Overview

• Stiftung Warentest evaluated over 200 smartwatches and fitness trackers for accuracy in health metrics, ease of use, durability and data protection.
• The Apple Watch Series 10, Google Pixel Watch 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra each scored 1.6 (“good”) to share first place in the smartwatch rankings.
• The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE earned a 1.7 rating as the standout budget-friendly smartwatch at around €160.
• Fitness trackers like the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 secured top marks for reliable pulse and step tracking and long battery life.
• Battery performance and data-privacy measures emerged as consistent weak points even among the highest-scoring models.