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Watches Dec 23, 2021

Best Smartwatch

by Austin Palmer and Benjamin Hickok

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Looking for the latest and greatest smartwatch? We bought the top models available today and tested them head-to-head to see which watches are really worth it.

How to Choose a Smartwatch

How to Choose a Smartwatch

Stumped by smartwatches? We look at the uses of these products, their pros and cons, and why it might make sense to get notifications on your wrist.

Best iWatch Bands

Best iWatch Bands

After researching over 30 iWatch bands, we selected nine for rigorous side-by-side testing to find the best option for 2021. We wore the bands in a variety of scenarios to find the best...

Apple Watch Series 7

Editors' Choice

Apple Watch Series 7

Earning top scores for its incredible performance across the board, this watch is one of our all-time favorites, and even more incredible than previous models.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

Editors' Choice

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

A user-friendly device with incredible features and performance across the board and an excellent choice for Samsung users. We love this watch, especially the digital bezel, but would have...

Fitbit Versa 3

Fitbit Versa 3

This smartwatch is a good option for anyone who wants something that can handle all their fitness and workout tracking needs.

Huawei GT 2 Pro

Huawei GT 2 Pro

This watch performs well regarding fitness tracking and we were impressed with the battery life, but we wish it was a little smarter overall.

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3

This watch is decently easy to use, looks good, and has a solid battery life, but we found it a little more limited when it comes to fitness tracking and smart features compared to other...

Fossil Gen 6

Fossil Gen 6

A smartwatch that failed to impress us, and left a lot to be desired for the price. It lacks smart features, popular app selection, and has terrible battery life.

Fitbit Sense

Fitbit Sense

This is a high-end smartwatch with an impressive suite of fairly specialized fitness tracking features. However, it is a little on the expensive side, so it might not be the best option...

Mobvoi Ticwatch E3

Mobvoi Ticwatch E3

While the overall performance of this watch was only decent, it does have a good screen, supports mobile payments, works well with the Android OS, and is easy on the wallet.

Apple Watch Series 6

Editors' Choice

Apple Watch Series 6

Earning one of the best scores we have seen so far in this category, this watch builds on the success of its predecessors and is one of our all-time favorites.

Mobvoi TicWatch GTX

Mobvoi TicWatch GTX

The Mobvoi TicWatch GTX did earn one of the lower scores of the group compared to the top-tier smartwatches but costs a fraction of the price, making it a decent option if you only want...

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is a high-end smartwatch designed specifically for Samsung phones. It did very well in most of our tests but its lackluster battery life keeps it from claiming...

Apple Watch Series 5

Editors' Choice

Apple Watch Series 5

If you need a top-of-the-line smartwatch to go with your iPhone, the Apple Watch Series 5 is the best all-around model we have seen to date for iOS users.

Fitbit Versa 2

Fitbit Versa 2

Improving on its predecessor, the Versa 2 by Fitbit offers a great blend of smart features and fitness-tracking abilities. It has a great battery life and a good display but isn't...

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2

The Galaxy Active2 is a sleek smartwatch more reminiscent of an Apple Watch than its Galaxy predecessors. It's one of our all-time favorite watches for anyone with a Samsung or Android...

TicWatch E2

TicWatch E2

While the overall performance of the TicWatch E2 isn't particularly amazing, this smart timepiece did distinguish itself from the rest of the pack by being an exceptionally good value...

Huawei Watch GT Classic

Huawei Watch GT Classic

While we did like some of the previous offerings from Huawei, the new Watch GT Classic with Huawei's new OS fell quite short, earning one of the lowest scores of the entire group.

TicWatch C2

TicWatch C2

The TicWatch C2 is a bit better than the TicWatch E2, but also a bit more expensive. It's a good upgrade pick when shopping on a budget, though it doesn't quite merit an award.

Samsung Galaxy Watch

Editors' Choice

Samsung Galaxy Watch

Earning one of the highest scores of the entire group, the Galaxy Watch is our absolute top pick for those with Samsung phones.

Apple Watch Series 4

Apple Watch Series 4

Offering excellent smart features and functionality coupled with impressive health and fitness track abilities, all in a sleek and stylish package, the Apple Watch Series 4 should be your...

Fossil Q Explorist HR

Fossil Q Explorist HR

Finishing close to the bottom of the group, the Explorist HR definitely left quite a bit to be desired. We didn't find any huge drawbacks with this smartwatch, it just delivered lackluster...

Fitbit Versa

Fitbit Versa

Fitbit's second foray into making a smartwatch definitely made some strides in the right directions, but it still has a ways to go. The Versa has a solid set of fitness tracking features...

TicWatch E

TicWatch E

While this definitely isn't the best we have seen when it comes to these products, this watch did reasonably well across the board and is significantly less expensive than the top models.

Fitbit Ionic

Fitbit Ionic

Intrigued by the first smartwatch offering from Fitbit? Take a look at the complete review of the Ionic here!

Samsung Gear Sport

Samsung Gear Sport

Like the Gear S3 but want something smaller and sportier? The Samsung Gear Sport does a great job of slimming down the S3's bulk without sacrificing functionality.

Apple Watch Series 3

Apple Watch Series 3

Searching for the best wearable to pair with your shiny new iPhone? The Apple Watch Series 3 earned the top score overall for its stellar performance and is the best choice for iOS users.

Huawei Watch 2

Huawei Watch 2

Shipping with the latest edition of Android Wear, the Watch 2 by Huawei has a solid edge over the competition. This watch has an extraordinary set of fitness tracking abilities, as well as...

Nixon Mission

Nixon Mission

The rugged and burly Mission by Nixon is a high-end smartwatch aimed at the extreme skier or surfer. This watch does have some unique features and an unparalleled level of water resistance...

Samsung Gear S3

Samsung Gear S3

Just narrowly missing out on the top spot overall, the Samsung Gear S3 scored exceptionally well in our tests.

Asus ZenWatch 3

Asus ZenWatch 3

While the Asus ZenWatch 3 was by no means the top performer in our test, it performed fairly well across the board. However, the main thing that sets this model apart from the competition...

Fossil Q Marshal

Fossil Q Marshal

The Fossil Q Marshall was the lowest scoring model in our test, failing to impress us in any of our test metrics. This device failed to score above average in a single test and is a little...

Huawei Watch

The Huawei Watch is an all-around average smartwatch that has a price that slightly exceeds its performance. While this is an exceptionally stylish watch, it fell a little short on our...

Apple Watch Series 2

Apple Watch Series 2

While it isn't the latest and greatest Apple Watch out there, the Series 2 is still a strong performer and shouldn't be abandoned quite yet.

LG Watch Sport

LG Watch Sport

The LG Watch Sport did well in our test, is very easy to use and loaded with all sorts of smart functions. This model couldn't quite stack up to the top performers in our test

Motorola Moto 360

Motorola Moto 360

The Motorola Moto 360 2nd Generation is one of the more economically priced smartwatches of the review and delivered an average performance. This model is relatively easy to use, has an...

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