Smartwatches and fitness wristbands are now real all-rounders: they serve as heart rate monitors and altimeters, count steps, calculate distances travelled and calories burned, sometimes using GPS, and analyse sleep patterns. Some can be used to play music, make phone calls or send and receive messages...

The Samsung Galaxy Watch7 impresses in the test as a high-quality and lavishly equipped smartwatch. We like the bright AMOLED display protected by sapphire glass. In addition to the touchscreen, the wearable is easy to control with buttons and a digital bezel. Gesture control is a new feature if a Samsung smartphone is paired...