are here to help you out. Let’s check out the best smartwatches for men based on factors like design, features, tracking performance, battery life, etc. And we won’t just jump into the roll call. Rather, start with answering some of the queries you may have about smartwatches.

Best of Wearable Devices

Apple Watch Ultra

Men generally have a larger wrist circumference and Apple Watch Ultra is one chunky smartwatch that brings capabilities that sports enthusiasts and athletes would want. But even a regular man can ignore those aspects of it and use its dependable tracking features and smart utilities. It is made of an aerospace-grade titanium body, a durable build, a large bright sapphire crystal glass front, a special button arrangement for ease of use, a stupendously long battery life, dual-frequency GPS for one of the most accurate positioning while you go into remote terrains, and when you need help, its orange colour and the option to raise an 86-decibel siren could prove life-saving.

We haven’t yet taken into account, the features of the Apple Watch Series 8 like crash detection, emergency SOS, both GPS and cellular connectivity, etc that make it even more powerful and appealing to regular and power users alike.

However, if you are more regular and want something simpler, then you have the vanilla Apple Watch:

Apple Watch Series 8

Retina
NA
iOS
Yes

Although it's very similar to the Series 7 in looks and features, it’s the latest Apple Watch and that means one extra year of software support. The newest features include car crash detection, crack-resistant front glass, IP6X dust resistance, and WR50 water resistance. In our experience, this is the best mix of smart features (that act as a great smartphone companion, a computer on its own) and class-leading fitness and health tracking. Both Apple watches work with the Apple ecosystem only, but the integration is so ingrained and seamless.

Now, if you want something that’s a strong competitor of Apple Watch Series 8 from the Android side, you have:

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Type	:	Retina
Compatible OS	:	iOS
Water Resistant	:	Yes
Price	:	₹ 41,990

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro

Super AMOLED
590 mAh
Wear OS
Yes

Samsung has thrown the kitchen sink and more at the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (here’s my experience). It is packed to the brim with features like GPS routing, swimming and plenty of workout modes, snore detection whilst sleeping, a Body Fat Composition analyzer, and in select markets, a blood pressure monitor as well as Google Assistant support. This is a giant watch and comes with a military-grade build comprising of titanium alloy chassis, Sapphire Crystal glass face, MIL-STD-810H endurance rating, and IP68 ingress protection.

If you want pretty much this offering but in a more modest build, go for the Galaxy Watch 5. Both Galaxy watches don’t work with iOS, just so you know.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Type	:	Super AMOLED
Power (Battery,mAh)	:	590 mAh
Compatible OS	:	Wear OS
Water Resistant	:	Yes
Price	:	₹ 48,999

Garmin Venu 2 Plus

AMOLED
NA
Garmin OS
Yes

Where Garmin Venu 2 Plus stands out from the crowd is its comprehensive and in-depth coverage of health and fitness parameters. If you are a sucker for data, then you are in for joy using the Garmin Venu 2 Plus. But, if you are not, then the Venu 2 Plus’ user interface can be a bit mind-boggling. You get features like calling (as long as it's connected to a smartphone) thanks to a built-in speaker and microphone, voice assistant (even Google), music storage, LiveTrack (a real-time log of your location that others can follow along), GPS, and a rather reliable set of sensors and tracking. Garmin has also packed in a massive battery that lasts long. The bundled charger tops the up the thing stupid fast too.

The watch looks splendid on one’s wrist. If you dig a round-dial smartwatch, then that’s a bonus.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Type	:	AMOLED
Compatible OS	:	Garmin OS
Water Resistant	:	Yes
Price	:	₹ 46,990

Ticwatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS

AMOLED Retina Screen
577 mAh battery
Wear OS by Google
Yes

TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS is a feature-rich smartwatch but what makes it attractive is its price which is significantly lesser than the above watches. You get a 1.4-inch AMOLED touchscreen with AOD(thanks to a secondary FSTN screen). It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 SoC and Google’s WearOS combination. Among other things, you also get an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, a long battery life claim (72 hours), a round sturdy design, a built-in mic and speaker for calls, 20 workout modes, and commonly sought-after health trackers (including IHB, AFib, blood oxygen, sleep, and stress).

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Type	:	AMOLED Retina Screen
Power (Battery,mAh)	:	577 mAh battery
Compatible OS	:	Wear OS by Google
Water Resistant	:	Yes
Price	:	₹ 24,999

Skagen Falster 6

AMOLED
NA
Android, iOS
Yes

Skagen is a Fossil sub-brand and its Falster 6 is pretty much the Fossil Gen 6 with some Danish-inspired design. So, it does bring Wear OS 3 onboard with Google and a horde of other apps. You also get Google Assistant and Alexa on your wrist thanks to this watch. The health features include a SpO2 reader, a heart rate monitor, sleep monitoring, and several workout modes. These data can be logged into the Google Fit app.

Among other things, the Skagen watch also offers an altimeter, a round AMOLED display, 8GB of music storage, GPS, 3ATM water resistance, and the option to take calls from the watch.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Type	:	AMOLED
Compatible OS	:	Android, iOS
Water Resistant	:	Yes
Price	:	₹ 15,369

Fitbit Sense 2

AMOLED
NA
Android, iOS
Yes

Fitbit has been around for a long time now and most people may have a strong brand recall for it. Sense 2 is the brand’s modern smartwatch with a body response sensor. Its unique pitch is that by using skin temperature, sweating behaviour, and heart rate, the watch can indicate your stress levels. Further, it guides you in recovery with breathing exercises, and may even suggest you go out for a walk.

The Fitbit smartwatch also features 5ATM water resistance, GPS, Alexa support, and the ability to take calls. But, you can’t make calls. There is no rich app library or Google Assistant support either.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Type	:	AMOLED
Compatible OS	:	Android, iOS
Water Resistant	:	Yes
Price	:	₹ 24,100

Amazfit GTR 4

AMOLED
NA
Android & iOS
Yes

If you have a tight budget but want a good smartwatch, then Amazfit GTR 4 is worth checking out. It features a round AMOLED display, 200+ watch faces, dual-band circularly-polarized GPS antenna tracking, a 2-week battery life claim, a call facility whence connected to a phone, music storage, 150+ sports modes (including swimming), automatic tracking with 8 sports (including Outdoor Running, Cycling, Walking Elliptical, Rowing, Treadmill, etc.), 5ATM water resistance, sleep monitoring, Alexa personal assistant, 24-hour tracking of heart rate, SpO2, PAI health score, and stress levels. There is even Strava integration here.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Type	:	AMOLED
Compatible OS	:	Android & iOS
Water Resistant	:	Yes
Price	:	₹ 16,499

Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4

OLED
430 mAh
Android, iOS
Yes

On the other hand, if you want something luxurious (price no bar), then you can take a look at the Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4. It will stand apart for its classy look (especially in the steel strap) and use of premium materials (like a steel strap and sapphire crystal screen). On the front, you have an AMOLED panel. Beneath it, there is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4100+ processor with Wear OS software. But, don’t expect it to be as feature-ridden as some of the aforementioned watches. You don’t even get trackers for health metrics like blood oxygen saturation and ECG.

If you want a more robust smartwatch experience but with premium embellishments, then the Apple Watch Series 8 Hermes edition is something you can look up.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Type	:	OLED
Power (Battery,mAh)	:	430 mAh
Compatible OS	:	Android, iOS
Water Resistant	:	Yes
Price	:	₹ 190,000

10.

Pixel Watch

NA
NA
Android
Yes

Pixel Watch is Google’s first smartwatch and a decent one at that. However, the company isn’t officially selling it in India. You can however grab it from Amazon.in. It’s probably an imported piece and so, you won’t be getting a warranty for it in India. Still, if you are excited to buy this Pixel smartwatch, know that it sports an elegant circular design, Fitbit integration, WearOS 3 smarts, Google Assistant, GPS tracking, 40 sports modes, an ECG app Emergency SOS option, and LTE connectivity. There is no SpO2 monitor.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Compatible OS	:	Android
Water Resistant	:	Yes
Price	:	₹ 32,990

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List Of Best Smartwatches For Men/Boys In India

Product Name	Seller	Price
Apple Watch Ultra	Amazon	₹ 85,390
Apple Watch Series 8	Amazon	₹ 41,990
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro	N/A	₹ 48,999
Garmin Venu 2 Plus	Amazon	₹ 46,990
Ticwatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS	Flipkart	₹ 24,999
Skagen Falster 6	Amazon	₹ 15,369
Fitbit Sense 2	Amazon	₹ 24,100
Amazfit GTR 4	Flipkart	₹ 16,499
Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4	N/A	₹ 190,000
Pixel Watch	Amazon	₹ 32,990