Wearables are not a novelty anymore.
Chances are you own a wearable, you are currently wearing one, or you are considering getting hitched to a wearable one of these days. Well, data on wearables shows that you are not alone.
Estimates indicate that close to one-fourth (56.7 million) of grownups in the US are projected to use a wearable device once a month (at the minimum) in 2019. Also, close to 4 million children and teenagers are expected to have a wearable device by the close of 2019.
Wearable technology has made significant progress in recent times. As an offshoot of the breakout of the Internet of Things, wearables have become an almost indispensable part of many lives.
For good measure, let’s examine what a wearable really means.
What Are Wearables?
A wearable device, according to Technopedia, is a “technology that is worn on the human body.” Such devices are used to help gather data on an individual often for health purposes. Wearables have become more ubiquitous as tech agencies continue to innovate and come up with more sophisticated and handy wearable devices.
Now let’s take a quick look at two of the lesser known-wearables that are set to be worth your money this year.
WIWE
If you are in the market for a wearable device that can effectively monitor your heart and your fitness in general, you will probably hear a lot about the Apple Watch 4. While the Apple watch does have its unique attributes, there are other wearable devices that are measuring up.
Chief among them is the WIWE. You probably haven’t heard of it before, and the name may elicit some laughs. But when you lay its functionality and effectiveness threadbare, the WIWE comes off as one of the best.
The device is adept at heart monitoring with functionality that allows for little muscle activity. Aside form the fact that the WIWE delivers real-time results that rival the Apple Watch 4 and other wearables in this area, the results churned out by the WIWE are clinically more relevant. WIWE also stands as a relatively cheaper option. Clearly, the WIWE has a lot going for it this year.
Over at DaniWeb, they have done a great job reviewing the WIWE against the much-touted Apple Watch 4. The results are interesting.
Xioami Mi Band 2
The Xioami Mi Band 2 is another fitness wearable device that is gaining traction for all the right reasons. Fitness tracking is one of the common uses for wearable tech. However, wearables for fitness tracking can cost hundreds of dollars.
Finding a wearable device with an emphasis on fitness tracking at a reasonable price can be a futile endeavor. Thanks to the reasonable price of Xiaomi Mi Band 2, that dilemma can be easily resolved. The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 monitors sleep patterns, heart rate, distance covered, calories burned, and the like.
Another perk to the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is its attractive design as well as the strength of its battery.
Wrapping Up
Wearables are making significant headway in the fitness and health sectors. They are becoming an almost indispensable part of human life. But more common wearables, such as Fitbit Flex, Jawbone Up and Apple Watch, can be rather expensive.
Finding a good wearable that ticks the value for money box is crucial. Reading reviews and conducting extensive research is a good place to start. As noted earlier, popularity is not the only factor when settling for a wearable. There are great wearables like WIWE and Xiaomi Band that can give you good value for money.
