Best Smartwatches
Fitbit Versa 4
PROS:
- Comfortable, slimline design
tomsguide.com - Beautiful display
techradar.com - Lightweight and comfortable
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CONS:
- No third-party apps
tomsguide.com - Doesn't properly track Active Zone Minutes
tomsguide.com - No offline Spotify support
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Apple Watch Ultra 2
PROS:
- Expanded operating altitude
pcmag.com - Great new Modular Ultra watch face
tomsguide.com - Excellent connectivity features
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CONS:
- Must have iPhone 15 for UWB features
tomsguide.com - No battery life extension
techradar.com - Some map limitations
pcmag.com
Garmin Venu 3
Fitbit Sense 2
PROS:
- Detailed mood and stress logging
techradar.com - Integrates with Fitbit Premium
tomsguide.com - Automatic stress monitoring tools
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CONS:
- Many tools require Fitbit Premium
techradar.com - Comes with a USB-A charger
tomsguide.com - No third-party apps
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Apple Watch SE (2022)
PROS:
- Color-matched bottom case
tomsguide.com - New car crash detection
techradar.com - Great mid-tier fitness tracking
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CONS:
- Battery life lower than Fitbits
techradar.com - Not as cheap as Apple Watch 3
techradar.com - No rating for dust resistance
pcmag.com
Google Pixel Watch 2
PROS:
- New safety and workout features
techradar.com - Faster processor
techradar.com - Responsive performance
pcmag.com
CONS:
- Pricey
pcmag.com - Only comes in one size
pcmag.com - Bezels are still thick
tomsguide.com
- 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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- theverge.com: The seven best Android smartwatches in 2024 - The Verge
- wired.com: 10 Best Smartwatches, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2024): Apple Watch, Wear OS, Hybrid Watches, Kids' Watches
Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Apple Watch Series 9
PROS:
- Double-tap gesture is awesome
tomsguide.com - Powerful processor
pcmag.com - Useful new double-tap gestures
techradar.com
CONS:
- Identical design and sizes
techradar.com - New Find iPhone feature only works with iPhone 15
tomsguide.com - watchOS 10 covers most bases on older watches
techradar.com
OnePlus Watch 2
PROS:
Fitbit Ace LTE
PROS:
Withings ScanWatch 2
Meh // not enough data:
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