Best for music controls
Fitbit Charge 6
2.3 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Best Activity & Fitness Trackers for music controls
music controls Decision Dashboard
Safest pick
Fitbit Air
2.0 feature score
Balances feature score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
Fitbit Inspire 3
2 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.
Best overall product
Whoop 5.0
3.4 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this feature.
Music controls were consistently limited, mainly because controls center on YouTube Music, often require a subscription, and do not replace general music controls.
Pros: Strava compatibility, workout mode variety
Cons: elevation tracking, data syncing reliability
Music controls are a limitation for users who want to manage playlists from the wrist.
Pros: weight, step counting accuracy
Cons: cadence tracking, elevation tracking
Music controls were a clear missing smart feature, with reviewers explicitly noting the absence of music playback or controls.
Pros: fitness coaching, Strava compatibility
Cons: music controls, third-party app compatibility
Music controls were missing, a repeated drawback for users expecting smartwatch-style controls.
Pros: activity reminders, goal tracking
Cons: music controls, smartphone notifications