A great watch does not only display the time of day; it can enhance your outfit and make you feel good. Smartwatches can do even more, from tracking your workouts and measuring your heart rate to broadcasting notifications and accessing voice assistants. When you wear a smartwatch, you can leave your phone in your pocket and use your wrist for simple tasks.
The Apple Watch is our favorite for iPhone owners, but Samsung’s Galaxy Watch5 is a great wearable for anyone using Android. We also like several other options, in different styles and with different levels of intelligence. Below is an overview of the best smartwatches we’ve tested. Looking for a fitness tracker instead? We have many more training-friendly options in our Best fitness trackers, Best FitbitsAnd Guides to the best Garmin watches.
Update July 2023: We’ve added the Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro 5, Garmin Vivomove Trend, and Casio G-Shock DW-H5600.
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