Android Wear had a shaky start in the smartwatch game, with watches coming up short against competitors like Apple, Fitbit and Samsung in size, style, and spec. But a recent re-branding to Wear OS could be a game-changer.

The name upgrade has broadened the appeal of Android products for Apple and Tinzen users, while the platform has seen an uptake of high-profile fashion brands producing compatible watches. With more choice than ever of the Google-powered platform, here are the best Android and Wear OS watches currently available.

The Functional Ones

Samsung Gear S3

For many people, Samsung is the alternative to Apple. When it comes to phones, the usual question is, are you an iPhone guy or Galaxy guy? Similarly, the South Korean tech giant’s is a big enough brand name to compete big hitters like Fitbit and the Apple Watch. While the Samsung Gear S3 doesn’t run on Wear OS itself – instead, using its own Tizen OS – it is compatible and can be paired with most Android phones on an up-to-date OS.

Consequently, the Gear S3 has fewer apps, but is great for music lovers – you can control music playing on your phone from the watch, blare music out of its own tiny speaker, or download offline Spotify playlists for when you want to run and leave your phone behind.

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Casio Pro Trek Smart

Casio has a rep as the go-to brand for a cheap watch – a purely functional timepiece. But it’s a rep that does Casio a discredit – it has plenty of watches in its expansive range that push the envelope in terms of fashion and technology. Assuming you’re not an investment collector, there’s almost certainly something for you, from a standard digital to a multi-purpose chronograph.

The Pro Trek is one of the few proper outdoorsy smartwatches available. As you expect, there are features tailored for rough and tumble adventuring – GPS, sensors for measuring altitude and air pressure, an accelerometer, gyrometer, and compass. It’s also sturdy enough to take a better battering than you are.