Smartwatch Reviews

It makes no sense to upgrade based on color alone. Or does it?

The Series 10 bets big on a larger display and a more wearable design. As far as iterative updates go, that’s a savvy choice.

The first two Pixel Watches were playing catch-up. Now, Google’s starting to flesh out its wearable vision.

It’s not an ambitious smartwatch, but honestly, it doesn’t have to be.

Functionally, copying Apple works for the Galaxy Watch Ultra. It’s just disappointing.

It doesn’t do anything other than track steps, but that’s all I want it to do. And at this price? I ain’t complaining.

This is meant to be the best Polar’s got, but it has no business being this expensive.

Its limitations made it fall short in daily life but ended up being a plus while trying to disconnect from the world.

OnePlus could be a strong alternative to Google or Samsung for Wear OS smartwatches.

The tradeoffs are well worth the savings over the slightly more advanced Forerunner 265.

These watches hit a nice balance between style and function without bombarding you with information.

While the Venu 3 series ticks off a lot of the right boxes, it’s a little pricey considering the competition. But at least you’ll finally get credit for your naps.

Google’s fingerprints are all over this casual fitness tracker.

Google’s addressed a lot of what annoyed me about the first Pixel Watch, but repairability and continued Fitbit integration are still question marks.

Iterative updates aren’t flashy, but these smartwatches are mainly for folks who don’t have Apple Watches yet.

Samsung focuses on refining a tried-and-true formula, but how much longer can it afford to coast?

The Fenix lineup feels a bit superfluous now that the Epix Pro is here. The flashlight still rocks, though.

I felt kind of meh toward the second-gen Epix, but I really do get the appeal now thanks to the smaller Pro.

This long-delayed smartwatch is good, but it would’ve been great if it came out when it was supposed to.

This affordable fitness band stuffs in an impressive amount of features, but these budget trackers aren’t nearly as popular as they used to be.

For once, there’s practically no tradeoff between an always-on OLED display and long battery life.

A new player has entered the multisport watch game

The casual wearable is great for those who find trackers anxiety-inducing but could, ironically, be better at reproductive health tracking.

These days, Garmin devices aren’t just beefy fitness watches. The company’s done a lot to shore up its hybrid smartwatches, too.

It’s an elegant device, but the ‘awareable’ may not appeal if cultivating mindfulness isn’t your main priority.

The Ignite 3 looks like a sleek, modern smartwatch but acts like a tracker from five years ago.

Fossil makes the best of a messy Wear OS 3 transition, but it’s hard to shine when you keep getting dealt a bad hand.

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.

... don’t upgrade

At least in terms of reading and battery life

A $400 smartwatch for just $1,290

It’s the best Android smartwatch you can get... for now