Apple Watch SE (2022)

from £259 / go.stuff.tv/watchse

If you’re talking about value, the SE is the best Apple Watch hands-down. It tracks sleep and all the exercise you need, supports Apple Pay, works great with your iphone and… what more do most people require? The user experience is broadly identical, and while the screen bezels are a bit larger than on the Series 8 it’s hard to tell them apart without getting right up close. If you want a stainless steel case you’ll have to splash out on a Series 8 – but first ask yourself if it’s really worth the extra.

Stuff says ★★★★★

Offers most of the Apple Watch Series 8 experience for a whole lot cash less

Garmin Fenix 7

from £560 / go.stuff.tv/fenix7

If your budget stretches, the impressive mix of rugged durability, serious battery endurance, excellent navigation skills and smartwatch features makes this the best all-round sports watch you can buy.

Stuff says ★★★★★

An ace tool for adventurous fitness-building

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro

£404 / go.stuff.tv/watch5pro

It carries a chunky price premium over the vanilla Galaxy Watch5, and doesn’t have much in the way of added features, but the Pro still makes a strong case for itself thanks to its more robust build and better battery. Stuff says ★★★★✩

The toughest, longest-lasting Galaxy Watch yet

Apple Watch Series 8

★★★★✩ from £419 / go.stuff.tv/watchs8 A great smartwatch, but it’s only worth upgrading if you have a Series 4 or older.

Google Pixel Watch

★★★★✩ from £339 / go.stuff.tv/pixelwatch

A stylish wearable with solid fitness tracking, but it falls short of its more established rivals.