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 Vívoactive 5 41mm AMOLED GPS Smartwatch Garmin Vívoactive 5 41mm AMOLED GPS Smartwatch #28 in Smartwatches
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#2
#28
Health Sensors
HR, SpO2, sleep, fall detection
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Battery
~18 hours (1 day typical)
11 days (smartwatch) / 16 hrs (GPS)
App Ecosystem
watchOS app store, Apple Pay, Siri, notifications
Garmin Connect + limited third-party apps
Display
Retina LTPO OLED always-on
1.4" AMOLED, bright, always-on
Verdict
Best entry smartwatch for iPhone
Best balanced fitness smartwatch for iPhone & Android users

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