We test smartwatches in the real world, focusing on key features from fitness tracking to connectivity you use every day. Starting with the watch itself, we check overall performance and responsiveness. Is there any lag when navigating the menu? Is the touch screen responsive? Will the application start quickly?
Then we check if it has all the features you have about the price. From music playback controls to cellular connections, this can be everything, so you can use the watch from your phone or an always-on monitor. All smartwatches need to be connected to the phone, so we also evaluated the ease of navigation for the companion software.
The iPhone 15 is installed on the bike.
Durability and design
Smartwatches are the clothes you wear, so we evaluate their comfort. We also know that everyone has different wrists of different sizes, so we try to understand that it is suitable for all kinds of people.
Then, let’s look at how the wear and tear can be caused with everyday life. Some smartwatches offer greater durability, such as dust resistance or water resistance, are suitable for activities such as scuba diving and we will test them ourselves where possible.
Google Pixel Watch 2 with charger vertical charger
Battery life
Battery life varies depending on how you use your smartwatch, so we tested battery life with some standard tests. We see how long it usually lasts and has features that represent typical uses, such as always online display, sleep tracking, and outdoor workouts with GPS.
Fitness and health sensor accuracy
We test the accuracy of smartwatch sensors in several ways. For example, a heart rate sensor is compared to readings read from a chest strap, which is considered the gold standard in consumer heart rate tracking. We compare the watch’s readings to the belt’s still heart rate and heart rate, as well as the heart rate during various aerobic exercises, such as running or cycling. We check how long it takes to connect to the GPS signal while doing an outdoor workout.
Compare other health sensors, such as blood oxygen sensors, with a pulse oximeter to perform spot readings where possible.
