From Apple to Fitbits to Garmin we’ve created a list of the best wearables you can buy. The best smartwatches can do some amazing things, like GPS tracking, voice search, monitoring heart rate monitoring and general health protections. We’ll cover them here.
Apple Watch SE
The best of the best smartwatch
Pros
- Amazing design
- Great pricing for Apple
- Touch Input
Cons
- Requires an iPhone
- Display not constant
- Battery life not great
If you’re an iPhone user, the Apple Watch SE is the very best smartwatch you can get. It can do just about everything the Apple Watch 6 can for a much better price.
This amazing watch comes with high-end specs, a great Apple design and fantastic functions.
However, some cons include a battery life that isn’t the best, and an ‘always-on’ screen would be great.
Specifications
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watchOS 7
Operating System
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iOS
Compatibility
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1.78" OLED
Display
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Apple S5
Processor
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Various
Band Size
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32GB
Onboard Storage
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18 hours
Battery
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Wireless
Charging
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Water-resistant to 50m
IP Rating
-
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE
Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
The best Android smartwatch
Pros
- Superior style
- Turning bezel works
Cons
- The battery a bit lacking
- High price
While the Apple Watch SE tops the list for iPhone users, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3 stands above the rest as the best smartwatch if you own an Android phone. That said, it’s also a great choice for iPhone users.
It features a turning bezel for easy navigation. The bezel is a lot simpler than using a display found on many other smartwatches.
Samsung’s watch is a complete package for physical fitness and sports. Its excellent design features a lot of great functionality too.
Specifications
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Tizen OS
Operating System
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Android, iOS
Compatibility
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1.2" or 1.4" 360 x 360 Super AMOLED
Display
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Dual-core 1.15 GHz
Processor
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22mm or 20mm
Band Size
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8GB
Onboard Storage
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3 days on 45mm/ less on 41mm
Battery
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Wireless
Charging
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IP68
IP Rating
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Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE option
Connectivity
Apple Watch 6
The leading tier Apple Watch for those ready to invest
Pros
- Superior style
- Turning bezel works
Cons
- The battery a bit lacking
- High price
While the Apple Watch SE tops the list for iPhone users, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3 stands above the rest as the best smartwatch if you own an Android phone. That said, it’s also a great choice for iPhone users.
It features a turning bezel for easy navigation. The bezel is a lot simpler than using a display found on many other smartwatches.
Samsung’s watch is a complete package for physical fitness and sports. Its excellent design features a lot of great functionality too.
Specifications
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watchOS 7
Operating System
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iOS
Compatibility
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1.78" OLED
Display
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Apple S6
Processor
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Varies
Band Size
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32GB
Onboard Storage
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18 hours
Battery
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Wireless
Charging
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Water-resistant to 50m
IP Rating
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Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE
Connectivity
Fitbit Versa 3
Fitbit's best smartwatch is an excellent option for physical fitness
Pros
- Integrated GPS
- Lightweight and comfy
Cons
- Poor side button
- No offline Spotify
Another amazing option is the Fitbit Versa 3. This is a very popular wearable and has one of the best feature sets for fitness.
It has integrated GPS and a very comfortable design. The simple display is has a clear easily readable image.
Specifications
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Fitbit OS
Operating System
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Android, iOS
Compatibility
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1.58" AMOLED
Display
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N/A
Onboard Storage
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Up to 6 days
Battery
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Magnetic connecting pin
Charging
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Water-resistant
IP Rating
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Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
For a bit higher price, you'll get the benefits of a digital turning bezel
Pros
- High-end design
- Turning digital bezel
Cons
- Higher price
- Restricted functionality with iOS
The Galaxy Watch Active 2 is Samsung’s feature-rich sportier version of the Galaxy. It’s slimmer, lighter, and more comfortable, but other than that there’s not much difference. Its display is small but bright at 1.2-inch. Its small size makes it one of the more comfortable options on this list.
It includes high-end fitness features including 39 workout modes, a heart rate, blood pressure and ECG sensing. Plus, sleep & stress tracking.
Specifications
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Tizen OS
Operating System
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Android, iOS
Compatibility
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1.2" 360 x 360 Super AMOLED
Display
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Dual-core 1.15 GHz
Processor
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20mm
Band Size
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4GB
Onboard Storage
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Around 2 days
Battery
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Wireless
Charging
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Water-resistant to 50m
IP Rating
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Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Connectivity
Fitbit Versa Lite
A lighter Fitbit with great features
Pros
- Low price
- Strong battery life
Cons
- No GPS
- No on-screen workouts
The Fitbit Versa Lite is another less expensive version of the Fitbit Versa. The Versa Lite has a great series of physical fitness features and about 2-day battery life.
The less expensive Versa Lite lacks some functions found in the Versa, Versa 2 and 3. There’s no Fitbit Pay, on-board GPS and the screen’s not as nice.
Specifications
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Fitbit OS
Operating System
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Android, iOS
Compatibility
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300 x 300 LCD
Display
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N/A
Onboard Storage
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Around 4 days
Battery
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Magnetic linking pin
Charging
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Water-resistant to 50m
IP Rating
-
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Connectivity
Fossil Sport
Fossil's most current smartwatch effort
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Powerful watch
Cons
- Lacks high-end features
- GPS can be slow
Fossil continues to earn its place in the wearable tech world. Fossil Sport is a high-end smartwatch with a great price. Its lightweight design includes a GPS and 2 days of battery life.
Specifications
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Wear OS
Operating System
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Android, iOS
Compatibility
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1.2-inch 390 x 390 AMOLED
Display
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Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Processor
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22mm straps
Band Size
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4GB
Onboard Storage
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Around 2 days
Battery
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Proprietary
Charging
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IP68
IP Rating
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Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
Connectivity
Honor Magic Watch 2
It may be best for hardcore fitness enthusiasts
Pros
- Robust suite of fitness features
- Terrific battery life
Cons
- Minimal non-music functions
- Attracts dust
The Honor Magic Watch 2 is a great choice for fitness enthusiasts. It tracks a variety of fitness data providing feedback and advice for some activities. It also has long battery life from 1 to 2 weeks.
Specifications
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LiteOS
Operating System
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Android, iOS
Compatibility
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1.2-inch/ 1.39-inch 454 x 454 AMOLED
Display
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4GB
Onboard Storage
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7 days-14 days
Battery
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Magnetic linking pin
Charging
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Water-resistant
IP Rating
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Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
Connectivity
TicWatch Pro 3
The watch with two screens
Pros
- Battery lasts 3 days
- Fast chipset
Cons
- User interface not best
- Sleep tracking isn't excellent
The TicWatch Pro 3 is another great watch. it works great with both Android and iPhones. It has an intuitive interface and strong battery life of up to 3 days of regular use. Finally, the price is less than other high-end smartwatches with similar options.
Specifications
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Wear OS
Operating System
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Android, iOS
Compatibility
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1.4" 454 x 454 OLED paired with LCD screen
Display
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Snapdragon Wear 4100
Processor
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8GB
Onboard Storage
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Up to 72h
Battery
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Magnetic connecting pin
Charging
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IP68
IP Rating
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Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
Connectivity
Apple Watch 3
The most affordable Apple Watch today
Pros
- Most Inexpensive Apple Watch
- Brilliant screen
Cons
- Battery isn't great
- Requires the iPhone to use
The Apple Watch 3 is the least expensive wristwear from Apple. It’s, for this reason, it makes our list. It’s a stylish device with many of the best features.
Specifications
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watchOS 7
Operating System
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iOS
Compatibility
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1.65" OLED
Display
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Apple S3
Processor
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Varies
Band Size
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16GB
Onboard Storage
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Around 1-2 days
Battery
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Wireless
Charging
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Water-resistant to 50m
IP Rating
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Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE
Connectivity