What are the best smartwatch brands?
The best smartwatch brands are as follows:
- Huawei Average overall score: 8.6
- Garmin Average overall score: 8.5
- Samsung Average overall score: 8.4
The chart below ranks smartwatch brands by average overall score.
[horizontal-chart-03302773280258034273180208919870815536630019360859]How useful are review scores when comparing smartwatch brands?
Review scores are a helpful way to compare smartwatch brands, because they sum up what independent testers found after wearing and using the watches. A brand whose models score well across many reviews usually delivers reliable tracking, stable software and solid build quality. Read the score together with the number of reviews behind it: niche sport, rugged or hybrid watches are tested less often, so a few reviews can move their score more.
The safest approach is to use review scores to shortlist brands, then check the features that matter to you. A high score does not replace a good fit on health tracking, battery life, phone ecosystem support and price.
Which smartwatch brands offer the best value for money?
The smartwatch brands with the best value for money are as follows:
- Huawei Average quality-price ratio: 8.8
- Garmin Average quality-price ratio: 8.7
- Suunto Average quality-price ratio: 8.7
The following chart compares smartwatch brands by average quality-price ratio.
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