Best Smartwatches
Withings ScanWatch 2
Apple Watch Ultra 2
PROS:
- Double Tap gestures
techradar.com - Apple’s brightest display ever
techradar.com - Faster S9 processor
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CONS:
- Must have iPhone 15 for UWB features
tomsguide.com - Some map limitations
pcmag.com - Battery life could be better
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Fitbit Versa 3
PROS:
- Lots of watch faces
pcmag.com - Beautiful display
techradar.com - Comfortable, slimline design
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CONS:
- Lacks ECG, stress sensors
pcmag.com - Requires Fitbit Premium subscription to unlock advanced features
techradar.com - No offline Spotify support
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Fitbit Sense
PROS:
- Works with Android and iPhone
tomsguide.com - Comfortable to wear for long periods
tomsguide.com - On-board GPS for workouts
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CONS:
- Lacks Google Assistant
tomsguide.com - Step counts not 100% accurate
techradar.com - Many tools require Fitbit Premium
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Apple Watch SE (2022)
PROS:
- Color-matched bottom case
tomsguide.com - Lower price than previous Apple Watch SE
tomsguide.com - Low power mode
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CONS:
- Thick bezels
tomsguide.com - No always-on display
pcmag.com - No rating for dust resistance
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Google Pixel Watch 2
PROS:
- Attractive and comfortable design
pcmag.com - Safety Check feature
tomsguide.com - More Fitbit health and fitness features
pcmag.com
CONS:
- Doesn't charge wirelessly
tomsguide.com - No preinstalled compass
pcmag.com - Same dimensions
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- tomsguide.com: Google Pixel Watch 2 review: Better, but not quite what I wanted (80%)
- techradar.com: Google Pixel Watch 2 review: lighter, faster, and definitely better (80%)
- pcmag.com: Google Pixel Watch 2 Review (80%)
- theverge.com: Google Pixel Watch 2 review: better battery, better watch - The Verge (70%)
- wired.com: Google Pixel Watch 2 Review: About Time (70%)
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- wired.com: 9 Best Smartwatches (2024): Apple Watch, Wear OS, Hybrid Watches
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
PROS:
- Noteworthy app updates
tomsguide.com - Improved wellness and sleep metrics
techradar.com - Bigger, brighter screen than previous model
pcmag.com
CONS:
- Minor workout heart rate accuracy issues
pcmag.com - You can’t share fitness data to Google Fit
techradar.com - Still constrained by battery life
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Apple Watch Series 9
PROS:
- Brighter, more powerful screen
techradar.com - 25% improved S9 processor
tomsguide.com - On-device Siri
pcmag.com
CONS:
- watchOS 10 covers most bases on older watches
techradar.com - Same 18-hour battery life
techradar.com - New Find iPhone feature only works with iPhone 15
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Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5
Meh // not enough data:
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- Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic (70)