When knew that Aaron Sorkin was working on a follow-up to The Social Network, and now we know what the movie will be called and when Sony plans for it to debut in theaters.

Deadline reports that The Social Reckoning has been given an October 9th, 2026 premiere date. Along with Succession‘s Jeremy Strong, who will portray Mark Zuckerberg, the film will also star Mikey Madison as former Meta employee Frances Haugen and Jeremy Allen White as Jeff Horowitz – the Wall Street Journal reporter behind The Facebook Files. Comedian Bill Burr, who is set to perform in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival, has also been cast in an undisclosed role.

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Read the full story at The Verge.

Editor’s note: Amazon’s fall Prime Day event kicks off on October 7th; however, if you want to shop ahead of the two-day sale, we’ve rounded up the best early Prime Day deals you can already get.

After a long stretch of slim pickings, the last couple of years have been huge for Android smartwatches. Now there are more good options than ever — with more on the way soon.

Much like Android phones, this market is fragmented. Wear OS 5 is still what most watches are running, including older Samsung Galaxy Watches, Google’s Pixel Watch 3, and the OnePlus Watch 3. However, Wear OS 6 will come to several smartwatches later this year, although some models will likely be left behind. The Galaxy Watch 8, which was released on July 25th, shipped with One UI 8 Watch (Samsung’s version of Wear OS 6). The $349.99 Pixel Watch 4 will launch on October 9th with Wear OS 6 installed, so stay tuned for our upcoming review.

It’s true that it is more complicated to shop for an Android smartwatch compared to, say, an Apple Watch; Certain models play nicer when paired to certain smartphones versus others, which is something we wish wasn’t the case. But, the upside of having more options is that there’s more diversity in terms of style, features, and price.

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Best for non-Samsung users: Google Pixel Watch 3

The Pixel Watch 3 has a bright screen and access to Google Gemini. It’s slated to receive an update to Wear OS 6 later this year.

Where to Buy:

• $349.99 $242.99 at Amazon (41mm, Bluetooth)
• $349.99 $249.99 at Best Buy (41mm, Bluetooth)
• $349.99 $249.99 at Google (41mm, Bluetooth)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

Samsung’s latest smartwatch features a new squircle design, Gemini, and some new health features like an Antioxidant Index and Running Coach.

Where to Buy:

• $349.99 $279.99 at Samsung
• $349.99 $329.99 at Best Buy
• $349.99 $329.99 at Amazon

If you’d rather wait until Wear OS settles down a bit, there are platform-agnostic smartwatches and fitness watches you can buy in the meantime. Otherwise, you’ll want to be aware of the Wear OS version powering your watch. Mobvoi, for instance, has generally been a step behind Google and Samsung in rolling out the latest version of Wear OS. You should also take note of whether the watch you want is using the latest processor, or a last-gen model.

So long as you keep the aforementioned caveats in mind, Android users have more smartwatch options than ever before. I’ve rounded up my top picks, but if none of these is the right fit, you can always check out our fitness tracker buying guide.

Best smartwatch for Samsung phones

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8

Samsung’s latest smartwatch features a new squircle design, Gemini, and some new health features like an Antioxidant Index and Running Coach.

Where to Buy:

• $349.99 $279.99 at Samsung
• $349.99 $329.99 at Best Buy
• $349.99 $329.99 at Amazon

Sizes: 40mm, 44mm / Weight: 30g, 34g / Battery life: Up to 30 hours with AOD / Display type: Always-on OLED / GPS: Built-in GPS / Connectivity: LTE (optional), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi / Water resistance: Up to 50 meters, IP68 / Music storage: 32GB

If you have a Samsung phone, you’ll get the most mileage out of a Samsung smartwatch. And of the four watches Samsung has in its current lineup, I recommend the Galaxy Watch 8, especially if you’re upgrading from a Galaxy Watch 5 or earlier. Its new squircle shape may seem like an unnecessary change, but it allowed Samsung to slim down the watch’s frame and it felt more comfortable on my wrist. I was apprehensive at first, but quickly got used to it.

Internally, the Galaxy Watch 8 isn’t a huge departure from its predecessor. It has the same processor and 3-in-1 Biometric Sensor as the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra. Its battery is marginally larger, but the watch still lasted the same amount of time during our testing (a little over a day). Similarly, its screen has a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits as opposed to 2,000, but I couldn’t tell the difference even in direct sunlight.

A new wellness feature within the Galaxy Watch 8 called the Antioxidant Index uses blue, yellow, and infrared LEDs within a sensor to measure the carotenoid levels of your skin. Carotenoids are a type of antioxidant that impacts the color of fruit. To take a reading, you press your thumb up against the sensor for about 10 seconds. However, in my tests the sensor could be fooled by pressing any colorful object against it, including a piece of broccoli, finger colored by a marker, and a Cheeze-It.

Another new feature called Vascular Load measures how stressed your vascular system is by taking measurements while you sleep and exercise. It works, but Samsung is vague about what to do with this information. I did like the Galaxy Watch 8’s Running Coach feature, which creates a workout program based on how well you perform during a 12 minute test run. It gave me a fair assessment, and I found the workouts it suggested to be well-structured.

The Galaxy Watch 8 ships with One UI 8 Watch, Samsung’s fork of Wear OS 6. One of the operating system update’s most significant new features is making Google Gemini accessible on your wrist. In my tests, which included asking the watch to create a 30-minute Kpop playlist and sending a message on Slack were a mixed bag.

Read my full Galaxy Watch 8 review.

For more outdoorsy folks, the $649.99 Galaxy Watch Ultra might be the more sensible choice. Of all Samsung’s watches, it has the best battery life, lasting around three days in our testing. (Though, we never got the full 100-hour estimated battery life.) It’s got dual-frequency GPS, a new multisport activity, an emergency siren, increased durability, 10ATM of water resistance, and a Quick Button, which acts as a customizable shortcut button. It’s basically an Apple Watch Ultra for Android.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is targeted at more outdoorsy folks with dual-frequency GPS, a new multisport activity, an emergency siren, and increased durability.

Score: 7

Pros	Cons
Longer battery life than the regular Galaxy Watch Double pinch is useful Adds dual-frequency GPS and sleep apnea detection Cheaper than the Apple Watch Ultra	Where is Samsung in this?  The squircle chonk doesn’t fit small wrists Sleep apnea feature is limited to Galaxy phones AGEs metric is baffling

Where to Buy:

• $649.99 at Amazon
• $649.99 at Samsung
• $649.99 at Best Buy

The Samsung Health app also delivers a good overall fitness tracking experience, especially since you can enable turn-by-turn navigation for hiking and cycling activities. We weren’t too impressed with nightly SpO2 readings, but Samsung’s overall sleep tracking continues to improve. You also get built-in GPS, body composition analysis, irregular heart rate notifications, fall detection, emergency SOS features, and EKGs. Most recently, Samsung added a new Energy score, AI-powered wellness insights, FDA-cleared sleep apnea detection, and a confusing AGEs Index metric for metabolic health. While the Energy score is broadly accurate, I found the AI-generated features to be hit or miss and the AGEs Index to be more gimmicky than useful. The latter feature is also limited to the Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch 8, and Ultra.

We don’t necessarily recommend the Galaxy Watches if you don’t have a Samsung phone. EKGs and sleep apnea detection require the Samsung Health Monitor app, which is limited to Samsung phones. You can work around it, but all Samsung watches work best with other Samsung devices.

Best Android smartwatch for non-Samsung users

Pixel Watch 3 (41mm, Bluetooth)

The Pixel Watch 3 has a bright screen and access to Google Gemini. It’s slated to receive an update to Wear OS 6 later this year.

Score: 8

Pros	Cons
We finally get a bigger size! Moderate battery improvements Lots of neat Google integrations Good running updates Readiness and Cardio Load scores not locked behind paywall	It’s best with a Pixel phone

Where to Buy:

• $349.99 $242.99 at Amazon
• $349.99 $249.99 at Best Buy
• $349.99 $249.99 at Google

Sizes: 41mm, 45mm / Weight: 31g for 41mm, 37g for 45mm / Battery life: Roughly 24 hours with AOD enabled / Display type: Always-on OLED / GPS: Built-in GPS / Connectivity: LTE (optional), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Safety Signal with Fitbit Premium / Water resistance: 5ATM / Music storage: 32GB

The $349.99 Google Pixel Watch 3 is done playing catch-up. It’s an annoying truth that if you have a Samsung phone, a Samsung smartwatch is probably the best choice for you. However, for everyone else, I highly recommend the Pixel Watch 3.

There are several updates to the Pixel Watch 3, but the gist is that it’s a more refined watch than its predecessor. One major update is that there are now two sizes: 41mm and 45mm. You get extra screen real estate on the larger watch, but the bezels are also smaller on the 41mm model. (If you’re trying to pick between sizes, I prefer the 45mm.) The displays are brighter as well, ranging from a minimum of 1 nit to a maximum of 2,000 nits.

Health and fitness also get several updates, especially for runners. There’s a Cardio Load metric that gauges the cardiovascular intensity of the exercises you’ve been doing over a set period of time. It’s similar to Garmin’s Training Load metric. You’re also given a Cardio Load target based on your fitness goals, readiness, and current activity. Runners also get a dashboard full of form analysis metrics as well as the ability to program custom workouts. In addition, you can get AI-generated suggested workouts. And if you’re in Europe or the US, the Pixel Watch 3 can detect if you no longer have a pulse and call emergency services.

The Pixel Watch 3 also adds a bunch of nifty Google integrations. It’s excellent if you have a Google-powered smart home because you can now directly view and interact with your Nest Doorbell or camera feeds. You can also use the watch as a remote for your Google TV, and there are Google Home Tile / complications that make controlling your home from your wrist a breeze. There’s also offline Google Maps, the ability to unlock your Pixel phone hands-free, and a Call Assist feature that lets a caller know you need an extra minute to pick up your phone.

A software update in June brought precise Bluetooth tracking to the device, so you can find it with “centimeter-level accuracy” with a device that supports Bluetooth 6.0. Google has committed to providing the Pixel Watch 3 with at least three years of software updates, the next of which includes Wear OS 6 later this year. Google already rolled out Gemini in a software update over the summer, and my colleague Allison Johnson had a so-so experience testing it out. Gemini on the wrist worked best when she asked low stakes questions, like asking where to get coffee, or whether you need to scrub a sweet potato before peeling it. It could add items to a calendar, but wasn’t able to find upcoming events. It shines when you take the time to experiment, which is something that not everyone wants to do.

That said, while the Pixel Watch was initially framed as a watch for any Android phone, several updates this time around mean you’ll get the best experience with a Pixel phone. But compared to Samsung, there isn’t quite as much lock-in. Health features, for example, are available to everyone so long as you have a Fitbit account. Extra good news: Google removed certain metrics, like the Daily Readiness Score, from the Fitbit Premium paywall. Mostly, the features locked to Pixel phones are the Recorder app and things like the ability to unlock your phone with the watch.

One thing to be mindful of is durability. Google doesn’t offer any repair options, but you can get the Preferred Care extended warranty if you want to be prepared should something happen. It’s not ideal since it’s limited to the US and Canada, but it’s a step in the right direction.

For those who are thinking about what’s coming next, Google’s Pixel Watch 4 will arrive on October 9th. It starts at $349.99, and is available for preorder now. The Pixel Watch 4 will come in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm, both of which have brighter screens that have domed glass and thinner bezels. Google boasts that it should have a longer-lasting battery and faster charging, and that the Pixel Watch 4’s more powerful processor enables additional on-device smart replies. Notably, Google made repairability a focus with the Pixel Watch 4 by designing it with a replaceable battery and screen, which can be repaired instead of having to discard the device.

Another hardware improvement is a subscription-free Satellite SOS mode, which allows LTE versions of the watch to connect emergency services even if you’re in a remote area without your phone or service. Read our hands on.

Read my full Google Pixel Watch 3 review.

Best alternative to Google and Samsung smartwatches

OnePlus Watch 2

The OnePlus Watch 2 has Wear OS 4, multiday battery life, dual-frequency GPS, and helps fill the void left by Fossil exiting the Android smartwatch space.

Score: 7

Pros	Cons
Praise be, the watch works Long battery life Launches with Google Assistant Competitively priced	No LTE option Android only Missing EKGs, fall detection Only one size

Where to Buy:

• $299.99 $227.43 at Amazon
• $299.99 at OnePlus

Sizes: 47mm with 22mm straps / Weight: 49g case, 80g with strap / Battery life: Up to 100 hours in smart mode, 48 with AOD on, and 12 days in power-saving mode / Display type: OLED touchscreen / GPS: Dual-frequency GPS, Beidou, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS / Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi / Water resistance: 5ATM / Music storage: 32GB

The $299.99 OnePlus Watch 2 is what a glow-up looks like. While the original OnePlus Watch was horrible, this watch helps fill the void that Fossil left when it said it was pulling out of Android smartwatches — namely, a viable alternative to Google and Samsung.

The 47mm case is big for petite wrists, and unfortunately, it only comes in one size, but it’s made of durable stainless steel and sapphire crystal. Plus, it houses a 500mAh battery. That, plus a dual-chip architecture and novel dual OS system, results in super long battery life. How long a smartwatch lasts will, of course, depend on your individual usage, but I got nearly four days with normal use. That’s incredible for a flagship. On the fitness side of things, OnePlus added dual-frequency GPS. That’s a plus if you’re outdoorsy and frequent challenging GPS environments like dense forests or crowded cities.

The main things you’re giving up in the Watch 2 are LTE connectivity and some features like EKGs, atrial fibrillation detection, native period tracking, and fall detection. The lack of cellular is a bummer, as it means you really should keep your phone on you when you’re out and about. Still, the $300 price tag is a competitive one and may be worth the trade-off given battery life.

Something to note: it still runs Wear OS 4, which was originally released in 2023. OnePlus spokesperson Tyler Mallery confirmed to The Verge that a Wear OS 5 update is still on track to come in the “near future,” although the company declined to share a more detailed answer. You’ll find this software in OnePlus’ newer Watch 3 right now.

The OnePlus Watch 3 ($299.99) is now available from OnePlus and at Amazon (and you might find a discount that brings it pretty close to the price of the older Watch 2). It features a rotating crown that actually scrolls, improved battery life, Wear OS 5, a better GPS antenna, and a bunch of new health features. If you want to learn more, here’s my hands-on.

Read my full OnePlus Watch 2 review.

Best fitness smartwatch for Android

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5

Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro 5 has superior battery life, excellent fitness tracking, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon W5 Plus chip.

Score: 7

Pros	Cons
Truly multiday battery life W5 Plus chip helps to futureproof Good health tracking updates The ULP display has an ingenious way of displaying heart rate zones Digital crown!	Why so many apps?? W5 Plus doesn’t get you a huge performance bump No digital assistant

Where to Buy:

• $349.99 $109.99 at Amazon
• $349.99 $109.99 at Mobvoi
• $349.99 $139.5 at Walmart

Sizes: 50mm with 24mm straps / Weight: 44.3g / Battery life: Up to 80 hours / Display type: OLED touchscreen and secondary ultra-low power display / GPS: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, Beidou / Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi / Water resistance: 5ATM / Music storage: 32GB

Mobvoi’s TicWatch lineup has its devoted fans for a reason: super long battery life. The $349.99 TicWatch Pro 5 is no exception. It’s got an estimated 80 hours of battery life with standard use, a secondary ultra-low power display, and a massive (for a smartwatch you wear on your wrist, at least) 628mAh battery. I didn’t quite get 80 hours in my testing, but I did get a solid 48-60 hours with heavy GPS use. That outclasses most of the watches in this category (except the OnePlus Watch 2) and is useful for backpackers and endurance athletes. It might not hold a candle to a top-of-the-line Garmin, but it’s also a smarter watch for a fraction of the price.

Battery life aside, the Pro 5 is a good option for fitness-focused people who aren’t keen on giving up smart capabilities for a Garmin or Polar. It’s also more durable. This time around, Mobvoi has also added a digital crown so you don’t have to worry about scrolling through menus with sweaty fingers. The flatter side button also reduces the risk of accidental presses.

The Pro 5 also has an ingenious method of displaying heart rate. When you lift up your arm, the backlight changes color depending on which heart rate zone you’re in. That means you can instantly gauge whether to up the intensity or slow your roll. The Pro 5 also adds training metrics, like VO2 Max and recovery time.

The TicWatch supports stress tracking, all-day blood oxygen monitoring, fatigue assessments, as well as atrial fibrillation and irregular heartbeat detection. For outdoorsy types, it also has access to multiple GNSS systems, and there’s a barometer and compass app, as well as a one-tap measurement app that gives you a quick look at five metrics (heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, respiratory rate, and overall heart health).

It’s also pretty capable on the productivity front. You get contactless payments, access to the Play Store, notifications, and the ability to take calls. It runs on W5 Plus chip, which is a more powerful version of the chip inside the Google Pixel 3 and OnePlus Watch 2. This is a plus in terms of hardware futureproofing. However, it’s lagging behind in terms of software. The watch received an update to Wear OS 4 over a year after its release, although it’s unclear if it will support Wear OS 5, much less Wear OS 6. The Verge reached out for a comment on an update roadmap, but Mobvoi didn’t respond in time for publishing. Two other major concerns are the 50mm case that may not suit smaller wrists and the lack of a digital assistant.

The Pro 5 has also seen a steady price drop since the start of the year, and it’s regularly available for under $150.

Read my full Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 review.

Best hybrid smartwatch

Withings ScanWatch Light

The Withings Scanwatch Light is a hybrid analog smartwatch that tracks the basics like steps and activities, while delivering up to 30 days of battery life.

Score: 7

Pros	Cons
Long battery life Also gets you lots of compliments Comfortable to wear Great price Adds period tracking	Has fewer sensors than the ScanWatch 2 Again, the OLED display is tiny

Where to Buy:

• $249.99 at Amazon
• $249.99 at Target
• $249.95 at Withings

Sizes: 37mm with 18mm straps / Weight: 45g / Battery life: Up to 39 days / Display type: OLED display / GPS: Tethered GPS / Connectivity: Bluetooth / Water resistance: 5ATM / Music storage: N/A

Hybrid smartwatches are an excellent way to keep things simple and subtle. The $249.95 Withings ScanWatch Light gets you the basics like push notifications, timers, and alarms. On the health front, you can track steps, sleep, menstrual cycles, and GPS workouts. (That said, GPS is tethered from your phone, not built in.) The design reminds me of a classier Swatch, particularly if you get the more colorful options in a minty green or pale blue. But the big reason the Light has dethroned our previous pick, the Garmin Vivomove Sport, is its extra-long battery life. Withings estimates it lasts up to 30 days on a single charge, and I got pretty close to that in testing with 25 days. Despite the Vivomove’s more appealing $180 price tag, it only lasts about five days.

If you want a bit more out of a hybrid, you can also opt for the ScanWatch 2. It’s an extra $120, but you get EKGs and atrial fibrillation detection, temperature sensors, SpO2 readings, and an altimeter for measuring elevation. It also looks a bit more elegant on the wrist, partly because of a secondary dial that tracks your daily step progress.

If neither matches your style, the Vivomove Sport is still a good option that gets you access to Garmin’s in-depth platform. Its Vivomove Trend is a slightly more upscale option that also supports Qi charging.

Read my full Withings ScanWatch Light review.

Best platform-agnostic fitness smartwatch

Garmin Venu 3S

The Garmin Venu 3S adds a heart rate sensor, a wheelchair mode, and much-improved sleep tracking and nap detection.

Score: 7

Pros	Cons
Good battery life Better sleep tracking and nap detection EKG and AFib features Can take calls and use your phone’s voice assistant Audio meditation sessions done well	Pricey compared to other lifestyle smartwatches Limited third-party app ecosystem No LTE capability

Where to Buy:

• $449.99 $398.99 at Amazon
• $449.99 $398.99 at Walmart
• $449.99 at Best Buy

Sizes: 41mm with 18mm straps; 45mm with 22mm straps / Weight: 40g for the 3S; 47g for the 3 / Battery life: Up to 10 days for 3S; 14 days for 3 / Display type: OLED touchscreen / GPS: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO / Connectivity: Bluetooth, Ant Plus, Wi-Fi / Water resistance: 5ATM / Music storage: 8GB

Garmin is best known for making rugged GPS watches that have excellent fitness features but aren’t so smart otherwise. But the $449.99 Venu 3 caters to people who want top-notch fitness tracking without sacrificing productivity features.

It’s got a colorful and vibrant always-on OLED display and comes in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm. Like its predecessor, the Venu 2 Plus, it also has a microphone and speaker so you can take and make calls directly from the wrist. It also has a clever workaround for digital assistants — it uses Bluetooth to work with whatever assistant is already on your phone. You’d think more fitness trackers would do this, but they don’t. It worked well in testing, though digital assistants aren’t always the smartest at understanding commands.

The Venu 3 doesn’t have the best third-party app ecosystem, but it has Spotify, Deezer, and Amazon Music for offline playback. Android users can also send quick responses for texts, and the watch works with either iOS or Android for folks who want to keep their options open. It also has fall detection, live tracking, and contactless payments.

As for health features, it has Garmin’s latest heart rate sensor, which enables its FDA-cleared EKG app to detect atrial fibrillation. Otherwise, you get built-in GPS, continuous heart rate monitoring, all of the advanced coaching features in the Garmin Connect app, and Garmin’s famous in-depth health data. The Venu 3 also improves sleep tracking with nap detection and adds audio-guided meditation sessions. There’s also a new wheelchair mode.

This isn’t the most hardcore Garmin that money can buy, but it’s definitely one of the smartest. The price is a bit high compared to most smartwatches, but by Garmin standards, it’s middle-of-the-pack. If you need a bigger screen, Garmin just released the Venu X1, a GPS smartwatch with a 51mm display. Garmin says it can last up to eight days per charge, and Pulse Ox sensor, but cannot take an EKG. The Venu X1 is available for $799.99 at Amazon and Best Buy.

Read my full Garmin Venu 3S review.

Best budget Android smartwatch

Amazfit Active 2

The Amazfit Active 2 delivers outsized value for the price. It looks spiffy and has a wide array of health tracking features, plus built-in GPS and AI chatbots to provide extra context to your data.

Score: 7

Pros	Cons
Stacked feature set for the price Looks spiffy Good battery life	Touchscreen and voice commands are finicky Can’t edit workouts AI chatbots are meh

Where to Buy:

• $99.99 $89.99 at Amazon
• $99.99 $89.99 at Walmart
• $99.99 at Amazfit

Size: 43mm w/ 20mm straps / Weight: 29.5g for standard, 31.7g for premium / Battery life: Up to 10 days / Display type: OLED touchscreen / GPS: Five GNSS systems / Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi / Water resistance: 5ATM / Music storage: N/A

Amazfit’s made a name for itself making budget wearables that punch far above their weight. The $99.99 Amazfit Active 2 is no exception. 

The Active 2 is a surprisingly spiffy watch considering its price. The standard version has a stainless steel case with tempered glass, and if you shell out $50 extra, you can get the premium model with sapphire crystal and an extra leather strap at Amazon and Amazfit. Normally, I don’t get compliments while wearing budget smartwatches, but I got several while wearing this one.

While it doesn’t run Wear OS, its proprietary Zepp OS makes for a platform-agnostic smartwatch. Feature-wise, you get all the basics and then some. That includes things like continuous heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen rate, heart rate variability, stress tracking, alerts for abnormally high and low heart rate, and skin temperature tracking. You also get offline maps with turn-by-turn navigation, 160 different sport activity profiles, and a strength training activity that automatically tracks reps. The Active 2 doesn’t have dual-frequency GPS, but it has the next best thing: access to all five of the major GNSS satellite systems. As far as health tracking goes, it also emphasizes trendy metrics like a readiness score and has a revamped sleep tracking algorithm. Battery life is estimated at about 10 days, though as a heavy user, I got around eight to nine in my testing.

Something that sets the Active 2 apart at this price range is access to an AI assistant on wrist and AI chatbots within the Zepp app. The Zepp Flow assistant (on wrist) is a little finicky, but you can use it to control your watch’s on-device settings and basic queries like asking for the weather. The Zepp Aura AI bot costs an extra $77 yearly, and you can ask it to deliver insights into your readiness and sleep scores. I found it hit or miss, but at least it’s well-integrated into the app, snappy, and most importantly, optional. More useful is the Zepp Coach, which you can use to generate custom training plans.

All in all, I don’t have much to gripe about this watch, which is wild given how affordable it is. It certainly delivers an outsized bang for your buck. Just make sure you wipe off any sweaty fingers, since its touchscreen doesn’t handle them well.

Read my full Amazfit Active 2 review.

Update, September 26th: Adjusted pricing/availability and reflect recent happenings in the space, particularly the Google Pixel Watch 4’s announcement and a comment on Wear OS 5 coming to the OnePlus Watch 2. Brandt Ranj also contributed to this post.