Android Wear, the operating system developed by Google for connected watches, had difficult beginnings.Today, it is an increasingly mature platform, thanks to a name change at the start of 2018, and an update - co -developed in 2021 with Samsung - promising.

QU'EST-CE QUE WEAR OS ?

Initially known as Android Wear, Wear OS is the Google operating system designed for smart watches.Many manufacturers such as Fossil, LG, Huawei, Mobvoi (Ticwatch) and now Samsung use this bone for their smartwatches.

Android Wear is therefore dead, Vive Wear OS his successor!Navigation has been greatly improved, the lifespan of batteries also.But if Google has renamed its operating system dedicated to connected objects, it is above all to revalue the object "shows" more than its "connected" technology.Which makes Wear OS smartwatches very popular jewelry, not only by technophiles but also by the general public.

Obviously, before choosing the connected watch that suits you, you will need to check your operating system and compatibility with your Android smartphone like iOS.Each watch only works with some devices, think about it.

To support you in your purchase decision, we have listed the best WEAR OS connected watches available on the market.Each product has been carefully tested by our journalists, compared to the entire existing catalog and then classified according to its most important characteristics: price, design, battery and technical specifications.

1.Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

Samsung adopte à nouveau Wear OS et ça lui réussit.

Caractéristiques techniques

Compatibilité : AndroidÉcran : 1,4 pouce (450 x 450) Super AMOLEDProcesseur : Dual-core 1,18 GHz Cortex-A55Stockage : 16 GoAutonomie : 48 heuresMéthode de charge : chargement sans fil QiEtanchéité : ouiConnectivité : Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS

Pourquoi l’acheter

+Nouvelle interface enrichie+Légère et élégante

Pourquoi attendre

-Pas de cadran rotatif-Amélioration limitée des fonctions fitness

TheSamsung Galaxy Watch 4 is the continuation of one of our favorite smartwatches, and it is the first time in a long time that we have seen the company return under the Wear OS interface of Google.Do not imagine, however, dealing with a standard Wear OS watch here: the ONE UI Watch 3 operating system is indeed hybrid, designed in total collaboration between Samsung and Google.

On paper, the overall upgrade is limited, but the Watch 4 is suitable for all those looking for a high -end connected watch capable of accompanying intensive training sessions, as well as offering many other intelligent features thatwill appeal to the owners of smartphones (Android and Samsung above all) hating out theirs every thirty seconds.It also offers entertaining or productive features - like a virtual rotating telescope, inspired by the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, which facilitates navigation between the various menus of the smartwatch.Fitness options, on the other hand, are not very different from what we have seen previously, with a GPS and the monitoring of the freshly optimized heart rate.Autonomy is not a major problem on the Galaxy Watch 4, although it is not the most enduring smartwatch that we have ever carried.It will hold about two days in almost intensive use, and one more if you do little exercise or never activate GPS.Note the presence of aSamsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic which composes with a rotary dial and larger screens.

Read our full test:Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

2.Fossil Gen 6

L’une des plus grandes ambassadrices de Wear OS… en attendant Wear OS 3 !

Caractéristiques techniques

Compatibilité : Android, iOSEcran : 1.28 pouce (416 x 416), AMOLEDProcesseur : Quad Core 1.2 GHzStockage : 8 GoAutonomie : 2 joursMéthode de charge : propriétaireEtanchéité : ouiConnectivité : Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS

Pourquoi l’acheter

+Design élégant+Grand écran

Pourquoi attendre

-Faible autonomiePeu de modifications depuis la Gen 5

Fossil watches are solid Wear OS devices that rely on a clean design rather than unpublished features.The newFossil Gen 6 is part of this tradition, with some unpublished advantages that few others share: the Snapdragon 4100 Plus chipset and, in the long term (in 2022), the Wear OS 3 interface which combines the operating systemfrom Google and Tizen OS developed by Samsung.

These are the internal updates that really distinguish the watch from its competitors.In addition to the chipset which makes the model 30% faster than its predecessor, theFossil Gen 6 composes with 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage.The 1.28 inch Amoled screen seems to be unchanged from its predecessor, but it is always of superior quality.

On the sensor side, theFossil Gen 6 adds a SPO2 sensor to follow the oxygen levels in the blood, as well as an improved heart rate sensor.However, in the absence of third -party software, you will probably have to trust Google Fit to follow your form and your health.If you are a regular in the Wear OS system and you appreciate the use of Android applications, you will greatly appreciate this watch.

Read our full test:Fossil Gen 6

3.Ticwatch Pro 3

Deux écrans pour le prix d’un (ou presque).

Caractéristiques techniques

Compatibilité : Android, iOSEcran : 1,4 pouce (454 x 454), OLED couplé à un écran LCDProcesseur : Snapdragon Wear 4100Stockage : 8 GoAutonomie : 3 jours (45 en mode Essentiel)Méthode de charge : dock aimantéEtanchéité : ouiConnectivité : Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC

Pourquoi l’acheter

+L’économie de batterie grâce au double écran+Elégante et robuste

Pourquoi attendre

-Une gamme d’applications limitée-Ecran OLED énergivore

TICWATCH PRO 3 is paid as easily with an Android smartphone as with an iPhone.The connected watch seeks to attract the greatest number of users and succeeds thanks to another size argument: its double screen.

It first consists of a transparent LCD screen which can display basic information such as the time or heart rate.It also ensures emergency display when the battery is weakening and you enter low consumption mode.Optional advantage of the LCD screen: if you only use the latter, the autonomy of your connected watch reaches almost a month and a half!

Ticwatch Pro also offers an OLED screen that gives you access to all Wear OS features, with exceptional image quality for a smartwatch.The lifespan of your battery then falls to three days.It is therefore recommended that you frequently alternate between the two screens to take advantage of this half-sporting watch, Simer Citadine.

Read our full test (in English): Ticwatch Pro 3

4.Fossil Sport

Le plus sympa des coachs fitness.

Caractéristiques techniques

Compatibilité : Android, iOSEcran : 1.2 pouce (390 x 390), AMOLEDProcesseur : Quad Core 1.2GHzStockage : 4 GoAutonomie : 2 joursMéthode de charge : propriétaireEtanchéité : ouiConnectivité : Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS

Pourquoi l’acheter

+Design élégant+Adaptée pour la natation+L’un des processeurs les plus puissants

Pourquoi attendre

-Onéreuse-Le GPS manque de fluidité

Its price is not the most attractive and yet, faced with the Apple and Samsung models, theFossil Sport remains one of the most affordable high -end connected watches.The invoice is justified by the integration of excellent components, starting with the battery guaranteeing an autonomy of at least two days.Its Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 SNAPDRAGON processor also offers the most fluid user experience compared to other Wear OS.

Because it is water resistant to a depth of 50 meters, that it has specific physical activity sensors and customizable buttons, theFossil Sport greatly pleases swimmers.You can also configure your training goals and sessions as you wish.The very bright screen, finally, invites you to always keep an eye on your follow -ups, even at the highest of the effort.Bonus: the silicone bracelet is very robust and does not dirty.In addition, as it is interchangeable, you have the possibility to change your look when you wish.

Read our full test (in English):Fossil Sport

5.Ticwatch E2

Des capteurs qui n’ont rien à envier à Samsung et Apple.

Caractéristiques techniques

Compatibilité : Android 4.3+, iOS 8+Ecran : 1.39 pouce (400 x 400), OLEDProcesseur : Snapdragon Wear 2100Stockage : 4 GoAutonomie : environ 48hMéthode de charge : dock aimantéEtanchéité : ouiConnectivité : Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1

Pourquoi l’acheter

+Prix abordable+Bonne durée de vie

Pourquoi attendre

-Technologie NFC non supportée-Design un peu fade

If the Chinese brand Mobvo does not shine with its popularity, its connected watches Ticwatch, they are coming very closely thanks to their value for money.TICWATCH E2 is a sporting smartwatch which has sensors whose quality is reminiscent of that of Samsung and Apple watches.Let us quote among others the heart rate monitor and the sleep sensor which are among the most precise existing on Wear OS watches.This for a price of 20% on average, compared to the best of them.

With an impressive autonomy and a robust dial, the E2 Ticwatch can attract occasional athletes or geeks who want to start a sporting activity without too much investment.The E2 presents some faults such as its basic design and the absence of NFC technology.Arguments that necessarily inflate the bill.What Mobvoi refuses to do.

Read our full test (in English): TICWATCH E2

6.Ticwatch S2

S comme survie.

Caractéristiques techniques

Compatibilité : Android 4.3+, iOS 8+Ecran : 1,39 pouce (400 x 400), OLEDProcesseur : Snapdragon Wear 2100Stockage : 4 GoAutonomie : environ 48hMéthode de charge : dock aimantéEtanchéité : ouiConnectivité : Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1

Pourquoi l’acheter

+Prix abordable+Conception étanche+Autonomie de deux jours

Pourquoi attendre

-Pas de NFC

In your opinion, the qualities of a good connected watch are above all military precision, a dial that resists all shocks as in the water and a battery that allows you to finish your trek without failure.Then the Ticwatch S2 is made to marry your wrist.This is the smartwatch of adventurers and extreme athletes.

On paper, it is the exact replica of the E2 Ticwatch, sharing its technical characteristics and its sensors.In fact, the manufacturer Mobvoi originally deployed the same prototype on two versions with different names and dials.That of the S2 is more solid and is therefore suitable for more intense sports disciplines such as climbing, rafting, surfing or skateboarding.The design of the E2, for its part, favored elegance.A choice that also affects the price and, with a limited budget, you will stop on the S2 which succeeds in being even cheaper than its twin.

Read our full test (in English): Ticwatch S2

7.MISFIT VAPOR 2

Elle veut remplacer votre carte bleue.

Caractéristiques techniques

Compatibilité : Android, iOSEcran : 1,2 ou 1,4 pouces (360 x 360), AMOLEDProcesseur : Dual-core 1.0 GHzStockage : 4 GoAutonomie : 24hMéthode de charge : propriétaireEtanchéité : N / AConnectivité : Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC

Pourquoi l’acheter

+Deux tailles disponibles+NFC pour Google Pay

Pourquoi attendre

-Compatibilité assez limitée avec iOS-Fragile

Misfit had the good idea to try a second foray into the Wear OS watches market.If the original model presented a considerable number of problems, this upgrade has corrected the majority.And adopts NFC technology for Google Pay, a fairly rare functionality on smartwatches to be underlined.No need to take out your credit card, the VAPOR 2 becomes a contactless means of payment and allows you to pay your shopping in stores.

Its rounded design is very elegant and you can choose between two screen sizes to spare your wrist.The resolution is beautiful, ideal for remembering your vacation photos or scrolling your Instagram subscription flows.

With an average price, you get one of the most chic and complete smart watches on the market.

Read our full test (in English): MISFIT VAPOR 2

8.Ticwatch C2

Elle s’accroche habilement à votre poignet et à ce top.

Caractéristiques techniques

Compatibilité : Android, iOSEcran : 1,3 pouce (360 x 360), AMOLEDProcesseur : Dual-core 1.0 GHzStockage : 4 GoAutonomie : 24hMéthode de charge : propriétaireEtanchéité : ouiConnectivité : Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Pourquoi l’acheter

+Cadran et bracelets premium+Baisse considérable du prix+Google Pay

Pourquoi attendre

-Moins sportive que les autres TicWatch

Would Mobvoi be monopolizing the ranking of the best Wear OS watches?If the E2, S2 and Pro are undoubtedly in their place, we hesitated somewhat before adding the TICWATCH C2.Released at the same time as the pro, it is certainly less innovative than the latter but proves to be an option to consider for its management of Google Pay.Conversely E2 and S2 models.What decided above all, let's be honest, is its reasonable cost.

In search of a sports watch?Prefer the other Mobvoi ranges, its sensors proving to be slightly less precise.Its waterproofing and autonomy are also more limited, although suitable for the second.The C2 is exposed more urban than athlete, with a refined dial and a variety of appreciable leather bracelets.Definitely designed for those who prefer to hear "ready-to-wear" that "developed bend".

Read our full test (in English): Ticwatch C2

Photo credits: Techradar;Mobvoi;Huawei;Misfit;Samsung