There are a lot of
hybrid smartwatches out there, and according to Armani, the Emporio Armani Connected is different because it has a second time zone — of course, for those who travel frequently, this feature might be useful, but I'm not sure if it qualifies as a differentiating factor or if it justifies the jaw - dropping price tag of up to $ 400.
A year ago, the NYSW wouldn't have faced such serious competition; but today there are many more
hybrid smartwatches out there, at a wide range of prices.
Not exact matches
Similar to the Skagen Signatur T - Bar
hybrid smartwatch we had a chance to test
out, you can set each number on the watch to a specific contact or app.
Fossil churns
out a lot of
hybrid smartwatches, and considering there are several fashion brands under the Fossil Group — including Skagen, Misfit, Kate Spade, and Emporio Armani — it's easy to find another
hybrid watch with the same exact features.
However, if you're not ready to commit to a touchscreen
smartwatch, but still want to try
out some smart features, the huge choice of
hybrid watches has got you covered.
Some watch makers tried to address that by putting
out what they termed «
hybrid»
smartwatches, that is, analog watches with some built - in sensors and wireless connectivity.
If you're unfamiliar with the term, be sure to check
out our
hybrid smartwatch guide.
The finish is lovely and feminine and considerably smaller and daintier than many
smartwatch and
hybrid smartwatches currently
out there.
The great thing about
hybrid smartwatches is their ability to marry fashion and function seamlessly, enabling those who want to try
out a
smartwatch to dip their toe in the water, rather than dive all the way in.
Fossil rolled
out its first
smartwatch in 2015 and has already released over 150
hybrid smart watches, touchscreen smart watches and fitness trackers all over the world.
Further confusion comes when you look at Fossil's excellent range of
hybrid smartwatches, which represent a strong reason to splash
out on something more attractive than a Fitbit.