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 3 (45mm) Android Smartwatch – Matte Hazel Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) Android Smartwatch – Matte Hazel #70 in Smartwatches
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#1
#70
Health Sensors
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Battery
18 hours (daily charging required)
~24 hours / ~1 day
App Ecosystem
watchOS App Store, Apple Health, strong integration
Full Wear OS with Google Assistant, Pay, thousands of apps
Display
Retina LTPS with always-on (SE 3 refresh)
45mm bright AMOLED, always-on, 40% larger than gen 2
Verdict
Best entry-level smartwatch for iPhone
Best Android smartwatch for runners

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