{"id":453035,"date":"2022-05-25T19:00:46","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T16:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/smartwatch-vs-fitness-tracker-whats-the-difference\/"},"modified":"2022-05-25T19:00:46","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T16:00:46","slug":"smartwatch-vs-fitness-tracker-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/smartwatch-vs-fitness-tracker-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"#Smartwatch vs. Fitness Tracker: What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2fcb6032a19\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/smartwatch-vs-fitness-tracker-whats-the-difference\/#%E2%80%9CSmartwatch_vs_Fitness_Tracker_Whats_the_Difference%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Smartwatch vs. Fitness Tracker: What\u2019s the Difference?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/smartwatch-vs-fitness-tracker-whats-the-difference\/#What_Is_a_Fitness_Tracker\" >What Is a Fitness Tracker?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/smartwatch-vs-fitness-tracker-whats-the-difference\/#What_Is_a_Smartwatch\" >What Is a Smartwatch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/smartwatch-vs-fitness-tracker-whats-the-difference\/#Which_Should_You_Buy\" >Which Should You Buy?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/smartwatch-vs-fitness-tracker-whats-the-difference\/#Why_You_Should_Buy_a_Fitness_Tracker\" >Why You Should Buy a Fitness Tracker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/smartwatch-vs-fitness-tracker-whats-the-difference\/#Why_You_Should_Buy_a_Smartwatch\" >Why You Should Buy a Smartwatch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CSmartwatch_vs_Fitness_Tracker_Whats_the_Difference%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Smartwatch vs. Fitness Tracker: What\u2019s the Difference?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-752494 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Apple_watch-international-collection-bands-Amy-Van-Dyken-watch-close-up_062921.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Apple_watch-international-collection-bands-Amy-Van-Dyken-watch-close-up_062921.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Apple_watch-international-collection-bands-Amy-Van-Dyken-watch-close-up_062921.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When it comes to wearable gadgets, there are two terms you hear a lot: \u201cfitness tracker\u201d and \u201csmartwatch.\u201d These two types of devices have a lot of similarities, but a few big differences. Which one is right for you?<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s a big question to answer. In many ways, it\u2019s harder to choose a device for your wrist than it is to pick a smartphone. There\u2019s a huge range of options, and the features vary wildly. We\u2019ll try to help you decide on a path.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Fitness_Tracker\"><\/span>What Is a Fitness Tracker?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-762511 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/fitbit-inspire-2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"388\" data-credittext=\"Fitbit\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Fitbit<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with fitness trackers. These devices have been around longer than smartwatches due to being simpler in nature. That\u2019s the main defining quality of a fitness tracker compared to a smartwatch\u2014simplicity.<\/p>\n<p>Fitness trackers are focused devices. As the name implies, their main purpose is to track fitness. That includes everything from simple step tracking to advanced heart measurements and blood oxygen levels.<\/p>\n<p>However, not all fitness trackers are created equal. For example, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fitbit-Inspire-Fitness-Tracker-Included\/dp\/B08DFGPTSK?tag=hotoge-20\">Fitbit Inspire 2<\/a> can do many of the basic fitness tracking things you\u2019d want for $100. For an extra $30 you can get a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fitbit-Advanced-Management-Tracking-Included\/dp\/B09BXDZ9BD?tag=hotoge-20\">Fitbit Charge 5<\/a> with the addition of GPS, blood oxygen, ECG, a color touchscreen, and more.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFitness trackers\u201d is a broad term, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> concept is these devices are designed with the intent of being used to track fitness-related things. The features for doing that vary, but the goal is the same.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Smartwatch\"><\/span>What Is a Smartwatch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-701465\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/samsung-pay-watch-hero2.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Galaxy Watch Active 2.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Joe Fedewa<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Smartwatches have a lot in common with fitness trackers. Many smartwatches\u2014such as the Apple Watch\u2014have a focus on health and fitness as well. Almost every smartwatch is also a fitness tracker, but not every fitness tracker is also a smartwatch.<\/p>\n<p>Simply put, a smartwatch does <em>more<\/em>. Apps, notifications, music control, microphones for phone calls, speakers, NFC, cellular connectivity, GPS, and touchscreens. There are fitness trackers that have some of these features as well, but any device that has all of this stuff is considered a smartwatch.<\/p>\n<p>While a smartwatch can do more, it\u2019s a less focused experience than a fitness tracker. Pretty much all smartwatches have some sort of fitness tracking abilities, but they don\u2019t all have advanced features like blood oxygen and ECG (some do). A smartwatch may have more features overall, but they\u2019re spread over a wider range of things.<\/p>\n<p>Think of a smartwatch as a miniaturized version of your smartphone. It\u2019s a device intended to do a lot of different things.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How (and Why) to Track All Your Activities on an Apple Watch<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Should_You_Buy\"><\/span>Which Should You Buy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-690423\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sleep-tracking-on-apple-watch.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Sleep tracking on Apple Watch\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Okay, so now the big question is which device is right for you? Of course, that\u2019s highly dependent on what you want to do with it, but also there\u2019s pricing to consider.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_Should_Buy_a_Fitness_Tracker\"><\/span>Why You Should Buy a Fitness Tracker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As we talked about above, a fitness tracker is a more focused experience. If health and wellness are your top priorities, you will likely find a dedicated fitness tracker to be better.<\/p>\n<p>Since fitness trackers are designed specifically for fitness tracking, those features are not tacked on as an afterthought. They\u2019re often more accurate and have more advanced features than their smartwatch counterparts.<\/p>\n<p>That focused approach also lends itself to being more affordable. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fitbit-Advanced-Management-Tracking-Included\/dp\/B09BXDZ9BD\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?tag=hotoge-20\">most advanced Fitbit model<\/a> is only around $150. You can easily find fitness trackers in the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fitbit-Wellness-Management-Tracking-Graphite\/dp\/B08ZF7QDXJ?tag=hotoge-20\">$100 or less range<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_Should_Buy_a_Smartwatch\"><\/span>Why You Should Buy a Smartwatch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Smartwatches are a good choice if you\u2019re interested in more than just fitness tracking. Maybe you want rich notifications on your wrist, the ability to use some apps, and you want cellular connectivity so you can leave your phone at home.<\/p>\n<p>The cool thing about smartwatches is you don\u2019t necessarily have to give up the advanced fitness tracking features. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2Fc%2Fwearables-smartwatches%2F\">Garmin<\/a> is one brand that makes smartwatches with really good health and wellness features as well.<\/p>\n<p>The Apple Watch also has some very impressive health features. In fact, if you want a smartwatch with good fitness abilities, it\u2019s hard to go wrong with the Apple Watch. You don\u2019t <em>have<\/em> to sacrifice accurate fitness tracking to enjoy the benefits of a smartwatch.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, having your cake and eating it too comes at a cost. Garmin has smartwatches that cost over $600. That\u2019s not the norm, though. An <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-Watch-Midnight-Aluminum-Sport\/dp\/B09HF7W3N6\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?tag=hotoge-20\">Apple Watch<\/a> will set you back around $200 to $400. 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