At a glance
A good smartwatch tracks your health and workouts, keeps notifications off your phone screen, and now often has an AI assistant on your wrist. The most important choice is simple: pick one that works with your phone.
Prefer something you can sleep in without noticing? See our guide to the best smart rings.
How we chose
We compared health and fitness features, battery life, app support and phone compatibility, and included options for iPhone, Android, serious athletes and tight budgets.
What to look for
- Phone first: Apple Watch needs an iPhone. Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch need Android.
- Battery: full smartwatches last 1 to 2 days, while fitness-focused watches last a week or more.
- Size: try both case sizes if you can. Comfort matters for sleep tracking.
Our recomendaciones
Best for iPhone1. Apple Watch Series 11
Ideal para: iPhone owners who want the most complete smartwatch
The most polished smartwatch, with strong health features such as sleep score and high blood pressure notifications, a huge app library and better battery life than earlier models.
- Phones
- iPhone only
- Battery
- About 1 day+
Pros
- Best apps and polish
- Strong health and safety features
- Great fitness tracking
Cons
- Only works with iPhone
- Needs charging every day or two
2. Samsung Galaxy Watch8
Ideal para: Samsung and Android phone owners
A slim, bright watch with Gemini built in and detailed health tracking, including bedtime guidance and an antioxidant index.
- Phones
- Android
- Assistant
- Gemini
Pros
- Gemini on your wrist
- Detailed health insights
- Bright, sharp display
Cons
- Some health features need a Galaxy phone
- Battery around 1 to 2 days
3. Google Pixel Watch 4
Ideal para: Pixel owners and Fitbit fans
A beautiful domed design with Gemini and Fitbit's excellent health and sleep tracking, and it's easier to repair than earlier models.
- Phones
- Android
- Assistant
- Gemini
Pros
- Fitbit health tracking built in
- Lovely design
- Fast charging
Cons
- Some features need Fitbit Premium
Best for fitness4. Garmin Forerunner 970
Ideal para: Runners, cyclists and serious training
Garmin's top running watch, with a bright AMOLED screen, very accurate GPS, maps, training readiness and battery life measured in weeks, not days.
- Phones
- iPhone & Android
- Battery
- Up to about 2 weeks
- GPS
- Dual-frequency
Pros
- Excellent GPS and training herramientas
- Very long battery life
- Works with any phone
Cons
- Fewer smart apps
- Expensive
5. Amazfit Active 2
Ideal para: Fitness and health basics for a low price
A stylish, affordable watch with GPS, good health tracking and battery life of more than a week. No subscription needed.
- Phones
- iPhone & Android
- Battery
- About 10 days
Pros
- Great value
- Long battery
- Works with any phone
Cons
- Fewer apps than Apple or Wear OS
Preguntas frecuentes
Which smartwatch works with both iPhone and Android?
Garmin and Amazfit watches work well with both. Apple Watch needs an iPhone, and Wear OS watches like Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch need Android.
Smartwatch or smart ring?
A watch gives you a screen, notifications and GPS for workouts. A ring is better for comfortable sleep tracking. See our guide to the best smart rings.