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TicWatch Pro 3 GPS Smart Watch

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The TicWatch Pro 3 keeps much of the design lineage from previous generations of the Pro watches. However, the newest model brings an updated secondary display which includes a backlight, improved and new health monitoring like an SpO2 sensor, but the most significant may be the new Snapdragon 4100 processor — it's very fast. That speed translates to faster payments within Google Pay as well.

$300 at Amazon $255 at Walmart $255 at B&H

Work smarter

Fossil Men's Gen 5E

The Fossil Gen 5E runs the latest Snapdragon 3100 processor from Qualcomm, which helps to achieve great performance while increasing the battery life. You also get 1GB of RAM for improved responsiveness, a heart rate sensor, great water resistance, and of course, NFC for making payments with Google Pay. This all fits nicely into a 42mm or 44mm case that has a classic look to fit any style.

$179 at Amazon $179 at Best Buy $150 at Walmart

Meshes well

Skagen Falster 3 Gen 5

Refining the already stunning design of the Falster 2, Skagen 42 mm case adds a speaker to the equation as well as a very unique watchband. While the band can be swapped out for any 22 mm watch strap, nothing will quite compare to the chainmail style included with this one. The Snapdragon 3100 processor also gets 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, and NFC for on the go payments.

From $199 at Amazon

Always connected

Fossil Gen 5 LTE Smartwatch

If you're looking to stay connected at all times, you should consider the Fossil Gen 5 LTE. Not only does this Wear OS smartwatch offer Google Pay, but you'll also have LTE connectivity, activity/sleep tracking, heart-rate monitoring, GPS, smartphone notifications, 24-hour battery life, battery saving modes, and much more.

From $299 at Fossil From $299 at Best Buy $350 at Verizon Wireless

Classic style

Fossil Explorist HR

Another Fossil watch that supports Google Pay is the Explorist HR. While it's powered by the older Wear 2100 CPU, it still delivers a heart-rate sensor, GPS, 24-hour battery life, and a sleek, classy design that looks fantastic thanks to the included leather watchband.

From $247 at Amazon

Minor improvements

TicWatch Pro S

It's not nearly as impressive as the TicWatch Pro 3, but the TicWatch Pro S is another solid option if you're looking for a watch with Google Pay. It comes with many other key features, including GPS, heart-rate monitoring, Google Assistant, and activity/sleep tracking. It's also rated for military-grade durability, so you can rely on it to withstand extreme conditions when you're out exploring.

$260 at Amazon $221 at Mobvoi

No FOMO

TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE

TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE has a signature dual-screen display to ensure visibility in direct sunlight while helping to stretch your battery life to the max. With the addition of LTE, you can always be connected even if you don't have your phone near you. The RAM is bumped to 1GB, water resistance is improved, and the style is bulky but refined to give the TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE a clean look.

$300 at Amazon $225 at Walmart

So shiny

Fossil Venture HR

Yep, another Fossil watch! With the Venture HR, Fossil designed this one to be more appealing to those looking for a wearable with a more feminine touch. The Venture has a smaller body with a slightly tweaked version of the Explorist's design that we like. It has Google Pay, GPS, and it can also monitor your heart rate.

From $195 at Amazon

Oh so clean

Skagen Connected Falster 2

The Skagen Falster 2 is a fantastic-looking watch with a simple and clean traditional aesthetic that makes it one of the most well-designed smartwatches available. However, the watch is anything but traditional with a plethora of sensors, including NFC, which lets you leave your wallet tucked away when it comes time to pay for your coffee.

From $188 at Amazon $123 at Walmart

Forget about your battery

TicWatch Pro Bluetooth Smart Watch

If you want a smartwatch that can last multiple days on a single charge, the TicWatch Pro is for you. Thanks to a unique two-screen design, you can switch back and forth between Smart and Essential Mode to extend your battery life up to 30 days. The design is a bit bulky, but you also get GPS, heart-rate tracking, and Google Pay (of course).

$160 at Amazon $208 at B&H

Bumping the speed

TicWatch Pro 2020

Mobvoi took its lineup of popular Wear OS watches, kept the parts fans love, and gave them a refresh with the TicWatch Pro 2020. It keeps the great battery life, unique dual-layer display, and NFC for Google Pay then adds in sleep tracking and bumps the RAM up to 1GB for the much-improved performance.

$150 at Amazon $260 at Walmart $208 at B&H

Roll on

Diesel On Axial

If you're looking for a smartwatch that has a bit of attitude, then the Diesel On Axial is the watch for you. This watch comes with 1GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage to ensure smooth operation, and the sensors to match. Utilizing built-in GPS, a heart rate monitor, NFC for Google Pay, 5 ATM water resistance, a microphone, and speakers all come together to make sure this watch can handle anything you throw at it.

From $230 at Amazon

Subtle glamour

Fossil Gen 5 Julianna Stainless Steel Touchscreen Smartwatch

Fossil Gen 5 Julianna comes in a rose gold finish as well as black with a touch of rose gold surrounding the watch face. It also has a three-button setup with two customizable pushers that flank a rotating crown for navigation. With a Snapdragon 3100, 3 ATM water resistance, 1GB RAM, 8GB of storage, NFC for Google Pay, and more, this watch will help you get through your day with ease and look good doing it.

From $199 at Amazon $199 at Best Buy $280 at Walmart

Traditional and modern

Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle Stainless Steel Touchscreen Smartwatch

Getting a smartwatch that offers great performance doesn't mean you have to sacrifice performance, and the Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle proves it. Coming in a black or silver color option, you also get two customizable pushers buttons that flank a rotating crown for navigation. Pair that classic style with 1GB RAM, the Snapdragon 3100 processor, a speaker, and microphone, and NFC for Google Pay, and you have yourself a great smartwatch.

From $177 at Amazon $179 at Best Buy From $177 at Walmart

Smooth operator

Emporio Armani Smartwatch 3, Powered with Wear OS by Google with Speaker

When you think of Armani, you may think of high-class design, and the Emporio Armani Smartwatch 3 is no exception. It has a classic style with modern touches to help this watch look great in any situation. Make no mistake; this watch is about more than looks as it packs in GPS, a speaker, a microphone, and NFC for making payments with Google Pay. With this watch on your wrist, you can handle the decisions at the office and pay for cocktails in the evening.

From $245 at Amazon

Look good, play hard

Armani Exchange

The Armani Exchange utilizes a case with traditional stylings and using a bit of flair around the watch face with some facet-like marks this watch makes a statement but doesn't scream it. Take all of that and match it with great tech inside, including 3 ATM water-resistance as well as NFC for mobile payments and you have a smartwatch that can be there for both work and play.

From $199 at Amazon

The legend

TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 Men's Smartwatch

What do you get when you combine the legendary craftsmanship of TAG Heuer and electronics? You get one of the most incredible smartwatches on the planet. The TAG Heuer Connected Modular watch is available in both a 45 and 41mm case size, each with the ability to choose from materials ranging from titanium to ceramic, rose gold to diamond. It's all powered by an Intel Atom processor, GPS, heart rate monitors, NFC for Google Pay, and more to help you make a statement.

45mm $2,679 at Amazon

Well rounded

TicWatch C2 Smart Watch Classic Fashion Fitness Smartwatch

Compared to the rest of the TicWatch family, the C2 has a more traditional design. It has a beautiful round AMOLED display that comes in a black, silver, or rose gold case. This well-priced watch also has a great feature set inside of it that not only can help you manage your busy day but help to simplify it with the C2's NFC chip for Google Pay, letting you leave your wallet behind.

$140 at Amazon $200 at Walmart

More RAM

TicWatch C2 Plus 1GB RAM Smart Watch

The TicWatch C2+ is mostly the same as the original. The minimal design is maintained, as is the vibrant screen and the NFC for using Google Pay. The holdback on the original C2 was that it only had 512MB of RAM, but the C2+ fixes that by doubling it to 1GB. This update drastically improves the performance of a great-looking watch.

$210 at Amazon