Top 15 Best Smartwatches (That Aren't The Apple Watch)

Top 15 Best Smartwatches (That Aren't The Apple Watch) | Winter 2023

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Reviewing the top 15 best smartwatches of 2023 to suit any budget, focusing on Wear OS and Android users rather than Apple. From Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and the Ticwatch Pro 5 to Google's Pixel Watch 2, here's my favourite smartwatches for fitness tracking, battery life and more.
The Ticwatch Pro 5 is still one of the greatest Wear OS options for longevity thanks to the clever dual display design. For a similar price you can get the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, or Google's Pixel Watch 2 which is fresh out.
Samsung is another of my favourite options for Wear OS. The old Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is still a banger and now for less cash. Else, the fresher Galaxy Watch 6 & 6 Classic are excellent, in every area except for battery life. Full vs comparison and Classic review are live now!
If you have a ridiculous amount of cash you might prefer the Huawei Watch Ultimate, which is a sleek and super-tough outdoor/diving smartwatch. For less cash, try the diverse selection of GT 4 wrist rockets - in two sizes and many designs.
What's your own favourite smartwatch as we near 2024? Let us know below!
Best Smartwatches Winter 2023 Chapters:
0:00 - The bit everyone skips
0:26 - Samsung Galaxy 5 Pro
1:53 - Samsung Galaxy 6 & 6 Classic
3:09- Google Pixel Watch 2
4:44 - Fossil Gen 6
5:32 - Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro 5
6:45 - Oppo Watch WiFi
7:28 - Huawei Watch Ultimate
8:25 - Huawei Watch GT4
9:46 - Huawei Watch Buds
10:30 - Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
11:43 - Amazfit T-Rex Pro
12:24 - Amazfit GTR4 & GTS4
13:23 - Withings Scan Watch 2

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@Areyouoscar 4 ай бұрын

Hey Chris, thanks for all your great vids. I'm wondering if you have a more or less exhaustive list of which watches that support qi wireless charging? The ability is somewhat high on my wish list since carrying around that extra dedicated charger (for my galaxy watch 4) is getting annoying.

@caelanca 6 ай бұрын

This guy is a riot!! Loved his quips as much as the review.. maybe even more!

@StefW666 7 ай бұрын

do you have any plans to test the Amazfit Balance? Really interested in copping that one.

@leonsantos3568 7 ай бұрын

Great video! Could you do one about the best earbuds

@paidsub9420 4 ай бұрын

great video, any watch with cellular data being top priotity, meaning I can put a sim in it ? or operate it within being connected to a phone

@yeahthatkornel 4 ай бұрын

This was informative and very entertaining to watch!

@Hosea316 5 ай бұрын

Great review. Was expecting to see Garmin Venu series in the lineup

@Pugwash. 7 ай бұрын

I've worked my way through about 5 smart watches over the years and settled on a Skagen Jorn Hybrid. The e-ink display and mechanical hands are giving me 4 weeks of battery per charge. I can actually use sleep tracking instead of charging every night!

@supertaufiqr 6 ай бұрын

I have switched to Garmin Venu 3 and enjoying it! Not charging everyday is da bomb

@YTDaddy105 4 ай бұрын

Love your straight talking review style!

@anthonybrown4874 7 ай бұрын

Bought the amazfit gts2 mini to tru out after a couple of huwai & redmi fitness trackers and am quite impressed for £50, as you can see i am quite tight so which one is the billy bargain?

@aidanbrennan7389 6 ай бұрын

Great review as usual. However if you need a watch with good reliable sensors, u need to verify the accuracy of the sensors with the quantified scientist!

@ErwinvanHolten 6 ай бұрын

Hi, thank for the vids. Which of these Android smartwatch has build in cams, G4/LTE standalone or dual calling and NFC for payments?

@Godswithu123 Ай бұрын

None have cams that’s all I know

@mmeredith27 7 ай бұрын

So strange, I checked your page earlier today to see if you had made one of these vids!

@henry6639 6 ай бұрын

Nice vib on these older chip sets watch but I have noticed that alot of luxury companies have not embraced the new w5 chips.

@jhow7779 6 ай бұрын

Make a comparison of the Ticwatch Pro 5 against the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro and the Amazfit balance and after that, which one do you think is the best for the price, thank you

@vpnconsult 6 ай бұрын

Verry happy with my Garmin ForeRunner 965. It's an upgrade from my Venu2 and the combination of the 2 helped me to lose 13 kg and increase my VO2 max from a horrible 34 to 45.

@JakeElliottukth 6 ай бұрын

Are you going to do a review on the Amazfit Balance? I've been hovering over the "BUY"button for a GTR 4 for a while now, and then the Balance appears, seems similar, better screen.

@12themainevent 6 ай бұрын

I'm using the ticwatch pro 5. It's great

@ronanh13 7 ай бұрын

I have a Samsung Galaxy watch 4 and a Versa 3 but i got a Huawei GT3 on sale the other day and its way better than both of them and its my daily driver now .

@jwinston7636 5 ай бұрын

I have the galaxy watch 4 classic and i just got a new strap for it and i love it. I'm getting about 3 days off battery. Not bad

@AndrewUKLondon 6 ай бұрын

Nice review. Love my Apple Watch 6 which I use with my android phone (updates etc using my iPad). Any other smartwatch I’d consider needs to be closer to a week’s battery life, for example the excellent Garmin Venu sq2 (if you turn off AOD). But apart from that my cheap Amazfit with 11 day battery is life great. And it has haptic alarms and countdowns and decent health features. Similarly the Xiaomi smart band 8 with its boxing mode (shame there’s no nfc). The Amazfit Balance is nice (shame it’s not compatible with previous Amazfit chargers and it seems a bit iffy at times for sensor accuracy compared to the likes of Gemini. And at the price I’d want more functionality from the Balance.

@kageuk 7 ай бұрын

this channels reviews are just class, no sugarcoating hahah ‘comment down below what a massive twat I am and what I should’ve included’ 😂 was about to say you missed out Garmin but you got a last min tap in with that one

@TheSaint135 2 ай бұрын

This is the best overall smart watch market overview video I've ever seen.

@sipanduhoky1576 3 ай бұрын

Do u perfe xiaomi watch 2 pro or huawei watch gt 4

@Adventures4vida 5 ай бұрын

I got the apple watch ultra and garmin epix gen 2 pro. Love them both, the Epix is my favorite though.

@19aarc96 5 ай бұрын

what you think about the amazfit balance?

@daltonwildes2215 6 ай бұрын

I just recently picked up a Garmin venu 3 and i have always had an apple watch and i have to say I absolutely love this watch. The Apple watch has always been uncomfortable to wear, especially while sleep tracking and you have to charge it every single day. With this new Garmin watch,I can wear it for 8-10 days and not have to charge it

@user-ol9vv6vg6n 6 ай бұрын

What about the sensor accuracy? Saw on The Quantified Scientist it’s not too accurate tho😢

@superiortoall22 6 ай бұрын

That's also not a smart watch, it does a lot less with every day tasks. Unless you're looking for a fitness tracker. Kind of comparing two different things.

@RunForYourProblems 2 ай бұрын

@@user-ol9vv6vg6non DC Rainmaker’s video it was very accurate. I’ve had mine for about 6 months and have found it to be VERY accurate. Idk how long this other person used it before making a video but I found mine to get much more accurate over time, especially after the first two weeks. It has to get to know you.

@yupanquid5538 6 ай бұрын

I'd love a review of the new CMF (by Nothing) Watch Pro and the cheaper Amazfit! Cheers mate

@jackf1841 6 ай бұрын

I am switching from my Apple Watch to the Garmin Venu 3S. A circular watch looks sooo much better compared to the Apple Watch and I'm so BORED with the very limited watch faces on my Apple Watch. Very excited for the Garmin watch!

@cameronholtan3407 5 ай бұрын

I'm still using my Galaxy Watch 3 Classic. I really like the rotating bezel. I may end up with the Gen 1 Pixel Watch tomorrow.

@aidanmullan 6 ай бұрын

“As tough as a weatherspoons lamb chop” is the best comparison I’ve ever heard!!

@megapotente84 5 ай бұрын

hey guys, I' m looking for a smartwatch with a huge rectangular screen and hi specs, like the lokmat appllp max or the lemfo lem t. Any suggestions?

@benbrowning4031 6 ай бұрын

As a fellow bixby hater, it is possible to change it to google assistant on Samsung Watches now (at least I can on my Watch 4 so assume its forwards compatible). Just worth mentioning if that's a deciding factor.

@Mary-vw8gh 6 ай бұрын

I thought it was disingenuous of him to mention and critique Bixby without adding that Google assistant is also available as an alternative.

@rring2589 7 ай бұрын

looking for a review on the Kospet Tank T2

@planetminecraft411 7 ай бұрын

I have the Watch 6 Classic and I really like all the features (especially the rotating bezel)

@mohdsyahiran41 3 ай бұрын

How long does the battery last for casual usage

@planetminecraft411 3 ай бұрын

@@mohdsyahiran41 2 - 3 days for me, which is pretty good for my personal needs

@simoncorby4802 6 ай бұрын

Do any of these have an actual sim card slot ?

@ignaciopaulito2186 7 ай бұрын

So, almost all manufacturers have at least a smartwatch each. Now, that one is a good to know!

@kop1986 7 ай бұрын

The Huawei watches just cant be beaten imo and stunning to look at

@elwittinio2865 7 ай бұрын

Still got a gt pro 2. It's been well smashed about, but glass is still without a scratch on it .

@kop1986 7 ай бұрын

@@elwittinio2865Me too and not a scratch on it .I think getting the GT4 for Christmas tho

@yftinthyn007 7 ай бұрын

Thats what happens when they don't have to invest as much in R&D because they stole all the tech.

@Gamera180 7 ай бұрын

What phones have you got? I love my gt2 but I doesn't sync with my pixel 7 so sadly I'm looking for something new

@kop1986 6 ай бұрын

@@Gamera180 Exactly the same I have a pixel 7 typing with it now,Iv never had an issue with syncing at all

@Dr.Akakia 7 ай бұрын

Galaxy watch 6 classic is awesome, im using it as daily watch and for workouts, i came from watch active 2

@taylornicty1170 7 ай бұрын

My Watch 6 Classic gets so many compliments

@Ramon314 6 ай бұрын

I'm using the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro, so far my favourite watch

@shenanigans8apeach 6 ай бұрын

Can you make a video like this focusing on the health aspect of these watches. I'm trying to find a watch for my mother that can monitor all the health things including SOS (fall detection). Unfortunately for her though all of these look huge for her. And this video doesn't cover all the health monitoring these do. Thanks for your time.

@blacklight864 6 ай бұрын

Do these come with cellular compatibility

@superiortoall22 7 ай бұрын

I think a lot of people are confused as to what a smart watch really is, because I keep seeing “where’s garmin?”. Garmin is more of a fitness tracker, it doesn’t really have any apps outside of anything fitness related. If your watch isn’t able to do things like start your car, disarm your house, check flights, order an Uber, etc, on your watch then it’s more of a fitness tracker, hence the reason why it’s not in this list.

@vpnconsult 6 ай бұрын

The Venu 3 can do a lot of those things through the Google voice assistant.

@superiortoall22 6 ай бұрын

@@vpnconsult that's not the watch doing the task, that's the phone. Voice assistant is just a microphone that activates the task on the phone, meaning you need a phone in the vicinity.

@tinahoward5876 7 ай бұрын

After watching quite a few of your videos on smart watches, I have to ask a question which I'm pretty sure hasn't yet been addressed and that is RANGE! Please could you do some reviews on BLUETOOTH RANGE. I have a very limited budget and am not allowed my phone on the shop floor at work and so need a smart watch that doesn't cost more than my phone, which is an old Huawei P20, to receive notifications and messages. No one seems to cover this aspect of smart watches at all as far as I can see.🤷 For me, this will be it's main function, otherwise it's just a toy on your wrist. Hope you can help.

@Enkilc 7 ай бұрын

Would have helped to show the name of the watches on screen and give their links on Amazon. etc.

@awe_flaw_some 7 ай бұрын

one can choose bixby or google assistant on galaxy watches. please give correct information

@mahaveerjain9315 5 ай бұрын

Which one is the best to buy among them

@SigalDa 6 ай бұрын

I have watch 5 pro and i love it!

@PauL-tr1mn 6 ай бұрын

Do Amazfit gts/r 4 and Huawei 4 has NFC???

@bigmatty1111 4 ай бұрын

Try reviewing the dm100 smartwatch

@James7249 4 ай бұрын

What about when comes to the difference in sizes in men’s wrists??

@Karllooo 7 ай бұрын

Love my Ticwatch pro 5 🤘, such an upgrade from the fossil watch gen 5 I had! That thing wouldn't even last 24 hours. The Ticwatch lasts just under 5 days for me and if in essential mode. Lasts 2 weeks for me🤘

@iankelly4008 6 ай бұрын

I had the 3. Worth the upgrade?

@saberkz 3 ай бұрын

I used to own samsung galaxy 5 pro watch ... now looking to change. I own s24 ultra phone so do you guys think huawei gt4 is best and work as good and more then the samsung galaxy watch?

@bees_nail_art82 6 ай бұрын

I had a apple watch 3 and 6 switched to samsung so I might get the samsung watch 6 more my style instead of the classic

@guiltseeker 6 ай бұрын

Garmin venu 2 plus please ?

@Jean_E 7 ай бұрын

Please check out the Nothing smartwatch too

@BackToWar100 6 ай бұрын

Amazfit T-Rex Pro 2 is my next watch.

@Anonymous35y 6 ай бұрын

Best Android camera watch according to you? Please reply

@daveddbled29 5 ай бұрын

I've used Huawei watches for several years and just purchased the Watch Ultimate. What a stunner, running through the Huawei health app from the App gallery on my Pixel 7 Pro it does it all plus more than I will ever use, excellent battery life and tracking accuracy plus a couple of updates means it is perfectly at home on my phone. Luvit 👍

@scampy2840 4 ай бұрын

Do you have issues with syncing it with Strava?

@daveddbled29 4 ай бұрын

@@scampy2840 No, Huawei Health App has an option to sync with Strava direct but I use an app called Health Sync to also sync to Google Fit as well, all seamlessly 👍

@daveddbled29 4 ай бұрын

@@scampy2840No, the Huawei health app as the option to sync with Strava direct but I use an app called Health Sync to also sync with Google Fit at the same time. I use a Pixel 7 Pro and having a Huawei account downloaded the Huawei App Gallery and HMS Core to download the indigenous Huawei Health App and gave all the pemission reqd in spite of the usual warnings. Works a treat, updates are getting through so I'm extremely happy 😊

@ahphodg260 6 ай бұрын

Got my first Huawei watch( GT4) 3 weeks ago After owning Samsung; and it’s awesome. At last being able to track all metrics day and night is the main reason for owning a smart watch in my opinion, and that’s what the Huawei watch 4 does. 2 weeks 1 charge.

@AFriskyPigeon 6 ай бұрын

I'm upgrading from the Oppo Watch 46mm to the TicWatch 5 Pro - nothing wrong with the Oppo offering whatsoever, but I want something that looks like a watch, not a basic £20 amazon offering like most of the Apple watch knock-offs! Plus, a crown for navigation is much nicer than having to wipe away my fingerprints! For £229 on a Black Friday deal, gotta be worth it if it's already the King at £300!

@maarteneh 7 ай бұрын

I have no idea how people use their Pixel watch 2, but by the end of the day, it always has at least 60% with me.

@TheLilmac10 6 ай бұрын

Is there a reason you don't ever review Garmin smartwatchs??

@VR_JPN 4 ай бұрын

Still rockin an Amazfit 2 ... after 2+ years still charging just once a month for what I need, which is basically: time, email notifications, iPhone sound controls, alarm countdowns, step tracking... less than 100 Brit Quids... charging every few days for something more expensive doesn't make sense to me.

@JohnSmith-ef8nr 6 ай бұрын

Im getting around 10 days battery life on my Huawei watch 4 PRO with AOD on.

@SayNoToAI 4 ай бұрын

And giving your data to some chinese server probably under the control of Chinese govt.

@Forgen0 7 ай бұрын

quick question, is it worth getting galaxy watch 6 for phones like xiaomi? im waiting for xiaomi watch 2 pro since its sold out on most stores, but is it worth waiting for it rather than getting gw6?

@mirage1671 6 ай бұрын

depends on your budget gw6 is imo and lowkey objectively is way better option

@rebelliouswildwolf 7 ай бұрын

How many of these watches are compatible with IOS? Some of them aren't that I know . Would be nice to mention 😊

@aripmkboiii 7 ай бұрын

I'm planning to get Amazfit Trex 2, any opinion guys on that watch? Pro and cons maybe for those that already used it ?

@michaeldendulk9225 7 ай бұрын

If you want to use it for fitness and sleep tracking, get the new Amazfit Balance instead. The sensors in it are miles ahead of Amazfit's previous sensors, finally on par with Google/Samsung (though Samsung's sensors in their 6 series are actually worse than the 5 series for some reason), close to Apple. Other than that, ZeppOS has come a long way and they're still chipping away at it. My Balance has already had 2 updates since it was released over the Summer. Just a shame they haven't put the new sensors in any of their other models yet, was hoping the new, cheaper Amazfit Active would have the new ones, but they've put the previous gen sensors into that one...

@petarboranov 7 ай бұрын

I've been using the trex 2 for a year, good battery life, but inaccurate measurements. Now I'm using Samsung Galaxy watch 6 classic 47 mm and is miles ahead. Of course the price is different also. My suggestion is to look for another watch.

@scense001 7 ай бұрын

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@vpnconsult 6 ай бұрын

Just take into account the health data is not to be trusted from that model.

@asmarmoe 5 ай бұрын

The exact Title I'm looking for

@AFV85 6 ай бұрын

Crazy hownthe watch 6 classic isnover 100 punds cheaper than the watch 5 pro just now! 80% off thinking of grabbing one

@noel1987o7 7 ай бұрын

Your vdo thumbnail looks like some early 80s never released on VHS tape Time Traveller movie..

@sharpskilz 4 ай бұрын

Ha! Loove the genx/millenial proper geordie chat... The "chee_yaz" is authentic... I reckon its leaning more towards the south though... possibly co Durham, / tyne and wear.. If I had toi stab a guess at the accent I would say Lobley hill.

@leonlucas368 6 ай бұрын

Problem here in RSA we can't make use of nfc on Huawei watches. I'm looking to purchase a watch but nfc, amoled and 7+ days battery life is the issue. Annoying to say the least.

@maarijthewriter 5 ай бұрын

That hook was such a personal attack 😅😅😅

@peabbles1012 4 ай бұрын

Ive had two Mobvoi products (TicWatch E3 and ANC Earbuds) and both broke way before they had any right to.... as amazing as the new TicWatch looks, i just cant trust them with £300...

@sealuxurygood 2 ай бұрын

nice

@danielp121 7 ай бұрын

11:19 ayooo 🤣🤣🤣

@nicknick_nick 7 ай бұрын

posted up with the ice on the thumbnail i see🥶🥶🥶

@StefanMedici 7 ай бұрын

Uncle Spirt a mention of watch face size would be nice. Or even a separate comparison for watches that fit wrists the size of chopsticks? Wife is Thai, and her wrists make yours look like you're Tyson Fury. 😂

@GK-qc5ry 7 ай бұрын

Uncle Spurt, no Garmin's? Vivoactive 5, Venu 3?

@RorRiiZzLE 6 ай бұрын

What is the best phone/smartwatch combo??

@az-zi9hl 2 ай бұрын

make a video on smartwatches with longest battery life

@GeoDevine 7 ай бұрын

Withings smartwatches are the best. Those are GDPR-compliant and even have clinically tested EKG, not to mention that are designed/based in Europe (France) with an average 30 days battery life in one charge.

@tylerparker4010 7 ай бұрын

Isn't a withings smartwatch on his list?..

@GeoDevine 7 ай бұрын

@@tylerparker4010 indeed, thank you, the last one is Withings, for some stupid reason I couldn't get until the end of the video! I have modified my commentary.

@Philhellene1 7 ай бұрын

I see Mobvoi have 30% off their latest watch at the moment

@kamaruzzaman35 6 ай бұрын

Amazfit balance?

@Symbiote-Man 6 ай бұрын

Wakanda forever, brother!

@djzrobzombie2813 7 ай бұрын

How about the Amazfit T-Rex 2?

@vpnconsult 6 ай бұрын

The amazfit Balance has more accurate health data. If you're into that Chinese brand.

@zrinkokapetanic 6 ай бұрын

Where's the garmin, maybe the Venu 3?

@fizziefizzer 7 ай бұрын

saddens me that the Huawei Watch GT 4 doesn't have BMI feature

@omgdesignlab 6 ай бұрын

What about Pebble alternatives?

@peabbles1012 4 ай бұрын

The age old question with no good answer. I stiil use my Pebble Time with Rebble and its still better than most new additions

@omgdesignlab 4 ай бұрын

@@peabbles1012 The batterie of mine died some days ago. RIP best smartwatch out there.. 😢

@mepyhunter3747 6 ай бұрын

My Amazfit GTR Pro has faulty screen soon after the one year warranty and the service centre told me they can't repair it as the repair will cost more than a new watch...

@vksrt10 6 ай бұрын

Any reason why our man has not included any Garmin model ?

@chiefbipon8845 6 ай бұрын

Bro the cat in back😂

@VargheseNic 7 ай бұрын

Fitbit Sense 2 ?

@omarbsalama 3 ай бұрын

Not really a smartwatch

@jdmDC2ftw 6 ай бұрын

I'm looking for a mininalist smart watch that is "future" proof. I don't want a slow/malfunctioning watch in 1-2 years. I also don't care for all the fitness/sleep tracking. I just usually just use notifications, emails, and calendar stuff. And I also don't want to be charging the watch nightly.

@vpnconsult 6 ай бұрын

Garmin is your answer. The Venu 3 is a great all-rounder. The VivoActive 5 is more basic for if you have a tighter budget, if you're more into sports the forerunner 265 & 965 could be for you. All of them have a battery time of minimal a week up to 3 weeks depending on the model and settings.

@MegaDenie 5 ай бұрын

This dude has a very interesting choice of descriptive weird funny words. He pulled off some words I have never heard in American English.

@b----d 4 ай бұрын

11:19 🤣🤣🤣

@bhunter5081 2 ай бұрын

Looking for a new smartwatch for my Google pixel anyone have some ideas(something other than the pixel watch)

@TonyVarious 5 ай бұрын

Ticwatch may have decent battery life, but their support is terrible. I have TicWatch 3 pro LTE, and i still didn't get WearOS 3, despite their promises to roll it out 2 years ago. GPS version got it a month ago, but not more expensive LTE. I paid extra for an LTE version, but it still didn't get a proper eSim support, and it's almost 3 years passed. And those who got WearOS 3 on GPS have negative reviews regarding its performance, features and battery. So it's a huuuuge NO to mobvoi in any case.

@michaeldendulk2230 4 ай бұрын

It is actually in the process of being rolled out, finally, but still buggy for some users. Hope yet that the TW5 will get WearOS 4, though I think Google/Samsung are actually the limiting factor on that. Would appreciate them adding Google assistant in the meantime, as they promised. The TW5 did already get a big update in November though, so some progress, at least. Overall, the software on the TW5 is buttery smooth, so I'd rather they not find a way to break it. The app could use some more work. It's ok, but especially how it synchronises with the watch... have to manually trigger an update and everything seems to go via the Mobvoi servers, rather than exchanging data locally over Bluetooth.

@peabbles1012 4 ай бұрын

Yeah Mobvoi as a company are shocking. Awful communication. My E3 broke and when i asked them about repair, they just gave a £100 voucher for a new watch...