The best smartwatches for women (2024)

A smartwatch doesn't have to be an eyesore either, particularly if you're looking for a smartwatch for women. Customisable straps to match your mood or your outfit are readily available, and they won't compromise any of the vast amounts of features available.

Monitor your water intake, set up personalised goals and challenges, or track your sleep patterns, you can quite literally cater your smartwatch to suit your needs and still look good while doing so.

How do I choose a smartwatch?

Compatibility - It's as simple as do you have an iPhone or an Android? You need to figure out whether you want a smartwatch that is compatible with either or only one. There is simply no point opting for an Apple Watch if you use an Android phone, and vice versa if you pick a Samsung Galaxy watch and have an iPhone. The operating systems for these two brands, in particular, are designed to pair with their companions, so simply put, don't waste your money if you don't have a phone to go with them.

Other smartwatches that are not tied down, like Honor, Fitbit, or Garmin will run on either Android or iOS, you just need to download a companion app to your phone.

In-built GPS is a big plus when considering a smartwatch, it means you can track where you have been on a run or walk without need your phone to assist with a Bluetooth connection. If this isn't important to you it can mean a cheaper watch for your budget.

Battery life - Some watches have a battery life of 14 days like the Honor Band 6, whereas the very expensive Apple Watch will only give you 18 hours. If you're happy to charge your watch every day like most likely do with your phone, then battery life may not be a huge factor.

Design - You can customise your watch to suit you and your style. But keep in mind the type of watch strap you prefer, do you need durable silicone for high-intensity workouts, or does a traditional jewellery link style like the Michael Kors watch on our list be more suitable?

Extra features - When considering a smartwatch for women, some devices offer menstrual tracking as an added feature. This can help with a range of issues you may encounter and can track like cramps, tender breasts, flushes, and you can even feed the data you have to your doctor.

The best smartwatches for women

Smartwatches are your personal data banks, so make sure the device and its companion app are set up how you like it, and so you can gain the most out of it is key.

Watches like the Apple Watch and Fitbit Charge 4 offer personal alerts to remind you to drink more water or get up and move around if you've been sedentary for a long period of time. There are even mini-challenges for you to complete, like step goals, miles, and how much water you can drink.

If you know you do a particular type of workout regularly, some smartwatches like the Fitbit or Garmin Lily Sport can help you customise your own routines so you can track exactly what you're doing.

Make the most of other added extras like being able to pay via your watch on Fitbit Pay, Apple Pay, and Garmin, others offer Spotify support for easy access to your running playlists and so much more.

Natalie Corner is the Deputy Commercial Content Editor for Bauer Media, working across brands such as What’s The Best, Yours, Mother&Baby, Heat and Closer, specialising in lifestyle and fitness content.

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