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The Best Smartwatches for 2026
PCMag tests top smartwatches for 2026, highlighting Apple Watch Series 12 as best for iPhone users.
In brief
PCMag tests top smartwatches for 2026, highlighting Apple Watch Series 12 as best for iPhone users. PCMag's editors recommend the Apple Watch Series 12 for iPhone users with its two-day battery life, health tracking, and AI features. Originally reported by PCMAG.
What PCMag Tests
PCMag editors review smartwatches for over a decade.
Best for iPhone Users
Apple Watch Series 12 offers two-day battery life and health tracking.
Best for Android Users
Google Pixel Watch 5 provides accurate exercise tracking and ai assistance.
Best Fitness Watch
Garmin Venu Sq 2 delivers weeklong battery life and health metrics.
Best Affordable Apple Watch
Apple Watch SE 3 has two-day battery life and upgraded sensors.
Best Battery Life
Apple Watch Ultra 4 offers 74-hour battery life for outdoor use.
Best Fitbit Watch
Fitbit Versa 4 tracks activity with parental controls.
Best Android Outdoor Watch
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 has three-day battery life for adventurers.
Best Samsung Watch
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 focuses on preventive health features.
Best Kids Watch
Fitbit Ace LTE encourages kids with activity games and parental controls.
Apple Watch Series 12
S11 chip powers ai assistance and health tracking.
Google Pixel Watch 5
Gemini ai provides proactive health coaching.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
3000-nit display with ai coaching for sleep and fitness.
Garmin Venu Sq 2
Weeklong battery life and gps tracking.
Apple Watch SE 3
Two-day battery life with upgraded sensors.
Apple Watch Ultra 4
74-hour battery life for outdoor adventures.
What it means
PCMag's editors recommend the Apple Watch Series 12 for iPhone users with its two-day battery life, health tracking, and AI features.
