Top 5 Disadvantages of Smartwatches

Top 5 Disadvantages of Smartwatches

Bad Features-to-Battery Ratio

Bad Features-to-Battery Ratio

Some watches pack as many as 20 sensors! These demand a lot of power, and batteries on most smartwatches are quite average. Or at least, we hope there were better battery life standards on a smartwatch.

Misleading Claims

Misleading Claims

Smartwatch advertisements are often quite misleading, especially in terms of looks. If you ever come across an online listing for a low-end smartwatch, the images published for it is far away from how it looks in real life. Unfortunately, some users realize this after they buy a smartwatch.

Effects of Wearing a Watch 24×7

Effects of Wearing a Watch 24×7

Skin irritation is the first and the most common issue if you wear a smartwatch or band all day. There can be situations like your skin is sensitive, which might cause rashes or skin issues. Some watches in the past have also been known to cause light burns due to heating.

Innacuracy on Budget Smartwatches

Innacuracy on Budget Smartwatches

Many budget smartwatches come with inaccurate sensors. This defeats the purpose of adding fitness-related data. Some watches even promise measuring blood pressure  although they do not have required hardware.

Excess Data May Cause Anxiety

Excess Data May Cause Anxiety

When you can access so much information on your wrist, there is always anticipatory anxiety about what you might see next. Health data is available on your wrist, and overusing these features can make you over-conscious and a little anxious.

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