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Fully-unlocked cellular potential Garmin Venu 2 Plus $450 at Amazon   Pros Supports Google Assistant, Siri, and Bixby commands Can take phone calls on watch Has a third button for two shortcuts Best battery life in GPS mode Cons Slightly shorter daily battery life More expensive If you want to be able to answer calls or ask your favorite voice assistant a question without pulling out your phone, the new Venu 2 Plus justifies the slightly higher cost. Otherwise, it has the same software and sensors as the other Venu 2 watches, but only ships in one 43mm configuration. Cutting costs, adding sizes, and colors Garmin Venu 2 and 2S $

Impressive Android watch Garmin Venu 2 $400 at Amazon Pros GPS, HRM, NFC Pulse Ox & Body Battery New sleep score & fitness age Unstoppable battery life Two size options Cons No LTE connectivity Insanely expensive If you're worried about whether the Garmin Venu 2 will measure up to the original, you'll be pleasantly surprised. It now comes in two sizes, offers double the battery life, and gets a handful of new features. As long as you're willing to pay for it, there are plenty of goodies to go around with this new smartwatch. Ideal for iOS users Apple Watch Series 6 From $329 at Amazon Pros GPS, HRM, NFC Optional LTE connectivity Blood oxygen monitoring Always-on altimeter Two size options Cons Poor battery life Not for Android Those who are already committed to using Apple devices will benefit from the Apple Watch Series 6. It's got some new features, including native sleep tracking. You'll also have the option to use t