The buyer question · week of Nov 2 – 8

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 holds #1.

#1 in 5 of the last 24 weeks

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#ProductPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekWatch Ultra 3AppleMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #2 Best Fitness Trackers · #3 Best Sleep Trackers · +4Last week #1 · 21 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#1
    2. Claude#3
    3. Gemini#16
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#2
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.74,163 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press2/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Oct 2026
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    Press · 3 publications
    • Tom's GuideRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • t3.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Apple Watch Ultra 3 Review – I’m NEVER Going Back!YouTube: ZONEofTECH · 763K views · Oct 2025

    4 TikTok clips · 1M views

    606K163K161K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Apple Watch Ultra 3
  2. #2up 1 place since last weekForerunner 970GarminAlso #2 Best Running Watches · #3 Health, Fitness & Wellness · +4Last week #3 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#3
    2. Claude#1
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#7

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.81,875 ratings · Jul 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 5 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Garmin Forerunner 970 In-Depth Review: Brillance at a Cost?YouTube: DC Rainmaker · 297K views · Jun 2025

    2 TikTok clips · 892K views

    891K1.1K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Garmin Forerunner 970
  3. #3down 1 place since last weekApple Watch Series 11AppleAlso #2 Best Sleep Trackers · #4 Best Fitness Trackers · +4Last week #2 · 21 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #3 · people #14 of 16

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#4
    2. Claude#2
    3. Gemini#1
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#14people’s order, of 16 checked · AI #3 ?
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 5 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123
    • Press6/7outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Press · 7 publications
    • CNETRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • The VergeRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • 9to5MacMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • PhoneArenaRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Good HousekeepingRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • MacworldRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Is The Apple Watch Series 11 WORTH The Upgrade? Full ReviewYouTube: Tech Fowler · 355K views · Oct 2025

    5 TikTok clips · 2.7M views

    676K579K507K

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    Search Google for Apple Watch Series 11
  4. #4same place as last weekVenu 4GarminMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #1 Health, Fitness & Wellness · #1 Fitness Trackers & Smartwatches · +4Last week #4 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#8
    2. Claude#9
    3. Gemini#6
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#2

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and video reviews rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.71,775 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 5 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press3/6outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 6 publications
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Android CentralRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNETRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • WareableMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • DC RainmakerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Tech AdvisorMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Garmin Venu 4 Review: The Truth After 30 DaysYouTube: Mike O'Brien · 218K views · Nov 2025

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Garmin Venu 4
  5. #5up 4 places since last weekPixel Watch 4GoogleMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #1 Best Apple Watch Alternatives · #6 Health, Fitness & Wellness · +4Last week #9 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#7
    2. Claude#8
    3. Gemini#5
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#11
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers, video reviews and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.61,251 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.4/5read from 5 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press5/8outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 8 publications
    • CNETMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • 9to5GoogleRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Android CentralRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • WIREDRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • DC RainmakerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PhoneArenaRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • ZDNETMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    They’ve reached their final form - Google Pixel Watch 4YouTube: ShortCircuit · 297K views · Oct 2025

    5 TikTok clips · 643K views

    392K141K56.8K

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  6. #6up 2 places since last weekForerunner 570GarminMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #6 Best Running Watches · #7 Best Apple Watch Alternatives · +3Last week #8 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#6
    2. Claude#5
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#9

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.81,534 ratings · Oct 2026

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Garmin Forerunner 570 ReviewedYouTube: Matt LeGrand · 87.4K views · Aug 2025

    1 TikTok clip · 1.8K views

    1.8K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Garmin Forerunner 570
  7. #7down 1 place since last weekVantage V3PolarAlso #11 Health, Fitness & Wellness · #11 Fitness Trackers & Smartwatches · +2Last week #6 · 24 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #7 · people #15 of 16

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#13
    3. Gemini#8
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#5
    6. Perplexity#19

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#15people’s order, of 16 checked · AI #7 ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.4230 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos3.5/5read from 4 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 4 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press3/5outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 5 publications
    • Android CentralRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Tom's GuideMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • the5krunnerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Cycling WeeklyRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    4 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Polar Vantage V3 Hands-On: 16 Things to Know!YouTube: DC Rainmaker · 103K views · Jul 2024

    2 TikTok clips · 12K views

    8.4K3.6K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Polar Vantage V3
  8. #8down 3 places since last weekGalaxy Watch 8SamsungAlso #1 Best Fitness Trackers · #2 Health, Fitness & Wellness · +4Last week #5 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#18
    2. Claude#6
    3. Gemini#4
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#19
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.451,666 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Press5/10outlets recommend · 1 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 10 publications

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    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Galaxy Watch 8 - Tips Tricks & Hidden Features!!!YouTube: Hayls World · 697K views · Sep 2025

    2 TikTok clips · 333K views

    177K156K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
  9. #9down 2 places since last weekForerunner 265GarminMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #1 Best Running Watches · #10 Health, Fitness & Wellness · +2Last week #7 · 23 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#11
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#15
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.85,198 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 8 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press2/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • Business InsiderRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • WareableMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    8 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · TikTok ?

    5 TikTok clips · 729K views

    484K150K92.5K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Garmin Forerunner 265
  10. #10up 4 places since last weekRace 2SuuntoAlso #20 Best Running WatchesLast week #14 · 11 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#14
    2. Claude#15
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#8
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.8538 ratings · Aug 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 5 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123

    Watch · TikTok ?

    2 TikTok clips · 32.2K views

    22.5K9.7K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Suunto Race 2
  11. #11up 5 places since last weekFenix 8GarminAlso #6 Best Fitness Trackers · #7 Health, Fitness & Wellness · +4Last week #16 · 16 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #11 · people #15 of 16

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#3
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#1
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#15people’s order, of 16 checked · AI #11 ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.112 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos3.8/5read from 5 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123
    • Press4/10outlets recommend · 1 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 10 publications

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    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Garmin Fenix 8
  12. #12up 7 places since last weekGalaxy Watch Ultra (2025)Samsungnot checkedLast week #19 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#5
    2. Claude#7
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)
  13. #13up 4 places since last weekPace 4CorosMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #5 Best Running Watches · #14 Health, Fitness & Wellness · +1Last week #17 · 7 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#11
    3. Gemini#7
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#10

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers, video reviews and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.91,995 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
    • Press2/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • DC RainmakerRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Tom's GuideRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Coros Pace 4
  14. #14down 1 place since last weekFenix 8 ProGarminLast week #13 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#4
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.6913 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Press4/8outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 8 publications
    • t3.comRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • ZDNETRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • New York MagazineMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • DC RainmakerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • The GuardianRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • stuff.tvRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Search Google for Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
  15. #15down 4 places since last weekWatch SE 3Applenot checkedAlso #14 Best Fitness TrackersLast week #11 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#17
    2. Claude#30
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#25
    6. Perplexity#22

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Apple Watch SE 3
  16. #16down 4 places since last weekInstinct 3GarminLast week #12 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#10
    6. Perplexity#17

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Score read from review videos4.2/5read from 5 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Search Google for Garmin Instinct 3
  17. #17up 8 places since last weekvívoactive 6GarminRe-entrynot checkedAlso #11 Best Fitness TrackersLast week #25 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#20
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#14

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Garmin vívoactive 6
  18. #18up 2 places since last weekWatch Series 12Applenot checkedAlso #16 Best Fitness TrackersLast week #20 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#15
    6. Perplexity#1

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Apple Watch Series 12
  19. #19down 9 places since last weekEpix Pro (Gen 2)GarminAlso #13 Best Apple Watch AlternativesLast week #10 · 24 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.84,807 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Press3/8outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 8 publications
    • PCMagMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • WareableMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Trusted ReviewsMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • WIREDRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Treeline ReviewMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Android PoliceRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • DC RainmakerMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
  20. #20up 2 places since last weekGrit X2 ProPolarRe-entryAlso #10 Best Running Watches · #17 Fitness Trackers & Smartwatches · +1Last week #22 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#14
    3. Gemini#19
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#13
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.560 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press3/4outlets recommend · 1 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 4 publications
    • the5krunnerRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearLabRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • t3.comRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarMore cons than pros · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Polar Grit X2 Pro

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  1. #21Forerunner 965Garmin · last wk #15 21 wks in top 20
  2. #22Apex 4Coros · last wk #24 0 wks in top 20
  3. #23Pixel Watch 5Google · last wk #18 2 wks in top 20
  4. #24Instinct 3 AMOLEDGarmin · last wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  5. #25Venu 3Garmin · last wk #21 19 wks in top 20
  6. #26Balance 2Amazfit · last wk #31 13 wks in top 20
  7. #27fēnix 8 ProGarmin · last wk #28 2 wks in top 20Passes the check
  8. #28Apex 2 ProCoros · last wk #41 9 wks in top 20
  9. #29Watch Ultra 4Apple · last wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30fēnix 9 ProGarmin · last wk #26 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Pixel Watch 3Google · last wk #23 1 wk in top 20
  12. #32Pace ProCoros · last wk #39 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  13. #33Forerunner 975Garmin · last wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Galaxy Watch UltraSamsung · last wk #32 2 wks in top 20
  15. #35Galaxy Watch 7Samsung · last wk #36 3 wks in top 20
  16. #36T-Rex 3Amazfit · last wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Charge 6Fitbit · last wk #34 8 wks in top 20
  18. #38Active 2Amazfit · last wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Vertical 2Suunto · last wk #29 3 wks in top 20
  20. #40Venu X1Garmin · last wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41Pace 4 ProCoros · last wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Galaxy Watch 8 UltraSamsung · last wk #38 12 wks in top 20
  23. #43Watch GT 6 ProHuawei · last wk #44 3 wks in top 20
  24. #44Fenix 9Garmin · last wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45T‑Rex 3 ProAmazfit · last wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46Balance 3Amazfit · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Forerunner 170Garmin · last wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Forerunner 165Garmin · last wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49Galaxy Watch9Samsung · last wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50BalanceAmazfit · last wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Vivoactive 6Garmin · last wk #59 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  32. #52Watch Ultra 2Apple · last wk #50 13 wks in top 20
  33. #53Bip 6Amazfit · last wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Galaxy Watch Ultra 2Samsung · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Pace 3Coros · last wk #48 8 wks in top 20
  36. #56Enduro 3Garmin · last wk #55 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  37. #57Forerunner 170 MusicGarmin · last wk #79 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Enduro 4Garmin · last wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Epix Pro Gen 3Garmin · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Sense 3Fitbit · last wk #47 1 wk in top 20
  41. #61T-Rex Ultra 2Amazfit · last wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Whoop 5.0WHOOP · last wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63VerticalSuunto · last wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Balance UltraAmazfit · last wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Active MaxAmazfit · last wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Vertix 3Coros · last wk #45 10 wks in top 20
  47. #67Race SSuunto · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Venu 6Garmin · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Cheetah 2 ProAmazfit · last wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Forerunner 70 / Entry GPSGarmin · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Galaxy Watch Ultra2Samsung · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Apple Watch Series 12Apple · last wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Vantage M3Polar · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Forerunner 70Garmin · last wk #95 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Watch GT 5 ProHuawei · last wk — 1 wk in top 20
  56. #76Fenix 9 ProGarmin · last wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77fēnix 9Garmin · last wk #77 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Garmin Fenix 8Garmin · last wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Vertix 2SCoros · last wk #63 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Galaxy Watch 9Samsung · last wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Garmin Forerunner 965Garmin · last wk #85 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Vantage V4Polar · last wk #54 1 wk in top 20
  63. #83ScanWatch 3Withings · last wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Watch GT 5Huawei · last wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Garmin Instinct 3Garmin · last wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Garmin Forerunner 265Garmin · last wk #87 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Apex 3Coros · last wk #88 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88Grit X2Polar · last wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89Forerunner 270Garmin · last wk #90 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Garmin Venu 3Garmin · last wk #92 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Apex 3 ProCoros · last wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92GTR 6Amazfit · last wk #93 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Garmin Forerunner 165Garmin · last wk #91 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94Vivoactive 5Garmin · last wk #99 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Apple Watch Series 10Apple · last wk #96 8 wks in top 20
  76. #96Watch GT 6Huawei · last wk #97 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Galaxy Watch8 ClassicSamsung · last wk #83 1 wk in top 20
  78. #98ScanWatch 4Withings · last wk #100 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Galaxy Watch 7 UltraSamsung · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Watch S4Xiaomi · last wk #94 0 wks in top 20

Brand chart

Current race ?

This week ?

Garmin holds #1.

#1 in 8 of the last 24 weeks

1 back1 out

All 10 moves ↓

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#BrandPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekGarminModels here: #2 Forerunner 970 · #4 Venu 4 · +35Last week #1 · 24 weeks in top 20

    Garmin products here ?

    37 products in the top 100 · 9 in the top 20

    1. #2 Forerunner 970Buyers’ rating 4.8 · 1.9K ratings · Jul 2026
    2. #4 Venu 4Passes the check: buyers 4.7★ · video reviews 4.3/5
    3. #6 Forerunner 570Passes the check: buyers 4.8★
    4. #9 Forerunner 265Passes the check: buyers 4.8★ · press 2/3
    5. #11 Fenix 8People disagree

    Where Garmin is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Garmin smartwatches for fitness
  2. #2same place as last weekAppleModels here: #1 Watch Ultra 3 · #3 Apple Watch Series 11 · +6Last week #2 · 24 weeks in top 20

    Apple products here ?

    8 products in the top 100 · 4 in the top 20

    1. #1 Watch Ultra 3Passes the check: buyers 4.7★ · press 2/3
    2. #3 Apple Watch Series 11People disagree
    3. #15 Watch SE 3not checked
    4. #18 Watch Series 12not checked
    5. #29 Watch Ultra 4below the top 20

    Where Apple is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Apple smartwatches for fitness
  3. #3same place as last weekSamsungModels here: #8 Galaxy Watch 8 · #12 Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) · +9Last week #3 · 24 weeks in top 20

    Samsung products here ?

    11 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #8 Galaxy Watch 8Buyers’ rating 4.4 · 51.7K ratings · Jun 2026
    2. #12 Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)not checked
    3. #34 Galaxy Watch Ultrabelow the top 20
    4. #35 Galaxy Watch 7below the top 20
    5. #42 Galaxy Watch 8 Ultrabelow the top 20

    Where Samsung is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Samsung smartwatches for fitness
  4. #4same place as last weekGoogleModels here: #5 Pixel Watch 4 · #23 Pixel Watch 5 · +1Last week #4 · 24 weeks in top 20

    Google products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #5 Pixel Watch 4Passes the check
    2. #23 Pixel Watch 5below the top 20
    3. #31 Pixel Watch 3below the top 20

    Where Google is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Google smartwatches for fitness
  5. #5same place as last weekCorosModels here: #13 Pace 4 · #22 Apex 4 · +8Last week #5 · 24 weeks in top 20

    Coros products here ?

    10 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #13 Pace 4Passes the check
    2. #22 Apex 4below the top 20
    3. #28 Apex 2 Probelow the top 20
    4. #32 Pace Probelow the top 20
    5. #41 Pace 4 Probelow the top 20

    Where Coros is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Coros smartwatches for fitness
  6. #6same place as last weekPolarModels here: #7 Vantage V3 · #20 Grit X2 Pro · +3Last week #6 · 24 weeks in top 20

    Polar products here ?

    5 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #7 Vantage V3People disagree
    2. #20 Grit X2 ProBuyers’ rating 4.5 · 60 ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #73 Vantage M3below the top 20
    4. #82 Vantage V4below the top 20
    5. #88 Grit X2below the top 20

    Where Polar is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Polar smartwatches for fitness
  7. #7same place as last weekAmazfitModels here: #26 Balance 2 · #36 T-Rex 3 · +10Last week #7 · 24 weeks in top 20

    Amazfit products here ?

    12 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #26 Balance 2below the top 20
    2. #36 T-Rex 3below the top 20
    3. #38 Active 2below the top 20
    4. #45 T‑Rex 3 Probelow the top 20
    5. #46 Balance 3below the top 20

    Where Amazfit is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Amazfit smartwatches for fitness
  8. #8same place as last weekSuuntoModels here: #10 Race 2 · #39 Vertical 2 · +2Last week #8 · 24 weeks in top 20

    Suunto products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #10 Race 2Buyers’ rating 4.8 · 538 ratings · Aug 2026
    2. #39 Vertical 2below the top 20
    3. #63 Verticalbelow the top 20
    4. #67 Race Sbelow the top 20

    Where Suunto is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Suunto smartwatches for fitness
  9. #9up 1 place since last weekHuaweiModels here: #43 Watch GT 6 Pro · #75 Watch GT 5 Pro · +2Last week #10 · 24 weeks in top 20

    Huawei products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #43 Watch GT 6 Probelow the top 20
    2. #75 Watch GT 5 Probelow the top 20
    3. #84 Watch GT 5below the top 20
    4. #96 Watch GT 6below the top 20

    Where Huawei is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Huawei smartwatches for fitness
  10. #10down 1 place since last weekFitbitModels here: #37 Charge 6 · #60 Sense 3Last week #9 · 24 weeks in top 20

    Fitbit products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #37 Charge 6below the top 20
    2. #60 Sense 3below the top 20

    Where Fitbit is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Fitbit smartwatches for fitness
  11. #11same place as last weekWithingsModels here: #83 ScanWatch 3 · #98 ScanWatch 4Last week #11 · 24 weeks in top 20

    Withings products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #83 ScanWatch 3below the top 20
    2. #98 ScanWatch 4below the top 20

    Where Withings is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Withings smartwatches for fitness
  12. #12same place as last weekWHOOPModels here: #62 Whoop 5.0Last week #12 · 24 weeks in top 20

    WHOOP products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #62 Whoop 5.0below the top 20

    Where WHOOP is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for WHOOP smartwatches for fitness
  13. #13same place as last weekXiaomiModels here: #100 Watch S4Last week #13 · 24 weeks in top 20

    Xiaomi products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #100 Watch S4below the top 20

    Where Xiaomi is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Xiaomi smartwatches for fitness
  14. #14same place as last weekOnePlusAlso #1 Best Battery Life Phones · #2 Best Android Tablets · +4Last week #14 · 22 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#29
    2. Claude#29
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    Where OnePlus is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for OnePlus smartwatches for fitness
  15. #15up 1 place since last weekWahooAlso #8 Best Exercise Bikes · #9 Best Running WatchesLast week #16 · 11 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    Where Wahoo is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Wahoo smartwatches for fitness
  16. #16up 1 place since last weekTicWatchAlso #14 Best Apple Watch Alternatives · #17 Best Fitness TrackersLast week #17 · 21 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    Where TicWatch is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for TicWatch smartwatches for fitness
  17. #17up 1 place since last weekFossilAlso #15 Best Apple Watch Alternatives · #16 Best Fitness TrackersLast week #18 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    Where Fossil is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Fossil smartwatches for fitness
  18. #18up 1 place since last weekMobvoiAlso #10 Best Apple Watch AlternativesLast week #19 · 24 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    Where Mobvoi is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Mobvoi smartwatches for fitness
  19. #19up 1 place since last weekCasioAlso #13 Best Running Watches · #20 Best Projectors · +1Last week #20 · 7 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    Where Casio is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Casio smartwatches for fitness
  20. #20up 1 place since last weekOppoRe-entryAlso #6 Best Battery Life Phones · #6 Best Camera Phones · +4Last week #21 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    Where Oppo is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Oppo smartwatches for fitness

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

  • Oura was #15, now below #100 17 weeks in the top 20
Show places 21–22Hide places 21–22
  1. #21Realmelast wk #22 0 wks in top 20
  2. #22TAG Heuerlast wk #23 2 wks in top 20

The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 and each AI’s own #1, in its own answer this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Watch Ultra 31316, well below the others24/6
#2Forerunner 9703173/6
#3Apple Watch Series 114213/6
#4Venu 48962, well above the others4/6
#5Pixel Watch 4785114/6
#6Forerunner 5706593/6
#7Vantage V31385, well above the others19, well below the others4/6
#8Galaxy Watch 818, well below the others6, well above the others4, well above the others19, well below the others4/6
#9Forerunner 26511152/6
#10Race 214158, well above the others3/6
Each AI’s #1 further down this chart
#11Fenix 8, Grok’s #1312/6
#18Watch Series 12, Perplexity’s #115, well below the others1, well above the others2/6

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands: where it put the brand’s highest-placed product this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Garmin212125/6
#2Apple121215/6
#3Samsung564445/6
#4Google78511, well below the others3, well above the others5/6
#5Coros13, well below the others11, well below the others7685/6
#6Polar12138, well above the others5, well above the others19, well below the others5/6
#7Amazfit1521, well below the others10, well above the others17155/6
#8Suunto1415138, well above the others20, well below the others5/6
#9Huawei10, well above the others27, well below the others22, well below the others9, well above the others4/6
#10Fitbit19, well above the others25, well below the others12, well above the others29, well below the others4/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people disagree with AI.

16 of the top 20 checked

  1. Apple Watch Series 11People disagreeAI saysIts order3rdof 16 checked · #3 in the chartPeople sayTheir order14thof 16 checked · by video reviewsVideo reviews4.0/55 videos123Press6 of 7outlets recommend it
  2. Polar Vantage V3People disagreeAI saysIts order7thof 16 checked · #7 in the chartPeople sayTheir order15thof 16 checked · by buyer ratings and video reviewsBuyers4.4/5230 ratingsVideo reviews3.5/54 videos123Press3 of 5outlets recommend it
  3. Garmin Fenix 8People disagreeAI saysIts order11thof 16 checked · #11 in the chartPeople sayTheir order15thof 16 checked · by buyer ratings and video reviewsBuyers4.1/512 ratingsVideo reviews3.8/55 videos123Press4 of 10outlets recommend it
  4. Google Pixel Watch 4Passes the checkAI saysChart place#5named by 4 of 6People sayBuyers4.6/51,251 ratingsVideo reviews4.4/55 videos123Press5 of 8outlets recommend it
  5. Coros Pace 4Passes the checkAI saysChart place#13named by 3 of 6People sayBuyers4.9/51,995 ratingsVideo reviews4.3/55 videos123Press2 of 3outlets recommend it

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Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

75 review videos · one shown per product

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The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 138 AI answers over 27 weeks from 6 assistants

From people

  • Buyer ratings255,677
  • Review videos220
  • Owner threads132
  • Press outlets42
  • Recall checks61

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Smartwatches for Fitness”, and for how long?

    Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 5 of the last 24 weeks. Garmin is the #1 brand, #1 for 8 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    5 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Apple Watch Series 11; it is #3 now. Among brands, 2 new names joined the top 20.

  • Do buyers, reviewers, owners and the press agree with the AI?

    16 of the top 20 were checked in October 2026: none fails the check, and people place 3 much lower than the AI does. 6 pass the check: people back them.

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