Several smartwatches<\/a> and trackers now offer much slimmer builds, and wider color choices and they also have features specifically targeted at women, with biometric cycle tracking via temperature sensors, stress tracking and some even highlighting fertility windows.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been testing smartwatches and fitness trackers for over 10 years, and I\u2019ve worn everything from the Apple Watch Ultra 2<\/a> to the Garmin Lily 2<\/a> in the last few months.\u00a0<\/p>\n These are my top picks for the best wearables specifically designed for women, offering not only more feminine looks but also features that cater specifically to women.<\/p>\n Quick wearables for women picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n How we tested<\/p>\n Wareable has reviewed these smartwatches individually already, but we asked expert women\u2019s tech advocate Britta O\u2019Boyle to wear each one again \u2014 and re-test female-first features. Britta evaluated the women\u2019s health features, period tracking capabilities, and insights, which take longer to assess than simple health tracking features. She also tested all the main wellness, health, and smart features while assessing each for comfort, wearability, and design.<\/p>\n Oura Ring\u00a0<\/strong>(Gen 3\/4)<\/p>\n Sizes:<\/strong> 4-15<\/p>\n Colors: <\/strong>Silver, Black, Brushed Silver, Stealth, Gold, Rose Gold<\/p>\n Tracks:<\/strong> Steps, heart rate, blood oxygen, respiratory rate, heart rate variability, female cycle tracking, stress tracking, sleep tracking, Readiness Score, Sleep Score, Cardiovascular Age, Resilience<\/p>\n Compatibility:<\/strong> iOS and Android<\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> From $349 <\/p>\n Stepping away from smartwatches and opting for a more discreet form of fitness tracking, the smart ring presents a great option for health monitoring. There are many smart rings<\/a> currently available on the market, including Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Ring<\/a>, but it\u2019s Oura that champions women. Remarkably, women constitute nearly 60% of the user base, which is unprecedented for a consumer tech product.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the Oura Ring 3 that I\u2019ve used, which is why this model appears on the list. Although the Oura Ring 4 launched in October 2024, offering a few extra features and more accurate fitness tracking, the design remains largely the same and it still operates on the same platform.<\/p>\n The Oura Ring 4 features a sleek, uninterrupted design that comes in a range of color options, including silver and black, as well as gold and rose gold. I\u2019m a personal fan of gold because it resembles a fashion ring rather than a smart device. The Ring 4 is made from titanium and is lighter than the Ring 3 that rests on my finger, but even the Ring 3 is hardly noticeable. So much so that the only time it is removed is for showering and charging.\u00a0<\/p>\n Design aside, the Oura platform is excellent. For such a small device, it\u2019s amazing how much data the Oura Ring collects, from stress and sleep tracking to heart rate and body temperature. Data is presented in visually appealing cards in the Oura app, with summary cards on the main Home tab and more detail on the Readiness, Sleep, Activity, and Resilience tabs. <\/p>\n Even the detail is user-friendly, with color-coded bars indicating when a certain element is \u2018Good\u2019, \u2018Optimal\u2019, or when you need to \u2018Pay attention\u2019. It is highlighted red when it requires attention, making it easy to spot the outliers.<\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n Like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and the Google Pixel Watch 3, you get a Readiness Score with Oura, which consists of various contributing factors, including sleep, sleep balance, body temperature, and heart rate variation. I particularly appreciate stress tracking\u2014I\u2019ve found it to align closely with how I felt\u2014and I enjoy the extra features, such as Resilience and Cardiovascular age.<\/p>\n Cycle tracking is beneficial as well\u2014providing prompts to log your data as your period approaches. Oura was the first wearable to integrate with the Natural Cycles app, offering features like green days and red days based on your temperature and whether you\u2019re trying to avoid or achieve conception. <\/p>\n Oura has introduced a new Fertility Insights feature that utilizes the temperature sensor to indicate when you are most fertile. While I\u2019m not trying for a baby, it is wonderful to see a wearable that prioritizes women\u2019s health.<\/p>\n Activity tracking could be improved, although the Oura Ring 4 has addressed this issue somewhat. Overall, the Oura Ring is a discreet and excellent wearable that I\u2019d highly recommend if you\u2019re looking for something to track your health without dominating your wrist.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n Apple Watch Series 10\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Apple Watch Series 10 introduced a few notable changes this year for the 10th-anniversary model. Firstly, it increased the sizes to 42mm and 46mm, which also enlarged the displays. Secondly, it slimmed down the case by around 1mm. The slimmer casing makes a significant difference when worn (much to my surprise), sitting much more comfortably on the wrist, and the larger display means that the 42mm model is more than adequate.\u00a0<\/p>\n The color options for the Watch Series 10 are great too, with the Gold titanium variant being my particular favorite. The Rose Gold and Jet Black aluminum models are lovely in person as well, and you can make any of them stand out with the various strap options. I highly recommend the Milanese Loop strap, which looks gorgeous on it, though I suggest a Sport Band for exercise.<\/p>\n When it comes to features, the Apple Watch Series 8 and later include a wrist temperature sensor, enabling more accurate cycle tracking and integration with the Natural Cycles app for added functionality. The latest software, watchOS 11, also introduces a new method for tracking pregnancy, which I really wish had been available when I was pregnant. I had to rely on a separate app on my iPhone to obtain what I needed, but most of it is available now.\u00a0<\/p>\n The software, which is not only available on the Watch Series 10 but also on older models, introduces Training Load and Vitals this year. The new Vitals app<\/a> is particularly effective at detecting when something is slightly amiss, while Training Load helps highlight if you\u2019re exercising too much or perhaps not enough. <\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n I also enjoy sleep tracking on the Apple Watch<\/a>, with the Series 10 offering sleep apnea detection<\/a>. All the stats and trends are displayed in the Health app, although some can also be found in the Fitness app on the iPhone and Sleep app on the watch itself.\u00a0<\/p>\n I\u2019d love an all-around energy score or readiness score based on the range of stats and data collected by the Apple Watch Series 10. A sleep score would be great too, and I\u2019d like to see dedicated stress tracking. Overall, the Apple Watch Series 10 is a great all-rounder, offering accurate fitness and sleep tracking, easy-to-understand data, and good cycle and pregnancy tracking.<\/p>\n Samsung Galaxy Watch 7<\/strong><\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is likely the chunkiest option among my picks, but I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised when I reviewed it, and that is part of why it has made the cut.<\/p>\n The bulky build has character, and while the 40mm model still feels significantly larger on the wrist than the 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 equivalent, it looks good. The display is glorious, with plenty of punch and vibrancy, and the interface is fluid and easy to use.<\/p>\n The green color option is quite distinct in the world of smartwatches, and there are excellent strap choices available, including rubberized sport bands, fabric selections, and metal Milanese options, if you want your watch to appear a bit more polished for the office or an event, for example. Once again, I would recommend the Sport Band for exercise, although I am partial to a metal option for everyday wear.\u00a0<\/p>\n As with Samsung\u2019s latest phones, the company has utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to provide a little helping hand regarding some of its features. Each morning, you receive an Energy Score, which indicates your capacity for the day, along with Wellness Tips to help you make small changes that can improve both your score and your Sleep Score.<\/p>\n Energy Score is calculated based on activity over the last day, sleep over the last seven days, sleeping heart rate on average and then sleeping heart rate variability. I loved it, and while I was told in an interview at Unpacked<\/a> that it was \u201cversion 1.0\u201d and it would only get \u201cbetter and better\u201d, it\u2019s a score that\u2019s easy to understand and a good indicator of what you should be doing that day.\u00a0<\/p>\n Cycle tracking is available here too, and it\u2019s easy to add data directly from the Galaxy Watch 7, rather than always needing to open Samsung Health on your Galaxy phone or Android device. You can easily see when your next period is due and quickly add symptoms using the Daily Log on the watch, which features a simple and user-friendly interface. The Galaxy Watch 7 can also track stress and measure blood pressure, providing a comprehensive suite of fitness and health features that are user-friendly.<\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n Charging on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 could be faster, battery life could be improved, and I would love to see compatibility with the iPhone. However, it\u2019s a fantastic smartwatch if you\u2019re looking for something with a slightly chunkier build and superb fitness features.<\/p>\n Google Pixel Watch 3<\/strong><\/p>\n The Google Pixel Watch 3 is Google\u2019s third smartwatch, featuring a pebble-shaped design that is both simple and sophisticated. It\u2019s not as chunky as the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 or the Garmin Venu 3S, but it is still larger on the wrist than the smaller Apple Watch Series 10. I reviewed the Matte Black with Obsidian Active Band, although I would choose a Champagne Gold option if given the choice, as it\u2019s a little softer.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n There are plenty of extra strap options as well, so even though the Pixel Watch 3 comes with an Active Band by default, you\u2019ll discover two-tone leather options, slim metal variations, and different material choices, allowing you to change the look quite easily. The strap mechanism of the Pixel Watch 3 could use some improvement\u2014it\u2019s not very user-friendly\u2014but once you understand it, there\u2019s a good selection of additional straps available.<\/p>\n Fitness and activity tracking on the Google Pixel Watch 3 is impressive, primarily due to the Fitbit integration that has been executed well, unlike the incomplete version in the Pixel Watch 2. Fitbit has always excelled at presenting data in an easy-to-interpret manner, and that quality remains intact despite the Google acquisition. The accompanying Fitbit app is clear and concise, providing a comprehensive overview of your health.\u00a0<\/p>\n There\u2019s cycle tracking and symptom logging, but there is no additional integration with apps like Natural Cycles, such as those offered by the Apple Watch and Oura Ring, despite the numerous sensors on board the Pixel Watch 3. Stress tracking is excellent, and Fitbit has always excelled at sleep tracking, mastering it long before many others even began to offer it. <\/p>\n The Daily Readiness Score is also a favorite of mine, providing an indication of your status for the day \u2013 similar to Samsung\u2019s Energy Score. Additionally, there are Cardio Load and Target Cardio Load scores that help guide your exercise activities and illustrate the impact of exercise on your body.<\/p>\n Like Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Watch 7, I would love to see iPhone support for the Google Pixel Watch 3, given that Wear OS used to offer it. However, if you have an Android device, specifically a Pixel one, the Pixel Watch 3 is a great smartwatch with accurate tracking and simple stats that are easy to understand.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n Garmin Venu 3S<\/strong><\/p>\n Garmin has long been the key player when it comes to running watches and sports watches, but what about watches specifically for women? Well, the company does offer the Garmin Lily 2 (the successor to the Garmin Lily<\/a> that launched in 2021), which is specifically designed for women, though it\u2019s not the Garmin I would pick. It\u2019s got a small and discreet design, but it misses out on some of Garmin\u2019s top features, and the Venu 3S has softer vibes than some of the other models in Garmin\u2019s lineup, plus a range of features.\u00a0<\/p>\n While it\u2019s a good smartwatch for women, as we\u2019ll come onto, it\u2019s still quite basic for sports tracking. If you want proper athletic analysis, try the Forerunner 265S.<\/a><\/p>\n Back to the Venu 3, it is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes. As usual, I would choose the 41mm, but that depends on your preference, of course. There are a variety of color options as well, though the Soft Gold is the one that captured my attention, especially when paired with the French Grey strap. Garmin also provides some extra straps, but none are particularly elegant. 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