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Smartwatch Buying Guide: Everything You Need to Know

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Published 21 Aug 2023

Smartwatch, fitness tracker, or not sure what you really need? CNET's Lexy Savvides, your resident watch enthusiast, is here to help you out with everything you need to know when it comes to buying a wearable. Read the CNET Articles: Best Smartwatch for 2023 https://cnet.co/47Dswyy Best Fitness Trackers for 2023 https://cnet.co/3soZUsQ 0:00 Intro 0:19 Apple or Android 0:52 Smartwatch or Fitness Trackers? 2:10 Hybrid Watches 2:58 Must-Have Features 4:18 Batter Life Considerations 5:04 Best Time to Buy 5:47 Cheat Sheet Calendar Subscribe to CNET: /user/CNETTV Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ cnetdotcom Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnet/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cnet Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet #wearabletech #wearabletechnology #wearable

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@nelson0519859 months ago Missed your reviews good to see you back 7
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@electricjuice56279 months ago My garmin venu 2 is going strong now for 2 years. As someone who wants to detach from my phone, the venu is perfect and notifies me of any work email or pings, but doesn't have the unnecessary features such as a mic and speaker, which results in me getting 10 days of battery life. ... 4
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@ds379 months ago Got me a Garmin Venu Sq2 about a month or two ago. It's Android compatible, stylish, got smartphone notifications, GPS is accurate for runs, and it tracks multiple activities, monitors your sleeping activity, battery last 10 days and charges up to 100% very quickly. For an avid casual runner and soccer/football player who's into gym, this is it for me. Plus the price is killer. ... 6
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@ahmadeido82459 months ago Love your videos Lexie, please don’t go anywhere 5
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@Biologicallyx9 months ago I like watches that dont connect to the internet LOL, but still these are dope bc it furthers the development of technology 4
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@vpnconsult9 months ago Garmin or nothing. ⌚ Not the smartest watch, but it does inspire to improve lifestyle, tracks and analyses sports like no other. With a battery that lasts. 4
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@ReuvenFreuman9 months ago Thank you Lexi for your uplifting spirit and disposition. I am looking for a watch that has a display of time with seconds, all the time. I do not need it for sports, just time, sleep monitoring, pulse, etc. It could be a hybrid. Any suggestions? ... 1
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@KingTechHD9 months ago I love my Watch Ultra. My wife loves her Watch Series 7. My son loves his Watch SE 1
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@dustin09869 months ago Would love to see more on the Amazfit watches. They never get much attention on these bigger pages. 4
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@TomBaglee9 months ago Having owned an Apple Watch, Pixel watch and currently on the Galaxy watch 6 there's honestly not much in it for the majority of people it will really come down to preference and operating system compatibility. 2
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@UMS96957 months ago Most smartwatches give you an option of setting the wrist on which you want to wear your watch. Is there a difference in the hrm accuracy and step accuracy when you wear ot on one wrist vs the other?
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@SecretOfMonkeyIsland7849 months ago Had a Apple Watch since series 0 was released, still to this day i have never bothered to download a app, they all (The apps) seem a bit useless to me. I just use it for the notifications, calls and fitness tracking. 2
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@kenyaarkansasgurl15469 months ago Coming from galaxy active2 galaxy watch5 both LTE versions i love both of my smart watches ❤
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@jaydifc80472 weeks ago I have an iphone 15 but looking for an alternate to apple watch, to buy, any suggestions
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@atagent9 months ago Should have a video about the companion app because that would also make a big difference in user experience in terms of how well they are and what metrics are provided without paying for premium accounts.
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@e3vL19 months ago For smart watches i prefer the physical face dial over the crown and touch screen
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@DelonSerinoVlogs9 months ago I seriously was considering getting an Oura ring but tech reviews always mentions the subscription service thing. Was turned off by that.
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@musictheory4u1539 months ago Garmin sportswatch all the way. Though, if I could access Apple notes, I would consider an Apple Watch. 1
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@jimhlee9 months ago Hey Lexi, I've seen Samsung watched with a blood pressure monitor outside of the US but it seems like they don't have approval for America. Will that be added on later to the 6 classic? Which would be the best for also tracking Blood Pressure if I'm on a Samsung Galaxy phone? Thanks and keep up the good work ❤ ...
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@gerharddamm59339 months ago Waiting for the fabled BP monitor swatch
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@TechWorld-np2ok9 months ago I recently bought Galaxy Watch5 44mm version with LTE for 160$ (it was the last stock of watches in the store), I'm pretty okay with it but I might want to return it and buy Watch4 Classic for the same price, I love the rotating bezel and it's more practical than digital bezel, plus it looks way better
what do you think? ...
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@gregmgm069 months ago Lexi, have you ever tried a watch that takes blood glucose readings? I've seen inexpensive ones on Amazon. Also, any idea if apple will be putting out a watch with BG monitoring in the next few years? 1
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@sandyroper11677 months ago Pushing a stroller or shopping cart. Which smart watch actually records steps for these activities?
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@TN7.9 months ago Where is huawi watch fit 2?!?!?! Perfect smartwatch in cheap price for both ios and android! 1
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@terrythomas16909 months ago Cool no mention of Huawei they last up to 2 weeks .
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@e3vL19 months ago They should have made Smart phones large wrist LEDs instead of foldables. Thought they were going that direction when they introduced curved screens 2
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@ALLKNEWPRINCE9 months ago I don’t know how Apple Watch SE became so hit still it is not a watch self without AOD!!!!!
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@Drrck119 months ago Team Android. Most smart watches and fitness trackers work well with Android phones. But if you have an Apple Watch, you're stuck with the iPhone. 1
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@superiortoall229 months ago I have both the Apple Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic; both work well with their respective ecosystem but I think the Apple Watch Ultra takes the cake as the smart watch king (like a true smart watch, not something you just get notifications and has no full app support like my Garmin, which is a different category). I notice and have seen from different sources that the sensors on the GWC6 is just… bad like super inaccurate. There’s a whole video that breaks it down. ... 1
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@iamdickel85749 months ago i got my Apple Watch Ultra a month ago for 40% of its original price 2nd hand on our country with still complete packaging and no dents and scratches.. its still like brand new except the Trailloop Band that needed a wash
Edit : the watch is still under apple warranty until January 2024, not bad i guess ...
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@NourMoghrabi9 months ago I’m team Apple and im enjoying using my Apple Watch SE 1 generations
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@juanmm92979 months ago Apple Watch has the worst pedometer, it updates super slow 1
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@ibhuiyan8 months ago She definitely doesn't have American accent. Is that Australian accent? 🤔
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@notenrique6669 months ago They’re not worth buying. And by that I mean ALL OF THEM. pathetic battery life is their main problem. 2
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@ninjanerdstudent69379 months ago You do not need any of these. The motivation to do exercise is intrinsic. A watch is not going to give the push to do actual exercise to anybody. A watch will only show the number of steps taken without doing dedicated exercise activity and people will grow more content to avoid exercise. ... 1