Smartwatches are new; they’re cool, and they come with a lot of functions and features. Finding a suitable smartwatch for a kid is not that easy – at least not when it comes to finding a good combination of durability, functionality, comfort – for a reasonable price.
We have five of the best smartwatches for kids for you to look at, and hopefully, one of them will be suitable for you and your child.
Comparison Chart
Amazfit Bip Fitness Smartwatch, All-Day Heart Rate and Activity Tracking, Sleep Monitoring, Built-In GPS, 45-Day Battery Life, Bluetooth, Onyx Black
Kids Smart Watch for Boys Girls – HD Touch Screen Sports Smartwatch Phone with Call Camera Games Recorder Alarm Music Player for Children Teen Students
iGeeKid Kids Smart Watch Phone-IP67 Waterproof Smartwatch Boys Girls Toddler Digital Wrist Watch 1.44” Full Touch,Calls,Camera,Gizmos Games,Alarm,12/24 Hr Learning Toys Kids Valentines Gifts (Black)
Smart Watch for Kids Boys, Touch Screen Kids Smart Watch with Dual Camera, 6 Games, Call SOS, Music Player, Alarm Clock, Christmas Birthday Gift Toys for 3-10 Year Old Boys and Girls
Best Smartwatches for Kids: Reviews
Amazfit Bip Fitness Smartwatch
This is a compact, comfortable, and durable fitness smartwatch with many great features that kids and adults will love. It’s not the most affordable option on the list, but you get what you pay for, and here you get quality and functionality.
Review
The Amazfit Bip Fitness Smartwatch comes with four sport modes – for running (indoor and outdoor), walking, and cycling. This unit is also GPS enabled, so when you sync it with a phone, you can use the GPS function. What’s really cool here is that the watch features GPS+GLONASS dual-satellite positioning, which means that the GPS can function continuously for 22 hours at a time.
This allows users to track exercise duration, pace, maximum speed, distance, and more. This unit also features real-time heart rate monitoring with current, continuous, maximum, and minimum readouts. This watch also allows for notifications of phone calls, messages, emails, and social media.
This smartwatch has a very bright and clear display with a lens designed for easy daytime reading. One of the most impressive features is that this watch can last for up to 45 days on a single charge with basic use, which is incredible.
Pros
- Accurate HR monitoring
- Basic fitness tracking
- Fairly durable
- Great battery life
- Sleek and comfortable
- Easy-to-read display
- GPS enabled
Cons
- Does not have many sport modes
- No BP or SPO2 monitoring
MeritSoar Kids Smartwatch
This is one of the most affordable smartwatches for kids, and although it may not really be fitness related, it does have many cool features that your kids can benefit from.
Review
If you get a 2G sim card for it, the MeritSoar Kids Smartwatch can allow your kids to make and receive phone calls. That said, if your kids don’t need the call function, everything else on this watch functions fine without a SIM card.
Although it is not waterproof, the MeritSoar Kids Smartwatch is built with durable materials designed to resist the punishment your kids will put it through; it features a comfortable and adjustable wristband and has a lightweight design.
This watch has plenty of cool features, including telling time and date, the alarm clock, music control, a voice recorder, a calculator, supporting multiple languages, playing music through the speaker, and taking pictures with the integrated camera. It also has seven children’s games.
Pros
- Fairly durable
- Lightweight and comfy
- Can take pictures
- Can play music
- Basic watch/alarm functions
- Comes with cool games
- Good price
- Can make and take calls with a SIM card
Cons
- Not waterproof
- Not fitness-oriented
- Needs additional SIM card to make/take calls
iGeeKid Kids Smartwatch
This is a slightly more expensive smartwatch than the one we just looked at, although you also get added features and durability.
Review
The iGeeKid Kids Smartwatch is dustproof, impact-resistant, and waterproof down to 10 meters or 30 feet for up to 10 minutes; being durable is essential in a kid’s watch.
Next, the iGeeKid Kids Smartwatch can receive and make calls, as long as you buy an extra 2G SIM card for it, although it can be used without the SIM (just no phone functionality). However, what’s nice is that up to 10 phone numbers can be stored on it, along with contact names.
The HD screen is very bright, clear, and easy to read, plus it’s shatter- and scratch-resistant. This model comes with several games to play; it has a clock and an alarm, a calculator, a small camera for picture taking, and more.
Pros
- Affordable
- Durable design
- Waterproof
- Comes with games
- Basic watch functions
- Can make and receive phone calls
- Small and compact
Cons
- Limited battery life
- Needs additional SIM for calls
- No fitness, sleep, or HR monitoring
MiniBear Smartwatch for Kids
This is a small, functional, and affordable smartwatch designed specifically for young children who want to have fun and learn a few things in the process.
Review
This is a really fun smartwatch for kids because of all of its features. First off, it has two cameras, one for front pictures and one for selfies. It also features a recorder and a speaker to play back recordings; it can store songs and play them via the integrated speaker.
Next, the MiniBear Smartwatch allows for two-way calling as long as you have a SIM card inserted. It can function without a SIM, but it just won’t be able to make or take calls.
This smartwatch also comes with other essential features, including a clock, a timer, an alarm, a stopwatch, a calendar, and more. It features a simple yet effective touchscreen display, a multiple-day battery life on a single charge. It also has parental controls and a silent mode.
Pros
- Cool games
- Basic watch functions
- Easy to read display
- Comfortable to wear
- Two-way calling with SIM
- Dual cameras
- Recorder and speaker included
Cons
- Limited durability
- Not waterproof
Fediman Kids Smartwatch
This is the most affordable smartwatch for kids on the list today, and although it may not appear to be anything special based on the low price, it does have some useful functions.
Review
What’s cool here is that this watch allows for LBS tracking, which means that you can keep track of your kids and know where they are at all times. If your kid is in class, they can turn on the silent mode to ensure that it doesn’t make noise.
This watch features a soft and adjustable silicone wristband that is easy to adjust. In general, the watch is lightweight and compact, allowing for a high level of comfort.
The Fediman Kids Smartwatch can make two-way calls, as long as it has a Micro SIM card, although it can perform all other functions without the SIM. This watch can make emergency SOS calls; it features a clock and an alarm clock, a flashlight, a camera, and more.
Pros
- Two-way calling
- SOS calls
- Comes with basic watch functions
- Has a camera
- Incorporated flashlight
- Comfortable design
- Fairly durable
Cons
- Not waterproof
- Requires SIM for positioning and call features
Buyers Guide
There are a few features you should consider when shopping for a smartwatch for a kid.
Durability
Kids tend to be pretty rough with their belongings, so to ensure that the smartwatch lasts, make sure that it is made of durable materials. You should look for an impact- and shatter-resistant design, as well as a scratch-proof or scratch-resistant screen. A durable silicone band is called for as well.
Comfort
You want the watch to be comfortable, which means having a soft and adjustable wristband, a lightweight and compact design. A kid won’t wear it if it’s uncomfortable, no matter what it looks like.
Waterproof
The other important thing to look for is waterproofing. Kids will inevitably get things wet, so an adequate level of waterproofing, or water resistance at the very least, is called for.
Final Verdict
If you want the best option, the Amazfit Bip Fitness Smartwatch is our recommendation. That said, it may be too expensive for some, in which case, the other four smartwatches for kids reviewed are also good options.