Want an original high-tech gift that combines fashion and digital? Dare to wear connected jewelry! Today there are watches, bracelets and rings packed with useful functions, and at all prices.
Jewelry is one of the most common and popular gifts. Often synonymous with luxury, they generally demonstrate the value placed on the person who receives them, especially since, like diamonds, they symbolize eternity, in love as in friendship. And if necklaces and other jewelry are still in fashion, a new category has recently been added to these inert gifts: connected jewelry. Today there are many bracelets, watches and rings that offer practical and useful functions in addition or not to a smartphone. Here is a small selection that could give you ideas if you are looking for an original digital gift this year.
Xiaomi Smart Band 9: the connected bracelet at a very low price
For several years now, Xiaomi has been updating its Smart Band connected bracelet while maintaining a very tight pricing policy. This year’s model, the Band 9, is no exception. Still as effective, light, readable and affordable, this bracelet will motivate you to (re)start sport. We appreciate its very bright Oled screen and its autonomy which reaches one week. A must-have at a very affordable price.
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro: a GPS bracelet at a competitive price
A slightly more expensive version than the Band 9 above (but still well under 100 euros), the Smart Band 9 Pro offers a larger screen and also integrates a GPS module. It will thus be able to follow your routes without requiring a connection to the smartphone to take the readings.
Huawei Watch GT 5: the connected watch for women
Connected watches specially designed for women are becoming quite rare. Fortunately, Huawei persists in its proposals and offers its new Watch GT 5 range for both men and women. This model is very successful with a 41 mm gold stainless steel case and a white (constituted) leather strap. This Watch GT 5 has a very bright Amoled screen and a GPS module. The finishes are exemplary for a price that remains reasonable.
OnePlus Watch 2R: a very masculine connected watch
With its Watch 2R OnePlus makes an excellent proposition. Here we benefit from a very elegant men’s watch with a very successful metal case. It is suitable for generous wrists with its size of 47 mm. Its Oled screen is readable and very bright and above all, its autonomy is very satisfactory thanks to the integration of two processors, one for demanding tasks and the other for those which require very little energy. A good idea and a beautiful object at an affordable price.
Withings Scanwatch Nova: old-fashioned watchmaking luxury
The Withings ScanWatch Nova incorporates all the codes of watchmaking. It has the look of a luxury diver that we can easily imagine on James Bond’s wrist but also carries a whole arsenal of sensors (heart rate, SpO2, temperature, ECG, etc.). At the top of the dial, a very small Oled screen, very discreet, allows you to read the notifications which scroll on a line. A refined, elegant watch but a little expensive. A very nice gift.
Ice Ring: a discreet and practical connected ring
For all those who want to monitor their health and sleep but who cannot tolerate connected watches or bracelets, the simplest solution is a connected ring. Less intrusive, it allows fairly precise measurements to be taken throughout the day and night. And no need to spend a fortune. The one offered by Ice Watch, for example, is more than sufficient. Rather elegant and discreet (available in 6 sizes and 3 colors), it provides fairly precise health data and, above all, is comfortable during the night. Its battery life of almost a week also allows you to keep it on your finger and forget about it.