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We review hundreds of products in a wide range of categories each year. Here’s the best of the best in wearables.

A person wearing the Withings ScanWatch 2.

I reviewed the Withings ScanWatch 2. It isn’t like other smartwatches

The Withings ScanWatch 2 hybrid smartwatch has the right look, but does it have the tech covered too? We find out in our review.
A person wearing the Casio G-Shock GPR-H1000 Rangeman.

I tested G-Shock’s new Apple Watch Ultra killer — and it’s great

Man wearing a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review: buy with your heart, not your head

A person wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Google Pixel Watch 2 review: Google really did it

A person wearing the Apple Watch Series 9, showing the Snoopy watch face

Apple Watch Series 9 review: why you should buy it right now

The Garmin Vivoactive 5's main watch face.

I tried Garmin’s $300 Apple Watch alternative. Here’s why I love it

Someone wearing a Fitbit Charge 6 with a coral band.

Fitbit’s $160 fitness tracker is way better than I expected

A person wearing the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro.

Forget the Google Pixel Watch 2 — I found a great alternative

Someone wearing an Apple Watch Ultra 2, showing the Modular Ultra watch face.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 review: why I think you’ll love it

The Apple Watch Ultra on a man's wrist in a pocket.

Apple Watch Ultra review: a big, exciting, overwhelming success

A person holding the Ultrahuman Air ring.

This smart ring is one of the most confusing products I’ve ever reviewed

Someone wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 review: Android smartwatch perfection

A person wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic review: Samsung’s best smartwatch yet

Samsung has brought the rotating bezel back for the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, and in our review, we explain why there's a whole lot more to this great smartwatch.
Tag Heuer Connected Calbre E4 45mm worn on a mans wrist.

Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 (45mm) review: big, bold, and brilliant

Luxurious, big, and expensive — is the 45mm Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 for you?
A person wearing the Casio G-Shock DW-H5600.

I reviewed a G-Shock watch for people who hate G-Shocks, and I loved it

The DW-H5600 is the fitness G-Shock watch for people who have previously been put off by the size of most G-Shock watches. We've reviewed it.
The Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2).

I’ve used smartwatches for 10 years, but this one overwhelmed me

The Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) is a massive, expensive, but comprehensive smartwatch that has way more sporting ability than I have, as I quickly found out.
A person wearing the Oura Ring 3rd generation Horizon model.

Is the Oura Ring worth it? I wore it for 18 months to find out

The Oura Ring is one of the few pieces of smart jewelry you can buy, but is it one to consider? Our long-term review tells you what you need to know.
The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 on a person's wrist.

TicWatch Pro 5 review: the Wear OS watch I’ve been waiting for

The days of disappointing Wear OS smartwatches may be at an end, as the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 has finally arrived, and it has lived up to expectations.
The G-Shock GBD-H2000 seen outside, showing the screen.

Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000 review: an amazing, everlasting hybrid smartwatch

The Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000 combines great G-Shock looks with comprehensive activity tracking. But is it the hybrid watch for you?
An Apple Watch Series 8 with the screen turned on.

Apple Watch Series 8 review: the best Apple Watch gets better

Have an iPhone? Looking for a smartwatch? The Apple Watch Series 8 is the new go-to pick. It's powerful, familiar, and oh-so-good at everything it does.
Someone wearing the Garmin Forerunner 265 on their wrist.

Garmin Forerunner 265 review: the new standard for fitness watches

The Garmin Forerunner 265 is Garmin's latest entry in its running watch family. I've been using it for a few weeks, and it completely surprised me.
The Garmin Vivomove Trend on a person's wrist.

Garmin Vivomove Trend review: a cool smartwatch with a hidden secret

Do you want the excellent, free Garmin health and fitness platform wrapped up in a cool, fashionable smartwatch? The Vivomove Trend is for you.
The Hatch Restore 2 on a nightstand.

Hatch Restore 2 review: restful nights and relaxing mornings

The Hatch Restore 2 makes it easy to unwind at night and start each day fully rested. It's a bit pricey, but it no doubt deserves a spot on your nightstand.
Opening the Huawei Watch Buds's top.

Huawei Watch Buds review: I couldn’t live with this flipping expensive gadget

The Huawei Watch Buds are two products in one, with the smartwatch hiding a pair of true wireless earbuds. I've worn them both, but couldn't live with them.
The Whoop 4.0 on a person's wrist.

Whoop 4.0 review: more whimper than whoop

The Whoop 4.0 isn't a smartwatch or a Fitbit; it's something quite different, right down to the way you pay to own it. Is it a better device for it?
Google Pixel Watch worn on a man's wrist, showing the Pacific watch face.

Google Pixel Watch review

The Google Pixel Watch is not quite what we were hoping for. Our Pixel Watch review explains where it all goes wrong, and what you should buy instead.
iPhone 14 Pro Max standing against a tree.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max review: big, powerful, and nearly perfect

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is Apple's priciest and heaviest iPhone available today. But it also happens to be one of the very best smartphones money can buy.
Google Pixel 7 Pro standing up against a red brick wall.

Google Pixel 7 Pro review: amazing camera, unreliable smartphone

The Google Pixel 7 Pro is a subtle refinement over the Pixel 6 Pro, for better and worse. Find out what's hot (and not) in our full Pixel 7 Pro review.
Man wearing the Apple Watch SE 2 and typing on a MacBook.

Apple Watch SE 2 review: simple, cheap, and brilliant

Think the Apple Watch SE 2 isn't one to seriously consider? Wrong! It's possibly the only one you should consider. We explain why in our review.
The Fitbit Sense 2 in moss.

Fitbit Sense 2 review: A smart way to focus on fitness

The Fitbit Sense 2 is a smartwatch that features powerful sensors and software for advanced fitness and health tracking. Here's our review.
The Fitbit Inspire 3 on a rock.

Fitbit Inspire 3 review: my new favorite fitness tracker

The Fitbit Inspire 3 is an accurate, affordable, and exceedingly comfortable minimalist fitness tracker.
The Montblanc Summit 3 on a mans wrist.

Montblanc Summit 3 review: unmatched luxury, half-baked smartwatch

The Montblanc Summit 3 is really desirable with its cool looks and Wear OS 3 software. We find out if it's worth treating yourself to this luxury smartwatch.
The Motorola Edge (2022).

Motorola Edge (2022) review: Don’t ignore this surprise Android hit

The Motorola Edge (2022) came out of nowhere. With a fast 144Hz display, great performance, and excellent battery, it more than delivers for its $500 price.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 sitting on a succulent.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 review: peak of Android smartwatches

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is one of the year's most promising Wear OS smartwatches. But is it any good? We find out in our full review.

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