Unleashing the Best Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers: Stiftung Warentest's Top Picks
Impressive, indeed, these smartwatches and fitness trackers stand out as premium options.
From the latest Stiftung Warentest review (May 2025), we've got the scoop on a whopping 211 smartwatches and fitness trackers, all coming from popular brands like Apple, Garmin, Samsung, Denver, and Xiaomi, just to name a few.[1][2][4] Let's dive into the game-changers that have captured the testers' attention.
Smartwatches
Five devices are the pride of the top tier, sharing a quality rating of 1.6. The newbie is the Apple Watch 10 (GPS) at an average price of around 460 euros, showcasing impressive fitness functions. Apple's Watch 8 (GPS), priced roughly between 420 and 450 euros, is just as impressive, while the Google Pixel Watch 3 (45 mm/Bluetooth/WLAN) boasts a similar 1.6 score for around 400 euros. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (440 euros) and the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE (175 euros) round up the list, both performing exceptionally well, albeit with slightly disappointing battery life.[1]
For those on a budget, the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite, available for less than 50 euros, and the Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active Edition, priced around 70 euros, are worth a look, with their battery life and handling proving impressive.[1]
Fitness Trackers
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro, offered for around 70 euros, reigns supreme, receiving a 2.2 quality rating. This affordable device shines in battery and stability performance, while its fitness functions just need a slight improvement. The Samsung Galaxy Fit3, a budget-friendly choice priced at around 45 euros, offers satisfactory communication capabilities, along with good handling, stability, and fitness functions.[1]
What's the Buzz Outside Stiftung Warentest?
Within 2025, various smartwatches have been lauded by independent reviewers including the Amazfit Active 2 as the best price-performance model, the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 as a top Android smartwatch, the Google Pixel Watch 3 for Google users, the Garmin Venu 3 for health and fitness enthusiasts, and the advanced Apple Watch Series 10 and Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED for sports usage.[3]
sources: ntv.de, kwe
Top Picks:
- Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Budget-friendly smartwatch
- Apple Watch Ultra 2: Highly-rated across 2025 roundups
- Garmin and Apple models: High-priced, highly-rated fitness watches since 2019
- Affordable models from Denver and Xiaomi: Budget-friendly choices
Dive deeper into the world of smartwatches and fitness trackers with Stiftung Warentest's official website or publications, where you'll find the most precise and up-to-date figures on the top-rated models.[1][2][4]
[1] Stiftung Warentest: Website PDF Test Reports (paid)[2] ntv: Article[3] Kwe: Article[4] Testberichte: Alle Dritte-Partei-Testberichte von Stiftung Warentest
- With the Commission's proposal for a directive on the protection of employees against risks related to exposure to chemical substances, it would be worth considering incorporating advanced technology, such as sensors from top-tier smartwatches like the Apple Watch 10 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, to monitor worker safety and health more effectively.
- As the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro stands out with its superior battery and stability performance, it could be an ideal candidate for integrating with gadgets used in work environments to ensure longevity and efficiency in monitoring various factors needed for chemical safety.
