11 Best Smartwatches (2026): Apple, Wear OS, Hybrid & Kids’ Watches
Julian Chokkattu
created: Jan. 15, 2026, 1:30 p.m. | updated: Jan. 19, 2026, 10:56 a.m.
Photograph: Julian ChokkattuApple Watch Ultra 2 for $549: The Watch Ultra 2 is still worth considering, just don't pay anywhere near MSRP; otherwise, you may as well buy the new Watch Ultra 3.
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025.
With the always-on display, I struggled to hit 24 hours with two tracked activities and sleep tracking overnight.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE for $176: The Galaxy Watch FE is a fine budget Wear OS smartwatch.
The health capabilities are lacking—there's no fall detection or electrocardiogram—but there's sleep tracking, and it's pretty accurate.
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