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Buying Guide

Best Smartwatches 2025

Top smartwatches tested for health sensor accuracy, battery life, app ecosystem quality, and overall daily usability for all types of users.

Health Accuracy VerifiedBattery Life MeasurediOS & Android Tested

Our picks

Quick Recommendations

Best fits at a glance
Best Overall4.7

Apple Watch Series 10

Street price: $399In stock
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Best Android4.5

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

Street price: $299In stock
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Budget Pick4.2

Amazfit GTR 4

Street price: $149In stock
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Ranked List
BEST OVERALL#1 ranked pick

Apple Watch Series 10

Our verdict
Excellent
4.7

Apple's thinnest Watch ever with a wider always-on display, faster charge, sleep apnea detection, and the most comprehensive health suite on any smartwatch.

Display46mm Always-On LTPO OLED
Battery Life18hr (AoD on)
Health SensorsECG, Blood O2, Temp
OSwatchOS 11
Water Resistance50m / IP6X
Street price: $399
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BEST VALUE#2 ranked pick

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

Our verdict
Excellent
4.5

Best Android smartwatch with 3nm chip for improved efficiency, advanced body composition analysis, and Galaxy AI-powered health coaching.

Display44mm Super AMOLED
Battery Life40hr (typical)
Health SensorsBioActive Sensor, ECG
OSWear OS 5 / One UI Watch 6
Water Resistance5ATM + IP68
Street price: $299
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BUDGET PICK#3 ranked pick

Amazfit GTR 4

Our verdict
Great
4.2

Exceptional two-week battery life with SpO2, ECG, comprehensive sports tracking, and Alexa built-in at a budget-friendly price that challenges pricier rivals.

Display46mm AMOLED
Battery Life14 days (typical)
Health SensorsSpO2, ECG, BioTracker 4.0
OSZepp OS 2.1
Water Resistance5ATM
Street price: $149
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#4 ranked pick

Garmin Forerunner 265

Our verdict
Excellent
4.5

Best smartwatch for runners with Garmin's unmatched training analytics, GPS accuracy, multi-sport tracking, and 15-day battery life.

Display46mm AMOLED
Battery Life15 days / 20hr GPS
Health SensorsHRV, SpO2, Training Readiness
OSGarmin OS
Water Resistance5ATM
Street price: $449
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Methodology

Apple Watch vs Samsung vs Garmin

Choose Based on Your Phone

  • β€’ Apple Watch: Only works with iPhone β€” best iOS experience
  • β€’ Galaxy Watch: Best with Samsung phones, works with Android
  • β€’ Garmin: Works with both iOS and Android equally well
  • β€’ Amazfit: Cross-platform with decent Zepp app
  • β€’ Pixel Watch: Best with Google Pixel phones

What the Health Features Track

  • β€’ Heart rate: All watches, accuracy varies
  • β€’ ECG: Apple Watch, Samsung, some Garmin
  • β€’ Blood oxygen (SpO2): Most modern smartwatches
  • β€’ Sleep stages and HRV: Garmin most advanced
  • β€’ Crash/fall detection: Apple Watch best implemented

Jump To

  • #1Apple Watch Series 10
  • #2Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
  • #3Amazfit GTR 4
  • #4Garmin Forerunner 265

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