20 Best Smart Watches For Women
Simple and stylish, all in one.
getty Smart watches have existed for a few years now, but as they get more and more popular, all sorts of new features and technology have become more available. There are smart watches for children, smart watches that are waterproof, and even smart watches that look pretty fashionable on your wrist.
But what is the best smart watch for women?
Everyone knows about the Apple Watch, and that’s a great option, but if you don’t have an iPhone to sync it to, you aren’t going to use it to its full potential. There are other options out there that look and feel a lot like that one, but can be used with any technology or phone you have.
Given that range, you have a better chance of choosing the best smart watch for yourself. And if you're a woman, these are right up there.
1. Kate Spade Ladies Scallop Touchscreen Smartwatch
Get Smartphone notifications, activity tracking, check the weather, set different time zones, make lists and reminders, control your music, and dial and strap customizations. Plus, in this rose gold color, you can't go wrong.
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2. Fossil Q Julianna HR
This smart watch is powered with wear OS by Google and works with iPhone and Android phones. Extend your battery life for multiple days with new, smart battery modes, a magnetic USB rapid charger included, and charge up to 80 percent in under an hour.
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3. Apple Watch Series 5
Apple Watch Series 5 has a display that’s always on, showing the time and important information. It helps you navigate with the built-in compass, lets you check on your heart with the ECG app, tracks your workouts and activity, and makes it easy to connect with the people and information you care about, right from your wrist.
(Target, $399.99)
4. Timex Women’s IQ+ Move Watch
Track activity and sleep without ruining your look. Create fitness goals, set alarms and control the hands of your watch with your phone. You’ll never worry about time zones, daylight savings and short months, the time and date stay in sync with your phone. The quick release strap lets you change your look in seconds, no tools required.
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5. Samsung Galaxy Fit
The always-on, full-color display gives you real-time information at a glance. Touch or swipe to scroll between workouts and notifications. Made with a swim-ready design and military-grade durability to protect it against bumps, dust, extreme heat and bitter cold.
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6. Garmin Vívomove HR Hybrid Smartwatch
Fashionably fit is just a tap away with Vívomove HR. This stylish hybrid smartwatch features a touchscreen with a discreet display. Precision hands show the time and dynamically move away when you swipe through your messages, heart rate and more. It counts your steps and calories while monitoring wellness, including all day stress tracking.
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7. Fitbit Versa Lite Edition Smart Watch
Use 15+ exercise modes to record workouts and connect to smartphone GPS for more precise real time pace and distance. Access your favorite apps for sports, weather and more, and get calls, calendar, text, and app alerts.
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8. Skagen Falster 2
Thissmart watch receives notifications and app alerts, manages your calendar, controls your music, downloads apps, and customizes your watch face. It has touchscreen functionality, built-in fitness tracker, microphone, music storage and controls, custom goal and alarm settings, calendar alerts, multiple time zones, weather, LED flashlight, and wireless syncing.
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9. Michael Kors Access Sofie Pavé Silver-Tone Smartwatch
The Michael Kors Access Sofie smart watch combines modern glamour with next-generation technology. Featuring a full round display with new technology for dazzling clarity, it’s designed in a slim profile with silver-tone plating and luxe pavé accents. Functionality from Android Wear 2.0 keeps you connected to your goals and favorite apps, while interchangeable straps and multiple display faces offer endless options to customize your style.
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10. Skagen Hybrid Smartwatch Signatur T-Bar Rose Gold-Tone Steel-Mesh
This Signatur T-Bar Hybrid Smartwatch boasts a range of smart features in the body of a classic watch. By connecting to your Android or iPhone and the SKAGEN app, the watch automatically updates to the correct time and date and sends you discreet notifications when you receive a text, email or call. It runs on a standard replaceable CR2025 coin-cell battery.
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11. Juicy Couture Couture Connect
Striking the perfect balance between high fashion and state-of-the-art technology, this women’s Juicy Couture Connect smart watch features a customizable design that allows you to choose what notifications your watch receives from your iOS or Android smartphone.
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12. Misfit Phase Hybrid Smartwatch
Misfit Phase Hybrid smart watch is an evolution in watch design. Built-in activity tracking gives you instant feedback on your daily fitness goals. Misfit Phase wirelessly delivers detailed activity data to your smartphone. It's water-resistant, crafted from premium materials, and runs on replaceable batteries that last up to six months.
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13. Motorola Moto 360 2
Moto 360 streamlines your mobile life by delivering the information that matters to you, giving you more time to do the things you love. Stay connected and up to date by getting messages, news, weather, and more without constantly having to check your phone. Choose from modern designs, each one precision-crafted and built to last.
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14. LG Watch Style
Designed to resemble a classic timepiece, the beauty of the chic, slim LG Watch style is more than skin deep. Thanks to swappable bands and easy-to-set-up Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, the LG Watch style pairs with any Android or iOS smartphone seamlessly. And with Google now voice activation, set fitness goals. Within its dust- and water-resistant frame, movement tracker and fitness apps record every move.
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15. Ticwatch S Sportswatch
Stay on top of fitness goals with this Mobvoi Ticwatch Sport smart watch. Its built-in GPS lets you accurately navigate your direction during outdoor activities, and its customizable digital display is easy to read for notifications. This smart watch is compatible with Android and iOS smartphones for versatile use.
(Best Buy, $199.99)
16. Samsung Gear Sport
From work to workout, the swim-ready Samsung Gear Sport keeps up with your life. Track your fitness and keep an eye on calories, all while getting real-time notifications. Access your favorite apps and even control your home and payments right from your watch. With a modern, innovative design, Gear Sport is ready for your active life.
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17. Huawei Watch 2 Sport Smartwatch
Huawei Watch 2 smart watch integrates cutting-edge technology with the look of a classic sports watch. Designed to work in harmony with your smart phone or Independently, new features include standalone GPS navigation, professional running coach, offline music storage, Wear OS by Google/Android Wear, and various apps.
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18. TOOBUR IP67 Waterproof Activity Tracker
Automatically track heart rate on different modes, as well as track your sleep quality at night. It will vibrate to alert you if your phone receives a phone call, text, or SNS. See smart notifications at a glance when your phone is out of sight.
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19. Asus ZenWatch 3
ASUS ZenWatch 3 organizes your important information, determines what you need and when, and shows it to you before your even ask. Get messages from friends, weather updates at a glance, and a variety of useful assistance that helps you make the most of your day. Plus, the all-new ASUS ZenFit app automatically counts your steps, encourages you to stand and move at regular intervals, and works together with its companion smart phone app to provide a complete picture of your daily activity.
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20. Pebble Time Round
All the easy-to-use, time-saving features that Pebble pioneered to define the smart watch category are now available in a design that’s lighter and thinner than any other smart watch. Its battery lasts for days, and its bright e-paper display is always on. Check notifications, incoming calls, texts, and your calendar, all at a glance. Includes Pebble Health, a built-in activity and sleep tracker with daily reports and weekly insights.
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Aly Walansky is a NY-based lifestyles writer who focuses on health, wellness, and relationships. Her work appears in dozens of digital and print publications regularly. Visit her on Twitter or email her.
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