Smartwatches are getting a bit samey... but these weird and wonderful trackers all break the mold
The article explores a variety of unique smartwatches and fitness trackers that deviate from the standard industry design. It highlights devices like the Huawei Watch D3 with a blood pressure cuff and the solar-powered, e-ink LightInk.
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It showcases innovation in the wearable technology market, suggesting a shift toward niche functionality and aesthetic variety in a saturated industry.
Wearables Smartwatches are getting a bit samey... but these weird and wonderful trackers all break the mold TechRadar Follow Ruth Hamilton Sun, September 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM UTC Add us on Google When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.
Today's best smartwatches are ultra-capable, feature-packed powerhouses. But is it just me, or are they all starting to feel kinda samey? Casio recently made headlines with its delightfully retro F-B100W , which takes your classic, rubbery, blocky Casio watch and adds in step-counting features. That sent me off on a hunt for other smartwatches and fitness trackers that do something a bit different, and I was not disappointed with the results. I've rounded up my favorites below.
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