Ranking: Top 10 smartwatches reviewed by Notebookcheck

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is an ultra-modern product perfectly integrated into the Apple ecosystem. It has a 1.92-inch OLED display, which can be extremely bright. It also has numerous certifications, is waterproof (up to 100 meters) and is suitable for scuba diving at depths of up to 40 meters. An LTE modem is on board no matter the model, as is an NFC chip for contactless payments.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is technically powerful, but also quite bulky.

In our review, the watch did very well in most areas and, in addition to comprehensive sports tracking, it also offers numerous health-related features and a modern sensor setup, although it does not have a BSI sensor. Unfortunately, the watch looks bulky on slim wrists and the charging times are quite long.

The Watch 2 Ultra is available from notebooksbilliger.de, Amazon Germany or directly from Apple.

Samsung keep refining the Galaxy Watches. Now in its seventh generation, the watch zeries boasts good performance and battery life thanks to the new Exynos W1000 SiP. A new BioActive sensor is designed to provide more accurate measurements of vitals. The Galaxy Watch7 is available in two sizes with diameters of 40 and 44 millimeters. Samsung also offers an LTE version.

More power and better runtimes for the Galaxy Watch7 thanks to its new processor

The range of functions of the smartwatch is enormous in no small part thanks to WearOS. The new processor ensures smooth operation and better runtimes than those of the predecessor model. Too bad: ECG and blood pressure measurement are still only possible if you're a Samsung smartphone owners. The Galaxy AI was of no added value on the smartwatch at the time of testing.

The Galaxy Watch7 Ultra offers even better battery life while the Galaxy Watch6 Classic has a more classic appearance with its rotating bezel. The Samsung Galaxy Watch7 can be had from Amazon Germany, Mediamarkt and the Samsung online store.

The Huawei Watch D2 is significantly more stylish than its predecessor. However, its internals shines even brighter. To date, it is the only smartwatch to offer both ECG and calibration-free blood pressure measurement. The latter is achieved with a small integrated pump that inflates the wristband. It is certified as a medical device and take measurements automatically at intervals.

The Huawei Watch D2 is the only smartwatch with calibration-free blood pressure measurement.

In our testing, the Watch D impressed with accurate measurement results from all sensors and very long battery life. Now in the second generation, the Huawei watch not only comes with refined design and materials, but also has a speaker enabling one to make calls.

The Watch D2 is available directly from Huawei. Other retailers such as Galaxus and Amazon Germany also have the product on offer.

When it comes to watches for athletes, the name Garmin always comes up at some point. The manufacturer's watches tend to have great battery life, but were not particularly smart in the past. This changes with the Garmin Fenix 8 Solar. It still lasts forever - in our testing, the smartwatch remained functional for two weeks with all features enabled - but can do so much more than any of its predecessors.

Payment is possible thanks to NFZ, as is navigation with offline maps. A loudspeaker is on board, making calls possible, as well as using a voice assistant. Unfortunately, Garmin there is no eSIM support. The old-fashioned UI and the low pixel density of the display are also worth criticizing.

The Garmin Fenix 8 Solar is smart and works for two weeks one a single charge.

The Fenix 8 Solar has a very elegant finish and the materials used meet the highest standards. Thanks to its 5 buttons, the smartwatch can also be operated with gloves. However, it is not suitable for small wrists. Garmin offers the model in different versions, but the price is high no matter the model. It starts at 1,099 euros. Garmin sells the Fenix 8 Solar via its own online shop in Germany and the smartwatch is also listed at other retailers such as Amazon Germany or Galaxus.

The Huawei Watch 4 Pro uses high-quality materials including a titanium alloy and sapphire crystal. It has several certifications and allows free diving at a depth of up to 30 meters, among other things. LTE and NFC are also on board. However, the latter cannot be used for payment due to the lack of partners in many Western countries.

The Huawei Watch 4 Pro is an elegant wearable for Android and iOS.

The watch's range of features is huge and it very much impressed us in the review with its accurate sensors and good endurance. If you can do without a few functions and diving is important to you, the Huawei Watch Ultimate which has a diving depth of up to 100 meter is an even better choice. With the Space Edition released not so long ago, another design option is now available.

The Watch 4 Pro can be purchased directly from Huawei, and is also available via Amazon Germany.

The Apple Watch Series 9 is available in two sizes (41 and 45 mm) and two frame materials, aluminum and stainless steel. LTE is available as an option for the aluminum models, while the watches with stainless steel frames all have integrated mobile network support. The product can only be connected to iPhones and has a wide range of functions including ECG.

The Apple Watch 9 impresses with its wide range of functions and accurate sensors.

In contrast to the Ultra, the display is not quite as bright here, but it is still one of the brightest for a smartwatch. In addition, only single-band GNSS is implemented. The variety of apps is huge and the fast charging function allows Apple to make up for the short battery life quite well.

The Apple Watch 9 is available from Amazon Germany and MediaMarkt, among others, as well as directly from Apple.

The OnePlus Watch 2 is quite large with a case diameter of 46 millimetres and houses a 1.43-inch OLED display. The smartwatch is based on Google's Wear OS and is compatible with all Android smartphones. It is powered by a speedy Snapdragon W5 chip and with 32 GB of storage, it offers plenty of space for keeping one's music files.

The Watch 2 is a very well-rounded option that impressed us in the review. However, a few corners were cut here.

The battery life of the Watch 2 is really good and fast charging is also supported. However, it does not have ECG. The sensors that are present thankfully are reliable and many sports modes are supported.

The OnePlus Watch 2 is available directly from OnePlus Germany and from some retailers such as Galaxus.

Huawei's Watch GT 5 has a Pro brother, like some of the previous-gen models. It is available in two designs and sizes. The 46 mm version is more striking, but not st all thick despite its larger display. The 42 mm model will probably work better for women and is so much different from the larger one in terms of the looks. Both have a high-quality finish, feature high-quality materials such as titanium and ceramics and are characterized by their long battery life and accurate sensors.

The Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro can be used with both Android and Apple smartphones.

The Pro model is ECG-capable. The bad part is, Huawei smartwatches do not offer contactless payment support. What they do offer is a wide range of health-related features and are impressive when it comes to excercize tracking.

The Watch GT 5 is available directly from Huawei as well as from Amazon Germany and MediaMarkt.

With the Balance, Amazfit is fully committed to the topic of AI. The algorithms are designed to help record and analyze health data and an AI coach creates training plans based on that. The smartwatch also did great in our testing thanks to very precise GNSS positioning and accurate measurement of our vitals.

The range of features on offer is extensive, but ECG measurement is not supported. In order to exploit the full potential of the smartwatch, a paid subscription is required.

The Amazfit Balance offers many smart functions and a long battery life.

In addition to the smart features, the Amazfit Balance also offers navigation with offline maps, a voice assistant and an enormous battery. In the testing, the smartwatch managed 9 to 10 days of continuous use before it had to be recharged. Payment is also possible with the Amazfit Balance.

The watch currently has a significantly reduced price. Instead of the RRP of 249.90 euros, the Amazfit smartwatch costs 159.90 euros at the official online shop. This price is also found at other retailers like Amazon Germany.

The Huawei Watch Fit 3 is a compact and stylish fitness tracker with a 1.82-inch OLED screen as the star of the show. It offers a variety of sensors, all of which worked very accurately in the testing, with only the pedometer showing differences compared to reference devices. The accuracy of positioning, on the other hand, is very good.

The Huawei Watch Fit 3 is an appealing overall package - both visually and technically.

Despite the many health metrics that the smartwatch records, its battery life is really good. It also supports numerous training modes. NFC is only available on some versions and payment is not possible even if NFC is onboard.

The Watch Fit 3 can be purchased directly from Huawei, but is also available from retailers such as Amazon Germany or Saturn.