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Our Top Choice
Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch
Fitbit makes some of the most advanced and accurate smartwatches in the world. Its gadget ecosystem also includes smart scales, sports headphones, and heart rate monitors.
Available in 3 color options. Long battery life. Comes with interchangeable bands. Works up to 30,000 feet above sea level.
Isolated complaints that notifications are not shown instantly; this might have to do with the internet connection, not necessarily with the watch itself.
1.42 inches, 348 x 250 pixels
96+ hours
Android, Windows, iOS
Not specified
Can store 300+ songs
Best Value
Huawei Watch 2
Huawei is one of the largest and most well-respected technology companies in the world, notably for its superior product range which includes smartphones and smartwatches.
Water-resistant. Interchangeable bands. Built-in heart monitor, GPS, NFC, and Google Assistant.
Few users complained that gestures don’t work that well sometimes.
1.2 inches, 390 x 390 pixels
48 hours
Android, some features with iOS
Android Wear 2.0
4 GB, 512 MB RAM
Apple Watch Series 2
Apple is a leading manufacturer of smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and laptops. Its products are characterized by their minimalistic and elegant designs.
Gorgeous design. Waterproof up to 50 meters (164 feet). Available in several colors. 18 hours of battery life.
Slightly more expensive than other smartwatches, but you're buying a product of the highest quality.
1.5 inches, 272 by 340 pixels
18 hours
iOS
WatchOS 3
Not specified
Samsung Gear S3 Smart Watch
Samsung is one of the most popular and appreciated electronics companies in the world. It’s known for making high-quality smartphones, laptops, tablets, and smartwatches.
Clever rotating bezel. Eye-catching design. Great battery life. Solid health tracking.
Fewer available apps than Apple Watch or Android Wear.
1.3 inches, 360 x 360 pixels
72 hours
Android, some features with iOS
Tizen 2.3.2
4 GB, 768 MB RAM
Asus ZenWatch 2
Asus is known for making high-performance laptops, smartphones, gaming gear, and smartwatches. It is a prestigious manufacturer, up there with Samsung and Huawei.
Available in numerous colors and 2 display sizes. Water-resistant. Fast-charge technology. Lightweight and compact.
Isolated reliability problems.
1.45 inches or 1.63 inches
380mAh, hours not specified
Android, iOS
Android Wear 5.1.1
4GB, 512MB RAM