When it comes to smartwatches, no one knows them like AC does. We try out every wearable we can get our hands on to help you decide which ones are worth your hard-earned dollars.
Our pick
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
$200 at Amazon
Pros
Beautiful AMOLED display
Growing app/watch face selection
Samsung Pay
Built-in GPS
Qi wireless charging
Cons
Shorter battery life
Tizen OS can be confusing
The Galaxy Watch Active offers a great combination of useful smart features and solid health-tracking in a package that’s compact and affordable. Samsung’s Tizen OS is mighty and does a lot, and features like built-in GPS and NFC for Samsung Pay sweeten the deal.
Fitness champ
Fitbit Versa
$200 at Fitbit
Pros
Great, lightweight design
Phenomenal health/fitness tracking
4+ days of battery life
Music storage
Cons
Fitbit Pay costs more
No built-in GPS
Fitbit is the unequivocal leader in the health/fitness tracking space. With the Versa, you’re getting a wearable that scales back on some…