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Video: Consumer Reports says Apple Watch is the best smartwatch in the world

Published May 6th, 2015 6:15PM EDT
Apple Watch vs. Competition: Best Smartwatch
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What’s the best smartwatch you can buy right now? Consumer Reports said in a new video that the Apple Watch is the best smartwatch in the world right now, at least when looking at certain features that are available across devices. According to Consumer Reports, the stainless steel Apple Watch took the No. 1 spot out of the 11 smartwatch models tested.

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In addition to the aluminum and steel Apple Watch versions, Consumers Reports also tested the Asus Zen, the LG G Watch R, the Martian Notifier, the Moto 360, the Pebble Steel, the Samsung Gear S and the Sony Smartwatch 3.

The company looked at various aspects including durability, water-resistance, health functionality, readability in low and bright light, and ease of use and interaction.

The steel Apple Watch model beat the aluminum one in at least three tests, including durability, water resistance and heart rate readings accuracy.

The full video, which reveals exactly how these tests were performed and how the Apple Watch models fared in them, follows below.

Chris Smith Senior Writer

Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.

Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.