Best Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers of 2023

With more options than ever, it takes a lot to stand out from the crowd of smartwatches and fitness trackers. Here are our favorites released in 2023.
00:00 The best smartwatches and fitness trackers of 2023
00:22 Apple Watch series 9 and Ultra 2
01:49 Pixel watch 2
02:38 Galaxy watch 6
03:24 TicWatch Pro
04:18 Garmin Vivoactive 5
05:23 Fitbit Charge 6
06:36 Final thoughts
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[@HeroesLeftInMan]

My fitbit died and I was about to purchase a Garmin Vivoactive 5, but then I learned that most of the features aren't available in Canada. So now I'm torn cause I don't want to give fitbit anymore money, but I want to track my health since it's been a key part of my weightloss journey and seeing my heart rate go up helps notify what I'm doing is correct.

[@Gurenn83]

Garmin is the best smartwatch. The battery is just mind blowing compared to the competition.

[@brettdomenick]

I bought a Fitbit charge 5 about a year ago after having other smart watches for almost as long as they’ve been around. I’ve used an Apple Watch, Samsung gear s3, and even a moto 360. The thing the Fitbit does better than all of these other watches is stay out of my way. It’s made to be used as little as possible and has been a perfect fitness tracker that I don’t even have to think about. It gives me the time and some notifications, and other than that, just sits on my wrist and I love this. Other manufacturers should take note, I shouldn’t be texting and calculating and playing around with a crappy screen on my wrist.

[@gizmo6746]

Does it have strava support ?

[@brettdomenick]

@@gizmo6746 I don’t use strava but their website says you can sync with Fitbit

[@Sa-db2xj]

I have just started looking at smart watches. Timing of this video is perfect for me. Thanks Lexy.

[@LoveMusic-dv4sl]

My Fitbit 5 just died out so I’m looking for another watch

[@vpnconsult]

Garmin or nothing. ⚡🔋🏃‍♀️

[@editor3210]

I use Galaxy Watch 6 and I like this watch a lot. I bpught it to track my activity like walk, swimm, run, hike etc. It has everything I need.

[@sonnguyen-gd7dn]

😅😅rt😅to4y😅t

[@privxete4089]

still not accurate enough...

[@rohandhanota9944]

@@privxete4089Unfortunately, Apple watches are the most accurate in terms of data after watching a bunch of testing videos. Because of this, I am going to trade in my Galaxy S21 for a IPhone SE and then use the 2nd gen Apple Watch SE, or perhaps I might consider the Series 9 as they have the best accuracy for heart rate and sleep tracking confirmed among all wristbands.

[@gizmo6746]

Battery sux.

[@anoopsivarajan1996]

What about amazefit balance?

[@user-hj1rs2pk8o]

Still using my series 7 apple watch. upgrading it next year to the apple watch X

[@indycog]

I want a good hybrid watch list. I like the look of analog watches and just want to know when I’m getting calls or texts so I can go grab my phone if I put it down. And maybe see the weather lol.

[@Hosea316]

Succinct review. Straight to the point and points well made. Thank you!

[@brucelin5842]

Does Vivoactive 5 look too small on guys wrist?

[@kenyaarkansasgurl1546]

I really love my galaxy watch6 I've owned galaxy active2 galaxy watch4 now I've upgraded from the 6 all been great from Samsung 👍🏾

[@HouseMusicAllNightLong]

I have the Venu 3 and the battery life is very good. The AMOLED screen and health tracking are also very good. My only complaints are the fact that integration with Android could be better and the lack of 3rd party apps.

[@toychristopher]

How is the sleep tracker?

[@HouseMusicAllNightLong]

@@toychristopher I'm not big into monitoring my sleep but it seems to be mostly accurate. There has been the odd time where I woke up briefly and then fall back asleep but the watch still counts me as having woken for good at the earlier time.

[@RonFleener]

I've been using a Fitbit versa3 since they came out. No complaints from me at all.

[@heatherwilliams9927]

Looking for fall alert in watch

[@djomanchester]

Huawei GT4 is and excellent watch released this year although I'd prob recommend GT Pro 3 with titanium case and sapphire glass. The 14 days battery life amazing. OK Chinese might be tracking every step and heart beat but the smart watch just beautiful. Smart watches that lasts 1 or 2 days simply do not make sense in a modern world. BTW I own GT 2 Pro plus several analogue automatics. Especially useful on holiday as smart watches tend to overheat in direct sunlight with its mini OLED solar panel 😊

[@juliancruz7869]

I have the Samsung 5 pro and been very happy with it

[@skyemac8]

Get a Bip 5 with 3 weeks battery life for a fraction of these here!

[@terrystokes7893]

I've always wondered how cold my glass of water is 😂

[@rasras21a]

I understand Huawei is not available in Usa,but without this year models Watch 4/4pro and Gt4 ,list is not complete.

[@ljacobs357]

Samsung Watch 6 checks all the boxes for me.

[@bossadave]

As someone who has never had a smart watch and always bought iPhones. I decided to get an Ultra 2 this year. After having it for a month I can say these things are just a gimmick to spend more money. My life is no better with it and no worse without it.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

You're NOT the target audience for the Ultra 2. Move on. 🤣🤣🤣

[@superiortoall22]

Why would you go from having absolutely no smart watch to getting the most expensive, most over the top smartwatch in the market? That's like saying you've never had a car then going out and buying a Lamborghini Aventador as your first car.

[@bossadave]

@@superiortoall22how did you know I drive an Aventador? That is so weird!

[@superiortoall22]

@@bossadave you can't even handle a smartwatch lol

[@user-de2zo1bw4d]

Well its not for everyone, you might wanna give it to someone who can make the best use of it then

[@gizmo6746]

I have the galaxy watch 46mm. With rotating bezel. Older model but nothing compares to it. It's like newer smart watches get worse while smartphones get better.

[@bonnybabu6443]

Thanks Lexy, been waiting for this!

[@MjMurphy777]

A watch you must charge daily? Forget it!

[@gonewithwind000]

Exactly what I'm saying 😂

[@anniemayflower9187]

That's why it's called watch you gotta watch battery all the time

[@shweetiepetina1563]

I like to track my steps, my sleep score, and other info. Are there watches that don’t sell your data?

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

I’d go with Garmin and not any apple or google products

[@peanutclip2990]

Has venu 3 everything what vivo 5 also has ?Tjanks in advance

[@chamdeawis]

Yes

[@Giuseppe1280]

Well the Galaxy watch 6 was okay and I feel it wasn't the best heart rate monitor, but lately notifications stopped working, and when Samsung said to reset the watch, it no longer syncs with the phone so without initial setup to a phone you can't even view the time on the display and it's useless. I went in exchange my watch for a different Galaxy watch and I had the same issue. They have some type of update issue and I would not recommend buying that watch. Very expensive paperweight.

[@brucelin5842]

So which Watch do u recommend to go with the Samsung phone?

[@Giuseppe1280]

@@brucelin5842 I went into my phone and deleted the plug in and then reinstalled it and it solved the problem. The fact Samsung can't figure this out deters me from their products. I do think the watch is nice looking and have received a bunch of compliments but I can't elaborate on other watches so I can't give a good opinion on other watches... Sorry

[@gtek1357]

I wear an Apple Watch Series 7, but as far as sleep tracking goes it’s pretty uncomfortable. I’ve been trying out different smart rings like the Oura and RingConn. I would love a review of those.

[@brucelin5842]

What’s uncomfortable?

[@gtek1357]

Wearing the Apple Watch to bed.@@brucelin5842

[@rali5381]

Tbh huawei watches beat all the list here, beautiful sturdy and amazing battery life too

[@idi01s]

I like my Samsung 6, but it needs to be charged every 2 days which is really a drag. If they could up the battery life to 5 days without increasing the size, then it would be perfect.

[@dilipn2761]

Same problem here , what's alternative

[@jbl500]

I don't think the apple watch or galaxy should be into the list. Because they are Apple only or galaxy only. Well, you could include them but not spend over 2 minutes of 6. Best will be . GARMIN, POLAR,.COROS, SUNTO even fitbit

[@brucelin5842]

Which Garmin?

[@newton296]

Galaxy now uses Google 's OS system and can work on any Android phone

[@icecreamdee]

Lexy has cheeks of joy ☺️😍❤️

[@jd-py5nm]

enjoying my apple watch se. Might upgrade to another apple watch but the tic watch is neat I've seen people running linux on those

[@JRTrilling]

What is the point in running Linux on a smartwatch?

[@kingpickle3712]

This might sound weird but hear me out. When it’s too bright to read something, position said item in a way that can be read. Obviously this doesn’t work if you spend all of your time on the surface of the sun.

[@realmclfy]

Seriously shocked you glossed over the Withings watches.

[@LexySavvides]

Been trying to get a review unit for months!

[@darkfoxjj]

better spend it on healthy mealpreps tbh

[@dhirendersahani2544]

I would like to buy pixel watch 2😊

[@concernednewfie]

Saw a video on how the vast majority of fitness smart watch buyers simply stop using them after a few months.

[@joelnehl]

I’m on my third Apple Watch, today I will close my move ring for 1500 days in a row. It’s does make me go out and exercise. I’m hooked.

[@JRTrilling]

@@joelnehl Seriously? You need a silly AW to get you motivated to go out and exercise? Wow does Apple have you by the nads.

[@martinam7806]

@@JRTrillingso what? Wearing smartwatch for over 2 years and also keeps me motivated to see calories burned and so. Also you can gain badges for month challenges. Nothing wrong with a little boost in motivation 👍

[@davidhasudungan9247]

I have apple watch and garmin, but i like garmin more because i’m tired to charge apple watch everyday.

[@JRTrilling]

Garmin is the KING of battery life in a watch.

[@davidhasudungan9247]

@@JRTrilling agree

[@yomama73666]

I have an Amazfit GTR4 and it is amazing with Amazing battery life. I am getting around 2 weeks on one charge.

[@dilipn2761]

Hi, this has gps, ? I am person who do jogging , will be. Helpful for me ?

[@yomama73666]

@@dilipn2761 Yes is does have GPS.

[@martinam7806]

@@dilipn2761yes it does have gps 👍

[@taylornicty1170]

Galaxy Watch ❤

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

Hilarious that you didn't even bother to mention the sizes of each watch. Lazy CNET as usual. 🤣🤣🤣

[@thisisnotreallife20]

I completely disagree about the Pixel Watch 2 being one of the best looking and "elegant" smart watches available. I absolutely hate how "bubbly" and cheap the pixel watch 2 looks. Maybe the styling appeals more to women?

[@abdulmajidmohammad8148]

H❤

[@Ballistics82]

Beware Mobvoi and the Ticwatches. They promise support and fall flat on their face. Ticwatch Pro 3 was promised Wear OS 3.0 mid-2022, here we are at the end of 2023 and STILL no update. Go with the Pixel or Galaxy watch instead

[@milknei_beats]

Disliked after 0:22

[@Phantom-ys5ur]

No Huawei watch???? this list is GARBAGE

[@superiortoall22]

It has no access to third party apps, no one wants that overpriced fitness tracker.

[@trbznsprtv2]

All I want is a smartwatch without ANY health tracking useless crap. I don't care about my heart rate, I don't care about my sleep quality and I don't need a notification that tells me to stand up every couple hours. Just cut the crap and the price. Probably never happening unfortunately.

[@alicem2103]

Then you want a phone...

[@trbznsprtv2]

@@alicem2103 Yeah I'll duct tape a phone to my wrist that'll do it :) Smartwatches used to be smart watches btw, without any health tracking features. There is a market for this but companies are too busy copying each other so that's probably not going to happen.