The battery duration surpasses even that of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, and it continues to comfortably surpass the capabilities of the Pixel Watch 2 and Galaxy Watch 6 in this area. ATM: Resistant to pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 metres. Splash- and showerproof; suitable for swimming and snorkelling. Not designed for deep-water diving or watersports.

If you want a WearOS smartwatch with long battery life, the Android-only TicWatch Pro 5 is worth a look. It offers a similar feature set as the Google Pixel Watch 2 in a more durable build with about three times the battery life. But, considering that it works as a phone, is waterproof, wirelessly charges and enables access to many health-related apps, we were surprised that it didn’t cost more than it does. If you want a WearOS smartwatch with long battery life, the Android-only TicWatch Pro 5 is worth a look. It offers a similar feature set as the Google Pixel Watch in a more durable build with about three times the battery life. With the third-generation, Apple Watch fall detection was first introduced. It isn’t configured as on by default, but making it active isn’t difficult.

As the latest device in the mainline Apple Watch range, the Series 8 builds upon the solid foundations of its predecessors by bringing a few new features to the table, making the watchOS experience better than ever. The health insights stop short of what's available on the Sense 2, meaning there's no ECG, but the Versa 4 will still handily scan for irregular heart rate events through the PPG sensor. Amazfit is still the leader at the entry-level price point, and, based on our testing, we believe the Bip 3 Pro represents the best balance between affordability and features.

So, the Huawei Watch 4 Pro goes big on design materials and a strong set of health and fitness features.That’s why I was thrilled to try out the SMT4 smartwatch, the latest and greatest device from the SMT brand. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is best for endurance athletes, ocean enthusiasts, and anyone else who spends a lot of time in the great outdoors. With a WR100 water-resistance rating, the Ultra 2 is the only Apple Watch suitable for high-speed water sports and recreational diving. It works for recreational dives at depths of up to 40 meters and can function as a dive computer with the Oceanic+ app. It's pricey, though, and people with smaller wrists might not like its bulky design.

Upgraded CPU for faster processing speeds and smoother overall performance. Explore the Stunning Display and Bluetooth Calling of Our Smartwatch with 100+ Sports Modes and Health Advisor on Wrist Like the Freedom Guardian, this is a standalone device that can connect to a mobile phone service to transmit data and summon help. And, it can do that if the wearer is in the USA.

This is still a great smartwatch for Android users, though. The only other thing to be aware of is the price - this is expensive. Many people with Android phones would also be better served with the less expensive standard model, the Galaxy Watch 6. For its sport monitoring, the wearable is equipped with basic sports. It has running, cycling, walking, mountaineering, workout, and basketball. Each sport monitors the time, calories, heart rate. If you want to get fit, the smartwatch can guide you in doing that. What’s to like: The Galaxy Watch5 has a bright, round 1.4-inch AMOLED display with a sapphire crystal the company claims is more rugged. It also features a mic and speaker for handling phone calls. As a smartwatch, it does a good job of covering bases, with notifications, Garmin Pay (with patchy bank support), and offline Spotify syncing. However, it's not a patch on the smartwatch experience offered by Apple and Google. But with two weeks of battery life, (7-10 days of heavy use in our testing) it's a fantastic alternative. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is our current favorite for its streamlined design, excellent health and safety features, and useful calling and texting capabilities. Outdoor adventurers might prefer the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, which offers a more durable titanium case, an even stronger sapphire crystal glass display, longer battery life, and a few outdoor-specific navigation features. What's the Best-Looking Smartwatch?