Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Fitness bands and smartwatches

If you are looking for smart bands or smartwatches for a gift for you or your loved one this Christmas, check out this list!

Fitness bands and smartwatches gift guide!

Smart bands and smartwatches

Xiaomi Mi Band 5

1. Xiaomi Mi Band 5 - For 1,790, the Mi Band 5 has a 1.2-inch colored display diagonally. This is 20 percent bigger than the 0.95-inch of the Mi Band 4. Xiaomi also added over 100 new animated watch faces including characters from popular animated series such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Case Closed, Hatsune Miku, and SpongeBob SquarePants.

Inside, the watch is an improved processor for faster and more accurate tracking. It also has 5 ATM with up to 50-meter water-resistance as well as 14-day battery life on a single charge. There are 11 workouts supported including Indoor Cycling, Elliptical, Yoga, Rowing Machine, and Jump Rope. 

It has a PPG heart rate sensor with up to 50 percent more accurate measurements. The Personal Activity Intelligence or PAI utilizes your heart rate data and health profile. 100 PAI points will be the target for a healthy score.

Sleep tracking is also improved with REM sleep and Naps monitor since it now has a 24-hour sleep tracking technology. In addition, the Mi Band 5 also has a stress management function as well as a Deep Breathing mode to help you relax. For ladies, there is a new monthly period cycle tracking built-in.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro

2. Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro - For PHP 11,999, the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro has a premium, sleek design. It has a combination of titanium and sapphire glass that is built to have 5 ATM water resistance It also has a glossy and skin-friendly ceramic back that ensures comfort when wearing.

It features a 1.39-inch AMOLED HD touchscreen at 454 x 454 resolution. It has over 200+ watch faces to choose from to match your style. Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro also provides sports and health data including snowboarding and skiing such as heart rate, average speed, maximum slope, track and distance for cross-country skiing, skiing, and snowboarding on a ski field.

It retains the ability to measure Blood Oxygen Saturation as well. The Huawei TruSleep 2.0 can track and diagnose 6 common types of sleep issues while suggesting ways to improve your sleep. The watch monitors your heart rate and breathing while you sleep to rate your overall sleep quality. Huawei TruRelax technology can do all-day stress monitoring. It can help you do breath training to release stress and regulate your mood at the best times during the day. There's the Huawei TruSeen 4.0 that monitors your heart rate 24/7. It alerts you when your heart rate goes above or below normal levels.

realme Watch S

3. realme Watch S - For PHP 4,990, the realme Watch S features an aluminum alloy body with IP68 water and dust resistance. It has a Gorilla Glass-protected 1.3-unch TFT Color touch screen with 360 x 360 resolution that can be customized with over 100 watch faces.

For fitness features, it has 16 sports mode that includes Outdoor Run, Walk, Indoor Run, Outdoor Cycle, Strength Training, Football, Basketball, Table Tennis, Indoor Cycle, and more. It can monitor your SpO2 or Blood Oxygen levels. heart rate, calories burned, sleep monitor, Meditation, and Water consumption reminder.

Apple Watch Series 6

4. Apple Watch Series 6 - Starting at PHP 22,990, the Apple Watch Series 6 has an Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display and a maximum brightness of 1000 nits. Inside the Watch Series 6 is the new S6 SiP dual-core processor, W3 wireless chip, and U1 Ultra-wideband chip.

It also features the Digital Crown with haptic feedback, fall detection, and water resistance at up to 50 meters. It also has a Blood Oxygen Sensor and the second-generation optical heart sensor that offers real-time measurements of the blood oxygen levels.

Amazfit Bip U

5. Amazfit Bip U - For PHP 3,090, the Amazfit Bip U is a hybrid of smartwatch and band. It features a 1.43-inch HD color display at 302 x 302 resolution with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It also features 50 watch faces.

For fitness, it has over 60 sports and exercise modes including running, cycling, yoga, dancing, skating, and kickboxing. Amazfit Bip U can be connected via a smartphone app to show you data like distance covered, speed, heart rate changes, calories burned, and more.

It has health features such as SomnusCare, OxygenBeats 3, and PAI 4 Health Assessment System.

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