Seniors are truly benefiting from the improved quality of smartwatches, as they have features that can help them take better care of themselves, not only by monitoring their health but also by tracking their activities and helping them maintain or improve their physical fitness. We present the best smartwatches for seniors with large screens.
All the models we bring you in this article have large, high-contrast AMOLED displays, from the 1.2″ screen of the Garmin Vivoactive 6 to the 1.82″ screen of the Huawei Watch Fit 3, ensuring legible text and icons for people with low vision and the elderly. They have a full health monitoring suite with ECG, SpO₂, and heart rate, providing vital and safety alerts. Automatic walk detection and built-in GPS allow for tracking routes and specific walking metrics without having to carry your phone.
Samsung Galaxy Watch7
Available in 40mm (1.31″) and 44mm (1.47″) with an always-on Super AMOLED display. It features the Exynos W1000 (3 nm) chipset and Wear OS 5 with One UI Watch 6. It includes ECG, blood pressure monitoring, continuous heart rate, SpO₂, a nd BioActive sensor, along with AI metrics such as Energy Score for focused tracking of daily activity and recovery. It automatically detects walks, detailing steps, distance, pace, and cadence, focusing on everyday activity. Fall detection with automatic SOS that sends alerts and location in emergencies when paired with a mobile. The 300 mAh battery (40 mm) lasts approximately 24 h, and the 425 mAh battery (44 mm) up to 2 days, reducing the number of times you have to charge your watch.
Google Pixel Watch 3
The Pixel Watch 3 features a 45mm AMOLED display with dual brightness, with 40% more screen area than the previous model. So it feels quite large. It runs Wear OS 5 with a built-in Fitbit and a rotating tactile crown, presenting large icons and haptic feedback that prevent accidental touches, which is great for older users. It includes continuous heart rate monitoring, ECG, and pulse loss detection, providing vital data and alerts for irregularities. Its battery lasts up to 36 hours and can be extended in battery saver mode. The emergency SOS feature, when paired with an Android phone, sends alerts and location information to trusted contacts in critical situations.
Huawei Watch Fit 3
It features a 1.82″ rectangular AMOLED display that makes it easier to read for seniors. It includes automatic walk detection that records steps, distance, pace, and calories, and guided programs to encourage daily movement. It monitors health with continuous heart rate, SpO₂, sleep analysis, and apnea detection (TruSleep), offering valuable data on cardiovascular and respiratory health. The battery lasts up to 10 days of typical use. The Huawei Health app presents data on large dashboards, allowing for quick reviews and sending health summaries to caregivers.
Garmin Vivoactive 6
It features a 1.2″ AMOLED display with large-format widgets for steps, heart rate, and easily readable notifications. It continuously monitors heart rate, SpO₂, sleep score, energy level (Body Battery), and stress, providing a holistic view of your health. The battery lasts up to 11 days in watch mode and 21 hours in GPS mode, reducing charging and ensuring continuous tracking. The combination of a touchscreen and two physical buttons simplifies navigation, making it ideal for less experienced users.
