If you want a speaker and mic onboard to talk to your voice assistant or answer quick calls on your wrist while your phone is in range, take a look at the newer $450 Garmin Venu 2 Plus. The downside is that it doesn't have as many smart features as other watches on this list, including no LTE or cellular connectivity. It can also take blood oxygen levels and the battery will last several days with moderate use. It's also compatible with Android and iOS, has great in-depth fitness features like comprehensive workout tracking, a body battery that tells you if you should push yourself to workout or take a rest day, plus women's health tracking. The Garmin name has long been synonymous with fitness tracking, but many of the company's earlier watches haven't exactly looked or felt that 'smart.' The Venu 2 has a sleek, round design with a bright screen that's easy to see in direct sunlight. But it's only compatible with the iPhone, so if you have an Android phone, you'll want to look at another option on this list. The battery also lasts at least twice as long as all other Apple Watch models. The microphones help reduce wind noise during calls and you get all the same health and fitness tracking features found on other Apple Watches, including a blood oxygen sensor, electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) app, fall detection and emergency SOS. While many of its key hardware and software features are aimed towards adventurers and athletes, it's still a fantastic all-round smartwatch. LTE is also onboard so you can venture out without a phone and still stay connected.

It also has a built-in siren for safety and dual-band GPS for accurately tracking your route.

It has an incredibly bright screen, able to reach a maximum of 2,000 nits which makes it incredibly easy to see when adventuring in the great outdoors. The Apple Watch Ultra is a souped-up Apple Watch Series 8, but comes with a tough titanium construction, larger 49mm case size and new Action button to quickly start workouts or launch apps.

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