Smartwatch
Smartwatch pros cons list - Overview of the advantages and disadvantages
Since the start, Cons lead with 54%. Over the last 12 months, Pros lead with 53%.
- Since the start (Aug 2014)594 votes46% Pros54% Cons
- Last 5 years561 votes46% Pros54% Cons
- Last 12 months107 votes53% Pros47% Cons
- Last 30 days15 votes73% Pros27% Cons
Year by year new votes per year
| Year | New votes, pros and cons | Majority | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75% Pros | 16 | |
| 2022 | 50% Pros | 121 | |
| 2021 | 57% Cons | 350 | |
| 2020 | 57% Cons | 53 | |
| 2019 | 56% Pros | 18 | |
| 2018 | 60% Cons | 5 | |
| 2017 | 58% Cons | 19 | |
| 2016 | 50% tied | 0 | |
| 2015 | 100% Cons | 3 | |
| 2014 | 56% Pros | 9 | |
| Total | 54.2% Cons | 594 |
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Fitness tracking is probably the biggest advantage of smartwatches
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Radiation
Monitoring the pulse rate in seniors
Unfortunately, smartwatches still have to be charged very often because the battery technology is not yet so advanced
Pedometer and movement reminders
very expensive
You can reject calls without having to get out your smartphone
Often distracting as you always have the watch with you
You don't look at your phone as often because you don't miss anything with the smartwatch.
Data protection
Create and check to-do list and calendar entries
Constant monitoring from outside (data theft?)
You can cheat well at school
Further digitalization of life
Apps such as timer function
I have not yet found any benefit for myself
I can read my text messages on my wrist
Short life cycle - become obsolete in a short time
Smart Alarm
Boring design
Record eating habits with the corresponding app
Lack of security when switching on. Problematic in the event of loss or theft. Personal data is easily accessible to anyone.
The unencrypted connection to the smartphone poses a potential security risk due to the sensitive data (contacts, messages, etc.)
Low robustness. Shocks, knocks and falls can damage the watch very quickly
Usually heavier than normal wristwatches of the same size (battery, all the electronics, etc.)
The many functions are distracting