Smartwatches & fitness trackers
Does wearable tech measure up to its own hype? We've assessed smartwatches, fitness trackers and fitness watches on their functions, ease of use, battery life and more.
Test results
Fitness functions- Smart functions
- Ease of use
- Battery
- Apps
- Features
- Sensor accuracy
- Brand reliability
- Brand satisfaction
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Bad points
How we test
Overall score is based on:
Fitness functions (25%). Includes sleep tracking and assessments of fitness apps. Also includes Sensor accuracy which assesses the precision of sensors such as heart rate monitors and step counters.
Smart functions (25%). Includes phone functions, social media and voice recognition.
Ease of use (25%). Includes set-up, usability, and build quality.
Battery (15%). Includes battery life and recharge time.
App (5%). Assesses base app on phone.
Features (5%). Assesses available features.
Price is based on a June 2019 survey.
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We've reviewed the Garmin Vivosmart 3 to see how well it performs in these categories:
- Fitness functions
- Smart functions
- Ease of use
- Battery
- Apps
- Features
Specifications
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