Independent testing
How much independent testing exists for each smartwatch
Of the 9 smartwatches we track, 6 have been physically measured by at least one independent lab and 1 by three or more. Below is every one, ordered by how much independent hands-on evidence stands behind it — densest first.
A coverage record, not a ranking of which is best.
| Product | Independent labs | Metrics measured | Outlets on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Forerunner 165 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Fitbit Sense 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Garmin Venu 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm) | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Apple Watch Ultra 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Each figure is a count of what independent testers actually did — how we count. A low count means little independent evidence has been gathered yet, never that a product is worse. See also the Smartwatches buying guide and the reviewers we cite.