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- We tested dozens of smartwatches to find the best ones.
- After much testing, we found that the Apple Watch Series 4 offers the best smartwatch experience - if you have an iPhone.
- If you're an Android user, we have many more choices for you, including the unisex Skagen Falster 2, the feminine Kate Spade Scallop 2, the stylish Fossil Q Venture HR, and the masculine Fossil Q Explorist HR.
- Samsung fans will love the Samsung Galaxy Watch with its innovative rotating bezel, high-tech features, and pleasing design.
Smartwatches aren't yet mandatory tech purchases, but they may be one day. For those of you who like to live on the cutting-edge side of the tech world, there's no better status symbol than the smartwatch.
Thankfully, smartwatches are a lot more attractive than they used to be, so you don't have to worry about strapping a clunky, futuristic gadget on your wrist anymore. We've tested dozens of smartwatches over the years, and these are the very best ones we've used.
There's a smartwatch for everyone on this list, whether you're an iPhone user who needs the latest and greatest Apple Watch, a tech geek who wants to pay for your latte with your wrist, a fashionista, or a WearOS aficionado, we've got you covered.
Here are the best smartwatches you can buy:
- Best smartwatch overall: Apple Watch Series 4
- Best smartwatch for Android: Skagen Falster 2
- Best feminine smartwatch: Kate Spade Scallop 2
- Best stylish smartwatch for women: Fossil Q Venture HR
- Best stylish smartwatch for men: Fossil Q Explorist HR
- Best smartwatch for Samsung fans: Samsung Galaxy Watch
Updated by Malarie Gokey on 02/07/2019: Added the Skagen Falster 2, the Kate Spade Scallop 2, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch. Updated prices and formatting.
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