Best Smartwatches for 2018

Last modified on October 19th, 2018 at 2:57 pm

Created on: January 3, 2018 Wearable Tech

Apple Watch Series 3

Still the best smartwatch, but the Fitbit Versa is a close second

Editors’ Rating : 8.0 –
Design : 9 – Battery : 6 – Performance : 8 – Software : 8 –
The Apple Watch Series 3 offers built-in cellular for data and even phone calls. It works remarkably well, but not without a cost — in battery life and money.

$409.00 at Walmart : Click here

$302.88 at Amazon Marketplace : Click here

$409.99 at T-Mobile USA : Click here

Fitbit Versa

Fitbit’s $199 answer to the Apple Watch is mostly great

Editors’ Rating : 8.0 –
Design : 9 – Battery : 6 – Performance : 8 – Software : 8 –
After a month with the Fitbit Versa, we’re looking past its limitations and finding there’s still a lot to love.

$194.98 at Amazon : Click here

$199.95 at Walmart : Click here

$199.00 at ABT Electronics : Click here

Amazfit Bip

Why can’t more smartwatches be like the Amazfit Bip?

Editors’ Rating : 8.0 –
Design : 9 – Battery : 6 – Performance : 8 – Software : 8 –
Weeks-long battery, always-on screen, and yeah, $80.

$79.99 at Amazon : Click here

$79.99 at Amazon Marketplace : Click here

$77.92 at HRM USA INC. : Click here

Apple Watch Series 2 Nike+

The best smartwatch for runners

Editors’ Rating : 8.0 –
Design : 9 – Battery : 6 – Performance : 8 – Software : 8 –
Nike+ integration, GPS, a breathable band and a swim-proof design make this the best smartwatch for runners.

$349.00 at Walmart : Click here

$329.00 at Amazon Marketplace : Click here

Apple Watch Series 2

The best smartwatch

Editors’ Rating : 8.0 –
Design : 9 – Battery : 6 – Performance : 8 – Software : 8 –
Apple Watch Series 2 adds waterproofing and GPS, and is faster than before. The lower-cost Series 1 offers similar function minus swim and GPS. Older Apple Watch owners: just update to WatchOS 3.

$319.99 at Amazon Marketplace : Click here

Apple Watch Series 1

A great option at a more affordable price

Editors’ Rating : 8.0 –
Design : 9 – Battery : 6 – Performance : 8 – Software : 8 –
While it lacks GPS and swimproofing, Apple’s step-down Apple Watch has everything most people would need.

$199.99 at Walmart : Click here

$232.00 at Amazon Marketplace : Click here

Huawei Watch 2 LTE

Your Apple Watch 3 alternative

Editors’ Rating : 8.0 –
Design : 9 – Battery : 6 – Performance : 8 – Software : 8 –
It’s got everything you’d expect from a smartwatch, including cellular connectivity — if smartwatches are your thing.

$434.25 at Amazon : Click here

Huawei Watch

The best Android Wear watch

Editors’ Rating : 8.0 –
Design : 9 – Battery : 6 – Performance : 8 – Software : 8 –
The stylish Huawei Watch is compatible with Android Wear 2.0, Google’s latest updates to its smartwatch software. It also looks extremely good.