The best sport watches in the UK 2023

Design-wise, there's nothing to complain about: the Huawei Watch GT 2 is a success. The Classic version takes a more professional approach compared to the GT 1, with its leather strap close to the industrial design. As for the buttons, there is no crown, but there are two physical buttons on the right side. One is the home button, which also displays the built-in app switcher, and the other is specifically for tracking health and launching workouts.

At 326 ppi, the GT 2's display is crisp, very crisp even when compared to the entry-level competition. The AMOLED panel is nice and bright on the outside, but could have been slightly brighter at the highest setting. Finally, the watch does not feel thick or bulky on the wrist. It fits comfortably under shirt sleeves and does not interfere with sports activities.

Succeeding the Xiaomi Band 4, the Xiaomi Band 5 is more than just an update. Already, the display screen becomes larger with the 1.1 inch Amoled screen. This new feature facilitates navigation to the point of making it one of the best screens on the market! For reading, the definition increases to 126 x 294 pixels and brightness to 450 nits. Waterproof, this bracelet certified 5 ATM can be worn for swimming.

The Xiaomi Band 5 also has an excellent autonomy. In this regard, the Chinese manufacturer has made a leap forward with the new magnetic charger. No more extracting the case from the bracelet to recharge it! After a recharge of just under 2 hours, this connected bracelet will offer 15 days of autonomy in intensive use!

The Garmin Venu is mainly made of plastic and silicone. A Corning Gorilla Glass 3 covers the screen. The bezel around the screen is made of stainless steel and has a nice engraved pattern. Garmin offers here a 2-button design. The top physical button takes you to the activity screen with one click and displays the shortcut menu with a long press. The bottom button acts as a back button when pressed and displays your settings menu with a long press.

The 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen is the Garmin Venu's charm. Unlike the usual transflective MIP panels, the American brand prioritizes outdoor visibility and battery life here, with saturated colors and higher resolutions.

Now in its third generation, the latest version of the Fitbit Versa justifies the price increase with a larger screen, built-in GPS and support for the Active Zone Minutes metric, among other things. It also continues to offer the long battery life, solid fitness and sleep tracking capabilities and useful smartwatch features that have made the Versa line one of the best smartwatches on the market.

Design-wise, the Versa 3 features a bright and colorful 1.58-inch AMOLED display. Like the Sense, the Versa 3 has a new solid-state sensor button on the left that can be programmed for multiple functions. During the day, the Versa 3 automatically tracks your steps, heart rate, calories burned, floors climbed and distance traveled. The Versa 3 also lets you record and track your weight, food and water intake.