
They’re fantastic multisport watches with built-in GPS, week-long battery life, and a number of smartwatch features. Considering there’s no Vivoactive 5, we’d still recommend these devices.


Related: The most common Apple Watch problems and how to fix them It’s quite old at this point, and its hardware and internals are outdated. However, we don’t recommend buying a Series 3. You can still buy it alongside newer devices like the Watch SE and Series 6 and 7. Apple Watch Series 3 ( Amazon): The Apple Watch Series 3 is the oldest Apple Watch in the company’s lineup.If you can live without advanced sensors, like the ECG and SpO2 monitors, the Apple Watch SE could save you some money. Apple Watch SE ( Amazon): The Apple Watch SE is Apple’s cheaper alternative to the more expensive Series 6 and 7 devices.It offers great GPS and heart rate tracking, all-day battery life, and a nice display. Apple Watch Series 6 ( Amazon): Apple no longer officially sells the Series 6, but we think it’s still a worthy wearable to pick up if you can find one.
Learn more in our Apple Watch Series 7 buyer’s guide. Not to mention, we found the Series 7’s heart rate sensor to be quite finicky.

It has a bigger display, but the performance, battery life, and just about everything else are on par with the previous-generation wearable. Apple Watch Series 7 ( Amazon): The Apple Watch Series 7 is the latest and greatest wearable from Apple, though it’s not a huge upgrade from the Series 6.
