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I held a smartwatch 'beauty pageant.' The winners and losers will surprise you

I asked 21 family members, young and elderly, to rank 13 smartwatches, from Apple and Samsung to Google and Garmin.

Even though I try to make my smartwatch reviews as objective as possible, focusing on battery life, performance, and fitness accuracy, a lot of people will choose a watch solely based on looks, comfort, and vibes. I wasn't sure whether to include the hybrid ScanWatch 2, as it seemed too different from the rest with its classic look, but I was curious how much non-techy people would care about an old-school impression or if it would feel too old-fashioned for the Gen Zers. The Withings ScanWatch 2 has a subtle OLED grayscale display that remains off when you're not looking at it, preserving a classic style while tracking health data behind the scenes like heart rate, AFib, stress, blood oxygen, and skin temperature.

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