# The best smartwatches of 2026

Garmin, Apple and Samsung in front: the smartwatches that connect and TechRadar recommend after testing in 2026.

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- Aug 18, 2026 · Johanna Winter
- https://even.best/en/l/2339/the-best-smartwatches-of-2026

## Top 13

1. **Garmin Fenix 8** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Test winner: long battery life and rugged.
2. **Apple Watch Ultra 3** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — The best watch for iPhone users.
3. **Samsung Galaxy Watch 8** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Slim, with excellent sleep tracking.
4. **Apple Watch Series 11** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Hard to beat if you own an iPhone.
5. **Google Pixel Watch 4** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Google's best Wear OS watch.
6. **Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — The rugged Android alternative.
7. **Garmin Venu X1** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Big screen and sports features.
8. **Huawei Watch GT 5** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Elegant, with long battery life.
9. **OnePlus Watch 3** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Wear OS with very long battery life.
10. **Apple Watch SE 3** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — The cheaper Apple Watch.
11. **Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Slim fitness watch at a fair price.
12. **Xiaomi Watch S5** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — A lot of watch for about 150 euros.
13. **Amazfit Active 2** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Best value pick at 99 euros.

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