Want to outfit yourself with the best new wearable device? Luckily, we’ve compiled the list below with everything from the best smartwatches and discreet smart rings to futuristic glasses and mixed reality headsets.
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or simply looking to upgrade your personal gadget collection, scroll down to peruse the most exciting wearables that promise to improve our daily lives in countless ways.
OnePlus Watch 2 Nordic Blue Edition
Not much tends to be said about the original OnePlus Watch, or at least not fondly. But rather than give up in embarrassment and let it live in the shadow of its smartwatch, OnePlus boldly released a sequel that has been met with critical acclaim for vastly improved features, beautiful design, and seriously impressive battery life.
That’s where the Nordic Blue edition of the Watch 2 comes in, stepping it up a notch with a vibrant blue/white dial and a hybrid leather strap that combines the look of pure Moo-Moo with the durability of rubber. With the same specs as the non-Nordic version, it’s only £30 more than the standard model, making it the perfect upgrade for your wrist if you’re looking for something a little different.
visor
Reminiscent of those trendy ski sunglasses from the ’90s, Visor is a lightweight AR headset that overlays digital information onto the real world. With a high-resolution display and spatial audio, it promises to improve productivity, entertainment and communication, whether you’re enjoying a giant-screen movie on your next flight or gazing at a floating monitor at Starbucks.
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro
This tracker packs some impressive features into its low price point: the AMOLED screen, 150+ workout modes, and long-lasting battery are all appreciated, but for runners who want to track their progress on the road, it’s the built-in GPS that makes this tracker a great option.
Asus VivoWatch 6
The VivoWatch 6 is the world’s first smartwatch that can detect blood pressure and take an electrocardiogram at the tip of your finger, providing a wealth of stats for health fans (and nerdy hypochondriacs) to obsess over, all displayed on a 1.39-inch AMOLED display, and it also comes with GPS and up to a week of battery life.
With Pearling
Talking to your hands is an activity typically reserved for ventriloquists and Burning Man victims, but with the Wizpr Ring on your finger, you can harness its built-in microphone and AI power all day long. It’s essentially a wearable smart assistant that does away with the screen altogether.
Ray-Ban Meta Skylar
Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses have arrived in a new Skyler frame, joining the existing Wayfarer and Headliner lineup. This model also includes Meta’s latest updates, which give you features like hands-free video streaming on WhatsApp. Just don’t be creepy.
Polar Grit X2 Pro
A rugged watch designed for adventurers, the Grit X2 Pro can be taken to high altitudes, extreme temperatures and humid environments – all of which may seem a bit strenuous – so you can do whatever you want with it, all with comprehensive training metrics and advanced health monitoring features.
Black Shark Ring
Black Shark hasn’t released a smartphone since 2022, but don’t discount the brand: the company is about to release a smart ring with touch controls and a 180-day battery life (including the charging case), which, if released in China, could pave the way for future rings from its main backer, Xiaomi.
Garmin Forerunner 165
The Forerunner 165 is one of Garmin’s best and most affordable running watches. The vibrant AMOLED display makes it easy to track your run, and it also provides essential stats with wrist-based running power and dynamics, training effect analysis and different activity profiles.