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The best smartwatches of 2026

Jasper11 JANUARY 2026
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If you’re looking for a smartwatch that matches your preferences and lifestyle, pay attention to several factors: compatibility with your smartphone, battery life, available health and sports features, as well as design and connectivity via Wi Fi or Bluetooth. Discover the best smartwatches of the moment here, compare their strengths and choose the model that fits your lifestyle.

What makes a good smartwatch?

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What’s good for you depends on how and when you use it. If you prioritise sport and health, choose a model with advanced sensors to measure heart rate, sleep and blood oxygen. Built-in GPS is also useful for your workouts. If staying connected is your focus, compatibility with your smartphone is key. That way you receive messages, calls and can use your apps on the watch. Battery life also makes a big difference: some models need daily charging, while others last a week or more. Finally, consider the design. Do you want a discreet watch or a larger screen that’s easier to read and operate? Do you prefer a sporty silicone strap or a stylish metal finish? The best smartwatch is one you enjoy wearing every day.

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Google Pixel Watch 4

A black Google smartwatch with a round dial displays the digital time and fitness icons on a white background.

The Google Pixel Watch 4 is built for the Pixel ecosystem and delivers a quality smartwatch experience with smooth performance. The bright always-on OLED display and robust materials create a stylish, durable watch that runs smoothly on Wear OS. Track your daily health with advanced sensors for heart rate, stress and sleep. The Google smartwatch also includes safety features like fall detection and SOS, plus ultra-accurate dual-band GPS for sports. Google apps such as Assistant, Maps, Wallet, Gmail and Calendar are fully integrated, while the optional LTE version lets you call and receive messages without your smartphone. The battery lasts up to a full day and recharges quickly.

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Polar Ignite 3

A Polar smartwatch with a gold-colored bezel displays the time, heart rate, and sports data on a black screen, with a gray band.

The Polar Ignite 3 is an elegant smartwatch focused on wellbeing and daily health. With its bright AMOLED touchscreen and optical heart-rate sensor, you can accurately measure heart rate, sleep quality and recovery. You also get access to personalised, guided training tailored to your level and goals. Thanks to multi-band GPS you can precisely track your walking and running routes. The battery lasts up to 5 days in typical use, making the Ignite 3 ideal for all-day wear. The Polar smartwatch is light, comfortable, water-resistant and supports a wide range of sport profiles to suit any lifestyle.

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Garmin Venu 3S

A Garmin smartwatch with a round, gold-colored bezel and beige strap displays sleep score, duration, and quality on the screen.

The Garmin Venu 3S delivers strong performance in a refined design that suits smaller wrists. It helps you track both daily wellbeing and workouts. Multi-constellation GPS provides accurate location tracking. The scratch-resistant AMOLED display and water-resistant build make it suitable for intensive training. Monitor your health in detail with heart rate, stress and sleep tracking, plus blood oxygen measurement. During exercise, choose from a wide range of sport profiles to track every activity. Stay connected via your Garmin smartwatch with smartphone notifications and contactless payments. The battery lasts several days for longer use between charges.

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Samsung Galaxy Fit 3

A rectangular black Samsung smartwatch displays the time, steps, heart rate, and battery status on a bright screen.

The Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 is an ultra-light activity tracker that monitors your health and daily activity. The large rectangular AMOLED touchscreen makes data easy to read at a glance. The Fit 3 continuously tracks heart rate, stress and sleep, and supports over 100 workouts. Paired with your Samsung smartphone, you can view everything neatly in the Samsung Health app. You’ll also receive notifications, control music and even take photos from the watch. Its IP68 water- and dust-resistant design suits sport and daily use, while the slim build and interchangeable straps keep it comfortable to wear.

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Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active

A black smartwatch with a rectangular screen displays the time, date, and day of the week in large yellow numbers on a black background.

The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active is a versatile smartwatch with excellent value for money. The large LCD stays readable even in bright sunlight, and the light, comfortable design is practical for daily wear. With more than 140 sport modes, it tracks all your workouts accurately, from walking to high-intensity sessions. Dual microphones with noise reduction make Bluetooth calls clear, even in noisy environments. With sensors like a gyroscope, accelerometer and compass, it monitors health and activity precisely. Personalise it with 200+ watch faces and interchangeable straps. Compatible with Android and iOS, it lasts up to 18 days on a single charge and is water-resistant for worry-free training in any weather.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch8

A round black smartwatch with a black strap displays analog hands, an orange second hand, the date, and the day on a black screen.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 combines premium build quality with advanced health technology. It’s water- and dust-resistant and follows you from sport to relaxation. Get a complete overview of your health with insights on stress, sleep, nutrition and movement to help you understand and improve daily habits. The new, powerful processor ensures smooth Wear OS operation and the smart Google Gemini assistant. This Samsung watch integrates seamlessly with your Galaxy ecosystem for easy access to apps, messages and calls. Choose from numerous watch housings and straps to match your style. The battery lasts several days and charges quickly.

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Huawei FIT 4

Black smartwatch with bright rectangular display, sporty silicone strap and bold digital clock showing time and fitness data.

The Huawei Watch FIT 4 is a stylish and comfortable smartwatch focused on sport and everyday health insights. Its bright 1.82-inch amoled display remains easy to read even in direct sunlight and clearly shows your notifications and statistics. With more than 100 sports modes, you can track all your workouts accurately. The water resistance also makes the smartwatch suitable for swimming. In terms of health, the Huawei FIT 4 offers comprehensive measurements such as heart rate, oxygen saturation and sleep monitoring, helping you gain better insight into your condition and recovery. The Huawei Watch FIT 4 works with the Huawei Health app.

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Apple Watch Ultra 3

Two rectangular Apple smartwatches display a compass with degrees and a hiking map showing route, time, and location, each with a different strap.

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 ranks among the best Apple Watches and is built for outdoor enthusiasts and extreme athletes. The titanium case adds durability, the large sapphire OLED offers excellent visibility, and the extra Action button gives direct control in any situation. Precise dual-frequency GPS records your route accurately, while water resistance supports recreational diving to 40 metres and other demanding water sports. With up to 72 hours of battery life in Low Power Mode, you can go longer without charging. This Apple Watch offers personalised training options and comprehensive health features to track your goals precisely. Thanks to 5G you can stay connected for messages, music streaming and podcast downloads, while satellite communication keeps you reachable without Wi‑Fi or mobile coverage.

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Apple Watch SE 3

Two Apple smartwatches with white bands display colorful activity rings and an outdoor workout screen with a start button.

The Apple Watch SE 3 delivers the core Apple Watch experience. With the S10 chip it’s fast and responsive in daily use. Health features include retrospective ovulation estimates and a sleep score, enabled by the temperature sensor. The SE 3 also has motion sensors such as a gyroscope and accelerometer to capture your activity in detail. The aluminium case and durable display protect it in everyday use, while water resistance to 50 metres means you can keep it on while swimming. It runs watchOS and works seamlessly with your other Apple devices.

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Apple Watch Series 11

A rectangular black Apple smartwatch with a black strap displays an abstract pattern in shades of gray on the screen.

The Apple Watch Series 11 takes performance, health and safety to the next level. The new processor delivers faster responses and smooth app navigation. The improved OLED stays readable even in bright sunlight, and advanced sensors track fitness and wellbeing accurately. With the new Sleep Score feature, you gain insight into sleep quality and tips to improve it. Thanks to 5G you can stay connected to stream music, make calls and pay contactless, even without your smartphone nearby. The Apple Watch Series 11 is running on watchOS and integrated with your Apple ecosystem, it offers a seamless experience. The battery comfortably lasts a full day, and Low Power Mode extends it further. It’s water- and shock-resistant, suitable for both daily use and sport.

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The best smartwatches at MediaMarkt

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Whether you want the latest features, a watch to boost your training, or simply a smart assistant to make your day easier, MediaMarkt has smartwatches for every lifestyle. When choosing, focus on compatibility with your smartphone, battery life and the features that best match your routine. If you often train outdoors, pick a model with accurate GPS and a screen that’s readable in sunlight. If you want deeper health tracking, look for heart rate, sleep score, SpO2 and stress measurement. For everyday comfort, consider size, weight and interchangeable straps so your smartwatch stays comfortable to wear.

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