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Smartwatch reviews by Digital Trends’ experts, including Apple, Samsung, Fossil and more. Reviews of new watches are continually added as products enter the market.

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Tag Heuer Connected Calbre E4 45mm worn on a mans wrist.

Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 (45mm) review: big, bold, and brilliant

Luxurious, big, and expensive — is the 45mm Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 for you?
The Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2).

I’ve used smartwatches for 10 years, but this one overwhelmed me

The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 on a person's wrist.

TicWatch Pro 5 review: the Wear OS watch I’ve been waiting for

The days of disappointing Wear OS smartwatches may be at an end, as the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 has finally arrived, and it has lived up to expectations.
The G-Shock GBD-H2000 seen outside, showing the screen.

Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000 review: an amazing, everlasting hybrid smartwatch

The Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000 combines great G-Shock looks with comprehensive activity tracking. But is it the hybrid watch for you?
An Apple Watch Series 8 with the screen turned on.

Apple Watch Series 8 review: the best Apple Watch gets better

Have an iPhone? Looking for a smartwatch? The Apple Watch Series 8 is the new go-to pick. It's powerful, familiar, and oh-so-good at everything it does.
Someone wearing the Garmin Forerunner 265 on their wrist.

Garmin Forerunner 265 review: the new standard for fitness watches

The Garmin Forerunner 265 is Garmin's latest entry in its running watch family. I've been using it for a few weeks, and it completely surprised me.
The Garmin Vivomove Trend on a person's wrist.

Garmin Vivomove Trend review: a cool smartwatch with a hidden secret

Do you want the excellent, free Garmin health and fitness platform wrapped up in a cool, fashionable smartwatch? The Vivomove Trend is for you.
The Apple Watch Ultra on a man's wrist in a pocket.

Apple Watch Ultra review: a big, exciting, overwhelming success

The Apple Watch Ultra may look like a niche product at first glance, but it's way more than that and has genuinely wide appeal. We explain why in our review.
Opening the Huawei Watch Buds's top.

Huawei Watch Buds review: I couldn’t live with this flipping expensive gadget

The Huawei Watch Buds are two products in one, with the smartwatch hiding a pair of true wireless earbuds. I've worn them both, but couldn't live with them.
Google Pixel Watch worn on a man's wrist, showing the Pacific watch face.

Google Pixel Watch review

The Google Pixel Watch is not quite what we were hoping for. Our Pixel Watch review explains where it all goes wrong, and what you should buy instead.
Man wearing the Apple Watch SE 2 and typing on a MacBook.

Apple Watch SE 2 review: simple, cheap, and brilliant

Think the Apple Watch SE 2 isn't one to seriously consider? Wrong! It's possibly the only one you should consider. We explain why in our review.
The Fitbit Sense 2 in moss.

Fitbit Sense 2 review: A smart way to focus on fitness

The Fitbit Sense 2 is a smartwatch that features powerful sensors and software for advanced fitness and health tracking. Here's our review.
The Montblanc Summit 3 on a mans wrist.

Montblanc Summit 3 review: unmatched luxury, half-baked smartwatch

The Montblanc Summit 3 is really desirable with its cool looks and Wear OS 3 software. We find out if it's worth treating yourself to this luxury smartwatch.
Man wearing a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review: buy with your heart, not your head

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is big, powerful, and has a long-lasting battery. But is it worth the steep price tag? We find out in our review.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 sitting on a succulent.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 review: peak of Android smartwatches

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is one of the year's most promising Wear OS smartwatches. But is it any good? We find out in our full review.
Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar displaying pace information.

Garmin Forerunner 955 review: 7 weeks and 200 miles of testing

Runners love Garmin, and serious runners love the high-end Forerunner models. The 955 is ready for extreme distances, and has every feature you'll need.
The Polar Pacer Pro worn on a man's wrist.

Polar Pacer Pro review: A seriously sporty smartwatch

The Polar Pacer Pro has a slimline design and data-rich software for runners and serious sportspeople, but will casual exercisers risk being overwhelmed?
Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro on man's wrist in pocket.

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro review: Luxuriously limiting

The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro smartwatch pulls in a lot of what made previous models great, but what does it bring that's new? We've found out.
Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4.

Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 review: That special feeling

A luxury product needs to make you feel good to help justify a high price. The Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 is $1,800, so does it make you feel special?
The Fitbit Sense on a man's wrist while he walks outdoors.

Fitbit Sense review: One of the best wearable sleep trackers

The Fitbit Sense is a small, compact wearable that tracks a lot of valuable health information -- all for an affordable price.
The Garmin Venu 2 Plus is an excellent smartwatch.

Garmin Venu 2 Plus review: Premium in all the right ways

The Garmin Venu 2 Plus smartwatch is a premium wearable and Garmin's first watch that works with your voice assistant.
Garmin Vivomove Sport real hands.

Garmin Vivomove Sport review: The fashionable smartwatch with a hidden screen

You may not know it, but Garmin's Vivomove Sport has a hidden screen to keep true to its fashion watch looks, but its health tracking talent is more obvious.
Apple Watch Series 7 in a pocket.

Apple Watch Series 7 review: The best smartwatch you can buy, by far

Spoiler alert: The Apple Watch Series 7 impresses at every turn, and does everything you could want and more. Our in-depth review explains why it's so good.
The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro.

Amazfit GTR 3 Pro hands-on review: Dreamy hardware with early software woes

The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro is a stylish, lightweight smartwatch that costs just $230 and works with Android or iOS. We've tried it out ahead of its final release.
Sequent SuperCharger watch on a wrist with hand in pocket.

Sequent SuperCharger 2.1 Premium HR review: Infinite power, limited tech

The Sequent SuperCharger 2.1 Premium HR has an innovative power system that means you never, ever need to charge it up. Is that enough to make it worth buying?
Garmin Enduro

Garmin Enduro review: Long-lasting sports watch for long-distance fanatics

Garmin Enduro is an endurance athlete's dream. The sports watch pairs the high-end features you'd expect from Garmin with incredibly long battery life.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch, worn on a person's wrist.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Review: The best Wear OS smartwatch for smaller wrists

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is the slimmer, sporty sibling to the Classic. It's one of the best Wear OS smartwatches for smaller wrists.
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic on the wrist.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic review: A first-rate smartwatch

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic introduces new software and a stylish, mature design. We think it has what it takes to succeed the Galaxy Watch 3.
Mobvoi TicWatch E3 face-on, on the wrist.

Mobvoi TicWatch E3 review: The long lasting smartwatch

Equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor, the $200 TicWatch E3 is a low-cost, speedy smartwatch, but the software situation is a problem.
Casio G-Shock GBD-200 on the wrist, with hand in a pocket.

Casio G-Shock GBD-200 review: A perfectly balanced hybrid smartwatch

We reviewed the Casio G-Shock GBD-200, a true hybrid smartwatch with just the right amount of tech, no battery to charge, and an affordable price.
Huawei Watch 3 showing the "Classy" watch face

Huawei Watch 3 review: To achieve perfect Harmony, you’ll need to commit to it

The Huawei Watch 3 looks superb, and runs Huawei's latest HarmonyOS software, but getting to grips with it takes some effort. We know, because we've tested it.
casio g shock gsw h1000 smartwatch review

Casio G-Shock GSW-H1000 review: A G-Shock smartwatch for collectors

Casio's G-Shock GSW-H1000 smartwatch fulfills the 'let's make a G-Shock smartwatch' brief perfectly, but does this mean non-G-Shock fans will want one?
garmin venu 2 review 2s

Garmin Venu 2 review: In-depth tracking with outstanding battery life

The Garmin Venu 2/S packs a ton of health-tracking metrics and smartwatch features into a small yet stylish package.
wyze watch review leader03

Wyze Watch Review: A $20 smartwatch with faulty connections

The Wyze Watch is a $20 smartwatch that punches above its weight class, but connectivity issues plague the watch, dragging the whole experience down.

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Section Editor, Mobile

Joe Maring is the Section Editor for Digital Trends’ Mobile team, leading the site’s coverage for all things smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Since joining the industry in 2012, Joe has reported on the latest mobile tech news, reviewed countless devices, and worked with other writers to help them find the angles that matter.

Need to get in touch? You can reach Joe at jmaring@digitaltrends.com, or find him on Twitter as @JoeMaring1.