Wrist Tech: The Only 3 Smartwatches You Need

From basic step counting to advanced heart rate variability analysis, we've worn them all. Here's our breakdown of the best value on your wrist.

The Budget Pick

Amazfit Bip 5

$89.99

Amazfit Bip 5 Smartwatch
  • check_circle 10-Day Battery Life
  • check_circle Large 1.91" Display
  • cancel No built-in GPS
Best Value
The Value King

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)

$189.99 $249.99

Apple Watch SE
  • verified Full Ecosystem Integration
  • verified Crash Detection Support
  • verified Solid Health Tracking
The Professional Choice

Garmin Epix Gen 2

$699.00

Garmin Epix Gen 2
  • check_circle Advanced Training Readiness
  • check_circle Sapphire Glass & Titanium Build
  • check_circle 16-Day Battery in Smart Mode

Spec Comparison

Feature Budget Pick Value King Pro Choice
Display LCD OLED (Retina) AMOLED
GPS Phone Connected Built-in (Multi) Built-in (Multi-Band)
Battery 10 Days 18 Hours 16 Days