Don’t want all of the features a full-blown smartwatch offers? Here’s our ranking of the best hybrid watches money can buy.
Picking the best hybrid smartwatch is trickier than you might think as they are quite a few on the market.
A watch that blends classic analogue design and hands with smartwatch technology is an alluring option if you want to track basic fitness or get notifications but don’t want to have a fully digital wearable that you have to charge every day.
We’ve reviewed all the latest hybrid smartwatches to rank the ten best below. The watch at number one might not be the best for you, so make sure to read the full in-depth reviews for each to see which suits your needs.
Not all the watches have the same functions. Some alert you to your phone’s notifications using mechanical hands while others have small dials for quick-glance readouts. Some have heart rate sensors, and all must link to your phone via Bluetooth and be monitored with a companion app.
Keep an eye out for other features like connected GPS to track runs, waterproofing and sleep tracking to make sure the hybrid wearable you choose is right for you.
The top hybrid smartwatch we recommend right now is the Misfit Phase, which offers a sleek and stylish design paired with some genuinely useful functionality when it’s connected to your phone.
Misfit’s Phase is thick, but the design looks classic and no one will immediately realize you’re wearing a smartwatch when you’ve got this wrapped around your wrist.
The battery life is impressive – it’ll last around six months with a single watch battery inside – but the fitness features here are limited, as there’s no heart-rate tracker or GPS.
Misfit’s true highlight here, though, is the 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 buzz when you’ve got notifications and look great too.
Read our full Misfit Phase review
Our second favorite hybrid watch is from Withings and it’s the only device on this list that comes with an electrocardiogram monitor. This is a feature that gives you a reading on your likelihood to suffer from atrial fibrillation, which is a specific heart condition where you can have an irregular beat.
It’s not the most accurate tech, but it has been included on watches like the Apple Watch 4 and this Withings to give you an idea of whether it’s something you should investigate further with a doctor.
On top of that, you’ll also get a slick looking hybrid smartwatch that is well designed and comes with a selection of impressive fitness features. Plus, it’s by no means the most expensive device on this list either.
Read our full Withings Move ECG review
Looking for a small hybrid watch that looks fashionable but can track your heart rate and has a comfortable strap for the odd jog? The Withings Steel HR (sometimes known as the Nokia Steel HR) may be the perfect watch for you, and it sits in second place on our list of the best hybrids.
