So you want a smartwatch... but you don't want any of these gadgets that look like a smartphone attached to your wrist, constantly lighting up and pinging your notifications.What is a hybrid smartwatch?
Want a deeper explanation of hybrid smartwatches? We've developed a complete beginner's guide to watches with technology hidden under traditional faces so you know what to look for. Click here for our beginner's guide to hybrids. You're in luck: In recent years, manufacturers have made "hybrid" smartwatches, which include cutting-edge technologies, but whose design resembles that of a traditional watch. These are devices that look like a regular watch you wear in a jewelry store, but also include smart technologies like step tracking, sleep monitoring, and even notifications from your phone. We've tested many famous hybrid watches you can buy, and below we've compiled a list of our favorite devices, categorized by features, price, design, how they work. Your phone and much more. We'll update this list when we see more hybrid watches, but for now, here are our favorite watches with the added tech you can choose from. Image 1 of 3
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1. phase failed
Great classic design Impressive service life Notifications a bit confusing Basic fitness tracking. The best hybrid smartwatch we're currently recommending is the Misfit Phase, which offers a sleek and stylish design with really useful features when connected to your phone. The Misfit phase is chunky, but its design is classic and no one will immediately tell you're wearing a smartwatch when you wear this watch around your wrist. Battery life is impressive - it'll last about six months on a single watch battery - but the fitness features here are limited because there's no GPS or heart-rate monitor. The Misfit's real asset is its price: the Misfit Phase is one of the cheapest hybrids money can buy. So you'll want to get this if you're looking for an affordable watch that can vibrate when you receive notifications. and look great too. Read our full review of the maladjustment phase
2. Withings Steel HR
A hybrid watch with a heart. Accurate heart rate monitor User-friendly app Limited fitness features Not the best battery life. Are you looking for a small but modern hybrid watch, but capable of tracking your heart rate and having a comfortable strap for running? The Withings Steel HR (sometimes known as the Nokia Steel HR) is perhaps the ideal watch for you and comes in second on our list of the best hybrids. It has a small dial so you can see your daily step count (your goal can be set in the app), and a small screen at the top shows other stats. If you want to know your heart rate, it will appear on the screen with your number of steps and notifications, such as incoming calls, messages and upcoming events on your calendar. There's a single button to the right of the watch that's somehow disguised as a crown while the watch is waterproof, so you can wear it in the shower without ruining it. Read our full Withings Steel HR review Image 1 of 3
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3. Misfit command
Battery life one year Secondary button useful for music. The loop can cause discomfort. Sleep monitoring is limited A year of battery life, notifications, and basic fitness tracking technologies are the highlights of our third watch: the Misfit Command. At first, you may think that this watch seems complicated to use, but it's actually quite easy once you know how it works. The days of the month are displayed on the right of the face outside of the time markers and the days of the week on the left. When you receive a notification on your wrist, the watch vibrates and the secondary dial displays the type of notification: text message, alarm, or calendar notification; This dial also shows your daily step count. You can create contacts in the app and assign a number from 1 to 12 to each of them. The watch hands will point to the corresponding number when you receive an incoming call. The two buttons on the right side of the case allow you, among other things, to play and pause music. The Misfit unit is also excellent - we reckon it's one of the best-looking hybrid watches you can buy. Read our full Misfit Command review Image 1 of 3
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4. Withings steel HR sport
The first hybrid since the return of Withings. Sleek design Long battery life Notifications aren't perfect Limited fitness features The Withings Steel HR Sport is very similar to the Nokia Steel and Nokia Steel HR on this list (the company has recently been rebranded as Withings). Although their design is similar, there are significant differences. It comes with better notifications, as well as a VO2 Max monitor that can give you an overall fitness score that you can improve over time. The battery is designed to last about a month. Its GPS and heart rate monitor are connected, which means this battery is suitable for more physical activities than many other devices on this list. Read our Withings Steel HR Sport review Image 1 of 2
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5. Lost access path
Limited smarts, but a great design. Elegant metal design. Customizable smart button Easy to rub glass Inoperable in the dark Misfit Path is one of the simpler devices on this list. Although it does track some fitness stats, it's much more designed to be a fancy watch than a smartwatch. We love the long battery life, which should last around six months, and the fact that you can customize one of the smart buttons to whatever you want on your phone. The Misfit Path Trail isn't as affordable as other hybrid smartwatches, but if you're looking for a stylish wrist piece that looks great, it would be a great option. Read our full Misfit Path review Image 1 of 3
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6. Withings movement
One of the most unique hybrids. Chic and subtle design. Multiple color options Plastic scratches easily No heart rate monitor Withings Move is one of the cheapest devices on this list and offers a wide variety of models. This is a good option on your part if you don't need a lot of fitness features and just want a way to track your daily step count and sleep with a cool watch on your wrist. According to Withings, it has 18 months of battery life, and while the watch isn't equipped with high-end features like heart rate monitoring, it's capable of tracking many of your basic stats. However, design and price are the highlights here. Although this is not suitable for fitness fanatics, it could be the perfect idea of a simple hybrid smartwatch. Read our full Withings Move review Image 1 of 3
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7.Garmin Vivomove HR
Perhaps the most beautiful Garmin. Solid gymnastics track. Decent battery life Uncertain display in bright sun Tedious touchscreen Although it may be the sportiest device on our list, don't let the fact that it bears the Garmin name fool you. The Vivomove HR won't offer you high-end watch features like the brand's Fenix 5 range. It does, however, offer a heart rate monitor and step tracking, as well as gym tracking features for indoor cardio sessions or recording during a weight training session. The Vivomove HR will also work in the pool because it's waterproof, but it's not particularly effective at monitoring your swim. Don't buy it specifically for this task. There are stress-monitoring features you won't find on any other hybrid watch, and we found these worked well. If you're looking for a good watch with some hidden fitness features, the Garmin Vivomove HR is perhaps the perfect device for you. Read our full Garmin Vivomove HR review Image 1 of 3
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8. Withings steel
It is essentially an HR purified steel. Great battery life Automatic activity tracking No heart rate monitor Basic fitness tracking. Withings Steel is very similar to the Steel HR, higher on our list, but there are a few key differences you'll want to know about. First of all, it's a touch smaller than the Steel HR, so it's a great option if you want a lighter and smaller device on your wrist. It also doesn't track heart rate, but it does include features like step counting and sleep tracking. There's no display on this watch, so you'll rely on step-by-step dialing and the app to see your stats. The biggest difference between the two Withings (sometimes called Nokia) is price: the Steel is slightly cheaper than the Steel HR, which may make you opt for a smaller, more limited watch. Read our full Withings Steel review Image 1 of 3
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