Unleashing Fitness: Top-Performing Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers in 2022
Outstanding performance from these premium smartwatches and fitness devices.
Gear up for an exhilarating journey through the world of wearable technology! Stiftung Warentest has scrutinized 40 brand-new smartwatches and fitness trackers, shaking up the market with two exceptional newcomers taking the top spots in their respective device classes. From budget-friendly options to high-end watches, there's a gadget for every fitness enthusiast!
Smartwatches: The Future of Fitness is Here
In the realm of smartwatches, no category is safe from competition. While the Apple Watch continues to dominate, several other rivals have emerged, vying for the top spot. Intriguingly, many low-priced smartwatches are giving the more expensive fitness trackers a run for their money. So, let's dive into the world of smartwatches, where style meets substance!
The Apple Watch 10 (GPS) takes the lead, with a quality rating of 1.6, boasting outstanding fitness functions such as heart rate measurement, step counting, and distance calculation. It aces communication, music features, sleep monitoring, handling, and stability, while its battery life only scores satisfactorily. All this comes at an average price of around 460 euros online.
For those seeking a cheaper alternative, the Apple Watch 8 (GPS) could be the perfect fit at a price of around 420-450 euros. Yet another top performer, the Google Pixel Watch 3 (45 mm/Bluetooth/WLAN), receives a quality rating of 1.6 for its exceptional fitness functions, communication, handling, stability, and processing. Its battery life, however, is only satisfactory, and it costs around 400 euros.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra also graces the top spot, offering the same excellent properties as the other top performers, but with only satisfactory battery life. The Galaxy Watch FE, a price-performance winner, earns a 1.7 quality rating and is available for an average of 175 euros. The inexpensive Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite, available for under 50 euros, boasts a battery life, stability, and processing rated very good, along with good fitness functions, handling, and satisfactory communication capabilities.
Fitness Trackers: Feed Your Inner Athlete!
Fitness trackers have carved their niche in the world of wearable technology. In this category, Stiftung Warentest has only one top performer: the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro. With a quality rating of 2.2, this tracker does exceptionally well in battery life and stability, narrowly missing the mark in fitness functions, handling, and communication.
For those prioritizing communication, the Samsung Galaxy Fit3, priced around 45 euros, could be the right choice. Its overall quality rating of 2.4 is only slightly worse than the leader, with at least satisfactory communication features and good fitness functions, endurance, and handling.
So, are you ready to take your fitness goals to the next level? With this range of top-notch smartwatches and fitness trackers, you can choose the perfect device to elevate your workout experience!
- Did you know? In 2022, Stiftung Warentest evaluated a wide array of smartwatches and fitness trackers, heavily focusing on fitness functions like heart rate measurement, step counting, GPS accuracy, and more.[4]
- Top-Performing Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers in 2022
- Apple Watch SE (2022, GPS) 40 mm received a high-quality rating of 100% for its fitness functions and 25% for communication and other features, indicating stellar performance in health and fitness tracking.[3][4]
- General Insights Stiftung Warentest tested over 171 smartwatches and fitness trackers since November 2022, including popular brands like Apple, Garmin, Samsung, and Xiaomi.[1][4] The tests focused on pulse measurement accuracy during various activities, step counting, and GPS track accuracy, factoring in simulations based on real-world use.[4]
- Fitness Tracking Evaluation Criteria The test weighed fitness functions roughly 35% of the overall evaluation, highlighting the significance of accurate heart rate monitoring, step counting, and GPS tracking in the overall rating.[4]
While a detailed list of all top-rated devices in 2022 isn't provided, it's evident that the Apple Watch SE (2022) scored exceptionally well in Stiftung Warentest's 2022 tests. Other brands like Garmin and Samsung are also consistently featured in their extensive tests, but the specific rankings or top lists from 2022 are not explicitly included in the available information.[1][4]
For the most current and detailed rankings, Stiftung Warentest offers a comprehensive database where users can filter products based on price, fitness features, and battery life to find the best smartwatch or fitness tracker suited for their needs.[1]
- Sources [1] Stiftung Warentest Database [2] ntv.de [3] kwe [4] Expert Insights from Stiftung Warentest's Fitness Tracking Tests.
In the realm of smartwatches, the Commission's proposal for a directive on the approximation of laws relating to the protection of employees against risks related to exposure to chemical substances could potentially impact the production and use of electronic devices such as the Apple Watch 10, Google Pixel Watch 3, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, and Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite.
For fitness enthusiasts who prefer fitness trackers, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro offers exceptional battery life and stability, highlighting the importance of technology in ensuring the longevity and performance of fitness devices. However, it's worth noting that this tracker could benefit from improvements in fitness functions, handling, and communication.
