The best smartwatches for women go beyond taking calls and sending texts—they also offer advanced cycle tracking, useful fitness insights and seamless app integrations. In my quest to find the best smartwatches for women, I enlisted the help of my colleague, Katie Simpson—senior strategy editor and certified personal trainer. Together, we put 15 smartwatches to the test, considering design, performance, smart features and more. After months of testing, we found that the Apple Watch Series 11 is the best smartwatch for women overall.
We tested the best smartwatches for women to determine which models offer robust health, sleep and fitness tracking, good battery life and great style.
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But if you’re team Android, you have a couple of options to choose from. While the best Android smartwatch is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 , fitness enthusiasts should consider the Garmin Venu 3, a smartwatch that also offers impressive post-workout stats tracking on top of a slew of health and exercise features. After extensive and rigorous testing, we’ve rounded up the best smartwatches for women below.
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Best for:
- Creating a truly seamless experience within the Apple ecosystem
- An impressive array of features, including FDA-approved A-fib detection and sleep apnea detection
- Its FDA-cleared hypertension detection, a first of its kind on a smartwatch
Skip if:
- You don’t use an iPhone
- You’re highly focused on sleep health
The Apple Watch Series 11 nabs the title of best smartwatch for women overall because it nails a good balance of price, performance and seamless smart integrations. The watch offers two material options—aluminum and titanium—and two sizes, 42mm and 46mm. The band comes in rubber, textile or stainless steel. I tested the 42mm size with a white rubber band. While it was comfortable, if you’re prone to skin rashes like I am, I’d recommend that you opt for a breathable textile band. The OLED display is bright and easy to read from all angles and gets plenty bright in direct sunlight. On the side, a haptic rotating digital crown controls apps and settings in addition to the touchscreen.
The Always On display gets plenty bright. I’m also a fan of the new complication.
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New Features Include Sleep Score And Hypertension Notifications
This year’s model introduces two new features, in addition to its impressive library of health tracking software, including fitness tracking, cycle tracking and more. The first, called Sleep Score, synthesizes your sleep data and delivers a number that shows how well you slept and how rested you are for your day. It’s not groundbreaking—Samsung first introduced its own Energy Score in 2024, and Fitbit offered its Daily Readiness Score in 2021—but it’s a nice addition to have on an Apple watch. While Sleep Score is useful, Samsung still offers more robust extras like Sleep Coaching, which can help you practice better sleep habits.
The new Sleep Score helps you understand how well you slept the night before. This new feature has finally arrived on the latest Apple watches, including the Apple Watch Series 11.
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This year, Apple also introduced FDA-cleared hypertension tracking. This new tracking feature is what helps cement the watch as my top pick: Over the span of 30 days, the Watch tracks your measurements. After 30 days, the watch can alert you if you show signs of hypertension in your health data history. To be clear, it cannot diagnose a heart attack. But this software (found on your iPhone) can help you navigate potential long-term hypertension, which can be an important factor in preventing heart attacks and other medical emergencies.
Battery Life Is Impressive
The battery lasts up to 24 hours of normal use—up from 18 in the Apple Watch Series 10—and as much as 38 hours in power-saving mode. And if you’re not using it constantly, in my testing I found that the battery does seem to last longer. Another reason why this model is the best pick is the charging: Apple’s claim of up to an 80% charge in 30 minutes seems accurate.
Best for:
- All the perks of the Apple ecosystem without the high price of a flagship model
- A good entry-level smartwatch
Skip if:
- You want the latest health tracking features, including ECG and temperature sensing
- You use an Android phone
If you want a smartwatch but don’t want to spend a fortune getting one, the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) is a great affordable option. It comes in two sizes—a 40mm (1.6-inch) display and a 44mm (1.7-inch) display—so you can find one that works best for your wrist size. Simpson noted that it’s a smartwatch that feels more substantial than other models tested, including the Apple Watch Ultra 2. It’s easy to change watchbands, and Apple offers an expansive selection to find a style that suits your preferences. It also has a seamless setup and connection to the iPhone. Overall, it feels like the Goldilocks of smartwatches: It’s slimmer and lighter than the Garmin smartwatches we tested, but it’s large enough that it doesn’t sacrifice on the display size.
The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) is the “goldilocks of smartwatches.”
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Because it’s part of the Apple iOS ecosystem, you still get access to most of the perks of health tracking. That said, Simpson notes that there’s no access to features like “ECG, blood oxygen monitoring, and temperature sensing for cycle tracking and ovulation estimates.” While the lack of temperature sensing for cycle tracking is a big drawback, it’s not a complete deal-breaker. If you’re simply looking for a watch to track your steps and do the basic fitness tracking, this is a good option.
Expect Some Drawbacks, But No Deal-Breakers
Because it’s a value option, there are a few minor drawbacks. Simpson noted that the battery life didn’t last as long as the Apple Watch Series 11, and it’s much shorter than the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Simpson recommends it for someone who’s looking for a first smartwatch and doesn’t want to commit to the higher price tag of, say, the Apple Watch Series 11, a Garmin smartwatch or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.
Best for:
- Comprehensive fitness insights, thanks to Samsung Health
- Improving sleep—Samsung’s focus on sleep data is stellar
- Google Gemini integrations to help you accomplish more tasks
Skip if:
- You prefer a sharp look—the cushion design is ugly as sin
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 looks sleek on the wrist, but its design isn’t the prettiest. The watch features a distinctive cushion case—a classic style defined by its square shape and softly rounded corners—to match its rugged smartwatch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. The 1.6-inch Super AMOLED display doesn’t fully cover the cushion, and it’s slightly raised. Despite its awkward build, the technology under the hood makes it the best Android smartwatch for women I tested.
Impressive Health Tracking
You can take calls from the watch, download a Spotify playlist and access your favorite apps. It can pair with any Android device, whether you’ve opted for a Pixel or a Samsung device, though if you use a Pixel phone, you will lose access to a handful of features, such heart tracking extras and sleep apnea detection. Even so, I could still log my workouts, check weather at a glance and receive important notifications. If you use a Samsung phone, I also used my Samsung watch to line up the videos I shot from my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which was my main carry during testing.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 offers users an AI-based Energy Score, sleep insights, breathing exercises and more.
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New Additions Are Hit-Or-Miss
For health tracking, Samsung uses Samsung Health, an expansive app that offers body composition tracking, fitness tracking, cycle tracking and a slew of other useful features. You can log how much water you’re drinking and your food choices. So long as you stay on top of your cycle logs, menstrual tracking is pretty accurate. Samsung’s latest watch also adds two new health metrics—Antioxidant Index and Vascular Load—alongside existing tools like Energy Score. The former estimates antioxidant levels, while the latter gauges heart health.
Start the Antioxidant Index test and press firmly on the back to receive your measurement score. I found it completely nonsensical, and you can have a great smartwatch experience without this health addition.
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Some of this feels frivolous—and possibly anxiety-inducing. Despite eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, focusing on antioxidant-rich foods and guzzling green tea like it was its own food group, I couldn’t raise my score above “very low” until after months of wear.
Because I had such a frustrating experience with this score, I also asked Dr. Girish N. Nadkarni, chair of the Windreich Department of Artificial Intelligence and Human Health, director of the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Health and chief AI officer for the Mount Sinai Health System, about anxiety-inducing notifications in smartwatches. He told me, “Think of your smartwatch like a smoke detector—it’s great for picking up changes, but it’s not always right.”
That’s how I ultimately view this Antioxidant Index: It’s a smoke detector at best, not a full fire alarm. If you want fitness tracking, Google Gemini integration, and Galaxy AI insights, the Galaxy Watch 8 delivers—even if you ignore this antioxidant metric.
Best for:
- Detailed health insights, including recovery and sleep
- Extremely accurate, specific readings
- Built-in workouts, including accessible ones
Skip if:
- You don’t want to constantly monitor your fitness—it doesn’t auto-sense the type of activity you’re doing
- You prefer a slimmer profile
The Garmin Venu 3 is not only the best fitness option for women, but it’s also considered the best fitness tracker by Simpson. While many smartwatches offer fitness tracking software, the Garmin Venu 3 was built with fitness tracking at its very core. The design is admittedly bulky and less discreet than other smartwatches, but Simpson noted her surprise at how lightweight it felt.
Useful Fitness Training Down To Post-Workout Insights
Simpson spent four months training with the Garmin Venu 3 and noted that the recovery time predictions were useful and helped her plan her day, from suggesting the number of walks she should take to encouraging her to head to bed at certain times. It comes packed with more than 30 preloaded sports apps, including workouts and sleep coaching, which she found useful. Of all the smartwatches Simpson tested, she said this smartwatch was the one that helped her improve her personal fitness goals. Another useful feature? The Garmin Venu 3 offers cycle tracking, but keep in mind that as with other smartwatches on this list, you’ll have to manually add this data into the Garmin Connect app.
Simpson found the Garmin Venu 3 to be the best smartwatch for helping her improve her fitness goals.
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While the app isn’t as intuitive as other options—navigating to the watch’s different features still confused Simpson, even after getting accustomed to the software—she noticed that she could create workouts in the Garmin Connect app and load down to sets, reps and exact exercises. “It takes a holistic approach to fitness without being intimidating to use—so much so that I ended up consistently gravitating toward the Venu 3 even on my off days from training,” Simpson shared.
Battery Life Is Impressive
While Simpson tested over 14 fitness trackers and ultimately named this smartwatch the best fitness tracker you can add to your routine, she also noted that its battery life was the best of all smartwatches she tested. During one workout, the watch notified her that it had dropped below 5% battery life. By placing it in the power-saving mode, it not only lasted the rest of her workout but went on for another three full hours.
Best for:
- Campers, hikers and other fitness enthusiasts who want to maximize their Apple features
- Its long battery life, the best of all the Apple options we tested
Skip if:
- You’re not going on weeklong camping adventures (in that case, the Apple Watch Series 10 will suit you just fine
- You don’t want to spend $700 on an Apple Watch
While most Apple users can get away with the Apple Watch Series 11, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 was built not just for fans of the brand, but also for those who want additional features and ruggedness. It’s built for women headed into the great outdoors. Simpson noted that the strap felt very heavy-duty, and it was the sturdiest on her wrist during workouts.
While the Apple Watch Series 11 has a 1.7-inch or 1.8-inch display, the Ultra 2 ups the ante with a massive 1.9-inch Always‑On Retina display that gets impressively bright. There’s also a rotating digital crown and side button, which are easy to use even through the sorts of gloves you’d wear while hiking or skiing, for example. It’s also built to withstand dives of up to 100 meters (and works with dive app Oceanic+). In short: If you’re looking for a sturdy and versatile Apple Watch, this is the model to get.
Software Is Great—Battery Is Exceptional
You get all the usual features found in watchOS 26, but it also comes with some unique features that cement it as the best Apple Watch if you’re heading out to the great outdoors. The titanium watch offers GPS and cellular as standard, which comes in handy for important and potentially life-saving features like Crash Detection and Emergency SOS. Its heart rate tracking was the most accurate of all the Apple Watches, too.
But by far, outside of that large, lovely display, the biggest draw is battery life, Simpson noted during testing. Of all the Apple Watches tested, she found that it could get up to 36 hours of battery life, and when placed in power-saving mode, it could last up to 72 hours.
To be clear, while it is the best Apple Watch available for fans of the brand, it’s geared toward those who practically live outdoors on their days off. “For women who love to camp, hike and participate in serious athletic events (like marathons and triathlons) and are interested in a fitness tracker that also has smartwatch capabilities, it’s a great option,” recommends Simpson. This was born and bred to keep Apple’s outdoor enthusiasts ready for the trails, slopes and even their next diving adventure. That said, for average Apple fans, the price for the features, at around $700, is pretty steep. Simpson recommends looking elsewhere, adding that “it’s likely too feature-heavy and bulky.”
Best for:
- Minimalists who only want the basics, including a step, heart rate, sleep and cycle tracking
- Its battery life—it lasts weeks before needing a recharge
- Style, thanks to a gorgeous design
Skip if:
- More robust smartwatch features like taking calls and listening to music are important to you
- You need automatic fitness tracking
The Withings ScanWatch 2 looks like a “dumb” watch, but it houses plenty of smart features. The smaller display doesn’t look overpowering on my thin wrists, and it’s so subtle that unless you’re actively using it to check health feature or step tracking, it’s difficult to tell that it’s a smartwatch. And, after plenty of accidental bumps, the display is still scratch-free.
Find Health Tracking Features
The Withings ScanWatch 2 keeps its health tracking features pretty simple on the watch itself. Open the accompanying app on your phone, though, and it shares step counts, distances and flights climbed. Like many other smartwatches I tested, the watch also offers sleep oxygen, sleep quality tracking and a sleep quality score, the latter of which can be broken down by duration, sleep depth, heart rate variations and interruptions. It’s very useful, but again, you can’t access this information without opening the app. The cycle tracking is pretty accurate, too, and the watch shares notifications about predicted cycle timelines, which I appreciated.
The Withings ScanWatch 2 masquerades as a “dumb” watch, but its useful smart features help it nab the best hybrid smartwatch for women moniker.
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The battery also was the longest of all smartwatches I tested, too. Whereas the Apple Watch Ultra 2 can last up to 72 hours in low power mode, the Withings ScanWatch 2 can last a month on a single charge. During testing, I had display brightness set to max and other power-hungry features turned on, yet I was able to get over 10 days before it went to 20%. Even then, I could have gone a few extra days before it needed to recharge. Under less demanding circumstances, I fully expect to see 30 days of use before the battery runs out.
Some Notable Drawbacks Include No Automatic Fitness Tracking
During testing, I found some downsides to the ScanWatch 2. When using the watch’s fitness tracking, when I tried to track a walk in my neighborhood, the tracking doesn’t automatically turn off. On one particular day, for example, an accidental glance at my wrist long after I arrived home told me I’d accidentally gone on a 50-minute walk (and counting) instead of a 35-minute walk. While you can set which notifications you’d prefer to receive from your phone during setup (like text messages and emails), the watch doesn’t offer a do not disturb setting. Instead, plan to set up a DND timeframe on your phone, which the watch then uses—a sequence of events that I found maddening. And, because the OLED display is so small, it takes a minute to read through any texts it displays.
Other Smartwatches For Women We Tested
In addition to the top picks above, our tech team tested over a dozen smartwatch options. Here are some of the other smartwatches for women we tested. These options are still very good—they just didn’t quite make the cut for one reason or another.
Apple Watch Series 10 (4.3/5 stars): The Apple Watch Series 10 is the previous-gen of the Apple Watch series, and the former best overall pick. The 1.7-inch OLED display can be seen from all angles, which I appreciated, and the display is bright, at 2,000 nits, so it’s easy to read even in direct sunlight. The difference between the Apple Watch Series 10 and the Series 11 is the new Ion-X glass in the Series 11. It’s twice as resistant to scratches as the Series 10. The Apple Watch Series 11 also ekes out a slightly longer battery life.
Garmin Lily 2 (4.5/5 stars): The Garmin Lily 2 was easy to set up, and it’s durable and more lightweight than many other options. It’s also easy to connect to your phone, and Simpson shared that it has a “super-impressive battery life—it lasts five days.” Its heart rate tracking is extremely accurate and can track reps/sets with ease. This is a great smartwatch for women who want smart features but want to focus more on fitness tracking.
Google Pixel Watch 3 (4/5 stars): The Google Pixel Watch 3 has a lovely rounded design, and its touchscreen looks sharp. App integrations, particularly Fitbit, are helpful for fitness tracking, and when you set up the watch, you can opt in to weekly Fitbit fitness tracking emails so you can monitor your progress. That said, I noted that the battery life on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and the Google Pixel Watch 4 lasts longer than the Pixel Watch 3.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (4/5 stars): The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 has a circular shape that also uses the Samsung Health app to monitor all of your health tracking. I loved how easy it was to track my workouts, respond to messages and use my favorite apps. That said, this is the older generation of Samsung’s smartwatch offerings. If you’re looking for a balance of price and performance while remaining in the Samsung ecosystem, this is the smartwatch to get. But to get access to the full array of Samsung features, including Vascular Load, antioxidant tracking and Google Gemini, you’ll need the Watch 8.
OnePlus Watch 3 (4.5/5 stars): The OnePlus Watch 3 has a stellar battery life that lasts up to 16 days on a single charge. The watch itself is larger than other models I tested, and it looks pretty beefy on my wrist. That said, the smartwatch launched in other countries with an ECG monitor—but not in the U.S., which is a disappointment. You can pack a ton of information onto the display, and it kept in sync with my fitness tracking when I cross-tested it against the Oura Ring 4. You can read the full OnePlus Watch 3 review to learn more.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (4/5 stars): The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is about the same size as the OnePlus Watch 3, and it comes with a more powerful battery than the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8—590mAh compared to 325mAh/435mAh, depending on the dial size you choose. It’s also one of the few smartwatches on the market that automatically registered my husband’s rowing machine when I used it. I also liked the display: It lets you pack a lot of information on it without feeling cramped. During long-term testing, the battery life felt like it reduced dramatically and lasted a day at most, especially after a recent update. Previously, I could get up to two days of life. It also uses that odd cushion case design with a circular Super AMOLED touchscreen, which I’m not a fan of.
Google Pixel Watch 4 (4/5 stars): The new Google Pixel Watch 4 features a beautiful domed shape that Google called the “Actua 360 display,” plus plenty of software upgrades. As an example, you have access to easier Gemini integrations, including simply raising your wrist to speak to Google Gemini. You can add Gemini action buttons, too. While Google claimed it received up to 40 hours of battery life, I found I usually was lucky to get 36 hours. It also offers the first SOS satellite communications feature for LTE models, a feature that helps provide emergency services even when you’re off the grid. While it’s my favorite Android smartwatch I tested, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8’s AI features are simply more robust.
Apple Watch SE (3rd Gen) (Rating coming soon): The Apple Watch SE (3rd Gen) promises to be a more robust value pick that features an Always On Display, sleep apnea notifications and faster charging. We’re still rigorously testing this Apple watch. As soon as we’ve finished testing this smartwatch, we’ll share our verdict here.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 (Rating coming soon): The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the latest rugged smartwatch from Apple, and it promises to become our best Apple smartwatch pick. Our team is still testing this wearable. We’ve been using it on runs, for fitness and cardio training and more. Our testing also includes military ruck marches, which is partially why it’s taking our team a little longer to test. When we’ve finished collecting our rigorous testing insights, we will update our findings.
How We Tested The Best Smartwatches For Women
To test the best smartwatches for women, Simpson and I put over a dozen smartwatches to the test. This story was months in the making—we spent at least three weeks with each smartwatch. We wore each daily and considered the following features:
- Health tracking: We reviewed what health tracking features were offered, and we cross-checked wearing two smartwatches and one smart ring for 24 hours at a time to note any tracking discrepancies. We also considered whether cycle tracking was offered, as well as how it was logged.
- Fitness tracking: A good smartwatch should be able to double as a solid fitness tracker. We ran, walked, swam, rowed and more to log hours of exercise modes; this way we could track accuracy, from distances traveled to heart rates and more. Again, we compared each smartwatch under the same exercise modes for the same distances, times and speeds, and noted any inconsistencies.
- Battery life: We wore the watches from 100% all the way down to 0%, noting when (and if) power-saving modes enabled to increase battery life. We recharged each watch and logged how long it took to get back to a full battery. We also reviewed power-saving modes to consider how long the smartwatch could last if we forgot our chargers for a weekend getaway and what features would stay enabled.
- AI integrations: We reviewed which smartwatches offered AI features like Gemini and Siri. We tested them to see how they performed, and we also considered other AI features like Samsung’s Galaxy AI and whether or not they’re worth the investment.
- Design: We considered the design of each smartwatch. If it felt bulky, we noted it, and conversely, if it felt light, we made note. We also reviewed the size of the smartwatch and how it felt to wear on our wrists for the entirety of testing.
What To Consider When Looking For A Smartwatch For Women
Because wearables have exploded in popularity in recent years, it can be daunting to find the best smartwatch for women that suits your needs. As a woman who happens to be an expert in consumer technology, and in addition to reviewing my own criteria for a great smartwatch, I also consulted with multiple experts to narrow down what you should consider. Here are the four most important features you should consider before you add a smartwatch to your cart.
Design And Aesthetics
While a smartwatch should be able to monitor your health stats and respond to your text messages, it should also look sleek and fashionable on your wrist. Look for a smartwatch that has a smooth design that complements your personal style. I recommend looking for a smartwatch that also fits on your wrist nicely without looking too bulky.
Additionally, the design should offer all-day, comfortable wear: You shouldn’t have to worry about adjusting the watch band or any itching, as examples. A good rule of thumb is that the watch should fit and allow one finger to slide between the strap and your wrist.
Health Tracking Features
A smartwatch should offer the very basics of health tracking features, including ECGs, sleep data and more. The optimal smartwatches add extras like A-fib detection and sleep apnea detection insights to help you monitor and maintain your health.
Many times, according to Shure, smartwatches “are still built for men—male physiology, male leisure patterns, male preferences—and then superficially adapted for women. A first-line interpretation of inclusion is to add ovary-centric features,” she shares. With the rise of AI features in health tracking, Shure recommends finding a smartwatch with “truly personalized health insights—moving beyond step counts to deliver context-aware recommendations or interventions.”
Nadkarni also recommends looking for a smartwatch that offers plenty of health tracking features, including “heart rate and HRV for recovery, stress and training load; sleep tracking for trends over time; continuous skin/wrist temperature monitoring for illness or cycle changes; and irregular rhythm alerts and ECG spot-checks.” He also mentioned to me that while irregular heart rhythm alerts are “good for A-fib screening,” you can still “expect false alarms.” Additionally, if you’re using this data to work with a doctor, you want to make sure your smartwatch has a “simple data export, so your clinical provider can see and use it,” according to Nadkarni.
Battery Life
Chances are you’re busy running around from the office to home and more, and you need a watch that lasts all day or even longer. The best smartwatches for women we tested have a minimum of 18 hours away from a charger with heavy use, but many can go longer when placed in power-saving modes. Look for a watch that gets a minimum of 18 hours before it needs to be recharged, but the longer it can last, the better.
Operating System And Security
Your smartwatch’s operating system should sync with your phone’s operating system to give you a more seamless experience. If you’re team iPhone, you should plan to pick up an Apple Watch for its truly seamless smartwatch experience, but if you’re team Android, you have more leeway in your options, including Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy watches and more. But it’s also not about the “walled garden,” according to Simpson, who shares, “In most cases, WatchOS tends to be more restrictive, but that’s not ‘to keep users in the OS ecosystem,’ as many speculate. It’s for a good safety reason,” she explains, adding, “It’s a closed ecosystem that locks down sensitive health information with a more restrictive approach to third-party app access.”
The good news is that all the smartwatches we tested have a robust security system: Samsung uses Knox Manage security, which services over 150 million devices according to Samsung, and Google uses its own in-house Wear OS.
Why Trust Forbes Vetted
At Forbes Vetted, our tech team has tested and reported on plenty of smart wearables, including the best smart rings and the best wireless earbuds. We’ve published plenty of guides to help you buy Samsung phones, wireless headphones and more.
- Consumer tech and electronics editor Rebecca Isaacs has been involved in consumer tech journalism for over six years. When she’s not testing smartwatches, smart rings and wireless earbuds, she tests gaming TVs and recommends the best TVs for bright rooms.
- Senior strategy editor Katie Simpson has been an ACE-certified personal trainer for over two years. Throughout her own training and sessions with clients, she’s used countless fitness trackers, which has helped her learn the most useful features to look for. She’s also been active for as long as she can remember: She was a competitive swimmer for 13 years, and she’s been strength training for over six years.
- We tapped unbiased experts to learn more about smartwatches for women, their health tracking features and more. In particular, we spoke with Caitlin Shure, head of product and content at NextSense, and Dr. Girish N. Nadkarni, chair of the Windreich Department of Artificial Intelligence and Human Health, director of the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Health and chief AI officer for the Mount Sinai Health System. We also interviewed Aimee Simpson, director of product marketing at Huntress, a cybersecurity company founded by former NSA members, to learn more about the safety and security features built into these smartwatches.
- We regularly evaluate this story to consider new product launches and ensure that we’ve tested all the latest smartwatch features for women. This story was last updated in November 2025 to add two smartwatches for women to as top picks. In particular, the team tested and added the Apple Watch Series 11 as the best smartwatch for women overall and the Withings Scanwatch 2 as the best minimalist smartwatch for women.
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