Best Smartwatches, Wearables & GPS Watches 2026

Reviewed: 20 Sept 2023

Apple Watch Series 9

25% improved S9 processor

Siri finally works offline

New Find iPhone feature only works with iPhone 15

Reviewed: 20 Oct 2022

Apple Watch Series 8

Same great design and display

Skin temperature reader for cycle + sleep tracking

Wish it borrowed the Apple Watch Ultra's siren

Reviewed: 7 Aug 2026

Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro

Size1.74"

Extremely comfortable to wear

Accurate fitness and sleep tracking

Sleep recommendations could be better

No built-in mic or speaker for calls

Reviewed: 31 Jul 2026

Xiaomi Smart Band 10

Size1.72"

Affordable

Comfortable design

Battery life is less than advertised, but still very good

Data doesn’t always feel useful

Reviewed: 26 May 2026

Google Fitbit Air

Distraction-free health and fitness tracking

$99 and subscription-free for primary features

No onboard GPS or altimeter for location/elevation data without carrying a smartphone

Automatic workout tracking only kicks in after 15 minutes; limited to a small number of exercises

Reviewed: 6 Mar 2026

Amazfit Active 3 Premium

Size1.32"

Unbelievably good value

Huge range of premium fitness features

Supposedly aimed at women, but not many “feminine” style options

Reviewed: 10 Nov 2025

Coros Pace 4 GPS Smartwatch

Lightweight design

Bright AMOLED display

No offline maps

Limited smart features

Reviewed: 25 Sept 2025

Garmin Venu 4

Beautiful-looking smartwatch with a stainless steel design

Bright AMOLED screen

A big price jump from Venu 3

Nearly identical to the Garmin Forerunner 570, with fewer buttons

Reviewed: 16 Sept 2025

Apple Watch Ultra 3

Largest, brightest display in an Apple Watch

42-hour battery life rating

Still pretty bulky

Reviewed: 20 Aug 2025

Google Pixel Watch 4

Bigger and brighter display

Battery life easily lasts two days (45mm model)

Incremental fitness and health updates

Incompatible with older chargers

Reviewed: 16 Jun 2025

Garmin Forerunner 970

TypeLED

Bright AMOLED display with sapphire screen

Accurate tracking

Shorter battery life than Forerunner 965

Only one size

Reviewed: 4 May 2025

Garmin Vivoactive 6

Lightweight, attractive design

Battery lasts over a week

Slightly inconsistent elevation data; no onboard altimeter

Limited third-party apps and smart features

Reviewed: 24 Feb 2025

Garmin Instinct 3

New larger 50mm size option

Best-in-class battery life lasts for weeks at a time

No 40mm Instinct 3 size option

Doesn't support downloading maps for offline use

Reviewed: 18 Feb 2025

OnePlus Watch 3

More refined design with a larger display

Comprehensive fitness tracking with unique metrics

No cellular or alternative size options

Lacks some common safety features for sleep apnea, falling or crashes

Reviewed: 31 Oct 2024

Coros Pace Pro

Bright AMOLED screen

Offline maps

More expensive than Pace 3

All-plastic design

Reviewed: 10 Sept 2024

Apple Watch Series 10

Wide-angle OLED displays

10% lighter design

Same 18-hour battery life

Blood Oxygen app disabled

Reviewed: 6 Sept 2024

Amazfit Band 7

Gorgeous display

Customizable watch face

Pricey optional membership for certain reports

No built-in GPS

Reviewed: 29 Aug 2024

Garmin Fenix 8

AMOLED and solar-charging options

Improved water resistance

More expensive than Fenix 7 Pro range

Not a huge upgrade on Epix Pro and Fenix 7 Pro

Best Current Price

$750

at DICK'S Sporting Goods

$750

at DICK'S Sporting Goods

Reviewed: 13 Aug 2024

Google Pixel Watch 3

Two size options

Two days of battery life (45mm model)

One day of battery life (41mm model)

Lengthy multi-week calibration period for metrics like Target Load

Reviewed: 10 Jul 2024

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

Accurate and detailed sleep insights

Useful AI-powered wellness features

One day of battery life

Same design as predecessor

Product Finder: Smartwatches

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Apple Watch Series 9

Apple Watch Series 8

Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro

Xiaomi Smart Band 10

Google Fitbit Air

Amazfit Active 3 Premium

Coros Pace 4 GPS Smartwatch

Garmin Venu 4

Apple Watch Ultra 3

Google Pixel Watch 4

Garmin Forerunner 970

Garmin Vivoactive 6

Garmin Instinct 3

OnePlus Watch 3

Coros Pace Pro

Apple Watch Series 10

Amazfit Band 7

Garmin Fenix 8

Google Pixel Watch 3

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

Apple Watch Series 9

Apple Watch Series 8

Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro

Xiaomi Smart Band 10

Google Fitbit Air

Amazfit Active 3 Premium

Coros Pace 4 GPS Smartwatch

Garmin Venu 4

Apple Watch Ultra 3

Google Pixel Watch 4

Garmin Forerunner 970

Garmin Vivoactive 6

Garmin Instinct 3

OnePlus Watch 3

Coros Pace Pro

Apple Watch Series 10

Amazfit Band 7

Garmin Fenix 8

Google Pixel Watch 3

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7