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.
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Decide what you’d like your smartwatch to do, and then check that your preferred smartwatch has the relevant features and functions.
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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.
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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 Lily |
Garmin Venu 2/2S |
Garmin Fenix 6 |
Michael Kors Access Runway |
Emporio Armani Connected Gen 4 |
Garmin MARQ |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Download Apps | |||||||
| Download Apps | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Music Management | |||||||
| Music Management | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | |||||||
| Voice Command | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Translate | |||||||
| Translate | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Maps | |||||||
| Maps | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Notifications | |||||||
| Notifications | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pay from your Wrist | |||||||
| Pay from your Wrist | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fitness Tracking | |||||||
| Fitness Tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heart Rate Monitor | |||||||
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built in GPS | |||||||
| Built in GPS | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | |||||||
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Customisable Dials | |||||||
| Customisable Dials | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Personalise with Accessories | |||||||
| Personalise with Accessories | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant | |||||||
| Water Resistant | 50 meters | 50 meters | 50 meters | 100 meters | 30 meters | 30 meters | 100 meters |
| Compatibility | |||||||
| Compatibility | Smartphones running Android 4.4 or higher (excluding Go edition). iPhones running iOS 9.3 or higher. | ||||||
| Battery | |||||||
| Battery | A full day including 1h sport session | Up to 5 days | Up to 10 days | Up to 14 days | 24 hours | Up to 12 days | |
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 At A Glance:
With new and improved in-house Connected technology, the new TAG Heuer Connected smartwatch focuses on sports and performance with a new custom designed TAG Heuer sports app.
What’s the price tag?
With prices starting at £1,495, the new TAG Heuer Connected smartwatch is also available from £62.29 per month with 2 years 0% APR Finance.
The Garmin Venu 2/2S at a Glance:
Get in tune with your mind and body with the Garmin Venu® 2/2S. This GPS smartwatch has advanced health monitoring and fitness features to help you better understand what’s going on inside your body.
What’s the price tag?
Prices start at £400.
The Garmin Lily™ at a Glance:
Small and stylish, the Garmin Lily™ is the perfect smartwatch for every day. The patterned dial lights up at the flick of a wrist to reveal the bright touchscreen display.
What’s the price tag?
Prices start at £230.
The Garmin Fenix 6 At A Glance:
Designed with no limits in mind, the Garmin Fenix 6 collection is a solar powered smartwatch that lets you explore and take on any adventure in style.
What’s the price tag?
With prices starting at £700, the Garmin Fenix 6 is also available from £15.62 per month with up to 4 years 0% Interest Free Credit.
The Garmin MARQ at a Glance:
A smartwatch for athletes and those who like an adventure, the Garmin MARQ is a modern tool that’s expertly crafted on the inside for life on the outside.
What’s the price tag?
Prices for the Garmin MARQ start at £1,400 or you can purchase it for £29.16 per month with up to 4 years 0% Interest Free Credit.
The Michael Kors Access at a Glance:
Combining chic styling with smartwatch technology, the Michael Kors Access comes in the iconic Darci style with must-have features and interchangeable straps.
What’s the price tag?
Prices start at £279.
