The top Android smartwatches for 2022
- After what seemed like an eternity, the Google Pixel Watch finally became available.
- Samsung's second-generation Wear OS smartwatches were released.
- Fossil has started updating its numerous Gen 6 devices to the new platform and has unveiled its first Wear OS 3 native watch.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
You'll get the most use out of a Samsung smartwatch if you own a Samsung smartphone. And the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, which costs $449.99, offers the best overall experience of the two watches Samsung offered this year. Although it isn't a significant improvement over the Galaxy Watch 4 from a year ago, it is stylish, has a longer battery life, and includes some useful GPS features. Due to its longer battery life, the Pro surpasses the standard Galaxy Watch 5. We tested for up to 65 hours, but if you turn on the always-on display, you'll probably only get 48 to 50.
We tested for up to 65 hours, but if you turn on the always-on display, you'll probably only get 48 to 50. Even so, that is a significant improvement over the 40mm Galaxy Watch 5 or Galaxy Watch 4 lines. Although these watches' batteries now last longer thanks to software updates, you will still need to charge them every day or every other day. And the Pixel Watch only has a 24-hour battery life.
For a fitness watch this size, the 45mm Pro wears remarkably compact, and the larger sapphire crystal display makes text easier to read. The LTE version costs $50 more and your carrier's monthly subscription if you desire cellular service. The watch also supports two SIM cards.
Google pixel smartwatch
The $349.99 Google Pixel Watch is a stunning smartwatch. The Galaxy Watch 5 range offers a more refined experience, but for those who don't own a Samsung smartphone, the Pixel Watch is the superior option.
The reason for that is ecosystems. Only Samsung phones may use some functionalities of Samsung watches. No matter what Android phone you own, you'll get the same experience with the Pixel Watch. Because it's Google's smartwatch, generally speaking, it will also always have the most recent updates to Google services like Google Maps, Google Wallet, YouTube Music, and Google Assistant. Speaking of which, if you purchase the Pixel Watch, you will also receive a three-month trial of YouTube Music and a six-month trial of Fitbit Premium.
The Pixel Watch features quick performance despite using a last-generation Samsung CPU, thanks to 2GB of RAM and a co-processor that helps to maximise battery life. Its updated Wear OS 3 interface is very simple to use, and we assure you that the bezels won't disturb you too much. Due to the black backgrounds and watch faces, despite being thick, they are not particularly obvious.
This wristwatch, not the Fitbit Sense 2 or Versa 4, is what long-time Fitbit users have been waiting for. Along with having Fitbit integration, it also offers superior third-party apps than Wear OS 2 watches, Google Assistant, the option of cellular connectivity for $50 more, and Fitbit integration. (The Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 don't have Google Assistant.
Fossil generation 6 smartwatch
Wear OS has been sustained by Fossil alone through its most difficult times. Fortunately, that dedication to the platform makes the $299 Gen 6 one of the safest purchases among Android smartwatches. In addition to being committed to the long term, Fossil has considered user input when developing new products.
Currently, the Fossil Gen 6 is a Wear OS 2 watch powered by a Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor. That's a major factor in why you can purchase it frequently on sale for between $220 and $230. This is a better choice than a 3100-powered Wear OS watch like the Gen 5 or Gen 5E, despite the minor reduction.
The Gen 6 watches are Alexa-enabled, support Google Wallet for contactless payments, and have access to the Google Play store for third-party apps like Strava and Spotify. Although it has been taken out of Wear OS 2 and there is currently no schedule for Google Assistant, it will be available if you upgrade to Wear OS 3. The business has bolstered the health features that are available on all Gen 6 smartphones because it recently debuted its $299 Gen 6 Wellness Edition.
SpO2 measurements, VO2 Max, automatic tracking of working, heart rate zones, continuous heart rate monitoring and enhanced sleep tracking are all included.
Garmin Vivomove Sport smartwatch
The $179.99 Garmin Vivomove Sport is a fantastic, economical option if all you need is straightforward fitness tracking and notifications in a more discrete gadget. It boasts authentic analogue hands and a Swatch-like appearance, but it also contains a covert OLED for notifications. Basically, a hybrid smartwatch is the best option if you don't want people to notice that you are wearing a smartwatch. Additionally, if you want to keep the ability to switch between two ecosystems, it works with both iOS and Android.
Affordable and fashionable, the Garmin Vivomove Sport is a hybrid-analog tracker. It's less substantial than Garmin's other trackers and excellent for casual exercise. You are giving up certain intelligent features, including as built-in GPS, digital assistants, and contactless payments.
Amazfit GTR 4 SMARTWATCH
Amazfit has established a reputation for producing inexpensive wearables that are incredibly powerful. The GTR line of smartwatches has constantly impressed me over the years, and the $199.99 GTR 4 is no exception.
It has a timeless appearance in addition to a colour, always-on OLED display and a battery life of 14 days. Dual-band GPS, a capability that Apple and Garmin have only lately added to their higher-end smartwatches, is new to the GTR 4. You can also import your own GPS routes if you like to create your own trail runs or walks.
It provides continuous heart rate monitoring throughout the day and monitors 150 sports. The levels of stress, sleep, and SpO2 can all be tracked. For smart features, it boasts two digital assistants: Alexa and a custom offline assistant, and you can answer calls on the wrist. Additionally, the device syncs with Adidas Running and Strava.
The Amazfit GTR 4 is a smartwatch that works with any platform and offers excellent value. It boasts Alexa compatibility, dual-band GPS, and a 14-day battery life.