TRANSPARENT BY DESIGN

How Smart Watchers scores smartwatches

A wider scale for reading differences, with original ratings always available.

Understanding the 100-point index

The index converts the published five-point rating using a fixed scale. It preserves order and ties; it is neither a new performance measurement nor a quality percentage.

85–100Excellent

70–84Very strong

55–69Good

40–54Notable trade-offs

0–39Limited

For example: 3.0/5 → 36; 4.0/5 → 64; 4.5/5 → 81; 5.0/5 → 100.

Index = 100 × (rating out of 5 ÷ 5)², rounded to the nearest integer.

Equal original ratings keep an equal index. Adding models does not change the scale.

Comparison guidelines

0 points: equal index. 1–7: small gap. 8–14: visible advantage. 15 or more: large gap. These are editorial guidelines, not statistical significance thresholds.

Indices derived from external reviews retain their original rating and source. Methods and dates may differ, so these comparisons do not declare an automatic winner.

Health & sport

Sensors, insights, safety features and usefulness of the health experience. Training depth, positioning accuracy, coaching and recovery tools.

Battery

Real-world endurance, charging convenience and always-on trade-offs.

Display

Readability, resolution, brightness and always-on display.

Ecosystem

Notifications, apps, payments, calls and ecosystem integration.

Design & comfort

Wearability, controls, display legibility and build quality.

Value

Capability and durability relative to the current market price.

Editorial safeguards

No manufacturer can buy a higher score.
Affiliate links are clearly disclosed.
Prices are indicative and monitored separately from editorial scores.
Material corrections are documented and published.