April 2024
Smartwatches: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of smartwatches rankings posted by key online experts, as of April 2024.
Summary
On 3 Apr 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 88 smartwatch endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
50 smartwatches were endorsed in total, only 16 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 3 Apr 2024, Apple Watch Series 9 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed smartwatch with 6 expert endorsements. 6 experts out of 6 recommended it as the '#1 smartwatch' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Garmin: 10 smartwatches
(#1 is Garmin Venu 3)
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Apple: 7 smartwatches
(#1 is Apple Watch Series 9)
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Fitbit: 7 smartwatches
(#1 is Fitbit Versa 4)
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Samsung: 6 smartwatches
(#1 is Samsung Galaxy Watch 6)
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Amazfit: 3 smartwatches
(#1 is Amazfit GTS)
Price breakdown
At a glance - April Ranking
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Android Authority
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Ars Technica
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PCMag
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Popular Science
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Tom's Guide
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Trusted Reviews
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10Beasts
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TechRadar
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Wareable
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Apple Watch Series 9
The Apple Watch Series 9 receives positive reviews for its fitness tracking features, heart rate monitoring, GPS, smart assistant integration, sleep tracking capabilities, and cycling updates, although its battery life is average.
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Google Pixel Watch 2
The Google Pixel Watch 2 is a highly capable smartwatch that excels in fitness tracking and health monitoring, with features such as temperature sensors, accurate heart rate monitoring, and integration with Fitbit, making it a top choice for those looking to track their workouts and overall well-being.
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Apple Watch Ultra 2
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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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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is a feature-packed smartwatch with extensive fitness tracking capabilities, advanced heart rate monitoring, and a stylish design, making it ideal for fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals.
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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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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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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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7
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is a highly recommended smartwatch that offers advanced health monitoring, accurate heart rate tracking, built-in GPS, and integration with smart assistants, making it ideal for fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals.
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10
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OnePlus Watch 2
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6
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9
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+2 | $449 |
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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Fitbit Versa 4
The Fitbit Versa 4 is a comprehensive fitness tracker with built-in GPS, Amazon Alexa voice interactions, and a minimum battery life of 6+ days, making it ideal for fitness enthusiasts and those who want to stay connected while on the go.
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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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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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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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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is a durable and feature-packed smartwatch that is perfect for fitness enthusiasts and Android users.
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We ranked Apple Watch Series 9 #1 in April 2024 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
- Out of those, 6 experts ranked Apple Watch Series 9 as #1.
Reviewed
Best Overall / Editors' Choice
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Faster processor
Brighter screen
Great fitness-tracking features
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Aging design
Battery could be better
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Android Authority
Editors Choice
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Powerful new S9 chipset
Brighter AMOLED display
Expanded Find My Phone feature
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Key new features not available at launch
Battery life still unimproved
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PCMag
Best Overall / Editors' Choice
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Powerful processor
Bright display
Double-tap gesture for hands-free operation
On-device Siri
Precision Finding for iPhone 15 family
Carbon neutral build option
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Familiar design
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Tom's Guide
The best smartwatch overall
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Siri works offline
Double-tap gesture is awesome
New UWB chip helps find your phone
First carbon-neutral Apple device
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Find iPhone feature only works with iPhone 15
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Trusted Reviews
The best smartwatch
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Certain models made from recycled aluminium
Faster Siri
Accurate tracking
Very bright screen
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Design remains the same
Health data to be shown better
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Wareable
Best overall smartwatch
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Superb, unisex design
Incredible sports watch
Gesture feature is very cool
Unmatched app store
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Only works with iPhone
Some wellness features feel a little stale
Not a huge leap forward from Apple Watch Series 8
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We ranked Google Pixel Watch 2 #2 in April 2024 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Reviewed
Most Stylish Android Watch / Editors' Choice
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Improved battery
Excellent fitness tracking options
Stylish
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Limited app options
Irritating charger
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Android Authority
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Runs a snappy Wear OS 4
Added and upgraded advanced health sensors
New training features and automatic workout detection
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Only available in one size
Some health features feel underbaked
Fitbit app redesign oversimplifies
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PCMag
Best for Style-Minded Android Users
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Improved battery life over previous version
More Fitbit health and fitness features
Responsive performance
IP68 rating
100% recycled metal casing
Attractive and comfortable design
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Pricey
Some health metrics require a premium membership
No preinstalled compass
Only comes in one size
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Tom's Guide
The best smartwatch for Pixel smartphones
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Stress-detection sensor
Safety Check feature
Improved battery life
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Big bezel
No wireless charger
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TechRadar
The best Google smartwatch for Pixel users
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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
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Battery life is improved
Excellent HR tracking accuracy
The design is very sleek and comfortable
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Doesn't work with iPhone
Fitbit Premium required for some insights
Only available in one case size
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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 April 2024 ranking
Reviewed
Android Authority
Ars Technica
PCMag
Popular Science
Tom's Guide
Trusted Reviews
10Beasts
TechRadar
Wareable
We ranked Apple Watch Ultra 2 #3 in April 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Apple Watch Ultra 2 as #1.
PCMag
Best for Outdoor Adventurers
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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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Tom's Guide
The best smartwatch for safety and sports
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Best battery life of any Apple Watch
Action Button
Emergency siren
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Battery life doesn’t compare with competitors
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Trusted Reviews
Best rugged smartwatch
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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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TechRadar
The best smartwatch overall
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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
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Fun gesture cpontrol
Even brighter display
Still a slick smartwatch experience
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Needs some native software tweaks
Battery life still isn't amazing
Male orientated
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We ranked Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 #4 in April 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Android Authority
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 is snappy and efficient
Digital crown streamlines navigation
Dual display adds even more functionality
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Sleep tracking still inconsistent
Band design is cheap and attracts dust
No wireless charging
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PCMag
Best Pixel Watch 2 Alternative
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Three-day battery life
Bright AMOLED display
Attractive design
Good app selection
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No Google Assistant at launch
Only comes in one size
No cellular option
Some low heart rate readings in testing
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Trusted Reviews
Best Wear OS smartwatch
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Outstanding battery life
Wear OS 3 is finally on a TicWatch
Fast charging
The secondary FSTN display is always welcome
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Not the most stylish of smartwatches
Included watch faces are hit and miss
No Google Assistant
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TechRadar
The best Wear OS smartwatch not made by Google
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Big battery
Powerful
Accurate fitness metrics
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Quite expensive
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Wareable
Best Android smartwatch for battery life
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Ingenious and effective screen tech
Multi-day battery life
Good fitness accuracy
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No smaller case option
Too many pre-installed apps
No voice assistant
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We ranked Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 #5 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Reviewed
Best for Android / Editors' Choice
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Stylish design
Bright display
Solid battery life
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Some features require Samsung smartphone to use
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PCMag
Best Android Smartwatch
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Bigger, brighter screen than previous model
Good app selection
Digital bezel for quick scrolling
Excellent sleep insights
Active skin temperature sensor
Reliable automatic workout detection
Two case sizes, optional LTE connectivity
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One-day battery life
Minor workout heart rate accuracy issues
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Tom's Guide
The best smartwatch for Android
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Slimmer display bezels
Improved interchangeable band mechanism
Satisfying physical bezel on Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
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Unimpressive battery life
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TechRadar
The best Samsung smartwatch overall
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Powerful fitness features
Durable and lightweight
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One-day battery life
Optimized for Samsung phones
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We ranked Apple Watch SE #6 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Reviewed
Best Value / Editors' Choice
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More for less
Great iPhone integration
Crash detection
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Still no always-on display
Inconsistent evercise detection
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PCMag
Best Affordable Apple Watch
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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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Tom's Guide
The best smartwatch value for iPhone users
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Lower price than previous Apple Watch SE
Color-matched bottom case
Same chipset as Apple Watch Series 8
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No always-on display
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Wareable
Best affordable Apple Watch
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Same S8 chip as Apple Watch Series 8
Superb value - and now an even lower price
Comprehensive features and tracking
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Only works with iPhone
No Always-On display
Not a huge leap forward from the original Apple Watch SE
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We ranked Apple Watch 7 #7 in April 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
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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 #8 in April 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
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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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic #9 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Android Authority
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The rotating bezel is back
Elegant design and build materials
Ships with Wear OS 4
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Only minor upgrades over Watch 5
Imperfect heart rate data
Disappointing battery life
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PCMag
Best for a Rotating Bezel
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Rotating bezel
Stainless steel case
Attractive synthetic leather strap
Bigger, brighter screen than previous model
Excellent sleep insights
Active skin temperature sensor
Reliable automatic workout detection
Two case sizes, optional LTE connectivity
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Heavier than standard model
Mediocre battery life
Minor workout heart rate accuracy issues
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Wareable
Most stylish Android smartwatch
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Love the tactile bezel
Accurate heart rate and sleep
Solid health monitoring
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Only works with Android
Underwhelming battery life
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We ranked OnePlus Watch 2 #10 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Reviewed
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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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Android Authority
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Runs Wear OS 4
Unique dual-chip architecture
Incredible battery life
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Bulky, single-size design
Non-functional rotating crown
Simplistic app experience
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PCMag
Best Battery Life
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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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We ranked Garmin Venu 3 #11 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Android Authority
Editors Choice
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Highly accurate GPS and heart rate sensors
Automatic nap detection and sleep coaching
On-device phone call and voice assistant support
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No ECG app
Pricey compared to competitors
No LTE model
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Tom's Guide
The best fitness-tracking smartwatch
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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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Wareable
Best for wellness
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Lots of sports modes
Great battery life
Great screen
Wellness features now feel useful
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Lightweight fitness metrics
Relatively pricey
Some sleep-tracking accuracy issues
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We ranked Fitbit Versa 4 #12 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
PCMag
Best Fitbit Smartwatch
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Attractive, comfortable design
Better touch-screen responsiveness than predecessor
Physical button improves usability
40 exercise modes (up from 20)
Long battery life
Lots of watch faces
Tracks overnight skin temperature variation
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No third-party app support
Some lifestyle apps from previous generation removed
Lacks ECG, stress sensors
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Tom's Guide
The best smartwatch for step counting
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Great, slim-profile design
Accurate step counting
Good battery life
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Trouble with heart rate accuracy
No third-party apps
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Wareable
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Improved design from Versa 3
UI is very friendly
Super sleep tracker
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No third-party apps
No music features
Some heart rate accuracy issues
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We ranked Apple Watch SE 2 #13 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Trusted Reviews
The best value Apple Watch
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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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TechRadar
The best Apple Watch for iPhone users on a budget
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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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We ranked Fitbit Sense #14 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Popular Science
Best health and fitness smartwatch
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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 #15 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Reviewed
Editors' Choice
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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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro #16 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smartwatches” rankings.
Trusted Reviews
The best Wear OS smartwatch
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Solid fitness tracking services
Rugged, sports-ready design
Wonderfully bright display
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Route planning process feels clunky
Battery life doesn’t match rival fitness trackers
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Wareable
Best Samsung smartwatch
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Super battery life
Great smartwatch features
Solid health monitoring
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Only works with Android
Some sports tracking inaccuracies
Health features require a Samsung phone
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