Apple Watch Series 5

This really is the best smart watch you can buy. The Apple Watch Series 5 retains all of the great features of its predecessor such as the larger screen, accurate fitness tracking and handy health features like low or irregular heart rate and fall detection, and builds on this with an always-on display. This means you can discreetly glance at your watch to see the time or the steps you've taken, something you used to have raise your wrist to see. Apple says this hasn't had any impact on the battery life, and the watch will still last up to 18 hours on one charge. It is expensive and only works with iPhones, but we think it's worth every penny.

GHI Expert Verdict

If you're not on a limited budget and you've got an iPhone, the Apple Watch Series 5 is the ideal smart watch. Stylish and with excellent fitness tracking features, this tiny smartphone on your wrist lets you do almost everything you'd expect to do from your main handset..

Key Features

• A compass has been built into the watch so you can see your direction when getting navigation from the watch


• The watch can be used to make calls, send messages, listen to music and use Siri even if you don't have your iPhone to hand – it's also available without this functionality for £399


• If you have the version that can make calls independently, you also benefit from the ability to dial the emergency services almost anywhere in the world, just by pressing and holding the side button


• The new WatchOS 6 includes apps that can help women track their menstrual cycle or monitor the noise around you and alert you if it's at a level that could impact your hearing


• It's water resistant and can be used to track swimming


• It comes in two screen sizes – 40mm or 44mm


• Screen size: 1.57in


• Works with: iPhone all models


• Strap material: Silicone


• Storage space: 32GB


• Battery life: Up to 18 hours