Best Smartwatches
Withings ScanWatch 2
Apple Watch Ultra 2
PROS:
- Great new Modular Ultra watch face
tomsguide.com - Brighter display than before
tomsguide.com - 3,000-nit display
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CONS:
- No battery life extension
techradar.com - Must have iPhone 15 for UWB features
tomsguide.com - Expensive
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Fitbit Versa 4
PROS:
- 40 exercise modes (up from 20)
pcmag.com - Physical button improves usability
pcmag.com - Comfortable, slimline design
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CONS:
- Requires Fitbit Premium subscription to unlock advanced features
techradar.com - Doesn't properly track Active Zone Minutes
tomsguide.com - Some lifestyle apps from previous generation removed
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Garmin Venu 3S
Fitbit Sense 2
PROS:
- On-board GPS for workouts
techradar.com - Automatic stress monitoring tools
tomsguide.com - Extremely comfortable to wear
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CONS:
- Comes with a USB-A charger
tomsguide.com - Lacks Google Assistant
tomsguide.com - Step counts not 100% accurate
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Apple Watch SE (2022)
PROS:
- Upgraded processor from previous model
pcmag.com - Low power mode
tomsguide.com - Color-matched bottom case
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CONS:
- Battery life lower than Fitbits
techradar.com - No always-on display
pcmag.com - Thick bezels
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Google Pixel Watch 2
PROS:
- Improved battery life
tomsguide.com - New safety and workout features
techradar.com - Attractive and comfortable design
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CONS:
- Some health metrics require a premium membership
pcmag.com - Same dimensions
techradar.com - Pricey
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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%)
- wired.com: Google Pixel Watch 2 Review: About Time (70%)
- theverge.com: Google Pixel Watch 2 review: better battery, better watch - The Verge (70%)
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Samsung Galaxy Watch6
PROS:
- Satisfying physical bezel on Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
tomsguide.com - Bigger, brighter screen than previous model
pcmag.com - Excellent sleep insights
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CONS:
- You can’t share fitness data to Google Fit
techradar.com - One-day battery life
pcmag.com - Same battery life
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Apple Watch Series 9
PROS:
- On-device Siri
pcmag.com - Double-tap gesture is awesome
tomsguide.com - Double-tap gesture for hands-free operation
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CONS:
- New Find iPhone feature only works with iPhone 15
tomsguide.com - Familiar design
pcmag.com - watchOS 10 covers most bases on older watches
techradar.com
OnePlus Watch 2
PROS:
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5
Meh // not enough data:
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