Best Smart Watch for menu navigation

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Best for menu navigation

Suunto Vertical

4.6 feature score

Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.

Safest pick

Garmin Tactix 8

4.5 feature score

Balances feature score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.

Most evidence

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

7 supporting reviews

Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.

Best overall product

Apple Watch Ultra 2

4.3 overall score

Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this feature.

#1 Suunto Vertical
4.6
1 review

Menu navigation was described as intuitive and easy, with key settings and data not buried too deeply.

Pros: battery life, materials quality

Cons: ECG functionality, contactless payments

#2 OnePlus Watch 3
4.6
2 reviews

Menu navigation benefits greatly from the functional crown and easier scrolling, especially compared with touchscreen-only use.

Pros: step counting accuracy, button controls

Cons: LTE connectivity, cross-platform compatibility

#3 Garmin Forerunner 265
4.5
2 reviews

Menu navigation is generally strong, especially through activity folders and full button control, although Garmin's depth can be complex.

Pros: GPS accuracy, brightness

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#4 Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro
4.5
2 reviews

Menu navigation is generally easy, thanks to a crown, straightforward swipes, and clear controls.

Pros: workout tracking variety, software smoothness

Cons: LTE connectivity, Wi-Fi connectivity

#5 Apple Watch SE 3
4.5
1 review

Menu navigation is easy and fast, helped by watchOS, the Digital Crown, touch controls, and one-handed gestures.

Pros: value for money, contactless payments

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, ECG functionality

#6 Garmin Forerunner 570
4.5
1 review

Menu navigation is mostly intuitive and easy, supported by buttons, touchscreen, Glances, and refreshed menus, though phantom clicks hurt one review.

Pros: outdoor visibility, brightness

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#7 Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro
4.5
1 review

Menu navigation is straightforward and polished through swipes, the crown, and shortcut controls.

Pros: water resistance, brightness

Cons: LTE connectivity, Wi-Fi connectivity

#8 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite
4.5
1 review

Menu navigation is simple, relying on straightforward swipes and easy access patterns rather than complex controls.

Pros: workout tracking variety, value for money

Cons: ECG functionality, third-party app support

#9 Garmin MARQ Gen 2
4.5
4 reviews

Menu navigation is strong once learned, helped by touch, buttons, maps, widgets, and simplified switching between smartwatch and sport modes.

Pros: charging speed, build quality

Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality

#10 Garmin Tactix 8
4.5
5 reviews

Menu navigation was generally considered easy or user-friendly, with Garmin's setup guidance and drill-down menus helping despite the dense feature set.

Pros: materials quality, durability

Cons: LTE connectivity, value for money

#11 Garmin Venu 3
4.4
4 reviews

Menu navigation was generally intuitive, with reviewers liking Glances, swipes, activities/apps separation, and quick access to common stats.

Pros: heart rate accuracy, display quality

Cons: LTE connectivity, third-party app support

#12 Apple Watch Ultra 2
4.4
3 reviews

Menu navigation is helped by the crown, complications, Modular Ultra, and Smart Stack, which reviewers generally find useful for quick glanceable information.

Pros: display quality, heart rate accuracy

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, recovery insights

#13 Garmin Approach S44
4.4
3 reviews

Menu navigation was praised as easier and more intuitive thanks to the second button, touchscreen layout, and clearly arranged menus.

Pros: pairing reliability, display quality

Cons: heart rate accuracy, sleep tracking accuracy

#14 TicWatch Pro 5
4.4
3 reviews

Menu navigation is a highlight thanks to the rotating crown and easier scrolling through apps, notifications, and menus.

Pros: battery life, pairing reliability

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#15 Google Pixel Watch 4
4.4
2 reviews

Menu navigation is considered easy, with swipe and crown navigation working well in the reviews that focused on everyday interaction.

Pros: outdoor visibility, charging speed

Cons: stress tracking, band quality

#16 Amazfit Bip 5
4.4
4 reviews

Navigation is mostly praised as easy, swipe-based, and responsive, with menus that are simple to operate on the large screen.

Pros: value for money, workout tracking variety

Cons: onboard music storage, contactless payments

#17 Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
4.4
2 reviews

Menu navigation was generally intuitive through swipes, tiles, the digital bezel, and consistent menu behavior, though some missed a physical rotating control.

Pros: user interface, build quality

Cons: antioxidant index, cross-platform compatibility

#18 Huawei Watch Fit 4
4.3
3 reviews

Menu navigation is well supported by list/grid views, crown scrolling, quick workout access, and smooth app layout options.

Pros: step counting accuracy, onboard music storage

Cons: ECG functionality, Wi-Fi connectivity

#19 Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
4.3
6 reviews

Menu navigation is usually intuitive through swipes, tiles, digital bezel, and app navigation, with mostly positive responsiveness comments.

Pros: workout tracking variety, materials quality

Cons: size options, cross-platform compatibility

#20 Garmin Forerunner 965
4.3
3 reviews

Menu navigation is generally approachable for Garmin users, with button and touchscreen options, though some newcomers may find the system dense.

Pros: mapping and navigation, watch face quality

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#21 Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro
4.3
3 reviews

Menu navigation is generally smooth and easy, especially through the rotating crown and simplified app views.

Pros: durability, battery life

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#22 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
4.3
7 reviews

Navigation is mostly intuitive, especially with the Classic's rotating bezel, while the standard touch bezel drew more mixed reactions.

Pros: outdoor visibility, workout tracking variety

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, battery life

#23 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)
4.3
3 reviews

Menu navigation is mostly straightforward through swipes, app drawers, digital bezel haptics, and simple operation.

Pros: brightness, durability

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, value for money

#24 Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4
4.3
3 reviews

Menu navigation is aided by the rotating crown and physical controls, though general Wear OS navigation quality depends on the software version.

Pros: materials quality, style and design

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, ECG functionality

#25 Ticwatch Atlas
4.3
2 reviews

Menu navigation was mostly clear and helped by the crown, though some button/crown issues kept it from being universally polished.

Pros: battery life, durability

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#26 Google Pixel Watch 3
4.2
3 reviews

Menu navigation improved with the grid launcher and intuitive controls, but some Wear OS screens still required extra scrolling.

Pros: outdoor visibility, health tracking accuracy

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, durability

#27 Motorola Moto Watch Fit
4.2
5 reviews

Menu navigation is a strength, with reviewers calling it easy, intuitive and simple to move through by touch or gestures.

Pros: fit, battery life

Cons: call handling, voice assistant quality

#28 Xiaomi Watch 2
4.2
4 reviews

Menu navigation is generally intuitive through swipes, buttons, tiles, and quick toggles, though the lack of crown means more touch navigation.

Pros: charging speed, workout tracking variety

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#29 Amazfit Active 2
4.2
3 reviews

Menu navigation is generally approachable, with easy swipes and button-plus-touch operation, though not every reviewer likes the app list or navigation layout.

Pros: workout tracking variety, value for money

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#30 Apple Watch Series 11
4.2
3 reviews

Menu navigation is straightforward, using the Digital Crown, larger interface buttons, synced apps, and simple app access.

Pros: contactless payments, pairing reliability

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, recovery insights

#31 CMF Watch Pro 2
4.2
2 reviews

Menu navigation is mostly simple and smooth through swipes and the crown, though the crown does not control every screen.

Pros: pairing reliability, workout tracking variety

Cons: ECG functionality, contactless payments

#32 Garmin Venu 4
4.2
2 reviews

Menu navigation is workable and improved, with swipes, glances, and widgets described as usable, though the touch-first approach creates tradeoffs.

Pros: outdoor visibility, brightness

Cons: LTE connectivity, charging convenience

#33 Garmin Forerunner 165
4.2
1 review

Menu navigation is flexible because Garmin allows almost everything to be controlled by buttons, reducing reliance on touch.

Pros: brightness, outdoor visibility

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#34 Garmin Approach S62
4.2
6 reviews

Menu navigation was generally intuitive after a short learning curve, though several reviewers said the many golf features take time to learn.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: voice assistant quality, onboard music storage

#35 Amazfit GTR Mini
4.2
3 reviews

Menu navigation is straightforward through swipes, simple app launching, and a low learning curve.

Pros: value for money, comfort

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#36 Coros Pace Pro
4.2
3 reviews

Menu navigation is generally fast and intuitive, with the crown and streamlined menus helping, though one reviewer found scrolling finicky.

Pros: brightness, outdoor visibility

Cons: contactless payments, music controls

#37 Fitbit Ace LTE
4.1
3 reviews

Menu navigation is generally straightforward, with swipe-based shortcuts and easy controls, though one reviewer wanted more parent-side control.

Pros: charging speed, user interface

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, onboard music storage

#38 CMF Watch 3 Pro
4.1
4 reviews

Menu navigation is straightforward and crown-assisted, though some reviewers note the interface does not fully exploit the crown or gestures.

Pros: workout tracking variety, operating system experience

Cons: contactless payments, Wi-Fi connectivity

#39 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5
4.1
4 reviews

Menu navigation is easy overall, helped by the rotating crown, app grid/list options, and stacked widget layout.

Pros: pairing reliability, step counting accuracy

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#40 Fitbit Sense 2
4.1
2 reviews

Menu navigation is improved by the tiled interface, which reviewers found easier, cleaner, and more readable.

Pros: pairing reliability, cross-platform compatibility

Cons: third-party app support, music controls

#41 Withings ScanWatch Light
4.1
2 reviews

Menu navigation through the crown was easy for reviewers after adjustment, despite the small display.

Pros: style and design, build quality

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, ECG functionality

#42 Coros Pace 4
4.1
1 review

Menu navigation is simple and responsive, helped by the control-center style layout and faster processor.

Pros: cross-platform compatibility, fit

Cons: call handling, voice assistant quality

#43 Garmin Lily 2 Active
4.1
4 reviews

Menu navigation benefits from the new physical buttons and simple swiping, though some reviewers needed time to adjust.

Pros: comfort, style and design

Cons: ECG functionality, onboard music storage

#44 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4
4.1
3 reviews

Menu navigation is generally easy thanks to swipes, widgets, and the crown, with the large screen helping readability.

Pros: workout tracking variety, battery life

Cons: onboard music storage, LTE connectivity

#45 Withings ScanWatch Nova
4.0
4 reviews

Menu navigation is simple and crown-driven, generally praised as intuitive despite the tiny display.

Pros: software smoothness, safety features

Cons: contactless payments, music controls

#46 Polar Unite
4.0
3 reviews

Menu navigation is simple and approachable when discussed, but navigation can be slowed by reliance on touch and manual sync behavior.

Pros: operating system experience, charging speed

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, third-party app support

#47 Xiaomi Redmi 5 Active
4.0
2 reviews

Menu navigation is considered straightforward, helped by simple settings navigation and a clear menu structure.

Pros: touchscreen responsiveness, software smoothness

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#48 Apple Watch Ultra 3
4.0
1 review

Menu navigation in the Workout app is described as improved and better organized, though this was not a major review focus.

Pros: pairing reliability, app ecosystem

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, size options

#49 Garmin Vivoactive 5
4.0
1 review

Menu navigation is mostly usable and data-forward, with some learning curve in Garmin’s interface.

Pros: brightness, outdoor visibility

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#50 Polar Pacer Pro
4.0
1 review

Menu navigation is straightforward and button-driven, with reviewers calling the watch simple to use after learning the layout.

Pros: workout tracking variety, comfort

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, ECG functionality