These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

A great timepiece doesn’t just display the time of day. It can also elevate your outfit and make you feel good. The best smartwatches can do even more, from tracking your workouts and heart rate to serving notifications and accessing voice assistants. While wearing a connected watch, you can leave your phone in your pocket and use your wrist for simple tasks.

The Apple Watch Series 10 is my favorite for iPhone owners, but Google’s Pixel Watch 3 is a great smartwatch for Android users. I also like several other options—in various styles and with different levels of smarts. Below is a roundup of the best smartwatches I’ve tested. Looking for a fitness tracker or smart ring instead? There's plenty more in our Best Fitness Trackers, Best Smart Rings, Best Fitbits, Best Garmin Watches, and Best Sleep Trackers guides.

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