December 2024
Smartwatches: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of smartwatches rankings posted by key online experts, as of December 2024.
Summary
On 20 Dec 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 84 smartwatch endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
49 smartwatches were endorsed in total, only 15 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 20 Dec 2024, Apple Watch Series 10 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed smartwatch with 5 expert endorsements. 4 experts out of 5 recommended it as the '#1 smartwatch' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Garmin: 9 smartwatches
(#1 is Garmin Venu 3)
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Apple: 7 smartwatches
(#1 is Apple Watch Series 10)
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Samsung: 7 smartwatches
(#1 is Samsung Galaxy Watch 7)
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Fitbit: 7 smartwatches
(#1 is Fitbit Sense)
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Google: 2 smartwatches
(#1 is Google Pixel Watch 3)
Price breakdown
At a glance - December Ranking
Rank | Change | Price | Smartwatch |
TechRadar
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Wareable
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10Beasts
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Trusted Reviews
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Tom's Guide
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Popular Science
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PCMag
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Ars Technica
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Android Authority
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Reviewed
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Apple Watch Series 10
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1
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1
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1
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1
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2
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2
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- | Check price |
Apple Watch Ultra 2
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1
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6
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8
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6
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7
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6
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3
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- | $350 |
Google Pixel Watch 3
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4
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2
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3
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9
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1
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4
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- | $250 |
OnePlus Watch 2
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5
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3
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10
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5
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5
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5
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- | $300 |
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
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4
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2
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5
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3
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6
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Apple Watch SE
The Apple Watch SE is a comprehensive fitness tracking device with heart rate monitoring, fall detection, noise monitoring, steps and general activity tracking, and a wide range of workouts, making it a great option for those who prioritize fitness tracking and health monitoring.
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9
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4
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6
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-
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2
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7
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+1 | $650 |
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
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3
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7
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7
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8
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-
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-
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-
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8
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Apple Watch 7
The Apple Watch 7 is a highly capable smartwatch with excellent health and fitness tracking, a durable and stylish design, and seamless connectivity with iPhones, making it a great choice for iOS users who prioritize health and fitness tracking and app integration.
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2
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1
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9
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+1 | $139 |
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is a comprehensive smartwatch with advanced health tracking features, a sleek design, and seamless connectivity for Android users.
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1
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7
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10
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+1 | $398 |
Garmin Venu 3
The Garmin Venu 3 is a highly capable smartwatch that excels in fitness tracking, heart rate monitoring, GPS accuracy, and smart assistant integration, making it a versatile and reliable choice for individuals looking to improve their overall health and well-being.
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8
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5
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4
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11
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+1 | Check price |
Apple Watch SE 2
The Apple Watch SE 2 is a feature-packed smartwatch that offers extensive fitness tracking, smart assistant capabilities, durable design, and seamless integration with iOS devices, making it an ideal choice for iOS users.
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2
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2
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12
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+1 | Check price |
Fitbit Sense
The Fitbit Sense is a comprehensive smartwatch and fitness tracker that offers a wide range of features for users interested in tracking their health and wellness, including heart rate monitoring, automatic exercise tracking, built-in GPS, swim-proofing, voice assistants, and sensors that measure stress levels, heart rate variability, skin temperature, and oxygen saturation levels.
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4
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2
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15
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Fitbit Versa 3
The Fitbit Versa 3 is a comprehensive fitness tracker and smartwatch that offers a wide range of features, including daily step tracking, heart rate monitoring, workout tracking, built-in GPS, blood oxygen monitoring, voice assistant technology, and a sleek and durable design.
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3
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7
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16
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- | $350 |
Withings ScanWatch 2
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5
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7
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17
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- | $270 |
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5
The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 is a feature-packed smartwatch with accurate fitness tracking, long battery life, and convenient smart assistant integration, making it a great choice for Android users.
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8
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We ranked Apple Watch Series 10 #1 in December 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
- Out of those, 4 experts ranked Apple Watch Series 10 as #1.
Wareable
Best overall smartwatch (iOS only)
Easier to use
Lovely finishes
Sleep apnea detection
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Battery life is still a day
Huge display is a lot on the wrist
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Trusted Reviews
The best smartwatch
Comfy to wear
Sleep apnea detection is great to have
Faster charging
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Battery life remains short
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Tom's Guide
The best smartwatch for iPhone users
Bright, sizable display is easy to read at an angle
Thin and lightweight design
Sleep apnea detection
Excellent user interface with lots of useful apps
Fast charging
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Same 18-hour battery life as Series 1-9
Blood Oxygen app disabled for U.S. customers
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PCMag
Best for iPhone Users / Editor's Choice
Thinner case and bigger screen than the Series 9
Gorgeous polished aluminum, titanium case options
Depth app, water temperature sensor
Supports audio playback
Sleep apnea notifications
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Blood oxygen sensor is currently inactive
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Android Authority
Best For iPhone / Editor's Choice
Increased display size
Thinner, sleeker build
FDA-approved sleep apnea detection
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Same 18-24 hour battery life
No SpO2 measurements disabled in US
Vitals app somewhat simplified
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We ranked Apple Watch Ultra 2 #2 in December 2024 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Apple Watch Ultra 2 as #1.
TechRadar
The best smartwatch overall
Large, bright display
Action button is very useful
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battery life could be better
Ultra Wideband only works with iPhone 15
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Wareable
Best sporty smartwatch (iOS only)
Great screen
Supreme GPS accuracy
Gestures are cool AF
Carbon neutral
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Wellness feels a tad stale
Short on prosumer metrics
New carbon neutral bands slightly dull
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Trusted Reviews
Best rugged smartwatch
Top screen
Excellent sports tracking
The best Apple Watch
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Fitness tracking feels dated
Lack of performance analysis
Mapping rolling out slowly
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Tom's Guide
The best smartwatch for longevity
Best battery life of any Apple Watch
Customizable Action Button
Emergency siren
Sleep apnea detection
100 meters of water resistance
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Large case size
Pricey
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PCMag
Best for Outdoor Adventurers
3,000-nit display
Powerful processor
Expanded operating altitude
Carbon-neutral build option
Excellent connectivity features
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Expensive
Some map limitations
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Reviewed
Editor's Choice
Rugged
Improved UI
On-board Siri processing
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Battery could be better
Some features unavailable at launch
Plenty of competent competitors
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend smartwatches.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of smartwatches, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for December 2024 ranking
We ranked Google Pixel Watch 3 #3 in December 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Google Pixel Watch 3 as #1.
TechRadar
The best Google smartwatch for Pixel users
Elegant, classic watch-like looks
Brilliant screen
New multi-path HR sensor
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One (small) size fit all
Band switch system takes practice
No blood oxygen sensing - yet
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Wareable
Best smartwatch for Android (Android only)
Finally in two case sizes
Two-day AOD battery life (45mm version)
Still excellent HR tracking
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Not much of an upgrade for 41mm users
No dual-frequency GNSS
Stress tracking remains baffling
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Tom's Guide
The best Android smartwatch overall
Two days of battery life (45mm model)
Useful sleep, wellness and training insights
Twice the screen brightness of the Pixel Watch 2
Advanced running form metrics
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One day of battery life (41mm model)
Lengthy multi-week calibration period for metrics like Target Load
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PCMag
Best Holistic Health Insights
Useful holistic health metrics
Detailed running guidance
Accurate heart rate monitoring
Excellent sleep tracking
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Expensive
No new sensors
Some metrics take weeks to calibrate
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Android Authority
Best For Android / Editor's Choice
Larger, secondary case size
Multi-day battery life
Added wellness features, including advanced running metrics
Refined integration with Pixel phones and Google services
Accurate heart rate tracking
Runs Wear OS 5
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GPS unimproved from Pixel Watch 2
Inconsistent total distances
Higher price than GW7 (but worth it)
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We ranked OnePlus Watch 2 #4 in December 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
TechRadar
The best Wear OS smartwatch not made by Google
Big battery life with dual OS
Accurate fitness metrics
Looks great
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Single size
Rotating crown not used
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Trusted Reviews
Best Wear OS smartwatch
Good battery life (with raise to wake)
Slick WearOS skin
Good sports and fitness tracking features
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While it is well-made, it doesn’t stand out from the crowd
Battery life with always-on screen isn’t great
Heart rate readings during exercise aren’t the most accurate
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PCMag
Best Battery Life
Up to four days of battery life
Stainless steel case
Responsive touch screen
Good app selection
Accurate sleep measurements
Excellent running insights
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Comes in only one size
No cellular option
Lacks ECG, body temperature sensors, fall detection, period tracking
No phone camera controls
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Android Authority
Best for battery life
Runs Wear OS 4
Unique dual-chip architecture
Incredible battery life
Fast charging capabilities
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Reviewed
Editor's Choice
Easy to manipulate the screen, use the app
Fantastic battery life and quick charging
Lots of Watch Face options to personalize the look
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Only comes in one larger size
No ECG app, menstrual cycle tracking
Always-on display significantly reduces battery life
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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 #5 in December 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Wareable
Best Samsung smartwatch for most people (Android only)
Feature-packed software
Much-improved sports tracking
Some useful new health and wellness insights
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The battery performance hasn't improved
Some features require a Samsung smartphone
No major design changes
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Tom's Guide
The best smartwatch for sleep tracking
Accurate and detailed sleep insights
Useful AI-powered wellness features
Comfortable design and responsive user interface
Double the storage capacity of its predecessor
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One day of battery life
Health-monitoring features like sleep apnea detection require a Galaxy phone
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PCMag
Best Android Watch for Advanced Health Tracking
Accurate heart rate measurements
In-depth sleep monitoring
AI health insights
Responsive touch and gesture controls
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One-day battery life
Slightly inaccurate running distance and sleep time measurements
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Android Authority
Best for Samsung
Useful new Energy Score
Sleek, refined design
Familiar Wear OS experience
Easily interchangeable watch bands
Reasonable price
More accurate heart rate monitor
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Some Samsung-exclusive features
GPS tracking still struggles with tall buildings
Still mostly minor updates
Battery life is good but not great
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We ranked Apple Watch SE #6 in December 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Wareable
Best affordable Apple Watch (iOS only)
Tracking is very accurate
S8 chip provides very smooth experience
Superb value
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Battery life hasn't progressed
Design is starting to look a little old
No always-on display
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Tom's Guide
The best affordable smartwatch on the market
$249 starting price
Comfortable and sleek design
Available in two sizes and with/without LTE
Compatible with the latest watchOS 11 software
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18 hours of battery life
Comparably dimmer screen than competition
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PCMag
Best Affordable Apple Watch
Upgraded processor from previous model
New motion sensor with support for Crash Detection
Improved real-world battery life
Lightweight
Excellent app selection and safety features
Lower price than first-generation model
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No always-on display
Lacks sensors for ECG, SpO2, or body temperature
No rating for dust resistance
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Reviewed
Best Value
More for less
Great iPhone integration
Crash detection
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Still no always-on display
Inconsistent evercise detection
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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra #7 in December 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
TechRadar
The best Samsung smartwatch overall
Powerful fitness features
Durable and tough
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Relatively pricey
Optimized for Samsung phones
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Wareable
Best sporty Wear OS smartwatch (Android only)
Solid build and fun design
Excellent HR and GPS tracking
Cracking display
Sleep tracking is very detailed
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Insane rotating bezel miss
Battery life feels inconsistent
Samsung phone required for some features
Looks ridiculous on smaller wrists
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Trusted Reviews
The best Samsung smartwatch
Wear OS gets some design personality
Strong GPS and HR accuracy
Ultra-bright and clear display
Comprehensive sleep tracking
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Navigation crying out for rotating bezel
Inconsistent battery life
Not a good fit for smaller wrists
Exclusive features for Samsung phones
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Tom's Guide
The best smartwatch for monitoring your health
Premium materials and color options
Customizable 'Quick' button
Accurate health sensor readings
Actionable wellness insights
Sleep apnea detection
Solid battery life
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Similar performance to the cheaper Galaxy Watch 7
Best health features require Samsung phones
Large case size
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We ranked Apple Watch 7 #8 in December 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Apple Watch 7 as #1.
10Beasts
Best Smartwatch for iPhone
Connects seamlessly with iPhone
Acts as your phone when needed
Easy to read face
Waterproof
Many health and tracking features
Very few complaints
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Expensive
Can be easy to crack the screen
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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 #9 in December 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 as #1.
10Beasts
Best Overall Smartwatch
Easy and sleek app
Customizable features with the app
Many features
Clean appearance
Great customer reviews
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Slightly expensive
Short battery life
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We ranked Garmin Venu 3 #10 in December 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Wareable
Best for wellness (iOS and Android)
Wellness features finally feel useful
Top HR accuracy
Lovely screen
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Really pricey
Sports tracking offers basic metrics only
Some sleep accuracy niggles
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Tom's Guide
The best fitness-tracking smartwatch
Intuitive sleep and workout advice
Borrows features from high-end Garmin watches
Up to 14 days of battery life
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Not enough third-party apps
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Android Authority
Best for fitness tracking / Editor's Choice
Highly accurate GPS and heart rate sensors
Automatic nap detection and sleep coaching
On-device phone call and voice assistant support
Up to 14-day battery life
Larger display
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Pricey compared to competitors
No LTE model
Limited third-party app support
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We ranked Apple Watch SE 2 #11 in December 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
TechRadar
The best Apple Watch for iPhone users on a budget
Light and comfortable
Good battery life for price
Packs updated features compared to older cheap Apple watces
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No always-on screen or ECG compared to higher-priced watches
Nylon back
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Trusted Reviews
The best value Apple Watch
Plenty of the best Apple Watch features in a cheaper package
Excellent software
Wide customisation options
Accurate tracking
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Slow charging
No always-on display
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We ranked Fitbit Sense #12 in December 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Popular Science
Best fitness tracker
Offers a long-lasting battery life, so you can avoid charging for days at a time.
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Screen response time can be slow when compared to other smartwatches.
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We ranked Fitbit Versa 3 #13 in December 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Reviewed
Editor's Choice
Automated fitness tracking
Always-on display
Battery life
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Button design
Premium-feature paywall
Usability quirks
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We ranked Withings ScanWatch 2 #14 in December 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Trusted Reviews
Best hybrid smartwatch
Lovely design
Performs well as a sleep tracker
Useful temperature variation data
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Heart rate tracking accuracy during the day and exercise
Small screen isn’t great for phone notifications
Battery life with all monitoring features in use
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Android Authority
Best hybrid
Premium, classy design
Up to 30-day battery life
Broad health tracking tools
Useful fitness tracking
Available in two sizes
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Limited display space
High price point
No built-in GPS
Few smart features
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We ranked Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 #15 in December 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Android Authority
Best innovation
Dual display is fantastic
Updated digital crown
Improved durability
Same snappy performance
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Doesn’t run the latest Wear OS
No wireless charging
Only available in one size
No LTE model
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Reviewed
Up-to-date OS
Excellent build quality
Intuitive Interface
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No Google Assistant Access
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