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Best smartwatches for fitness in 2024
If you’re trying to get fit, wearables can help - these are the best smartwatches for fitness
Pursuing a healthier lifestyle is a commitment that won't always feel exciting. Adding a little bit of tech, like a smartwatch, can offer some motivation with some fitness tracker benefits. Modern smartwatches cover metrics that make it easier to track all your workout sessions and keep a closer eye on your vitals. The idea is to stay on track with your health and fitness goals, monitoring your progress on the watch and dedicated mobile app.
Best heavy-duty Samsung Galaxy S22+ cases in 2024
A rugged case is the perfect way to protect your high-end Samsung smartphone
Of the three Samsung Galaxy S22 models available, the Galaxy S22+ is the easiest to recommend. It has vastly superior battery life than its smaller sibling while being more manageable to hold than the Ultra. It might lack the fancy space zoom periscope lens, but the triple cameras are excellent.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 vs. Google Pixel Watch: Which is right for you?
Which slightly older smartwatch is better for you?
Neither the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 nor the original Google Pixel Watch are the newest models, but that doesn't mean that these two smartwatches still can't offer a lot to anyone looking to get a smartwatch for Android. Choosing a slightly older model is a great way to save a little money, which is always appreciated — especially if you catch a great deal on the Galaxy Watch 5.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro vs. Garmin Forerunner 955: Which is the better smartwatch?
Is Samsung’s rugged Pro smartwatch a match for the Garmin Forerunner 955?
When Samsung made the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, it produced one of the best Android smartwatches for outdoorsy types. It's a bigger watch than most, which could make it a tough sell for those with small wrists, though the rugged design and longer battery life is an appealing mix when spending time outside.
Best smartwatches that support Google Wallet in 2024
Want to use Google Wallet from your wrist? You’ll want one of these smartwatches
Paying for something with your watch is incredibly convenient and, dare I say, kind of cool. However, there's not one main payment provider. So while Google Wallet is available on any Android phone with a Near-Field Communication (NFC) chip, not all of the best smartwatches have it. That could be because the makers are pushing their own payment platform or using their own tailor-made bespoke OS (we're looking at you, Garmin), or maybe because the wearables don't support contactless payments.
Can Garmin smartwatches answer calls?
So far, only one Garmin smartwatch has that functionality. Hopefully, more will follow.
Garmin is widely regarded as making some of the most accurate fitness trackers around, but in terms of general smarts, its wearables lag behind the less sports-focused competition. One feature shared by many of the best smartwatches is the ability to make and take phone calls through your wearable's speaker. This saves you the hassle of digging your phone out your pocket to talk, which is especially useful if you're on a run or just can't find your phone. Unfortunately, almost none of Garmin’s smartwatches offer this functionality with one recent exception: the Garmin Venu 2 Plus.