Summary of "Smartwatch Awards 2024 (Best by Category)"

Smartwatch Awards 2024 – Key Highlights and Recommendations

The video reviews and awards the best smartwatches of 2024 across multiple categories, providing detailed insights on features, pros and cons, user experience, and compatibility. The reviewer emphasizes unbiased opinions, testing dozens of watches personally, and covering both Android and iOS options where applicable.

Best for Fitness Tracking

Winner: [Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCYBL466?tag=dtdgstoreid08-20)

Key Features:

Highly accurate GPS, heart rate, and health sensors
Button-based controls preferred over touchscreen (better for gloves/running)
Advanced training features (race estimates, training readiness, heat/acclimation scores)
Garmin Coach for workout planning and real-time pace guidance
Utilities: compass, weather, tides, sunrise/sunset, calendar, stocks
Holistic health tracking (body battery, sleep score, altitude acclimation)
Unique flashlight with multiple modes (white and red light)
Battery life: ~2 weeks

Pros: Best-in-class fitness tracking, robust features, excellent battery

Cons: Limited smart features (no Siri or Uber apps)

Best Looking Hybrid Smartwatch

Winner: Withings ScanWatch Nova

Key Features:

Classic analog look with smartwatch internals
Stainless steel body, premium feel
30-day battery life
Tracks heart rate, sleep, body temperature, ECG, steps, workouts
Connected GPS (requires phone for GPS)
Compatible with iOS and Android

Pros: Stylish, long battery, good health tracking

Cons: No standalone GPS

Best for Small Wrists (Women/Small Wrist Category)

Winner: Garmin Lily Active 2

Key Features:

38mm case, patterned lens, buttonless design for smaller feel
Built-in GPS, 9-day battery life
Touchscreen, music controls, Garmin Pay (contactless payments)
Female cycle and pregnancy tracking
Full Garmin health tracking suite

Pros: Compact, feature-rich, good battery

Cons: Slightly expensive for size

Best Value Smartwatch (Under $200)

Android: OnePlus Watch 2R

Aluminum body (lighter than stainless steel), 100-hour battery life
Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip, dual-band GPS
Premium features at affordable price

iOS: Apple Watch SE 2

Under $200 on sale
Nearly same GPS accuracy as Series 10 and Ultra 2
Lacks always-on display, ECG, and blood oxygen sensor (disabled due to legal reasons)
Covers 85% of typical Apple Watch user needs

Pros: Flagship-level features at budget prices

Cons: Some missing premium features