1. Apple Watch
2. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
This tough, rugged rubber smartwatch has a solar-powered facility that extends the battery life to up to 28 days. Water-rated to 100 metres, it is thermal and shock resistant, and has a range of built-in sports apps including cycling, swimming, golf and yoga. It has women’s health tracking, and monitors heart rate and sleep.
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3. Fossil Gen 6
Intuitive and effective, the Gen 6 has a wide AMOLED touchscreen which makes navigating the menu easy, plus a heart-rate monitor to track activity. A good choice for Android fans, it has Google Assistant and Pay built-in.
4. Fitbit Luxe SE
The Luxe SE can monitor heart rate, pace and distance, and has a sleep score function designed to get a better understanding of your sleep quality. It’s swimproof, and its battery lasts for up to five days.
5. Honor GS 3
This elegant smartwatch has more than 100 workout modes and GPS tracking built-in. It has heart rate and blood oxygen monitors and sleep tracking, and the battery lasts for two weeks with typical usage.
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