The BEST and WORST Smartwatches of 2023! - Annual Awards!

Apple Watch Ultra 2

Apple Watch Series 9

Apple Watch SE

Garmin Venu 3 / 3S

Garmin Forerunner 265 / 265s

Garmin Vivoactive 5

Garmin Forerunner 965

Garmin Fenix 7 PRO

Garmin Epix PRO

Amazfit Balance

Polar Vantage V3

Suunto Race

Suunto Vertical

COROS PACE 3

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Time Stamps
00:00 - Intro / Overview
01:53 - Best Daily Driver
04:53 - Most Innovative
06:41 - Best Battery Life
09:59 - Best GPS / Heart Rate Accuracy
12:59 - Best Value
16:15 - Best Mapping / Navigation
17:35 - Best Looking
19:01 - Biggest Let Down / Weirdest Release
21:28 - Final Thoughts

[turalfh]

I bought Garmin 7 Pro (47mm, Sapphire Solar) two weeks ago. It has been an amazing experience so far. This is my first Garmin and already it is my fav accessory.

[beachs]

I love Garmin, have a Fenix 6s. I wish Garmin would marry the Phone capabilities with the Fenix and Forerunner. I love the look of the stainless bezel on my Fenix 6 and the running functionality of the forerunner 265 and the convenience of the phone capabilities on the Venu. Come on Garmin!!
Great video!

[koniuwielki]

A watch is like a knife ...the best one is the one you have with you. Thanks for all the videos this year.

[mmiro]

I’ve gone from Apple Watch Ultra to instinct 2x . Loved the battery, sports / health metrics for garmin . Decided to sell the ultra and just grabbed a Fenix 7 pro . Pretty pumped to put it through its paces . Awesome review ! Loving the videos !

[SeeChadRun]

Ha! Love the trophy/crown award. I'm happy to see Suunto get some recognition. They've done well and compete with the best of them, but I feel that Suunto also looks much cleaner/sleeker than some of the other watches (* cough * Garmin) without compromising durability. All this said, I just bought the Suunto Vertical Titanium Solar for Christmas and I'm super excited!

[nickh]

Great video man! I just switched from a COROS Pace 2 to an Epix Pro Sapphire and am so happy with the change. It’s an incredible watch and that display is beautiful.

[RedLeg]

Always been a huge Suunto fan! Really happy with the progress they’re starting to make to get back in the game. Great video thank you!

[lucfh]

I bought the Garmin Forerunner 965 2 months ago and I think it has all the important features of the Epix (maps, music, large 1.4 inches AMOLED display) but it's lighter and more affordable. It's a win for me!

[cmcox]

I think most improved watch would be a good catagory or brand even. But seeing suunto come out with some bangers while they have been stagnant is definitely most improved this year

[liamhealy]

Moved back to sunnto from garmin. Love my vertical, cleaner and less gimmicky ( my opinion!!!). Awesome to see them back in the game. Thanks for all your great videos 🤩.

[mikephilpot]

I'm loving the Garmin Forerunner 965 a day in. I just hope it can hold up in salt water and surfing. 🤙🏻

[The.JZA.]

Good to see the Apple Watch Ultra getting some praise. I'm still rocking the Gen 1 and still loving it.

[Craigeek]

Granted I'm super biased because I own it and it's my first smartwatch, but the Fenix 7 Pro takes the king for the most innovative for the simple feature of a real wrist mounted LED "torch". I use that feature every single day, I'm not even kidding around. I know it's not a new feature for Garmin watches but adding it that single feature to the Epix 2 and Fenix 7 in my opinion is one of the best things on the market. Compared to my neighbor's Apple Watch Ultra 2 "flashlight" feature (if you can call it that), the light output from my Fenix 7 Pro is significantly brighter on even the lowest setting compared to the highest setting on the Apple Ultra 2.

[Uns_Maps_]

Just baked only 17 minutes ago 😊
The winner in all categories is the Garmin Fenix 7x Pro

[Walter.Hartwell.white.]

I’m thinking of getting the Pace 3 as my first actual sports watch as I’m sick and tired of my old Fitbit do you think that’s a good choice for a semi beginner with a limited budget? I’m so torn whether to go Garmin or COROS.

[alexisramirez]

Still rocking with the garmin fenix 6 pro solar since launch for hikes, fishing, kayking and i still love it

[UPENNACNP]

Fun video. I agree with your conclusions. Glad to see Suunto on the list! Thanks for producing this. Happy holidays.

[AKT]

I know it’s an oldie, but how do you rate the FR255 going into 2024? Is it still a worthy contender in your opinion?

[robbieie]

Best release for me was the Epix Pro 51mm. Everything I ever wanted in a fenix watch

[anthonyrampino]

I really like the look of the Suunto watches too. But do you think that they will/can upgrade the maps to work like Garmin?