Connected watch and connected bracelet: what is the difference?

Connected objects have become common everyday tools for the old and current generation in recent years. Watches and connected bracelets are the most famous. They can be connected to smartphones, computers or any other similar electronic object.

You still have to know the difference between these two connected gadgets to know which one really meets your expectations. Here are the main differences between a connected watch and a connected bracelet.

In terms of definitions and aspects

Aside from their names, these two devices have other differences that users should be aware of.

What about the connected watch?

Already commonly known, a watch is an accessory that people usually hang on the wrist that displays the time. But the fact that it is connected is quite another thing. A connected watch displays a normal clock with advanced functions, and enhanced with a screen displaying the time directly.

These extra details are precisely what sets it apart. It is associated with a smartphone or other connected devices such as computers or tablets. It can have different shapes: round, square, rectangle or other.

Most often it is tactile and almost anything that is displayed on the screen of a smartphone can also be displayed on the watch. But it also has keys (small buttons) which each have respective functions.

What about the connected bracelet?

A connected bracelet is different from the watch. The only things in common are that both are jewelry that people hang on the wrist and are connected.

But unlike a connected watch, a connected bracelet does not necessarily have a display screen. And even if it does have one, it won't be the same as with a watch, it will be simple and with very few options on the screen. It may or may not be equipped with buttons.

What are they used for and what advantages do each of these accessories have?

The connected watch

A connected watch can replace a phone as the two are combined. Obviously, the primary role of the watch is to tell the time, it just has these little extra details. And since it can be used as a phone, it allows those who use it to receive texts or calls just like with smartphones.

On top of that, if you have a smartwatch with a touchscreen, you can access apps installed on the watch, just like with phones. It also allows the user to receive emails and other alerts. The user can also often benefit from any access to the internet and various social networks. In addition to that, it also allows you to know the weather as well as the temperature.  

So basically all the functionality of smartphones and sometimes computers can be accessed with smartwatches. The advantage with this device is that it is more practical, easier to carry and lighter.

Since the device is hooked to the wrist, it is less easy to lose it compared to a smartphone. To benefit from the functions of the connected watch, you just need to connect it with your smartphone or other connected equipment. You don't have to carry around or take your phone out in public, you can see everything on the watch.

The connected bracelet

For its part, a connected bracelet can integrate a GPS, a gyrometer, an accelerometer, an altimeter, a heart rate monitor and a pedometer. He has the ability to take on everything related to sports coaching and health. The bracelet contributes to the coaching of walks, sports exercises (cycling, jogging) while being able to assist the user in the management of hours of sleep or trips on foot.

Everything that concerns your health in general, the maintenance of your body and your daily activities, the evolution of your physical efforts can be managed by a connected bracelet.

For those who find it difficult to have self-control when it comes to health or daily activities and sports, you may need to use the bracelet to be able to better control yourself. It is very practical especially for sports exercises and obviously it is not at all annoying. It is also quite light.

This accessory is then rather based on specialized applications for coaching and helping to manage a person's physical activities. It also has the advantage of being waterproof most of the time. Not all brands have this water-resistant advantage, but more often than not this accessory is waterproof.

An advantage that the watch does not always have. The bracelet does not have the same functionality as the watch, it is more of an activity tracker, that is the exact word to describe it. Its use is more oriented towards sport and well-being. And the real difference with the connected watch is that it is not possible to receive notifications or alerts with it.

How can they be connected?

While the two are generally synchronized with other devices like smartphones, computers, tablets via Bluetooth, the evolution of technology has brought more benefits to the smartwatch. They can be associated with other equipment connected via a wifi connection.

The difference between the bracelet and the watch also lies in the fact that it is not directly connected to the phone, but to an application specific to the activity or the exercise you are going to practice.

Price and operations side

The purchase price of the watch is significantly higher than that of the bracelet, and this results from the fact that the functionality is also different. A connected bracelet can generally be synchronized with all smartphones (Android, iPhone, etc.) without distinction of operating system.

However, syncing a smartwatch requires operating system compatibility of both devices. A connected watch can be considered as an extension or a replacement to avoid the use of a smartphone in public places. It is often used for its convenience and discretion.

A connected bracelet is an activity tracker, it is used for sports coaching or to manage health and well-being. Know the difference to better choose the accessory that best suits your needs.

Now that you have seen the differences between a connected watch and a connected bracelet, you just have to make your choice.