Top 5 Smartwatches
The consumer market for smart wearables in India witnessed a four-fold growth in Q2, after a 173 per cent Year On Year (YOY) growth in Q1 this year. As per the research conducted by Counterpoint Research, Indians have a growing interest in smartwatches as an accessory as well as for fitness. Now, the trend is shifting from smartwatches with compact displays to those with larger displays. These are enabling manufacturers to introduce high-end features like built-in games etc in these models. So far, this market remained untapped because of the constraints that smaller brought. Another shift being witnessed is the introduction of SpO2 and other health monitoring trackers , which are also being sought by consumers in the aftermath of the pandemic, and are available as an embedded feature in smartwatches across almost all price points. Another feature that is emerging as a trend is Bluetooth Calling. In keeping with these market trends, this year’s The Big Billion Days sale on Flipkart features steal deals on a wide range of smartwatches so you can pick the one that catches your fancy. At the top of the list is the much-loved Samsung Watch4, a premium smartwatch with Bluetooth calling and advanced health monitoring system with trackers for SpO2, Electrical+ Optical heart rate monitor, body composition tracking. It comes with a super AMOLED Always-On Display and other smart features like GPS, accelerometer and gyro meter to help you meet your fitness goals. The Samsung Watch4 is available at an unbelievable price of just ₹9,999, as against a MRP of ₹25,999. The next model which is coming at a super deal on this sale is the Fire-boltt Almighty, which can be yours for just ₹3,699, as against an MRP of ₹14,999. This smartwatch comes with features like Super AMOLED Ultra High Resolution Display, Bluetooth Calling and an efficient Voice Assistant to help you with carrying out daily tasks. You can also look at the new version of the Amazfit GTR 2, the smartwatch designed for those who are always on the go. This model boasts of a battery life of 10 days that will keep you going without a charge and a 3GB music storage so that you don’t run out of songs on your next multi-day marathon! It also features the AMOLED Calling function. This Big Billion Day sale, the Amazfit GTR 2 is available at a jaw-dropping price of only ₹6,999 as against the MRP of ₹16,999.
The Boat Storm Call – with a 1.69″, 550 nits brightness display, BT calling function, and a dial pad for easy calling – makes for a great entry level smartwatch option as is available at an amazing deal price of just ₹1,799, as against an MRP of ₹7,990. Another option in this category is the Noise Icon Buzz, with a same size 1.69’’ display with AI Voice Assistance and built-in games making it a great option for a gift for older children. This model is selling at just ₹1,499 as against an MRP of ₹4,999 at the sale event. Top 5 personal audio devices Like smartwatches, the personal audio space has also witnessed exponential growth in the recent past, with a lot of disruption seen in the TrueWireless and Soundbar segment. While the TWS market posted a 66 per cent YOY growth in Q1 2022, the soundbar market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 11.3 per cent during the period from 2022-27. Audiophile brands have seen a resurgence in Q2, CY22. Ever since travel has opened up post the pandemic, there has also been an uptake in demand and sales for mobile speakers. Today’s new-age consumer is looking for specific features in the product of their choice. For instance, longer battery backup has been the primary ask of customers looking to buy speakers and TrueWireless earphones (TWS), while for those going for TWS alone, the top ranking feature in demand is noise cancellation. In case of soundbars, there has been a surge in demand for cinema sound experience, leading to an increase of around 45 per cent in searches for Dolby Soundbar. Overall, customers are looking for the best features at affordable prices which the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale is offering. Let’s look at some of the top picks at this year’s sale. One of the hottest selling earphones at this year’s Flipkart sale are the Boult Audio AirBass Y1 TWS Earbuds, which are available for just ₹999 as against the MRP of ₹5,499. These earphones feature 40 hours of non-stop playtime, a fast charging function, Pro+ Calling, and IPX5 Water Resistance to save them from sweat during workouts and rain. There are two other options at ₹999 – the boAt Rockers 255 Pro+ (original MRP of 3,990), a powerful device that offers the ASAP charge feature where you can get 10 hours of playback with just a 10 minute charge and up to 40 hours of playback on a full charge and the realme Buds wireless 2 Neo, which are originally priced at ₹2499. These offer some upgraded features including Type-C Fast Charge and Bass Boost+ , the Quick Charge that offers 120 minutes of playback in a 10 minute charge, and a 88ms Low Latency. Another great option at The Big Billion Days sale this year is the feature loaded Jabra Elite 4 Active with Active Noise Cancellation. These are In Ear True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds with Secure Active Fit, Active Noise Cancellation and Adjustable HearThrough, making them perfect for those who lead active lifestyles. The wing-free ergonomic design and IP57 rated water and sweatproof protection makes it comfortable for all kinds of workouts. These earphones are available at an unbelievable price of just ₹4,999 as against the MRP of ₹10,999. You can also choose the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 with fast charging and a 30 hour battery life for just ₹1,599 as against the MRP of ₹2,299. So, hurry! The Big Billion Days sale ends on September 30, 2022. Visit Flipkart and get yourself a smartwatch and earphones before the offers run out! Disclaimer: This article has been produced on behalf of the brand by HT Brand Studio.
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