If you want the best smart watch 2, you're looking for a real jack of all trades. You need a watch that'll monitor your health, track your efforts when exercising, last for a long time between charges, have useful tools like flashlights and timers and, perhaps most importantly, come at a reasonably low price.

　　Now is a great time to buy one, too. Black Friday is on November 26, followed by Cyber Monday on November 29, and we've got guides to the best Black Friday smartwatch deals, best Garmin Black Friday deals and the best Black Friday Apple Watch deals.

　　But before buying, you need to know what to buy, and that's where this article comes in. Here at TechRadar, we've tested all the best smartwatches on the market, including offerings from all the biggest companies as well as up-and-comers and smaller names, allowing us to rank them definitively so you know which to consider.

　　We've tried everything, from top-tier Apple Watches and Fitbits to Garmin watches and Tizen-sporting Samsung watches. There's also Wear OS, which is Google's own wearable operating system in the vein of Apple's watchOS and, spoiler alert, you’ll see it show up in a lot of these devices.

　　If you're buying the best smartwatch for you, it's worth looking into getting the best phone for you too, as there's sometimes added functionality depending on the handset you've got, though some smartwatches don't even need a phone to connect to.

　　You should note that certain smartwatches are limited in compatibility to certain phones. For example, you won't be able to use an Apple Watch with one of the best Android phones.

　　Compatibility is one of the main things you should consider when buying a smartwatch, but also check whether it has the features you need, be that GPS, an ECG, or good battery life.

　　When we review each of the best smartwatches, we consider design, feature set, battery life, performance, fitness smarts, price and more, so whatever factor is important to a purchase, you can be sure we've considered it.

　　You'll find our picks below, complete with new additions like the Apple Watch 7 and Fitbit Sense. And make sure to check back soon, because new wearables keep on arriving.

　　Best smartwatches you can buy right now

　　(Image credit: Apple)1. Apple Watch 7The best smartwatch... but you'll need an iPhoneSPECIFICATIONS

　　OS: watchOS 8Compatibility: iOSDisplay: 1.69 / 1.9" OLEDProcessor: Apple S7Onboard storage: 32GBBattery: 18 hoursCharging method: WirelessIP rating: Water-resistant to 50mConnectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE

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　　REASONS TO BUY

　　+Brighter, larger screen

　　+Faster charging

　　REASONS TO AVOID

　　-Workouts are varied, but basic

　　-Battery life needs to be longer

　　The Apple Watch 7 is a flagship smartwatch that’s in some ways more of the same, as this isn’t a whole lot different to the Apple Watch 6.

　　It has essentially the same chipset and little in the way of new features, but what new stuff the Apple Watch 7 does have is useful, especially its larger screen, which is 20% bigger and yet only a tiny bit larger on your wrist, thanks to smaller bezels.

　　That extra size makes all the difference when interacting with the Apple Watch 7, and the wearable also charges faster than ever. With those things added to the still-excellent Apple Watch 6, the Apple Watch 7 is undeniably a great smartwatch.

　　Our reviewer noted that better battery life and improved fitness features would have made this wearable even better, but what’s here still seriously impresses.

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　　(Image credit: Samsung)2. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4The best Samsung smartwatchSPECIFICATIONS

　　OS: Wear OSCompatibility: AndroidDisplay: 1.2" 396 x 396 / 1.4" 450 x 450 Super AMOLEDProcessor: Dual-core 1.18GHzOnboard storage: 16GBBattery duration: 3 days on 44mm / less on 40mmCharging method: WirelessIP rating: IP68Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE (for extra)

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　　REASONS TO BUY

　　+Excellent performance

　　+Interesting new software

　　REASONS TO AVOID

　　-Limited compatibility

　　-Lacks rotating bezel

　　The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is a wearable that had a lot of hype around it. This sees Samsung return to Wear OS, having used Tizen for recent models. But this isn’t Wear OS as you might know it – it’s a new take on the operating system, designed alongside Samsung, and with a very Tizen-like skin on the top.

　　That means you get the best of both worlds, with the functionality and apps of Wear OS, coupled with the look and feel of Tizen.

　　Add to that great performance, what we found to be a comfortable fit, a lightweight build, and interesting new body composition measurement tools, and this makes for a top smartwatch, especially for those interested in tracking their health and fitness.

　　But with some of its features requiring a Samsung phone, and no support for iPhones, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 isn’t something we can recommend to everyone. It also arguably isn’t worth upgrading to if you already own a recent Galaxy Watch.

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　　(Image credit: Apple)3. Apple Watch SEThe best affordable Apple WatchSPECIFICATIONS

　　OS: watchOS 8Compatibility: iOSDisplay: 1.78" OLEDProcessor: Apple S5Onboard storage: 32GBBattery: 18 hoursCharging method: WirelessIP rating: Water-resistant to 50mConnectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE

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　　REASONS TO BUY

　　+Premium design

　　+Great price for Apple Watch

　　REASONS TO AVOID

　　-Lacks always on display

　　-Battery could be better

　　The Apple Watch SE is one of the best smartwatches money can buy right now, but it's only the right choice for you if you own an iPhone.

　　If you do have an iPhone, you may wonder why the Apple Watch 6 doesn't rank above this? That's because the Apple Watch SE does almost everything that smartwatch can, but for a much lower price.

　　The Apple Watch SE comes with some top-end specs, a high-end design and a great range of features that you can't get on every other smartwatch right now.

　　The battery life isn't the best on the market based on our tests, and there isn't an always-on display, but if you're after a great value for money choice for your next wrist companion you should opt for the Apple Watch SE.