We asked Tom’s Guide readers which 2026 Android smartwatch they prefer — and the winner is clear
We asked Tom's Guide readers which new Android smartwatch they'd rather own, and the response was overwhelming.
Tom's Guide recently conducted a poll asking their readers which 2026 full-featured Android smartwatch they preferred. The results were clear, with one device standing out as the clear winner. With 830 total votes, it was evident which smartwatch claimed the top spot.
The Google Pixel Watch 5 emerged victorious, receiving 50% of the votes. This was followed by the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 with 24% of the votes, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 with 16%. Fifty-eight percent of the respondents chose the Pixel Watch 5, while 24% favored the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and 16% preferred the Galaxy Watch 9.
While the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 is the most affordable in its class, the Google Pixel Watch 5 won the popularity contest due to its unique and potentially groundbreaking preventive health and safety features, such as Breathing Emergency Detection, Insulin Resistance Trends, and Blood Pressure Trends. The other two models, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9, received fewer votes as they were seen as minor updates to their predecessors.
Ultimately, the Google Pixel Watch 5 claimed the top position in this poll, with its innovative features and appealing design making it the clear favorite among Tom's Guide readers.
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