The main reason we buy a smartwatch is that there would be no need to carry the smartphone all the time. But feeling comfortable and easy-going while wearing a smartwatch is also a priority for everyone. Smartwatch companies have too felt the need of the hour and are trying to design smartwatches that are thin and light-weight.

Let us have a deep review of the 15 thinnest smartwatches available to date.

15 Thinnest Smartwatches Review [2023]

1# Apple Watch Series 8

Thickness- 10.7mm

Apple has steadily managed to keep itself in the first position when it comes to smartphones and smartwatches. The same goes on with its recent iteration- Apple Watch Series 8. Apple Watch Series 8 embarks the inclusion of all the recent technical features and it has also managed to keep the look and feel of the design thin and light.

It includes features such as heart rate monitoring, physical activity tracker, walking directions, ApplePay, listening to music, e-mail, text and call notifications, and many more. The best part being you don’t need to carry around your phone and enjoy all the updates through this light-but-bright smartwatch.

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2# Pebble Time Round

Thickness- 7.5mm

Pebble has taken the smartwatch industry by a storm after launching its Pebble Time Round variant- which is considered the thinnest and lightest smartwatch in the market. As the name suggests, Pebble Time Round actually looks like a real watch due to its round shape and its thickness is merely 7.5 mm.

Talking about functionalities, it possesses all the features you would ask for. Starting from activity tracking, push notifications, to the built-in microphone, sports scores. You can pair the watch with third-party “smart-straps”, which is one of the coolest features. You can punch in a GPS-enabled smart strap to launch location tracking.

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3# LG Watch Style

Thickness- 10.8mm

LG watch style is a thin and rugged featured smartwatch built in collaboration with Google and integrates all the amazing features you can think of. The watch is candid to the eye and is so comfortable and light that you forget that it’s even placed in your wrist.

The WearOS2.0 welcomes features like voice-activated Google Assistant, fully functional Play Store, fitness tracking, and a 1.2-inch P-OLED display. The swappable bands are a blessing and setting up Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is extremely simple.

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4# Misfit Vapor 2

Thickness- 11.2mm

Misfit Vapor 2 is a simple and modest watch that inculcates all the basic features one would ask for. Misfit has tried to add several useful and new features in this model that includes NFC, GPS, better display, etc.

It is bigger in its own way and is made of a plastic body with a glass display, and its thinness can make you wear it for a longer duration without a hunch.

The wearable uses Wear OS and thus includes a lot of apps for wise usage. Other features include Google Assistant, heart rate sensor, Google Fit that perfectly keeps track of your workouts, and many more.

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5# Motorola Moto 360

Thickness- 11.4mm

Motorola Moto 360, launched in 2014, was among the first watches to feature a circular body with smart definitions. Its second iteration was launched at the end of 2019 and is made by eBuyNow.

The Moto 360 comes with replaceable bands that you will enjoy wearing according to the occasion. The thin dial and a thin bezel make you wear the watch more often now without any discomfort.

This slimmest smartwatch includes features such as step tracking and activity tracking, Google voice Assistant, and is also water-resistant. It enables the user to take pictures remotely when synced with the Android’s phone camera.

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6# Xiaomi Mi Watch 

Thickness- 12.28mm

Xiaomi has spread its reach to smartwatches too and has taken the market by a storm. Xiaomi Mi watch has a 1.39” AMOLED display and a number of exciting features to woo for. This Chinese smartwatch is styled trendy and the not so thick look makes it soft wear.

Moreover, the watch can be customized with over 110 different watch faces to choose from and a variety of replaceable straps.

Of course, it Integrates the usual set of features like sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, step tracking, and sleep tracking.  There are 10 sport modes that include mountain climbing, open water swimming, cross country, etc.

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7# Garmin Vivoactive 3

Thickness- 11.7mm

Garmin Vivoactive 3 is one of the most stylish, posh, full-featured, exquisite smartwatch. The design and look of the watch are such that it can be accessorized as casual wear, business wear, or a gym accompaniment.

The activity tracking is amazing and you can design your own workouts in the Garmin Connect smartphone app following a sync to the watch.

It also uses its heart rate sensor to measure the V02 max score and monitor your stress levels throughout the day. New watch faces can be easily installed through the app and the battery co-ordination is also well-planned. For example, the display dims when the watch is not in use. All in all a great purchase.

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8# SkagenConnected Hybrid Smartwatch

Thickness: 10mm

SkagenConnected Hybrid smartwatch has been launched in two variants- Jorn for men and Hald for women. The color combination and the look of the smartwatch are authentic and you would truly enjoy wearing it. Plus the thin size doesn’t let any compromise for the features.

It possesses the basic tracking features like step tracking, calories burned, distance measuring and that’s all. It does not belong to people who want deep insights into their health patterns.

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9# Ticwatch Pro

Thickness: 12.6 mm

Mobvoi’sTicwatch Pro is another great addition to the Pro family and the inclusion of 1 GB RAM escalates its performance to greater heights. It includes rocking features when fitness tracking and health overviewing is concerned.

Google Fit is your new fitness companion with the watch along with other essential sensors like ECG, stress, sleep-tracking, etc.

This lightweight smartwatch is only having a thickness of 12.6mm. It can be a perfect fit for daily use for men as well as women.

With this watch, you can stay connected through push notifications, even when you don’t have your cellphone. The in-built microphone and speaker gives you a wide range of options starting from enabling Google Assistant to listening to your favorite songs. Your favorite apps can also be very well accessed through the Google Play Store.

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10# Asus Zenwatch 3

Thickness: 10.75 mm

Asus Zenwatch 3 is an Android-empowered watch loaded with all the features you could think of. This new generation watch has Spotify, Google Assistant, activity tracking features with a personalized app such as Zenfit, remote camera, internet browser, etc.

You can very well use it as an alternative to your phone for calling someone or sending a message. The big dial of the watch allows navigation very easy and you don’t feel clumsiness in any of the screens. It comes with a Face Manager app that can be used for face creator and other preferred customization.

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11# Skagen Falster 2

Thickness: 11mm

Skagen Falster 2 is another stylish Wear OS watch that will draw your attention because of its sleek design and the comfort it offers.

This amazing smarwatch has an in-built speaker, meaning you can make calls when it is connected to the phone via Bluetooth. You can also Google accessed Assistant.

This sleek smartwatch from Skagen is available in both stainless steel strap and silicone strap, you can choose either of the version according to your style.

You get the full power to choose from a wide variety of fitness apps depending on your preference and niche.

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12# Amazfit GTS

Thickness: 9.4mm

Huami’s Amazfit GTS is affordable, stylish, and can be considered as a low-budget Apple watch. It is slimmer than the previous GTR model.

This Chinese watch bestows PPG tracking sensors at the backside of the watch that helps keep track of your heart rate 24 X 7.

This Chinese smartwatch has 12 sports modes and all the activity tracking features you crave. The device comes with two stock watch faces that can be customized as per your wish. It also dons the always-on display for both analog and digital watch faces, but the battery life is compromised with this feature.

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13# Huawei Watch GT2

Thickness: 10.7 mm

Huawei watch GT2 is a fabulous watch with an attractive AMOLED designing and extreme water-resistance. You can wear it underwater up to 50 meters for about 30 minutes without worrying about the masterpiece.

It has 13 running courses and if you are fitness-conscious, you will love the amazing tracking features like cycling, climbing, rowing, hiking, and many more. A complete sleep-tracking module, stress-test, and guidance for breathing exercises are available in the Huawei Health app. It has a storage of 4 GB which means you can easily carry it with you for your gym sessions and enjoy unlimited music with the workout.

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14# Gamin Swim 2

Thickness: 11.4mm

As the name suggests, Garmin has brought to the floor a watch specifically designed for swimmers and water-lovers. The sleek and friendly design comes with vibrant and colorful straps to choose from.

This unisex smartwatch has all the tracking features like GPS, GLONASS, advanced sleep monitoring, and body battery energy monitoring that suggests the appropriate time to take rest. Garmin Coach enables you to undergo training plans as per your wish which also includes distance running up to 5ks.

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15# Fitbit Sense

Thickness: 12.4mm

Fitbit Sense is yet another amazing iteration from our favorite fitness brand, Fitbit. This smartwatch is a bit thick compare to other smartwatches which we have covered in this thinnest smartwatches article. However, its lightweight design and small dia make it the perfect choice for small wrists.

Fitbit has integrated advanced health features and stays as one of the most expensive Fitbit smartwatches. It has a sleek and attractive design with a full-on display of 1.58 inches.

Fitbit Sense gives you an in-depth overview of your stress levels and much raw data is easily available for premium users. It is also showcases an electrodermal activity sensor(EDA). Heart rate sensor, sleep tracking, ECG, and pulse rate, measurement are some of the vital sensors the wearable possesses.

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Smartwatchspace Verdict:-

“After reviewing all the above mentioned best thinnest smartwatches, my all-time favorite would be Pebble Time Round as it is both budget-friendly and possess the latest features and technology”.

In this busy life, ‘shortcuts’ are the new favorite and everyone wants to grasp technology with minimal burden. Smartwatches are a one-stop for most of the time-saving features you would want to adopt.

Imagine if you could use your smartwatch for the most important element of smartphones- calling hands-free. Yes, you can now achieve this component through your smartwatch without having to touch your phone.

Many companies have launched smartwatches integrated with two hardware additions to achieve hands-free conversations- microphone and speaker. The icing on the cake is that you could do a variety of things with the addition of these components.

9 Best Smartwatches with Speaker & Mic [2022]

Here we have shortlisted 9 such smartwatches with a built-in speaker and microphone. You can read our short review that will surely help in your buying decision.

1# Apple Watch Series 5/6/7

“The best overall Smartwatch with Speaker”

Apple is considered the master of all trades when it comes to smartphones and smartwatches. Its latest iteration, the Apple Watch Series 7 is no different. Blended with all the current technology and traits this Apple watch is a dream for every smartwatch lover.

Apple watch series 5, Series 6, and Series 7 all have in-built microphones and speakers.

Watch series 5 has two variants to choose from- 40mm and 44mm, both with an always-on display, built in speaker & Microphone.

You can pair it with your iPhone and access a ton of features and apps. You can very well answer phone calls,  listen to music and enjoy Siri conversations without a miss.

This brand new Apple watch comes with Watch OS 7.0 This water-resistant watch also has a Noise app that helps you to understand the high-pitch sound levels in the environment that could negatively impact hearing.

Key Features

• Always-on retina display,
• ECG Sensor
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC,
• 50m water-resistant.

2# Samsung Galaxy 4

Samsung galaxy 4 is the latest smartwatch from the company. This watch is also available with an LTE option. It is a perfect standalone smartwatch that doesn’t depend on your smartphone. The best thing about Galaxy 4 is that it runs on the latest wearOS. You can download any of the favorite apps in this watch from the wearOS store without any hassle.

You can even measure your ECG and body weight composition with the Samsung Galaxy 4 watch.

It has all the health tracking features that you will need in your daily life. With this watch, you can track your daily counts, heart rate fluctuation, calories consumed.

Key Features:-

• Bodyweight composition measurement.
• ECG Check
• Always-on display
• Calling support

3# Fitbit Versa 3

“The Best Unisex Smartwatch with Speakers“

As the name suggests, Fitbit has kept its main focus on the fitness requirements of the consumer, and Fitbit Versa’s third iteration is no different.

Fitbit Versa 3 is one of the most versatile, stylish, and attractive smartwatches in the market. Loaded with the latest technology and innovations, the watch comes in a full package deal with superb battery life.

This square-shaped watch can be personalized for men and women by opting for a mix and match of colorful bands.

Fitbit has added a microphone in its Versa family with Versa 2 and Versa 3 is no exception. You get a smart assistant with you throughout that can help you access Google Assistant, Alexa, and other voice-induced apps.

Once the watch is paired through the Fitbit app of your phone, you start receiving push notifications and if you are an Android user you can even reply with preset messages, emoji, or voice message.

The built-in speaker is not the one used to output Alexa’s voice, but you can use it to attend phone calls only if your phone is around and the watch is connected via Bluetooth.

You can expect 24/7 fitness tracking features activated including breathing exercises and women’s health monitoring.

Sleep tracking is one of the best-calculated features of the Fitbit series and you can use it immensely for following a healthy and steady sleep pattern, fighting sleep apnea, and staying refreshed.

Key Features

• 58” AMOLED always-on display,
• Water-resistant up to 50 meters,
• GPS, NFC, Bluetooth Wi-Fi,
• 4 GB memory.
• Review Price: $229.99

4# Ticwatch Pro 3

“The feature-rich Smartwatch with microphone”

MobvoiTicwatch Pro 3 is the most recent iteration of Mobvoi’sTicwatch series. This Chinese company has integrated its best design and abundant features in this wearable.

It has hyped-up hardware as well as software included such as Qualcomm’s new Wear 4100 processor, which is a first for the smartwatch family, and Wear OS.

Along with Google apps, Mobvoi has also engulfed its own apps. This is a sleek, elegant, and eye-catcher device that comes in two sizes- 45mm and 47mm, with interchangeable bands.

The built-in speaker and mic lets you take calls, fully utilize the Google Assistant, and any useful voice note app. You can stay updated with the push notifications and DIY a long list of watch faces.

You can download numerous apps from the Google Play Store and the one thing you will enjoy are the extra apps you get that mainly includes fitness and health. For example, TicBreathe is an app that you can load when doing breathing exercises and TicOxygen lets you take an on-the-spot reading of your blood oxygen levels. Another app that is somewhat similar to Apple’s Noise app is TicHearing that measures the noise in the environment and pings whenever it appears unsafe.

Key Features

• 39” AMOLED display,
• 1 GB RAM and 8GB storage,
• IP68 water-resistant,
• GPS, Bluetooth, NFC.
• Review Price: $299.99

5# Samsung Gear S3

“Easy to use Smartwatch for answering calls”

Samsung Gear S3 is a smartwatch with a masculine effect and if you are a fan of big dials then this one is for you. This feature-packed watch has a circular high-resolution OLED screen running the TizenOS and is compatible with Android phones running version 4.4 and above.

After the launch, Samsung also announced the Gear S3 compatibility with the iPhones, so most probably your phone can be found compatible with the wearable.

Gear S3 has a built-in speaker that enables you to hear voice messages, music and voice calls. You can also use the mic to talk or send any voice message.

If someone calls you, you just need to rotate the bezel to answer the call with the use of an inbuilt microphone for the smartwatch.

It can easily be connected to the Bluetooth speaker and headphones as per your convenience.

This rotating bezel smartwatch is also dust and water-resistant, according to the company you can easily expect up to four days for battery life.

Equipped with speedometer, altimeter, barometer and other fitness inspired tracking features this watch is as irresistible as the Apple Watch.

Key Features

• 3” Always-on display,
• IP68 dust/water-resistant,
• 4GB storage and 768MB RAM,
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and Samsung Pay.

6# Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2

“An ECG Smartwatch with Mic & Speaker”

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is a trendy smartwatch that easily fits in your budget and is a treat to the eyes. Like other Samsung smartwatches, Galaxy Active 2 also runs on the Tizen OS 4.0. and can be easily paired with your Android or iOS smartphones.

It has a rotating bezel with an always-on display. It comes in two sizes- 40mm and 44mm, with colorful leather bands.

Watch Active 2 gives you the pleasure of taking phone calls with awesome audio quality, as it has a built-in speaker and microphone. You won’t miss your phone when it is plugged in or if you move out for a walk.

The wearable has all the sensors you could crave and a wide range of apps like MapMyRun, Spotify, MyFitnessPal, etc.. It flaunts some exquisite FDA-approved health features, complete sleep tracking, and excellent battery life.

The Best things is now company has also integrated the long awaited ECG feature in this smartwatch.

This hybrid smartwatch also comes with 4G variant. You can enjoy cashless payment through Samsung Pay effortlessly.

Key Features

• 35” Super AMOLED display,
• Waterproof up to 50 m,
• 4GB storage and 1 GB RAM,
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, Samsung Pay.

7# Huawei Watch 2

“The best Chinese Smartwatch with Mic & Speaker”

Huawei Watch 2 is a bold, sleek, and versatile smartwatch that is extremely comfortable to wear. Android Wear 2 makes you use your phone less as many of the features can be directly taken care of by the wearable.

You can download watch faces from the Google Play Store and customize them as per your wish.

Yes, it does have a microphone and speaker, so that you don’t need to rush to your phone for calling. You can very well use the Google Assistant and enjoy voice-powered commands.

You can listen to music on-the-go, make restaurant reservations, and control connected devices in your home. It supports location tracking which means you can use Google Maps for searching a location.

It also helps you track your health through dynamic heart rate monitoring and zone-indicators. The watch also helps you keep motivated for your fitness goals through various workout modes. It is also swim-proof which means you can easily track your fitness level in the water.

Key Features

• 2” AMOLED display,
• IP68 water-resistant,
• 4 GB storage and 768MB RAM,
• Built in GPS, NFC, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
• Review price $199.99

8# Fossil Gen 5

“The Best Wear OS Watch with Microphone”

Fossil has kept its word by delivering outstanding designs buckled with amazing features generation after generation.  Its recent iteration- the Fifth generation Fossil smartwatch is no less.

The Fossil Gen 5 comes in two versions- the Julianna HR specifically for women and the Carlyle for men in the business. The interchangeable band makes it even more irresistible.

The look and feel of this sports smartwatch make it look elegant and is worth the price you bought it for. It runs Wear OS 2.0 and is powered by Qualcomm’s Wear 3100 chip.

The right side of the watch locates the microphone while the left side has the speaker. So, you can send voice messages, receive calls, and comfortably use all the voice-controlled apps.

The speaker can help you play music directly from your smartwatch. You can also use the pre installed music app like spotify to enjoy the music. 

The touch navigation is extremely swift and you can rearrange them according to your convenience. The watch already contains apps like Noonlight. Additional third-party apps can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.

iPhone users can also very well use all the features and can easily make and receive calls.

The watch has a pre-installed Google Fit and Fit Workout to keep you active throughout the day. Your health parameters are also kept in check through various sensors like the Cardiogram app, heart rate monitor, pedometer, etc.. It can also identify possible signs of sleep apnea, diabetes, atrial fibrillation.

Key Features

• 28” AMOLED screen with automatic adjustment,
• 1GB RAM and 8GB storage,
• Water-resistance up to 30 meters,
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC and GPS.
• Review Price: $375

9# Asus ZenWatch 3

“The Classical Smartwatch with Android wear 2.0“

Asus ZenWatch 3 is a smartwatch that fortifies the look and feel of a sportsperson. It possesses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 2100, which is a chip mainly designed for wearables.

It is one of the best smartwatches with an integrated speaker.

The watch features wrist gestures like swiping down the notifications with flicks of your wrist. This particularly comes in handy when one of your hands is busy and you want to go through the notifications.

The microphone and speaker let you communicate when you are away from your cellphone and also allows voice commands through Google Now.

It enables you to practically talk to your watch for setting reminders, making a call, request directions, etc.. You can sync songs from your Google Play Music and go on a workout session even without your phone.

You can customize the watch with the various watch faces that come with the watch and apps that can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. However you will not get the heart rate sensor in this smartwatch.

To take care of your fitness, Asus ZenFit is one of the most renowned apps that have even more options than Google Fit. The software can be upgraded to Android Wear 2.0. It is a swim-proof smartwatch which means you can wear it and keep track of water sports like swimming, water polo, etc..

Key Features

• 39” AMOLED screen,
• IP67 water-resistance,
• 512 MB RAM and 4GB internal storage,
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Voice-dial/commands.
• Review Price: $350

Advantage of Smartwatch with a built-in speaker and mic

Receiving Calls from your watch

Well, you don’t need to carry your phone with you if you want to receive or make calls. For better audio quality, you can pair your wearable with a Bluetooth headset and enjoy a phone-free conversation.

Use of Google Assistant

You can simply activate Google Assistant by saying ‘OK Google’ and check the weather, start a run, set reminders, and much more.

Voice-controlled apps with your smartwatch

Wearables can perfectly sync with your phone and enable you to access appointments, alarms, and many more just by asking your smartwatch. Isn’t it amazing? Amazon Alexa is also an integrated feature in many smartwatches these days and it is possible because of the built-in microphone. So, you can chit-chat with Alexa on-the-go.

Listen to music

When going for a walk or run, you don’t need to carry your smartphone for listening to music. Your trendy smartwatch can be your hidden companion and music library.

So, these are some of the many benefits you can avail with a smartwatch that has a built-in speaker and microphone. Let me narrow your search and present to you the best 8 smartwatches with these features. Watch out.

So, grab the best smartwatch to enjoy all the features without actually having to hold a phone.