The Best Men's Smartwatches
We compared four men's smartwatches on expert reviews, owner ratings, and specs. The Amazfit Active 3 Smart Watch is our top pick for its durability and fitness features.
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The bottom line
The Amazfit Active 3 Smart Watch is our top pick for men's smartwatches, thanks to its durable build, precise GPS tracking, and comprehensive health monitoring. It's priced at $149.99 and has a 4.5/5 rating from 319 owners. The Apple Watch Series 7 (B09PB1PTH8) is a close runner-up at $149.99 with a 4.1/5 rating from 969 owners, featuring a larger display and improved durability. The Apple Watch Series 7 GPS + Cellular, 45mm (B09PQ7C8Z3) is the budget pick at $119.99 with a 3.9/5 rating from 6151 owners, offering similar features at a lower price. The Apple Watch Series 7 (B09NWHNN15) is an upgrade pick at $141.99 with a 3.9/5 rating from 6158 owners, providing nearly 20% more screen area than the Series 6. Note that the Apple Watch Series 7 models are variants of the same product line.
Amazfit Active 3 Smart Watch $149.99
Best overall men's smartwatch
The Amazfit Active 3 Smart Watch has a durable build, precise GPS tracking, and comprehensive health monitoring at $149.99. It has a 4.5/5 rating from 319 owners. The tradeoff is its smaller user base compared to Apple Watch.
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Apple Watch Series 7 $149.99
Best Apple Watch for men
The Apple Watch Series 7 (B09PB1PTH8) has a larger display and improved durability at $149.99. It has a 4.1/5 rating from 969 owners. The tradeoff is potential software update issues and battery drain.
Check price on AmazonApple Watch Series 7 GPS + Cellular, 45mm Aluminum Case with Sport Band $119.99
Best budget men's smartwatch
The Apple Watch Series 7 GPS + Cellular, 45mm (B09PQ7C8Z3) has similar features to the Series 7 at a lower price of $119.99. It has a 3.9/5 rating from 6151 owners. The tradeoff is a smaller display and potential issues with accessories.
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Apple Watch Series 7 $141.99
Best upgrade men's smartwatch
The Apple Watch Series 7 (B09NWHNN15) has nearly 20% more screen area than the Series 6 at $141.99. It has a 3.9/5 rating from 6158 owners. The tradeoff is reports of low battery life and concerns about water resistance.
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- Amazfit Active 3 Smart Watch Best for durability and fitness features 9.0/10 $149.99 Amazon
- Apple Watch Series 7 Best Apple Watch for men 8.0/10 $149.99 Amazon
- Apple Watch Series 7 GPS + Cellular, 45mm Aluminum Case with Sport Band Best budget men's smartwatch 7.0/10 $119.99 Amazon
- Apple Watch Series 7 Best upgrade men's smartwatch 6.0/10 $141.99 Amazon
Where the differences show up in daily use
The Amazfit Active 3 Smart Watch has a durable build and precise GPS tracking, making it suitable for runners and outdoor enthusiasts. The Apple Watch Series 7 models have a larger display and improved durability, but may have issues with software updates and battery life. The Apple Watch Series 7 GPS + Cellular, 45mm has similar features at a lower price, but with a smaller display and potential issues with accessories.
What owners complain about after buying
Owners of the Apple Watch Series 7 models report issues with software updates, battery drain, and water resistance. The Amazfit Active 3 Smart Watch has fewer reported issues, but its smaller user base may limit support and community feedback.
The also-rans
The Apple Watch Series 7 (B09NWHNN15) is an also-ran due to reports of low battery life and concerns about water resistance. It's priced at $141.99 with a 3.9/5 rating from 6158 owners.