With its longer battery life, more rugged build, and improved navigation tools, the Apple Watch Ultra set a new benchmark for smartwatches with genuine running credentials. The second-generation Apple Watch Ultra 2 doesn’t add much for runners, but it is the best version of the Apple Watch, made slightly better. For any runners looking for…
The Garmin Venu 3 aced our testing in our in-depth review, but it’s not the right pick for everyone. It will naturally catch the eye of people looking for a sporty smartwatch because of the Garmin brand. But it’s important to realize that when it comes to sports tracking, the Venu 3 is pretty basic….
Fitbit Charge 6 By Fitbit The Fitbit Charge 6 is a great fitness tracker for those who want excellent daily activity tracking, a true overview of their health, and metrics like heart rate and sleep. Google’s new smarts work well, but the GPS and workout tracking are still sub-par. And remember, to get the most…
With the launch of the new Google Pixel Watch 2, there’s a new Android flagship in town. But those eyeing up the new Pixel Watch 2 will naturally have their eye drawn to the older Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2. While they’re nowhere near as powerful as the Pixel Watch 2 as a smartwatch,…
Google Pixel Watch 2 By Google Necessary improvements to the battery and heart rate monitoring ensure that the Pixel Watch 2 is a recommendable smartwatch, and one that can stand up to Samsung’s latest Galaxy Watch generation. The battery life is still a little too unpredictable to fly so close to a 24-hour estimation, and,…
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 By Xiaomi The Smart Band 8 is a superb option for those who want an ambitious and affordable tracker, offering a refined design that improves both looks and functionality. It’s by no means perfect, with lots of fitness tracking data not hitting the mark, and areas like health and smarts being…
It’s been a tough few years for Suunto. Like the rest of the sports watch world it’s had to deal with the success of the Apple Watch, the emergence of Coros and Garmin offering formidable running and outdoor watches at pretty much every price point. In 2020, it decided to give smartwatches a try when…
Garmin Vivoactive 5 By Garmin The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is another great sports watch/smartwatch hybrid that benefits from the added AMOLED screen. It’s an all-rounder that doesn’t offer huge levels of workout metrics or details – but benefits from excellent wellness features and a long list of tracked sports. It nicely undercuts the Venu 3,…
The Coros Pace 3 is one of the best value sports watches you can buy right now. It’s a great option for runners who want a good dose of data, with strong heart rate and GPS accuracy, without breaking the bank. Some of the analysis is done better on Garmin watches, and it does look…
If you’re in the market for one of the top new smartwatches, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Huawei Watch GT 4 are almost certainly on your shortlist of options. Despite both being the shiny new-gen options from big-name brands, however, these two devices have little in common. And if you’re looking to choose between…
