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Michael L Hicks

In 2023, smartwatches tried to become fitness watches and vice versa

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (left), Garmin Venu 3 (middle-left), Fitbit Charge 6 (middle-right), and Apple Watch Ultra 2 (right) on a desk.
Sunday Runday
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In his weekly column, our Senior Editor of Wearables and Fitness Michael Hicks discusses the world of smartwatches, apps, and fitness tech related to running and health, in his quest to get faster and more fit (and help you do the same).

As someone who reviews both smartwatches and specialized fitness watches, it's nigh-impossible to find one that succeeds at performance, UI, health data, and fitness tracking all at once. Fitness wearables can't compete for apps and phone connectivity, while smartwatches don't offer proper training guidance and run out of battery far too quickly. 

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