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 (40mm GPS, Midnight Aluminum, Midnight Sport Band) Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm GPS, Midnight Aluminum, Midnight Sport Band) #1 in Smartwatches
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Google Pixel Watch 1st Gen 41mm LTE Google Pixel Watch 1st Gen 41mm LTE #104 in Smartwatches
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#1
#104
Health Sensors
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Battery
18 hours (daily charging required)
~24 hours
App Ecosystem
watchOS App Store, Apple Health, strong integration
Wear OS store, Google services, limited third-party
Display
Retina LTPS with always-on (SE 3 refresh)
1.39" bright AMOLED, always-on
Verdict
Best entry-level smartwatch for iPhone
Best compact Wear OS smartwatch for Android

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