Smartwatches have come on leaps and bounds over the past few years. And there’s now a huge array of neat, powerful devices to choose from, packed with all kinds of clever features. From smartwatches that let you track and improve your fitness goals to easy-to-use smartwatches for kids, our handy guide is perfect for helping you choose the right one.
If you'd like a smartwatch for different types of workouts where they might get wet, sweaty or need to withstand shock while tracking your miles, here's a guide to the best smartwatches for fitness.
Getting fit doesn’t have to mean endless runs around the park in the latest lycra creations. There are plenty of smartwatches available to track your workouts - no matter what you’re doing. Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Nike SE are built for people who want to improve their fitness levels and easily see their progress.
For Android users, the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 is the perfect pairing for a HIIT class, lifting weights, or just doing ten minutes of yoga. Use Samsung Health to learn more about your body so you can understand it better - from new body composition measurements (BIA) and measuring blood oxygen levels during sleep, to ECG and blood pressure monitoring1.
Get motivated with daily activity reports and group challenges - and with exercise tracking, your PB won’t be your best for long. You can even build towards a healthier lifestyle when you’re asleep, with advanced sleep insights and snoring detection.
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1All communication between approved contacts only. Features and accuracy of location subject to Vodafone network coverage and GPS signal.
2Characters may be subject to change. © Disney. © Disney/Pixar. © & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd. © 2020 MARVEL.
3IP68 withstands immersion in fresh water to a depth of 10 metres for up to 30 minutes. The watch is not designed for swimming, diving, or prolonged submersion in water.
4Smart SIM works in over 100 countries.
5Connectivity subscription required and Terms apply. See FAQs for more info.
1The aforementioned use and charging descriptions apply to OPPO Watch 46mm (Wi-Fi). OPPO Watch 46mm (LTE) has a battery life of up to 30 hours in Smart mode and 21 days in Power Saver mode, and charges to 46% in 15 minutes.
2Wear OS by Google is supported on Android devices running on Android 6.0 or higher (excluding Go edition). Available functions may vary by platforms and regions.
3The following conditions may impair the water resistance of the watch and should be avoided: a). Wearing the watch in the aforementioned unsuitable scenarios b). Dropping the watch or otherwise subjecting it to impact c). Exposing the watch to alkaline materials, including bath products such as soap or soapy water d).Exposing the watch to perfume, solvents, cleaning solutions, acid or acidic materials, insecticides, sunscreen, lotion, or hair dye e). Pressing buttons or performing operations on the watch under water f). Charging the watch under wet or humid conditions. OPPO Watch is not a medical device. The fitness and health data it provides are for reference only and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment.
For best results, it is recommended to sync data, update the software to the latest version, and timely charge the watch within the first 3 days of watch use.
LTE connectivity availability may vary by region or carrier. For details, contact your local carrier or distributor.
1Blood Oxygen app measurements are not intended for medical use, including self-diagnosis or consultation with a doctor, and are only designed for general fitness and wellness purposes.
2The ECG app and irregular rhythm notification require the latest version of watchOS and iOS, and are not intended for use by people under 22 years old. The ECG app is available on Apple Watch Series 4 or later (not including Apple Watch SE). The irregular rhythm notification is not designed for people who have been previously diagnosed with AF.
3Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch SE have a water resistance rating of 50 metres under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that they may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. However, they should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing or other activities involving high-velocity water or submersion below shallow depth.
4Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) can use a mobile data connection for Emergency SOS. To use Emergency SOS on an Apple Watch without cellular connectivity, your iPhone needs to be nearby. If your iPhone isn’t nearby, your Apple Watch needs to be connected to a known Wi‑Fi network and you must set up Wi‑Fi Calling.
5Fall Detection in workouts coming soon. Fall Detection updates are available on Apple Watch Series 4 and later with watchOS 8 and later.
Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. International roaming is not supported. Check apple.com/uk/watch/cellular for participating network providers and eligibility. See support.apple.com/en-gb/HT207578 for additional setup instructions.
Apple Music requires a subscription.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2021 using pre-production Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) with Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable (Model A2515) and Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter (Model A2305), as well as Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) with Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable (Models A2255 and A2256) and Apple 5W USB Power Adapter (Model A1385); each Apple Watch paired with an iPhone, all devices tested with pre-release software. Charge time varies with region, settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
Apple Watch All-Day Battery Life testing was conducted by Apple in August 2020 using pre-production Apple Watch SE (GPS) and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone; all devices were tested with pre-release software. Battery life varies by use, network coverage, configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/watch/battery for more information.
1ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. For accurate BP readings, monthly calibration required by GP or BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 7.0 or above.
2Available to all Vodafone Pay Monthly Mobile customers on a Red Plan. You will use the allowance from your current PAYM or SIMO plan to call from your Samsung Watch. For initial set-up, wireless network and pairing with an Android smartphone with OS Android 5.0 or newer and at least 1.5GB RAM required.
3Water resistance rating of 50m under the ISO standard 22810:2010. It is not suitable for diving or high-pressure water activities.