The best smartwatch in 2026
Prices checked 10 September 2026; confirm today's price and stock. Scores include 10% for release recency, which alone puts the Series 12 above the Ultra 3.
The ranking
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 leads at 88.6. The Ultra 3, RM500 cheaper, is the better buy if the money matters; the Series 12 is second but has the weakest battery here.
Three models scored every watch on health, battery, display, software, build and value; release recency adds 10%.
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| Rank | Name | /100 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88.6 | |
| 2 | 81.9 | |
| 3 | 79.6 | |
| 4 | 66.7 |
Can you buy any of this in Malaysia
Three of the four are confirmed for Malaysia.
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Where to buy
| watch | status | price | Before buying |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Watch Ultra 3 | official | RM3,199 | On sale at Urban Republic and Machines at the 10 September check. |
| Apple Watch Series 12 | official | RM1,799 | Pre-orders opened 11 September, with stock due 18 September. |
| Apple Watch Ultra 4 | official | RM3,699 | Pre-orders opened 11 September, with stock due 18 September. |
| Huawei Watch GT 5 | unknown | — | Availability checks failed; confirm the price yourself. |