Smartwatch Reviews
Having a miniature computer strapped around your wrist is no longer a pipe dream. The Apple Watch and other options from popular manufacturers, like Fitbit, Samsung, LG, and Fossil, have been gunning to craft the best smartwatch. Now a few years more mature, the smartwatch market offers more than ever, whether you’re after a particular style, iOS and Android phone compatibility, or just a bunch of features.
Garmin’s getting the hang of what casual users like in a fitness watch. Now if it would only declutter its app.
These are good multisport watches that zero in on the basics but miss some popular features that would make them great.
It’s hard to justify a Fitbit when the Amazfit GTR 4 looks better, lasts longer, and has way more features than you’d expect.
You can pick between the Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean Band based on the type of athlete you are, but it’s got to fit your daily life, too
The Pixel Watch is a fair attempt at a first-gen smartwatch, but Google has quite a few growing pains to address
Apple’s entry-level Watch is exactly just that. Get it if you’ve never had an Apple Watch, or give it to your kids. Otherwise, get a Series watch.
At least in terms of reading and battery life
It’s the best Android smartwatch you can get... for now
Hybrid analog watches aren’t meant to do everything
Flagship features for a more palatable price
This behemoth of a GPS watch has a few things to iron out
It’s got better GPS and solar charging, but the best part is it’s comfortable
It’s not perfect, but there’s a lot to like for outdoorsy athletes
Finally, a Garmin hybrid that checks off all the boxes
A bigger screen and faster charging are nice, but not reasons to upgrade
It’s Google’s new smartwatch OS, but it’s Samsung’s watch
The Venu 2 straddles the line between a lifestyle accessory and dedicated sport watch
OnePlus’ first smartwatch is missing a lot of what makes a smartwatch smart
Android users still can’t get anything as good as the Apple Watch
Apple’s take on a GPS tracker for kids is unique but costly
The watch is great, the blood oxygen monitor is not
Doctors don’t trust smartwatches alone to detect sleep apnea and neither should you
Fitbit’s latest smartwatch has sensors, and bugs, galore
Samsung’s latest smartwatch is fine but awfully familiar
Fitbit’s latest smartwatch is still mostly just a fitness tracker
Samsung’s latest smartwatch drops the rotating bezel, but it gets most basics right
At least they are inexpensive
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