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Best smartwatch 2016: Apple, Pebble, Samsung, Sony, Garmin and More


17135-32b2ec384292aac48a01647124349cdf.jPicking the best smartwatch for you is tougher than ever, given the breadth of choice on offer. With Samsung and Apple innovating and a strong field of Android Wear watches from big designers like Fossil, Nixon and Casio, there's never been a better time to buy.



We've completely overhauled our best smartwatch guide to try and help those looking to make the right decision.


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Before you make your decision, bear in mind that two new Pebbles are just about to land. Read our first look Pebble Time 2 review and first impressions of the Pebble 2 before you buy. And don't forget Samsung's upcoming Gear S3 duo as well.


Best overall smartwatch

Apple Watch Series 2

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With the Series 2 Apple has shifted the focus to health and fitness, adding GPS to the mix for accurate run tracking without needing to carry your iPhone around. The Series 2 is also waterproof and offers an array of swim tracking and metrics. Apple has also introduced a new Breathe app to help you relax. The objective is clear: Apple is making a big play for sports watch owners.


With watchOS 3, Apple is also looking to right the wrongs of its predecessor, improving the way you interact with the Series 2 on a daily basis, offering better third-party app support and more.


Is the Apple Watch Series 2 the perfect smartwatch? No. But it makes a much more compelling argument than any that have come before it.




Best Android Wear smartwatch


Huawei Watch


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The stunning AMOLED display on Huawei's Android Wear debutantis a 1.4-inch, 400 x 400, one with a 286ppi count – the highest density on an Android Wear smartwatch so far – and there's no annoying flat tyre either. The screen is made all the more impressive thanks to a 10,000:1 contrast ratio.



When we first reviewed the Huawei Watch, we called it the slickest looking Android Wear smartwatch but lamented that those looks came at a premium. Fast forward a few months and the price has tumbled and, given it plays nicely with the new Mode interchangeable bands and can run the preview of Wear 2.0, it's now our top pick from Google's stable.



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