Smartwatches have become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to their sleek designs, powerful hardware, and advanced software.
These wearable devices offer many of the same features as smartphones, all conveniently located on your wrist. With fierce competition in the market, we have selected our top smartwatch of the year, along with two honorable mentions.
Discover all the winners of the Tech Advisor Best of 2024-25 Awards.
Note: The Apple Watch Series 10 was released too late for consideration in this year’s awards.
Best New smartwatch of the Year – Winner: OnePlus Watch 2R
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Sometimes simplicity is key, and despite being a downgraded version of flagship models, we believe the OnePlus Watch 2R is the best overall.
a smartwatch package that’s near perfect
Although it doesn’t come in a smaller size, the switch to lightweight aluminum instead of stainless steel is a significant improvement. The OnePlus Watch 2R is also more affordable without compromising on specs.
Featuring an excellent dual-engine architecture for a 100-hour battery life, dual-band GPS, and a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, this smartwatch offers a near-perfect package.
Read our in-depth review of the OnePlus Watch 2R.
Best New smartwatch of the Year – First Runner up: Google Pixel Watch 3
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This year, Google finally delivered what users have been requesting since the original Pixel Watch: a choice of sizes.
The Google Pixel Watch 3 now offers a larger 45mm option and remains one of the most stylish options on the market, with a brighter screen and new features powered by Wear OS 5.
Read our comprehensive review of the Google Pixel Watch 3.
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Best New smartwatch of the Year – Second Runner up: Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
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While the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 may offer incremental updates from previous models, it continues to be one of the top smartwatches available.
This year’s model enhances performance and battery life, as well as provides more accurate health tracking features.
Explore our detailed review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.
If you’re interested, you can also view all the winners of the 2023-24 awards.
