The Best Smartwatch in 2024 (by category)

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2024 has been a big year for smartwatches and we're not even halfway. In this video, I will share my picks for the top 7 smartwatches you can buy, no matter what your needs are.

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At the end, I will share my perhaps surprising choice for my everyday watch.
CATEGORIES
Best smartwatch for fitness tracking
Best smartwatch for non-samsung users
Best looking smartwatch
Best hybrid smartwatch
Best smartwatch battery life
Best smartwatch on a budget
Best fitness band
Best overall smartwatch of 2024 for iOS and for Android

0:00 Introduction
0:58 Best for Fitness Tracking
3:15 Best for Non-Samsung Android Users
4:34 Best Looking Watch and Best Hybrid Watch
6:51 Best Battery Life
9:09 Best on a Budget
10:15 Best Fitness Band
12:32 Top Smartwatch Alternatives for Health and Sleep Tracking
14:50 Best Overall for iOS Users
16:19 Best Overall for Android Users
17:01 Mike's Personal Choice

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[MikeOBrienMedia]

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[docyagamikiko]

Mi Band 8 Pro and the new Mi watches running wearOS.

It would be great if you could make a real time review while running with the top fitness watches comparison.
- GPS stability
- HRM accuracy
- Connectivity w/ buds
- Music app/streaming compatibility

And an top overall Runner friendly smartwatch/band.

[manuelcifuentes]

Never disappoint with your videos Mike! I wanna say my Garmin venu SQ 2 is great one for the average runner. While it's not the cheapest watch its not the most expensive watch either. Looking forward for the 3 later this year which I'll probably trade in for!

[michaelcaldwell]

Great vid. Timestamps were great, def going with 6 classic n I’m glad you like your whoop might get one myself

[bignewch]

How's the Garmin vs Whoop when comparing data?

[naji_ali]

This video should've included the Huawei watchs for people outside USA, as Huawei Fit line is best for budget tracking.
I use a combination of Samsung Watch 4 Classic with LTE for advanced features, And Huawei Fit New for other scenarios. Both are accurate and full of features and fitness tracking options and get the job done . No need to upgrade and spend extra money.

[melissan]

Could you please look into reviewing the cubitt viva? Thank you

[amitthehuman]

I guess I have to say this again. No, the pixel watch isn't the one where you get all the features for free compared to galaxy watch. Samsung blocks some specific features for non-samsung users, but the pixel watch is even worse because it keeps way more features behind a paid subscription to fitbit. I usually really like your content, but this claim absolutely drives me up the wall.

[Elis-]

I upgraded a couple weeks ago from Galaxy watch active 1 (Had it for years) to the regular galaxy watch 6!!!! Its amazing! You're videos are amazing and help me alot to pick smartwatches!

[josiahkhan]

Im huge into fitness and im watching at the galaxy watch 7 or the venu 2 out of these what would you recommend. My budget is 350US so what are some alternatives as well?

[MsSaxist]

Would love to hear your thoughts on the Garmin Descent MK3! Perhaps not the diving aspect of it, but the rest of the features. All the reviews on YT are based sololy on the diving aspect of it. Would love to hear about the other features too!

[dutchboynl]

I havev the Galaxy Watch 5 LTE model with T- Mobile same number plan for phone and watch., Love it.

[PhilZwick]

Mike, nice review with an even-handed approach. Maybe you can help me with a decision as I own a Garmen Venu 2 and am trying a Pixel Watch 2 that I bought for $250 from Google to complement my Pixel8 Pro phone. While it works nicely especially being able to use Google Assistant without having to get out my phone. As I get notifications and can answer calls on both watches, I am wondering why I need the Pixel Watch 2. Other than saying I don't, are there other features that make me decide to keep it?

[ihmanafridi]

Any thoughts on including budget watches like amafit trex 2, coros, polar etc.

[Belgarath]

Great video. When you mention the Venu 3 as best fitness watch, does that mean it's the most accurate as well for things like your heart?

[Skyler_Deacon]

I just got a galaxy watch 5 pro for 166$. Its my first smartwatch, and I'm super happy with it. I listened to music for 10 hour's the first day from it to my earbuds and it still lasted until the next night. I haven't gotten to use all of its bells and whistles yet, but if it can last me 3 years i think i would be happy with it.

[abuhasnath]

I still use my galaxy watch 4 classic and don't see any reason to upgrade until it dies or get the new watch for free as an add-on for the z fold 6 in July.

[bv]

Any thoughts on the best smart watch for seniors with an iphone which has fall detection? I was keen on the Google Pixel Watch but just realised that they aren't compatible with iPhones. Any other recommendations besides the obvious Apple Watch?

[theresabekessy]

I'd like to know how some of these watches do with CGM tracking integration, specifically Dexcom G7.

[uzioscar]

What's the cost for the Withing hybrid watch?