A good watch not only show time of day. The right watch can elevate your outfit and make you feel good. Smartwatches can do so much more, from tracking your workouts and measuring your heart rate to providing notifications and access to voice assistants. While wearing a connected watch, you can leave your phone in your pocket and use only your wrist for simple tasks. These are the best we’ve tested.
Looking for an alternative fitness tracker? We have a lot more workout-friendly options in Best fitness tracker instruct.
Update November 2021: We’ve added Apple Watch Series 7, Ticwatch Pro 3 Ultra, and Fossil Gen 6.
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