The classic timepiece brand’s fifth-generation smartwatch might look like a standard circular watch at first glance, but once its touchscreen lights up, you’ll be able to access its versatile features. Keeping you on track with your health goals, the swim-proof Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle tracks your heart rate, monitors activity with the built-in GPS, and even records sleep history. allowing you to set sleep goals.
To buy: amazon.com, $179 (was $295)
Not all days are the same, and this Fossil smartwatch understands that: With four multi-day battery modes, you can switch from using all features to having the device act as a simple digital watch, depending on your charging ability and activities throughout the day. However, you can charge this watch up to 80 percent in under an hour, so there’s no need to miss out on its Wifi-enabled features.
But mostly, their praise is general — and effusive. “This watch so far is just superior to both of my previous smartwatches,” one shopper wrote, while another reviewer said, “I HIGHLY recommend anyone in the market for an affordable, versatile and durable timepiece to invest in this amazing technology. You simply will be thrilled.”
To buy: amazon.com, $208 (was $324)
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