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I wore the Polar Street X for two weeks — here’s my verdict on the affordable sports watch
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The Polar Street X has a bold design and a handy flashlight, but it’s not as accurate as other affordable options and feels outdated.

Apple Watch SE 3 vs Garmin Forerunner 165: Which budget smartwatch wins?
By Dan Bracaglia published
Here’s how the Apple Watch SE 3 compares to the Garmin Forerunner 165 across six categories, including price, design, fitness, smarts, safety, and battery life.

I finally found the perfect Apple Watch strap — 5 reasons the Solace Adapt deserves to be on your wrist
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Solace Imperium Adapt strap for Apple Watch comes in a huge selection of stylish colors and patterns, and costs less than the Nike Sports Loop.

Amazfit Active Max review: A high-end Garmin dupe for the price of an entry-level smartwatch
By Dan Bracaglia published
RecommendedI wore the Amazfit Active Max for two months, and it's my favorite cheap smartwatch of 2026, giving even the best Garmin models a run for the money.

5 hidden settings that extend your Apple Watch's battery life
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to double your Apple Watch's battery life with these straightforward settings changes.

I'm a longtime Apple Watch user, but I wish it had this one Pixel Watch feature
By John Velasco published
I got tired of not being able to stream the YouTube Music app on my Apple Watch, so I started to wear a Pixel Watch to workout without my phone.

Best smartwatches for women in 2026
By Jane McGuire last updated
We tested best smartwatches for women, from Samsung to Fitbit to Garmin and the Apple Watch.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 rumors — everything we've heard so far
By Dan Bracaglia published
Samsung will likely kick off the annual smartwatch launch season this July with the Galaxy Watch 9, and if you behave, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 may also debut.
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