Best connected watch 2022: the best Android and iPhone portable devices for all budgets

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(Pocket -Lint) - When you try to determine what is the best connected watch for your needs, there is a lot to consider.

Especially for newcomers to the region, place a portable device on the wrist and unlock a new way of accessing notifications, applications and monitoring of physical condition may seem a little intimidating.

Fortunately, there are now tons of excellent options to explore in the field of smart watches, which you prefer Apple, Samsung, Fitbit or something else.

To help you choose between different styles, operating systems and prices, we have compiled our best recommendations for smart watches - updated regularly to take into account the latest devices on the market.

This buyer guide covers connected watches on various platforms, including Wear OS from Google to Apple Watchos.If you are only interested in the Wear OS smartwatches or the Apple Watch options, we have separate features that you can read to find the perfect smartwatch for you.

What are the best connected watches?Currently, our main recommendation is the Apple Watch is.However, we also believe that it is worth considering the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, the Apple Watch Series 7, the Fitbit Versa 3 and the Huawei Watch 3.

Our favorite: the best connected watch

Apple Watch is

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The Apple Watch is missing some of the most successful features in series 7, including permanent display, the oxygen sensor in the blood and the ECG sensor, but it has the design of the 6 series, executesThe same software and it's cheaper.

By bringing together some of the best parts of the 4 and 5 abandoned series, the Watch is an affordable entry for the Apple Watch, offering an excellent compromise between the 7 series rich in sensors and the old 3 series.

Essentially, this is the best connected watch for most people - in particular, of course, if they are already integrated into the Apple ecosystem.For those who have an Android phone, there are very good alternatives on our list.

Connect watches that we also recommend

The Apple Watch is a superb connected watch, and we think it is the device that most people looking for a connected watch should consider.However, this is not the right choice for each type of user either.This is why we also recommend the other four choices below.

Samsung Galaxy 4 watch

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Samsung's smart watches have always presented excellent screens, neat design quirks and a solid software experience, and the Galaxy Watch 4 is not different.However, this does not mean that the last Samsung watch is simply another iteration.

In collaboration with Google on the software, the Galaxy Watch 4 sees Samsung return to Wear OS after a long interruption.The results are mostly solid, with a very rich health and physical condition monitoring experience, supported by fluid application performance, featured like Spotify, Strava and Youtube Music.

The look is a bit sober, but we really like it.In addition, if it is not your cup of tea or if you prefer something a little less focused on the design level of design, there is also a Galaxy Watch 4 Classic model to consider.

For Android phones users, this is easily the best device to consider.

Apple Watch Series 7

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The Apple Watch Series 7 improves compared to the previous generation with a larger screen, as well as some additional sensors, including an oxygen sensor in the blood and an altimeter always lit.

For some, these new additions will represent an overload of the sensor, and the technical sheet and the set of features of the Apple Watch will be more than enough.For iPhone users, however, there is still no better connected watch on the market - even if it does not necessarily offer the best value for money for everyone.

What we would say, to defend the 7 series is that the larger screen is actually an imperative reason to upgrade, what we could not say about each new Apple Watch model.

If you have an older device, or if you just think that you will love this breathtaking screen for training, time and applications, this is a superb intelligent watch experience that will not age badly.

Fitbit Versa 3

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The Fitbit Versa 3 is the perfect mixture between the features of a fitness tracker and a connected watch design.For those who want a holistic overview of their health and physical form, there is not really better than that.

Now in his third generation, Fitbit has magnificently refined the design of the Versa.This is one of the few watches that we have tested and for which we receive always positive compliments - many confusing it with an Apple Watch.

It is not as fast as other smart watches, and the application experience does not seem as complete, but for some, including some members of the Pocket-Lint team who use Fitbit, this n 'is not necessarily negative.Versa 3, like the other Fitbit devices, is simply the engine of the Fitbit Applicit Superbly Refined, which does expert work by providing basic and complex health measures.

Huawei 3 watch

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Huawei has refined and improves his smart watches for a few years now, and the Watch 3 represents an impressive leap forward.

The company has now passed to Harmonyos, which gives it more control over the software, and design is the best to date, with a good taste look and a premium sensation.The only thing that really holds it is the management of third -party applications, although it can happen over time.

We would not necessarily recommend it to Samsung or Apple smartwatches, but the fact that it can work both with Android and iPhone is a big bonus.

Other products we have considered

In the classification process of the best smart watches, we spent hours testing and looking for.We always take into account a certain number of factors when it comes to recommending connected watches and try to apply the same criteria when a new device is envisaged for inclusion.Not everything is judged on our tests - we also try to take into account consumer opinions, the quality and value of the brand.

In all our purchasing guides, there are also many products that we test that do not make the final cup.As they can suit some people, we have listed them below.

How to choose a connecting watch

Now more than ever, there are many options on the smart watches market, so choosing the one that suits you may be a challenge.

How to choose the connected watch of the right size

A key decision is to decide the size of your watch - most smart watches range from around 38 mm to 46 mm, reflecting the many normal watches available.

To determine what you prefer can really reduce the field, so it's an excellent first step.

How much should you pay for a smartwatch?

The next thing you need to think could be your budget, which will also limit what you can choose.If you are looking to spend less than £ 200 $ 200, for example, there are fewer quality options to choose.

Likewise, if you are happy to spend more than £ 500 /500 $ 500, you open to premium options like many Garmin watches.Spending well below £ 150 / $ 150 is starting to make quality control difficult, but all the options on our list above are safe values.

Connected watch battery life

Another key consideration for a connected watch is the battery life.Most popular consumer options such as Apple Watch and Wear OS devices will find it difficult to last two days.In general, the more features you get, the shorter the battery life can be.

However, while some models manage a battery of a week or better, we would say that most people get used to a nightmare fairly easily - it is not a huge sacrifice, in our eyes.

What features should have a connected watch?

The features offered by connected watches vary enormously, but some of them must be sought, in particular autonomous GPS, which is really useful for monitoring physical condition.

Bluetooth is also very useful, to connect to headphones and more, and being able to store offline music can be ideal for shopping without your phone.

Sleep monitoring is another optional supplement managed by certain intelligent watches, while monitoring of heart rate is almost omnipresent at this stage.Some more advanced watches can also contain SPO2 monitors, but it is unlikely that you need them.

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Each product on this list has been tested in real situations, just as you would use in your everyday life.

This is even more true than usual in the case of connected watches, because they really accompany you all day.We have worn all the watches we have selected, and those that have not cut our cut, for weeks at a time.We do not only carry them passively either, but use them during exercise and training, because many watches now revolve around physical condition and health monitoring.

This helps us to establish a complete image of the positive and negative points of each watch and to determine their classification.We also care about the design of each device, its appearance on the wrist and the creative control you have to give it the appearance and the feeling you want.

The quality of the software is also essential, given the disparity between the different operating system options on the smart watches available, and the price is a huge final variable to determine the quality.After all, luxury watches are not new, but an intelligent watch lasts much less impressive than a heritage omega.

As with any summary, it is not possible to provide a list that works for each type of user, but we rely on the experiences and opinions of the wider Pocket -Lint team - as well as an assessmentIn -depth of the areas above - in order to do our best in this regard.

What we always tend to avoid when compilation of these choices are unnecessary specification comparisons and marketing lines;We just want to provide an easy -to -understand summary that gives you an idea of using each watch.Our verdicts are concise, but it is purely in the interest of brevity.