Smartwatch
Buying Guide
Packed full of useful features and functions, a smartwatch is a must-have accessory for the digital age. This guide will take you through what each of our smartwatches has to offer, to help you find the perfect one for you.
How To Choose A Smart Watch
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Firstly, make sure it’s compatible with your smartphone. Most will work with Android and iOS, but it’s best to double check.
2
Decide what you’d like your smartwatch to do, and then check that your preferred smartwatch has the relevant features and functions.
3
Style and design is an important factor, If you want to change the look then make sure you can change the dials and straps easily.
4
Find out what the battery life of the smartwatch is. Some will require charging more often than others which might affect how you use it.
Compare the Watches
| TAG Heuer Connected |
Garmin Vivomove HR |
Garmin Fenix 5 Plus |
Michael Kors Access Runway |
Emporio Armani Connected Gen 4 |
Montblanc Summit |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Download Apps | ||||||
| Download Apps | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Music Management | ||||||
| Music Management | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | ||||||
| Voice Command | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Translate | ||||||
| Translate | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Maps | ||||||
| Maps | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Notifications | ||||||
| Notifications | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pay from your Wrist | ||||||
| Pay from your Wrist | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fitness Tracking | ||||||
| Fitness Tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heart Rate Monitor | ||||||
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built in GPS | ||||||
| Built in GPS | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Touchscreen | ||||||
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Customisable Dials | ||||||
| Customisable Dials | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Personalise with Accessories | ||||||
| Personalise with Accessories | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant | ||||||
| Water Resistant | 50 meters | 50 meters | 100 meters | 30 meters | 30 meters | Splashproof |
| Compatibility | ||||||
| Compatibility | Smartphones running Android 4.4 or higher (excluding Go edition). iPhones running iOS 9.3 or higher. | |||||
| Battery | ||||||
| Battery | 25 hours | Up to 5 days | Up to 7 days | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
Finance Options
4 years 9.9% APR Finance
Making buying the smartwatch of your dreams even easier, read more about our 4 years 9.9% APR Finance available on smartwatches over £350.
The TAG Heuer Connected Modular at a Glance:
Combining the excellence of Swiss watchmaking with cutting-edge technology, the TAG Heuer Connected Modular not only boasts exceptional performance but also complete customisability.
What’s the price tag?
With prices starting at £1,000, the TAG Heuer Connected Modular is also available from £22.60 per month with 4 years 9.9% APR Finance. Up to 12 months Interest Free Credit is also available.
The Garmin Vivomove HR at a Glance:
With a discretely hidden touchscreen and real watch hands, the Garmin Vivomove HR is a stylish Hybrid Smartwatch with powerful fitness monitoring tools and plenty of smart features to ensure you’re always connected.
What’s the price tag?
Prices start at £250.
The Garmin Fenix 5 Plus at a Glance:
Designed for adventures off the beaten track, the Garmin Fenix 5 Plus is a multisport GPS smartwatch that will help you stay connected in even the most challenging environments.
What’s the price tag?
With prices starting at £700, the Garmin Fenix 5 Plus is also available from £52.50 per month with up to 4 years 0% Interest Free Credit.
The Michael Kors Access at a Glance:
Combining chic styling with powerful smartwatch technology, the newest smartwatch from Michael Kors Access comes in the iconic Runway style, with brand new features and interchangeable straps.
What’s the price tag?
Prices start at £339.
The Emporio Armani Connected Gen 4 at a Glance:
Combining Emporio Armani’s dynamic styling with the added benefits of today’s wearable technology, this new collection of touchscreen smartwatches are designed to impress.
What’s the price tag?
Prices start at £389 or £29.18 per month with 12 months Interest Free Credit.
The Breitling Exospace B55 at a Glance:
Packed with original functions tailor-made for professional pilots, the Breitling Exospace B55 Connected is a supremely powerful smartwatch which will never leave you short of information.
What’s the price tag?
Prices start at £5,040 and it’s also available from £113.90 per month with 4 years 9.9% APR Finance. Up to 12 months Interest Free Credit is also available.
