Verdict The Redmi Watch 4 is a cheap smartwatch that makes some nice design changes from its predecessor and is overall pretty likeable for something that behaves more like a fitness watch than smartwatch, though doesn’t quite outperform the similarly priced competition. Pros Smooth-running watch software Thoughtful fitness and workout features Good, big screen Cons […]
Verdict The OnePlus Watch 2 pushes the battery boundaries for Wear OS, which is a big win for OnePlus and for the Google platform as a whole. Pros Good battery life (with raise to wake) Slick WearOS skin Good sports and fitness tracking features Cons While it is well-made, it doesn’t stand out from the […]
Verdict The Core Body Temperature Sensor is a wearable clearly aimed at endurance athletes who want to maximise performance in hotter conditions. While it feels accurate and both easy and unobtrusive to wear, it feels pricey right now for what the average athlete is going to get out of it. Pros Small, and unobtrusive to […]
Verdict The Garmin Forerunner 165 delivers some excellent features for runners in a package that’s easy to wear and long-lasting. With accurate heart rate monitoring and GPS in tow, too, it becomes a superb option for beginners and intermediates – even if adding music support ensures some of that value is lost. Pros Superb AMOLED […]
Verdict The RingConn Smart Ring is an elegant smart ring that manages to offer the level of tracking you’d expect to get from most wrist-worn fitness trackers. It’s got better battery life than the competition with an app that’s free to access with more features to come. If the app can be polished up a […]
Verdict The Amazfit Active is a smartwatch that’s jam-packed with features. Some work well, others not so. If you can hone in on the Active’s standout qualities, then you’ll have a good experience from an affordable smartwatch that can deliver a lot. Pros Strong quality AMOLED screen Good mix of smartwatch features Added Readiness mode […]
Verdict The Polar Vantage V3 is a really likeable sports watch that finally brings the Polar flagship more in line with the competition and addresses some of the biggest gripes with its software. Pros Welcome addition of colour display Smooth running software Good all-round sports tracking Cons Not the best smartwatch/sports watch hybrid available Heart […]
Verdict The Suunto Race is a great multisports watch with a colour screen that comes in cheaper than the competition and shows Suunto is back on track. Pros Welcome AMOLED screen Solid sports tracking performance Battery life in always-on mode Cons Watch software is laggy Not a great sleep tracker Recovery insights not massively engaging […]
Verdict The MymonX offers big health monitoring features, but is ultimately let down by hardware and software problems that make it tough to recommend over similarly priced health-focused smartwatches. Pros Comfortable to wear Good battery life Some good ECG data Cons Not hugely accurate a lot of the time Watch and app software very disconnected […]
Verdict Though they’re not fit for every situation or scenario, the Huawei Eyewear 2 specs are simple audio solutions for those looking to frame their face and keep their ears open. Light sound leakage and some software quirks aside, they’re a solid option for a very specific person, only made better if your optometrist makes […]
