Stuff - UK (2020-01)

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Apple Watch Series 5

from £399 / stuff.tv/WatchS5

There’s no great secret to Apple’s continuing smartwatch

domination: it’s all down to a seamless relationship between

hardware and software, plus impressive health features that

other makers still haven’t been able to match. But while the

Series 5 isn’t as significant an upgrade as last year’s model, it

does have one key addition: an always-on display. Also new

is a compass, while the watchOS 6 update adds a host of new

tricks that make the Watch even smarter than it was already.

Moov Now

£47 / stuff.tv/MoovNow

Slow and steady wins the race, and the Now has gone on to prove

that with a marathon-like pace helping it finally make it to the

top of this list. We’ve long considered this tracker a bargain, but

further reductions have helped it enter the realm of ‘downright

steal’. OK, so it doesn’t have a screen or smartphone skills,

but with guided voice coaching, a six-month battery and solid

waterproofing, it has everything you’d ever want in your perfect

fitness tracker.

Stuff says +++++

This is a minor upgrade on S4, but an always-on

display makes the best smartwatch even better

Stuff says +++++

A bargain-tastic fitness band that does more than just

track your steps

Garmin Fenix 6

+++++£530 / stuff.tv/Fenix6

The best fitness-orientated smartwatch,

offering incredible levels of detail.

Withings Steel HR Sport

++++,£133 / stuff.tv/SteelHRSport

One of the most well-rounded, stylish hybrid

wearables, with 25-day battery life.

Garmin Vivoactive 3

+++++from £180 / stuff.tv/Vivoactive3

It’s cheap, it looks good and it’s a fine

all-round smartwatch for sporty types.

Fitbit Charge 3

++++,£100 / stuff.tv/Charge3

A capable tracker with an easy-to-wear

design and long battery life.

Stuff says ++++,

All the tracking skills that most people need

Stuff says +++++

The best smartwatch for Android users

Stuff says ++++,

The best-looking tracker money can buy

Fitbit Inspire HR

£90 / stuff.tv/InspireHR

Fitbit’s latest is a great little tracker. As well

as step-counting, it’s surprisingly capable

for proper run-tracking if you go out with

a phone. Add notifications and that’s just

about everything we want in a low-key band.

Samsung Galaxy Watch

from £199 / stuff.tv/GalaxyWatch

A sturdy and stylish smartwatch with plenty

of power and a truly lovely user interface.

Those with an iPhone are still likely to get

a better experience and more functionality

from an Apple Watch, though.

Huawei Watch GT 2

from £179 / stuff.tv/WatchGT2

A tracker that thinks it’s a smartwatch,

the Watch GT 2 has impressive design,

tracking skills and battery life; only the lack

of third-party app support will rule it out for

serious fitness fiends.

Stuff says +++++

Still a sleek and sophisticated wearable

Apple Watch Series 4

from £349 / stuff.tv/WatchS4

Series 5 is the new king, but the old model

remains a great option. The big screen, fast

processor and punchy speaker mean it’s

easier to do stuff on it than any previous

Watch, and it has superb health features.