Best Smart Watches for Women 2023
1. BEST OVERALL SMART WATCH FOR WOMEN
Apple Watch Series 8
PROS
- Large, always-on retina display
- Built-in GPS and LTE
- Crack-resistant
- Intuitive and easy to use
CONS
- Pricey
- So-so battery power
Apple didn’t the smart watch, but it’s done a ton to improve it, delivering the same clean design and intuitive, responsive controls you know and love from its smartphones and computers. That continue with the Apple watch series 8. Several enhancements make this one of our favorite smart watches, according to our testing. Our pros love that the Series 8’s watch face features slim borders that draw attention to its large, always on retina display. This makes it easier to read notifications or simply check the time even when your wrist is done.
The series 8 continues to offer guided workouts through Apple Fitness+ , including HIIT, strength, Pilates and meditation. Advanced sensor tecnology allows the watch to measure blood oxygen levels, and it can also take an ECG reading in 30 seconds, providing valueable insight in your overall heart health. Of course, check with a doctor at the first sign of concern. As for aesthetics, there’s no mistaking the Apple form, but the subtly rounded case is a nice refinment, plus the Series 8 comes in various colors and a wide range of straps, including designs from Hermes.
2. BEST VALUE SMART WATCH FOR WOMEN
Timex Metropolitan
PROS
- Affordable
- Durable glass screen
- Lightweight design
CONS
- Not suitable for swimming
Timex has taken its time in the smart watch race, lagging behind the category leaders. But with the Metropolitan watch, the iconic brand gives loyalists the option of a familiar watch face with solid intelligence at a very competitive price. Our experts like the high-res, always-on display,24/7 fitness tracker and accurate GPS, good for logging miles on the run.
We found the setup simple and the app was easy to use. The 36mm case width and 20mm silicon strap combine for an exceptionally lightweight design, and the watch face is made out of high-impact resistant Gorilla, so it can still that lickin’and keep on tickin’when it matters most.
3. BEST FASHION-FORWARD SMART WATCH FOR WOMEN
Fossil Gen 5E
PROS
- Swappable straps
- Water-resistant
CONS
- 42mm case will be big for some wrists
This stylish rose gold option from fossil is adorned with stones surrounding the face, and the swappable watch straps allow for wersatility when pairing with your wardrobe. The 42mm smart watch features a touchscreen and tracks sleep, heart rate and activity and it’s compatible with both Android and iOS. You can also control your music and phone notification by downloading the relevent apps to your phone, such as Spotify or Wear OS, and then syncing them to your smartwatch. The contactless payment option makes shopping a breeze.
4. BEST WATCH FOR ENHANCING WELLNESS
Fitbit Sense 2
PROS
- Intuitive design
- Health and wellness features
- Sleek and easy to use
CONS
- Membership required for much of the content
Fitbit ‘s top-of the line smart watch earned solid marks in our tests, combining intuitive setup and controls with a sleek design.”We found the app to be particularly straightforward, guiding user through the step-by-step set-up and providing instruction on how to wear the watch,” says Jamie Kim, contributing Writer and Analyst at Good Housekeeping. That makers the Sense 2 an especialy good fit if this is your first smart watch. Another user-friendly features is the built in voice command. With Amazon Alexa, you can quickly check the weather or news and control other connected devices in the home.
5. BEST SMART WATCH FOR SAMSUNG PHONE USERS
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5
PROS
- Excellent fitness tracking
- Easy set up
- Scratch-resistant
- Compatible with Android and iOS
CONS
- A bit chunkier than some watches
Serious athletes need a smart watch that can keep pace, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is up to the challenge. Not only is this smart watch perfect for samsung phones owners , but it impressed our engineers with its ability to tracks a range of exercises including running, cycling, rowing and up to 90 other types of exercise and its fall detection provides peace of mind.
In tests on previous iterations of the Galaxy Watch , our lab experts found samsung heart monitor to be more accurate than other watches when tested against a third party heart rate monitor. Be aware it’s not a medical device, but if you’re looking to improve athletic performace or manage stress through out the day, that level of accuracy might be useful.
6. BEST FITBIT SMART WATCH FOR WOMEN
Fitbit Versa 3
PROS
- Built-in GPS
- 24/7 heart rate tracking
- Sleep monitoring
CONS
- Lacking some features, like fall detection
Fitbit is the original fitness tracker that started the entire wearable craze over a decade ago, so it’s no surprise that the Fitbit Versa 3 is packed with fittnes and wellness features. It has built in GPS, menstrual health tracking and a daily sleep Score features through the Fitbit app, which our testers found incredibly intuitive and easy to use.”The sleep score were convenient and it was especially useful to see how many hours I slept each night ,”Says Senior Textiles Anaylst Emma seymour. Other testers like the Versa 3’s design and ease of use.”It looks nice and sleek on the wrist,” says one tester.”It helps you track your activity and sleep while holding you more accountable to be more active. It’s also extermely easy to set up and use for basic features.”
7. BEST SMART WATCH FOR IPHONE USERS
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)
PROS
- Good value
- Features Family Setup
- Includes fall and crash detection
- Optional cellular
CONS
- Does not include always-on display
Though this is Apple’s entry level watch, it’s comparable to many top of the line smart watches. Unlike other smart watches, it offers a unike features called Family Setup, which enables younger kids or older family members to benifit from an apple watch without owning an iPhone . iPhone users will also appreciate its competitive price and that it comes with the same large display as the Apple watch series 6 and the latest watch OS9 features such as water resistance, optical heart sensor, fall and crash detection and available WiFi/cellular options. you can also expect 20 percent faster performance over the Gen 1 model, according to Apple.
