Apple defends the smartwatch throne with the Ultra 2. The first-class overall package of unique smart and "good" sports and fitness functions keeps the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at the top of the smartwatch list. The better battery life alone compared to all other Apple Watches is a reason to buy...

Many smartwatches and fitness wristbands tested are real all-rounders: they serve as heart rate monitors and altimeters, count steps, calculate the length of distances covered as well as calorie consumption and analyse sleep patterns. Some can also be used to play music, make phone calls or send and receive messages from messenger services such as Whatsapp...

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush! Fitbit concentrates on its strengths: Fitness, health, battery life. Instead, it lacks sophisticated smartwatch functions and music playback. The Sense 2 is a good, enduring fitness companion that is easy to use, but a little sluggish.

Fitbit focuses on its strengths with the new watches: Fitness, health and battery life. Smart functions and music playback are missing. The Sense 2 is a good, enduring fitness companion, the Versa 4 was slightly off in the heart data.