The Trend Verdict
Spec-by-spec

Head to head

Contenders from Smartwatches, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm GPS + Cellular) #2 in Smartwatches
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Garmin Forerunner 165 Music 42mm GPS Garmin Forerunner 165 Music 42mm GPS #26 in Smartwatches
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#2
#26
Health Sensors
HR, SpO2, sleep, fall detection
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Battery
~18 hours (1 day typical)
11 days (watch mode), 25 hrs (GPS)
App Ecosystem
watchOS app store, Apple Pay, Siri, notifications
Limited third-party apps, Garmin Connect
Display
Retina LTPO OLED always-on
Colorful AMOLED, always-on
Verdict
Best entry smartwatch for iPhone
Best affordable GPS running watch

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