After all, smartwatches can count your steps, track your heart rate, monitor your sleep, field incoming texts and calls, and do a slew of other things to help you be your most organized, healthy self. And, while older smartwatches for women looked kind of clunky, next-gen models are sleek and stylish. Looking for a woman’s smartwatch but aren’t sure where to start? These are the best ones out there. Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned.
Best smartwatches for women
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active2 looks like a “regular” watch, but does so much more. The $269 watch tracks your heart rate (and gives you a notification if it’s too high or low), has a built-in sleep tracker and GPS, and even monitors your stress levels. It also comes in aluminum or stainless steel, as well as a slew of stylish faces, bands, and finishes to suit your personal style. Check out the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 here.
Apple Watch Series 6
The Series 6 is the latest iteration of the Apple Watch, and it’s jam-packed with plenty of features. This $399 watch features a pulse oximeter to measure your blood oxygen, sleep tracker, and FDA-certified heart rate tracker. It also has a massive range of different options for faces and fashionable bands, so you can truly DIY. Check out the Apple Watch Series 6 here.
Garmin Vivoactive 3
Garmin is one of the original smartwatch makers, and the company’s products just keep getting better. At $120, this is more affordable than most other smartwatches for women, but still offers up plenty of great features. Included are Garmin Pay (a contactless payment solution that lets you pay for purchases with your watch), 15 preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps, workout tracking, and stress monitoring. It also lasts for up to seven days on one charge in smartwatch mode. Check out the Garmin Vivoactive 3 here.
Fitbit Versa 2
Fossil Gen 5 Julianna
Fossil’s $295 watch isn’t the cheapest one out there, but it has a lot of cool features that make it worthy of that coveted spot on your wrist. This watch has heart rate and activity tracking with Google Fit, a built-in GPS for distance tracking, sleep trackers, and a swimproof design, so you can wear it while you do laps. It also charges up really fast—like, up to 80% in under an hour. Check out the Fossil Gen 5 Julianna here.
Huawei Watch GT 2
Looking for something that can hang with your active lifestyle? Huawei’s GT 2 is here for it. This $160 watch is made for fitness and outdoorsy fans, with 15 different workout modes and pro training courses pre-installed in your watch to guide you through your sweat sessions. It also has plenty of everyday features like message notifications, a sleep tracker, and a heart rate monitor, along with tracking for your steps, calories burned, and overall activity level. Check out the Huawei Watch GT 2 here.
Michael Kors Access Gen 5 Bradshaw Smartwatch
This smartwatch looks like a swanky designer watch because it is a swanky designer watch. The Michael Kors smartwatch is $262, and has all of the great features women love in other smartwatches wrapped in a sleek little package. Enjoy tracking your fitness, steps, and heart rate, and check out the weather and your calendar—all from your watch. You can even make and receive calls from your watch. Check out the Michael Kors Access Gen 5 Bradshaw Smartwatch here.
Fitbit Sense Advanced
Apple Watch SE
Apple considers its $279 SE a starter smartwatch. But, of course, this is Apple we’re talking about. You get a bunch of good stuff with the SE, including water resistance, a heart sensor, an oximeter, and metrics for movement, exercise, and standing. The watch will also coax you to get moving when needed. Check out the Apple Watch SE here.
Skagen Connected Falster 2
The Skagen Falster 3 has a pretty and sleek design that’s sure to grab attention. But it doesn’t just look good. This $292 smartwatch features heart rate and activity tracking through Google Fit, allows you to effortlessly pay for stuff with Google Pay, and has a built-in GPS. Check out the Skagen Connected Falster 3 here. Next up: The 10 best air purifiers, so you can breathe easy.
