The best wearable tech for your holiday

As technology improves and health monitoring becomes ubiquitous, the wearable tech marketplace shows no signs of cooling down. From smart rings and thermal devices to personal air purifiers, these powered devices are designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life – and that extends to your travel. 

We’ve compiled a list of travel-friendly wearables to help you keep your wellness on track, whether you’re at home or on the go.   

1. Garmin - Vívoactive 4/4S 

Available in two sizes, this GPS smartwatch offers everything from respiration, hydration and sleep tracking to energy-level, menstrual-cycle and heart-rate monitoring. It tells you the optimal times for activity and rest, prompts short breathing exercises if you’re stressed and alerts you if your resting heart rate is unusually high. It’s also an activity tracker – with 20 preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps and easy-to-follow workouts you can view on your watch. For flexible, phone-free listening while working out, download music to your watch and connect with wireless headphones. 

2. JBL - Tour One M3 wireless over-ear noise-cancelling headphones (black) 

From listening to music on the plane to work calls in busy cafés, these noise-cancelling headphones keep your focus where it matters. Make the most of four adaptive beamforming microphones that monitor your surroundings and reduce ambient noise during calls. Or when you want to tune into new surroundings, use Ambient Aware to customise what and how much you hear. Soft ear cushions guarantee comfort and a secure seal, helping to isolate sound and highlight a rich, immersive listening experience. You can also pair two Bluetooth devices simultaneously and switch effortlessly between them, as well as access more than 30 features via voice prompts.  

3. MOMAX - 1-Sense multi-functional health tracking smart ring 

Among smart wearables that offer barely-there comfort, this ultra-thin fitness tracker leads the pack. Made of durable stainless steel, the sleek ring offers up to six days of battery life on a single charge and IP68 water resistance, meaning it can withstand being submerged for up to 30 minutes. Where the ring truly shines is in its health data capabilities, delivering insights on heart rate variability, skin temperature, steps taken, calories burned, sleep duration and sleep quality. As well as being one of the best health trackers, it also features an embedded touch sensor to control app functions such as music playback, taking photos or videos, turning pages and presenting slides.

4. JBL - Quantum Stream wireless wearable wireless streaming microphone (USB-C) 

Aspiring travel vloggers will love this wearable wireless microphone, which lets you capture high-quality sound on the move, with up to 100 metres of transmission range. The hands-free mic offers adjustable environmental noise cancelling for clear recordings, with an optional windscreen to further reduce noise when outdoors. Plus, with the JBL Headphones app, you can raise or lower the volume of your voice going into the mic and personalise your experience by customising EQ, gain, noise suppression, auto-off timing and more.

5. Sony - REON Pocket 6 smart wearable thermal device kit 

Whether you’re expecting blistering summers or freezing blizzards, this wearable device is a must-pack item. With five cooling levels and four warming settings, it delivers targeted temperature control for extended use, with cooling lasting up to 10 hours. For destinations with extreme weather fluctuations, Smart Cool-to-Warm Mode automatically adjusts the temperature to suit the environment. Upgrades include a Dual Thermo Module for more powerful, continuous cooling and efficient heat dissipation, plus an Adaptive Hold Design neckband that balances stability with flexibility for a personalised fit. 

6. Ray-Ban Meta - Wayfarer (Gen 2)  

These stylish, prescription-ready smart glasses incorporate AI into your day-to-day. They’re the ideal travel companion, featuring a 12MP ultra-wide camera for photos and videos, 32GB of flash storage, up to eight hours of battery life on a single charge and real-time translations. Open-ear, Bluetooth-connected speakers are built into the arms to deliver sound only you can hear, while a custom array of five built-in microphones pick up audio and block 90 per cent of background noise on calls. Frames and lenses come in a range of colours, all with 100 per cent UVA and UVB protection.  

7. LG - PuriCare wearable air purifier 

Maintain a cleaner, more comfortable environment on the road with this wearable air purifier, boasting H13 hepa filters that eliminate up to 99.7 per cent of airborne particles. A built-in respiratory sensor detects your breathing volume, while dual inverter fans adjust airflow, making purified air easier to breathe. Made from medical-grade silicone, it’s lightweight and ergonomic, designed for comfortable wearing while minimising air leakage. It's equipped with a microphone and speaker to amplify your voice for clearer conversations, while Bluetooth connectivity lets you monitor your breathing patterns. 

8. Renpho - EyeSnooze aroma heated sleep eye mask 

For those who struggle with getting quality rest on flights or in new hotel rooms, this high-tech eye mask is designed to create a calmer sleeping environment. It effectively blocks out light and is made from soft, breathable memory foam, with an adjustable Velcro headband and a washable cushioning pad. Those with dry or tired eyes will appreciate three heat levels, which help promote blood circulation while alleviating fatigue and tension. For a truly relaxing experience, make use of its compartment for diffuser tablets, where you can drop calming essential oils, alongside integrated Bluetooth speakers.  

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