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With advanced features such as voice assistants , crash detection , call and text support, and long battery lives, modern smartwatches are far more than just an accessory. And thanks to powerful sensors and extensive app suites, they've become one of the most popular health and fitness trackers , too. At ZDNET, we've tested all of the best smartwatches on the market, testing their battery life, durability, features, and more.

We also interviewed athletes, fitness experts, and medical professionals to ask what features they loved most about their smartwatches to help you get a better idea of the top health and fitness tracking features, too. Also: The best Apple Watches we've tested What is the best smartwatch right now? Based on our extensive hands-on testing and insights from experts, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is our pick for the best smartwatch overall due to its powerful processor, long battery life, storage capacity, high-quality titanium materials, sleep-tracking capabilities , women's wellness features, and advanced workout metric feature suite. If you're not an Apple user, read on to see how watches from Samsung (including its newest Galaxy Watch Ultra ), Google (including its newest Pixel Watch 3 ), Garmin, Withings, and Amazfit compare, to find the best smartwatch for your needs and your wrist.



The best smartwatches of 2024 Large bright display Crash detection contacts first responders when you're in a crash 100m water resistance Extra button and dual speakers Long bat.

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