Apple Watch Tops Consumer Reports' Smartwatch Tests

Of 11 models, Consumer Reports named the Apple Inc. AAPL Watch as its best pick among smartwatches. Consumer Reports said, "Apple's sapphire screen and easy pairing give its models the edge."

The tests checked each watch on durability, health functionality, readability in bright and low light, ease of use, and ease of interaction. The Apple Watch with the sapphire face stood out in the durability test as it was scratch resistant to most tests. The Apple Watch Sport performed no better than other brands' models with Gorilla Glass.

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The Sony Corp SNE Smartwatch 3 fell to the bottom of Consumer Reports' list because of its performance in the water-resistance test. Consumer Reports also noted that there were "several Android-compatible models and one multi-OS-compatible smartwatch" that received good ratings as well, though they declined to name them.

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