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Smartwatch reviews by Digital Trends’ experts, including Apple, Samsung, Fossil and more. Reviews of new watches are continually added as products enter the market.

A person wearing the Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro.

Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro review: It’s great, provided you can get past one thing

The Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro undoubtably looks familiar, but there's a lot going on inside that makes it worth investigating. Here's our in-depth review.
The Garmin Vivoactive 6 sat on a lot of maps.

Garmin Vivoactive 6 review: Still my favorite fitness watch

Withings ScanWatch Nova Brillant.

Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant smartwatch review: a retro look with smart features you want

When it comes to smartwatches, the landscape is mainly dominated by the Apple Watch and those running , which includes devices from companies like Samsung and Google. However, there’s also a standout product like the Withings , a premium hybrid smartwatch designed for individuals who wish to track their health and fitness while still wearing […]
A person wearing the OnePlus Watch 3.

OnePlus Watch 3 review: The best Android smartwatch I’ve used

The OnePlus Watch 3 has to take on, and beat some great smartwatches to gain our attention. We find out if it succeeds in our in-depth review.
The Apple Watch Series 10 sitting on top of a green bush.

Apple Watch Series 10 review: two steps forward, one step back

Another year, another Apple Watch. The Apple Watch Series 10 is this year's hot new Apple smartwatch. Should you buy it? I found out in my review.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 review: don’t you dare ignore it

If you haven't heard much about the Galaxy Watch 7 I understand, but I want to change that because it doesn't deserve to be ignored.
Garmin Fenix 8 on a wrist resting on a couch armrest

I reviewed Garmin’s $1,000 Apple Watch Ultra competitor. It’s an odd one

The Garmin Fenix 8 is a $1,000 smartwatch trying to go toe-to-toe with the Apple Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch Ultra. But is it any good?
The Apple Watch Ultra on a man's wrist in a pocket.

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

The Apple Watch Ultra may look like a niche product at first glance, but it's way more than that and has genuinely wide appeal. We explain why in our review.
The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro's screen.

The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is a great new smartwatch (with a catch)

The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro takes the brilliant TicWatch Pro 5 and gives it a very light makeover. It's as good as you'd expect, but it makes me quite sad.
Preinstalled watchface on the OnePlus Watch 2R.

I tested the OnePlus Watch 2R. Here’s why you should buy this $230 smartwatch

The OnePlus Watch 2R is a cheaper and slimmed-down version of the OnePlus Watch 2 from earlier this year. But is it any good?
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

Should you rush out and buy the Apple Watch Series 9? Yes, but also no, depending on what's on your wrist already. Our in-depth review explains everything.
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

The new G-Shock Rangeman takes on smartwatches like the Apple Watch Ultra 2 by excelling at being a smartwatch you don't always have to wear. Let me explain.
Man wearing a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is big, powerful, and has a long-lasting battery. But is it worth the steep price tag? We find out in our review.
A person wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Google Pixel Watch 2 review: Google really did it

Google really had a challenge on its hands with the Pixel Watch 2, but happily, it has returned with a wearable that impresses in almost all areas.
The Garmin Vivoactive 5's main watch face.

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

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is Garmin's latest fitness smartwatch, with all the health, fitness, and safety tools you can expect. But how does it hold up?
A person wearing the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro.

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

The Google Pixel Watch 2 is a solid smartwatch. But what if it's too small for you? I found an alternative I think you'll really like.
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 2 isn't all that different from the first Apple Watch Ultra. But it's still a phenomenal smartwatch. We explain why in our full review.
Someone wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 review: Android smartwatch perfection

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is is a seemingly small upgrade over its predecessor, but with upgrades in key areas, it's an unmistakably great buy.
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?
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.
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.
Apple Watch Series 7 in a pocket.

Apple Watch Series 7 review: The best smartwatch you can buy, by far

Spoiler alert: The Apple Watch Series 7 impresses at every turn, and does everything you could want and more. Our in-depth review explains why it's so good.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch, worn on a person's wrist.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Review: The best Wear OS smartwatch for smaller wrists

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is the slimmer, sporty sibling to the Classic. It's one of the best Wear OS smartwatches for smaller wrists.
Wyze Band on wrist

Wyze Band review: Put this tracker on your radar

Alexa skills that let you control your smart home, heart tracker, sleep tracker, great screen, and more make this inexpensive fitness tracker a great choice.
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Nubia Alpha Hands-on review

The Nubia Alpha is the maddest wearable we’ve seen in a while. Described as a wearable smartphone, it has a 4-inch flexible screen that wraps around the top of your wrist, gesture controls so you don’t have to touch the screen, and even a camera. The style won’t be for everyone, and the price makes it a hard sell.
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Hands on: LG Watch Urbane LTE

We go hands on with the Watch Urbane LTE, LG's attempt to make its own smartwatch operating system. With awesome new features, LTE built in, and a beautiful new design, it's our favorite new watch at Mobile World Congress 2015.
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Hands on: LG Watch Urbane

We put on the Watch Urbane, LG's latest Android Wear watch, which shares the exact same guts as the G Watch R.
LG G Watch R

LG G Watch R review

The LG G Watch R features the world’s first circular P-OLED screen, and makes good use of the latest version of Google’s Android Wear operating system. We take an in-depth look at this gorgeous new smartwatch.
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LG G Watch review

LG’s G Watch is one of the first Android Wear smarwatches on the market. How does it compare with its competitors?
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?
garmin vivimove style review smart timeless quirky vivoactive 28

Garmin Vivomove Style Review: Smart, timeless, quirky

The Vivomove Style fits an ample amount of technology and fitness-tracking ability into one of the most subtle and unassuming packages that's available today.
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.

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Section Editor, Mobile

Joe Maring has been the Section Editor of Digital Trends’ Mobile team since June 2022. He leads a team of 13 writers and editors with the single goal of publishing the best mobile tech content on the Internet. While much of his time is spent planning and editing the work of his section’s amazing contributors, Joe equally loves writing himself — whether he’s digging into wonky AI apps on phones or explaining why you should buy the latest iPhone.

Joe started talking and writing about phones in 2012 with his tech-focused YouTube channel and website, MobileCupOfJoe. He’s contributed to PhoneArena, XDA Developers, and 9to5Google. He held the titles of News Editor and Senior Editor at Android Central between 2017 and 2021. Before joining Digital Trends, Joe was a Senior Writer and Editor for Screen Rant’s tech section.

Throughout his years in this industry, Joe has attended major trade shows such as CES, MWC, and IFA. He’s also appeared on major tech podcasts, including Tech News Weekly, Clockwise, and the Android Police Podcast.

Joe lives in Michigan with his two cats (Minnie and Polo), a very sweet and dumb pit bull/boxer mix (Damon), and Kenn — his partner of 10 years. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find Joe walking a nature trail, reading at his favorite coffee shop, or watching the Lions.

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