The new Michael Kors Sofie smartwatch is now available at a price of $ 325

The new Sofie represents a significant improvement over the rather nu-baud model Michael Kors debuted in 2017. The Sofie smartwatch now supports connected GPS, which means it can track your races and other sessions workout while your phone stays back. Unfortunately, the Snapdragon Wear 3100 has not been updated yet; The new version of Sofie still works with the Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset. It includes 4GB of internal storage and a 300mAh battery.

Michael Kors bringing a heart rate sensor to his popular Sofie smartwatch is no surprise, as technology becomes an essential feature of apparel systems. However, PPG heart rate sensors, such as the Kors watch and those found in most portable devices available on the market, are not a security solution. PPG sensors can vary in their effectiveness for users with larger constructions or even darker complexions, as AndroidCentral noted article. Strenuous workouts can also distract the PPG sensor. People who need to seriously monitor their heart rate, or who belong to a population that most laptops seem to ignore, probably prefer an FDA-approved electrocardiogram (EKG), such as the Apple Watch Series 4 or Withings Move around.