Best TicWatch smartwatches 2024

Many of the best wearables run on Wear OS, and this includes several Mobvoi TicWatch options. From rugged to sleek and stylish, there are models to fit each wearer's specific needs, wants, and fashion sense.

We have tried many Mobvoi TicWatches and our favorite is the TicWatch Pro 5. Sure, it's more expensive than the others, but it's still relatively affordable compared to some of the premium models from bigger brands. Plus, you get tons of smart features, fabulous battery life, and a stunning dual display. If you're curious whatever options the line has to offer, we have rounded up the best TicWatch smartwatches.

At a glance

Best overall

When I reviewed the TicWatch Pro 5, I found that it truly does it all. With a generous number of features, unbelievable battery life, and tons of fitness tracking perks, it's one of the best Android smartwatches going — and still a daily watch for me. 

What you'll probably notice first, though, is the uniquely brilliant display. The TicWatch Pro 5 uses layered display technology, which helps extend battery life further. For example, Daily Mode allows you to use all of your watch's features, but you'll need to charge it every night. But with Extended Mode, you can use only essential features, then only need to charge it every couple of days or so.

When it comes to features and tracking, there's a lot to unpack. For starters, you'll love having voice-activated Google Assistant, mobile payments with Google Pay, built-in GPS, heart-rate monitoring, activity/sleep tracking, smartphone notifications, and more.

While the design is slimmer and more lightweight than previous Pro models, it still comes in a 50mm case. This might be too large for some wrists, so that's something to think about. The price tag isn't in the value category, but if you can swing it, this is one of the best TicWatch smartwatches out there.

Best value

Based on the price, I was hesitant about how much the Ticwatch E3 could offer. However, once I reviewed the watch, I quickly realized that it was a fantastic wearable. This is especially true if you're a budget shopper who doesn't want to spend a fortune on a smartwatch. 

You get the older Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset which still delivers amazing performance, for starters. The lightweight design will look familiar as it loosely follows what we've seen in previous TicWatch E models. You get a 1.3-inch HD display with a large bezel around the watch face. This model is compatible with 20mm interchangeable bands, and comes with IP68 water resistance that's suitable for pool swimming.

There's also a great selection of health/fitness features on the TicWatch E3. This includes built-in GPS, activity/sleep tracking, heart-rate monitoring, blood oxygen tracking, and more. There's also a built-in mic and speaker for Google Assistant and NFC for Google Pay. 

It only offers mediocre battery life: it'll typically last for two days on a single charge, but you can opt for Essential Mode. This will limit certain features to help extend battery life when necessary. The bulky bezel is also a love-it-or-hate-it design. But you get great value with this option.

Best for outdoors

You won't find a better smartwatch for your outdoor lifestyle for this price than the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra. Wherever you go, the Pro 3 Ultra can go, too. During my review of the watch, I took it on camping trips, cutting down trees on my property, and through various workouts, and it kept going. 

When you combine this level of durability with unlimited tracking abilities, including proactive sport modes, swim monitoring and swim style detection, built-in GPS, heart rate sensor, and sleep tracking, there's not a whole lot that the Pro 3 Ultra can't do.

The proactive sports modes allow you to keep going at your own pace without slowing down to mess with your watch. It's powered by TicMotion, which is Mobvoi's suite of proprietary AI algorithms. It proactively detects your motion, tracks your swim activities, and provides fitness records without you having to press or do a thing. 

The dual-layer display will ensure you always have the most important information visible and stretches the battery to up to 30 days in Essential mode. Simply get going, and it will follow suit.

Best entry-level

It's not much, but the TicWatch GTH is the best entry-level TicWatch around. For starters, it costs roughly $25 at most retailers, which is an insanely cheap price for any wearable. The fitness tracker looks pretty neat and you also enjoy plenty of other perks such as heart-rate monitoring, activity tracking, SpO2 measurement, a skin temperature sensor, and more.

Although you don't get to enjoy fancy features like NFC payments, the battery lasts up to 10 days, which is super useful for a busybody. There's also sleep and stress tracking onboard, enabling you to get quite a bit of use out of the modest TicWatch GTH.

For an entry-level model that actually does more than just the basics, you can't go wrong with this one. And you can confidently hand it over to a friend or family member once you're ready to upgrade.

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All of them are great, but the best TicWatch ultimately depends on your needs

These days, the smartwatch market is overflowing with options. It can be overwhelming to sift through all of the options when trying to find a suitable match. There's a sea of different price ranges, health/fitness tracking perks, smartwatch features, and designs. We can confidently say that the collection of Mobvoi TicWatch smartwatches is worthy of your attention. This impressive lineup offers an ideal option for just about every type of fitness enthusiast there is.

If we're talking favorites, we've got our sights set on the TicWatch Pro 5. It's hard to go wrong with its brilliant, battery-conserving display paired with the lengthy list of smart features and fitness-tracking capabilities. It's on the expensive side, especially when you compare it to some of the others on this list. However, do your research and you'll find this is quite a steal, considering all of the perks and upgrades you're getting. The TicWatch Pro 5 is easily the best TicWatch smartwatch you can buy right now.

No matter what your ideal fitness smartwatch looks like, you can probably find a match for your needs on this list. You can rest assured that you'll be on your way to achieving your goals with any of these TicWatch models on your wrist. When you combine any of these promising smartwatches with the easy-to-use TicHealth app, success will be just around the corner.

How to choose

Now it's decision time. How do you make the choice among the best TicWatch smartwatches? The first consideration is usually price, but with all of these smartwatches falling into the "pretty affordable" category, especially when on sale as they often are, it's less of an issue. You'll want to consider things like battery life. Since most of them work with TicWatch's handy Essential mode, you can rest assured that you'll be able to extend battery life in a pinch when needed.

Look at some of the basics, like what fitness, health, and wellness parameters they track. If you're a swimmer or outdoor adventurer, for example, it makes sense to invest in the more durable TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra that offers things like swim detection and enhanced durability. Conversely, if this is something you just want to get for your tween to use, the TicWatch GTH is a good starting point.

Consider some of the useful add-ons and which ones are a priority for you. Do you want to be able to pay for items from your wrist, like at the gym or when you pop over to the grocery store without your wallet and/or bag? If so, Google Pay support will be crucial.

Finally, size and design is important. It needs to fit nicely on your wrist without being heavy, clunky, or too small or tight. If you have smaller wrists, you'll probably want to steer clear of the TicWatch Pro 5, for example.