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Best Smartwatches 2023
1. Garmin Venu 2
Specifications
-Screen Size 1.3 Inches
-LTE No
-Compatibility iOS, Android
Garmin Venu 2 is worthwhile for you if you exercise regularly and also attach importance to precise vital data and smart training plans. The latter can be found in abundance with this watch, the programs are even designed in detail. All this information is displayed on an extremely attractive OLED display with adjustable brightness. The watch has an integrated GPS, with which routes are recorded in Garmin-typical high-precision. If you enjoy listening to music while playing sports, apps such as Amazon Music and Spotify are available, as well as an internal music storage for up to 2,000 tracks.
Pros
+ Bright and sharp OLED display
+ Precise measurement
+ Integrated GPS and many sports programs
+ Integrated memory for music
Cons
- Small choice in App store
2. Apple Watch SE
Specifications
-Screen Size 1.78 inches
-LTE Yes
-Compatibility iOS
The OLED display of the Apple Watch SE has the same sharpness as the more expensive Series 6, but is not as bright as the one, which should be enough for almost any outdoor application. The Watch SE is also waterproof up to 50 meters and, like all newer models, comes with a fall detection and SOS function. It offers all the proven sporty and clever features that Apple users appreciate.
Pros
+ Affordable
+ Large, bright, scratch-resistant display
+ Wide range of apps
+ Reliable sensors
Cons
- Only compatible with iPhones
- Without ECG and pulse oximetry
3. Apple Watch Series 6
Specifications
-Screen Size 1.78 inches
-LTE Yes
-Compatibility iOS
The Apple Watch 6 has extended the already powerful features of its predecessors. The always-on display permanently shows the time, and even more functions from the Apple cosmos can be found on the watch, including shortcuts as well as memojis and a translation function. The watchOS 7 software brings the sleep tracker, the fresh chip makes speed and reduces the charging time, the altitude sensor now works in real time.
Pros
+ Large, sharp and bright always-on OLED display
+ Many reliable sensors, now also with pulse oximeter
+ Rich features and equipment
+ Regular updates
+ Independent thanks to mobile version
Cons
- Expensive
- Battery life
- Superficial sleep phase analysis and training recognition
4. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Specifications
-Screen Size 1.2 inches, 1.4 inches
-LTE Yes
-Compatibility iOS, Android
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 impresses with a first-class OLED display, which is ideally suited to read everything in sunlight thanks to its high luminosity. New dials give the watch a refreshed touch compared to its predecessors. Bezel fans can also be pleased that the rotatable bezel is used as a control element next to the touch screen after the Active smartwatches. Especially the sports functions are in the focus of the Galaxy Watch 3.
Pros
+ Very reliable in sports
+ High-quality workmanship
+ Very easy to use thanks to touch screen, bezel and buttons
+ High functionality ex works
Cons
- Price
5. Garmin Venu 2S
Specifications
-Screen Size 1.3 Inches
-LTE No
-Compatibility iOS, Android
The Garmin Venu 2S is comfortable to wear, the included bracelets are easy to replace, and the workmanship is neat. It integrates pretty much everything you can expect from current smartwatches, including sensors for heart rate measurement, step and calorie counting, oxygen saturation, and sleep and stress level tracking, among others. Most of the data is reliably recorded and documented in a helpful overview.
Pros
+ Long battery life
+ Easy-to-read display with pleasant operation
+ Extensive range of fitness functions
+ Super-fast GPS connectivity
Cons
- Few smart features
- Pricey
6. HUAWEI Watch GT 2
Specifications
-Screen Size 1.39 inches
-LTE No
-Compatibility iOS, Android
Huawei delivers the usual set of sensors you'd expect in a modern smartwatch: wrist - based heart rate monitoring to keep track of calories burned, pedometer, altitude and acceleration measurements. The sensors work reliably and relatively accurately. The biggest shortcoming of the watch is the inferior connectivity. The Watch GT 2 only has Bluetooth to connect to the smartphone.
Pros
+ Price
+ Very strong battery life
+ Fairly accurate sensors
+ Slim and chic housing
Cons
- WLAN, LTE and NFC are missing
7. Fitbit Sense
Specifications
-Screen Size 1.58 inches
-LTE No
-Compatibility iOS, Android
Fitbit Sense offers a variety of sensors and now also measures the stress level and skin temperature. In addition, it is one of the few fitness smartwatches with an ECG function. Apart from that, the sense slays the buyer with functions, even if the app selection does not quite come close to smartwatches with Android Wear. The OLED display is easy to read even on bright days. In terms of runtime, the smartwatch should last more than 6 days, according to the manufacturer. In practice, especially with active heart rate measurement and Co. should remain significantly less runtime, but nevertheless it is quite good for a smartwatch.
Pros
+ Good runtime and fast battery charging
+ Many sensors incl. Electrocardiogram
+ Very good AMOLED display
+ Elegant and robust housing
Cons
- Not cheap
8. Amazfit GTR 2e
Specifications
-Screen Size 1.39 inches
-LTE No
-Compatibility iOS, Android
With the Amazfit GTR 2e, you have a smartwatch on your wrist, which comes in a very classic-elegant look. The display is based on OLED technology and is therefore very rich in contrast and bright, which allows you to read everything sufficiently well even outdoors. The fact that the GTR 2e has an integrated GPS module is really rare in this price range.
Pros
+ Price
+ Battery life
+ GPS integrated for the price
+ Large, easy-to-read OLED display
Cons
- Sensors not very precise
- Slimmed down operating system
9. Fossil Gen 5E
Specifications
-Screen Size 1.2 Inches
-LTE No
-Compatibility iOS, Android
The Fossil Gen 5E, which is held in the classic women's watch style, is characterized on the one hand by the classic-noble look and on the other hand with its flexibility. Google's Wear OS operating system is responsible for this. This system, developed by Google, offers a huge app store as well as Android and many settings and customization options. The OLED display is pleasantly sharp and displays colors vigorously. If desired, the dial can also be permanently active. But then the battery life is potentially weak. For one day, it is still enough.
Pros
+ Google Wear OS
+ Elegant look
+ Many setting options
+ Time-only mode selection for longer battery life
Cons
- Mediocre speaker
10. Garmin Vivoactive 4
Specifications
-Screen Size 1.3 inches
-LTE No
-Compatibility iOS, Android
The Garmin Vivoactive 4 seems to have grown up in its fourth edition. The model offers everything of a fitness tracker, sports watch and smartwatch technically and functionally, everything you expect from a modern wearable. Therefore, the Garmin Vivoactive 4 is a great all-rounder.
Pros
+ Wide range of functions
+ Very easy to read display
+ Highly accurate data acquisition
Cons
- Battery life isn't the best