Why my favorite 2026 smartwatch isn’t a Pixel Watch or Galaxy Watch

By Joe Maring · Android Authority · Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 10:00 (2h ago) · Original article ↗

When we talk about smartwatches, especially Android-compatible ones, it’s easy to get laser-focused on Samsung and Google. The Pixel Watch has cemented itself as a showcase for Wear OS, while Galaxy Watches are the go-to choice if you have a Samsung phone.

There’s nothing wrong with Google and Samsung’s wearables; the Pixel Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 9 are both extremely good. But neither one is the 2026 smartwatch that’s impressed me the most.

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