Smartwatches at Stiftung Warentest: One manufacturer stands out above all others. With an overall grade of 1.6, the Apple Watch Series 8 took overall victory in the test.

The cheaper alternative: Apple Watch SE (2022, GPS) 40 mm – grade 1.7 Brand new: Applewatch Series 9 Aluminum (GPS + Cellular) 45 mm - Grade 1.8 Longest battery life: Huawei Watch 4 Active 46 mm –grade 1.9 90 training options: Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro – grade 2.3.