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24 alternatives to Matrix Powerwatch

The world's first smartwatch you never have to charge

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Matrix Powerwatch launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   PowerWatch X▲78

   A smartwatch that runs off of your body heat

   2018 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Blocks▲206

   The world's first modular smartwatch

   2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Dot Watch▲148

   World’s first braille smartwatch

   2017 · dotincorp.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   ORIGIN▲89

   The first mechanical smart watch

   2016 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Chronos▲229

   Turn any watch into a smartwatch

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   TouchOne▲76

   The first ever smartwatch dedicated keyboard

   2015 · touchone.net · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Misfit Phase▲78

   Misfit's first hybrid smartwatch

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   ASUS ZenWatch▲82

   Now that's one sleek smartwatch!

   2014 · asus.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Carbon▲79

   The only watch that can charge your smartphone

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Blocks▲93

    A modular smartwatch made of blocks

    2014 · chooseblocks.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Android Wear▲99

    Google's smart watch technology

    2014 · wearos.google.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    LunaR▲106

    The world's first solar-powered smartwatch

    2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Watchville▲135

    News from top wristwatches blogs

    2014 · watchville.co · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Fitbit Surge▲138

    The ultimate fitness super watch

    2014 · store.google.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Glance▲9

    World's first smart accessory for your watch.

    2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Fantastical 2 for Apple Watch▲120

    All the fun of Fantastical, on your wrist

    2015 · flexibits.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Captain Train▲122

    The first travel app on your wrist (Android Wear)

    2014 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Linjer watches▲130

    The ultimate dumb watch

    2016 · linjer.co · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Tambour Horizon▲71

    Louis Vuitton's pricey smartwatch

    2017 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Things for Apple Watch▲86

    A delightful and easy to use task manager.

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Geek Watch▲125

    Turn your high-tech Apple Watch into a retro calcuator

    2015 · geekwatchapp.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Pacific Standard Time ▲71

    World's first waterproof wooden watch

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Gear S3▲95

    The latest smartwatch from Samsung

    2016 · samsung.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Kairos Watches▲113

    Mechanical & smart watch hybrid

    2014 · kairoswatches.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →