India, Sept. 13 -- Smartwatches and smart bands may serve a similar purpose, but they aren't necessarily designed for the same user. Both can help you track daily activity and health, but you may interact with them differently. One puts more information and functionality directly on your wrist, while the other takes a more understated approach. That difference matters when you consider how often you want to interact with your wearable, what you expect it to track, and how much you want it to do beyond health and fitness. Before choosing between the two, it helps to understand what each type brings to your everyday routine and where their priorities differ.

Smart bands are designed to monitor your health and activity without trying to rep...