Best Smartwatches for menu navigation

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Best for menu navigation

Garmin Bounce 2

5.0 feature score

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

Most evidence

Garmin Forerunner 955

6 supporting reviews

Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.

Best overall product

Amazfit Active 3 Premium

4.3 overall score

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

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#1 Garmin Bounce 2
5.0

Children tend to learn the menus quickly, and the glance-based layout keeps essential information easy to reach.

Pros: Wi-Fi connectivity, cross-platform compatibility

Cons: charging convenience, third-party app support

#2 Garmin Forerunner 170
5.0

The refreshed Garmin interface makes menus smoother and faster to move through than on earlier entry-level models.

Pros: recovery insights, fitness tracking accuracy

Cons: ECG functionality, call handling

#3 Garmin Forerunner 170 Music
5.0

The updated menus move quickly and physical-button navigation is easy during workouts. A few controls, including the start action, can still feel ambiguous.

Pros: music controls, pairing reliability

Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality

#4 Coros Pace Pro
4.8

Menu navigation was praised as quick, simple, and intuitive, especially through the crown and minimal interface.

Pros: outdoor visibility, display quality

Cons: contactless payments, flashlight usefulness

#5 Garmin Forerunner 70
4.8

The five-button layout and cleaner software make menus easy to move through during workouts or daily use. Touch remains available for faster scrolling.

Pros: step counting accuracy, app ecosystem

Cons: Bluetooth connectivity, pairing reliability

#6 OnePlus Watch 3
4.8

Menu navigation benefited from the improved rotating crown, making scrolling through screens and menus easier.

Pros: blood oxygen tracking, step counting accuracy

Cons: LTE connectivity, calorie tracking usefulness

#7 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
4.7

Menu navigation scored highly where reviewers liked the touch or rotating bezel and easy layouts, though long-term impressions noted some randomness or friction.

Pros: voice assistant quality, music controls

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, cross-platform compatibility

#8 Huawei Watch Fit 4
4.7

Menu navigation was praised for smooth scrolling, useful haptics, flexible layouts, and easy rearrangement.

Pros: step counting accuracy, menu navigation

Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments

#9 Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro
4.7

Menu navigation was praised when using the crown, especially for browsing menus and data without covering the screen.

Pros: menu navigation, battery life

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#10 Coros Apex 4
4.7

Menu navigation is considered easy and uncluttered by reviewers familiar with Coros.

Pros: reliability, battery life

Cons: LTE connectivity, flashlight usefulness

#11 Motorola Moto Watch Fit
4.7

Menu navigation was a strength, described as snappy, low-fuss, and easy to understand.

Pros: software smoothness, menu navigation

Cons: contactless payments, stress tracking

#12 Apple Watch Series 11
4.7

Menu navigation is praised as simple and easy, helped by the large touchscreen and straightforward controls.

Pros: ECG functionality, app ecosystem

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, recovery insights

#13 Garmin MARQ Gen 2
4.7

Menu navigation was praised in golf use, with reviewers saying mode switching and course menus were simple and fast.

Pros: pairing reliability, reliability

Cons: size options, call handling

#14 Withings ScanWatch Nova
4.7

Menu navigation was praised as easy and intuitive through the rotating crown.

Pros: battery life, heart rate accuracy

Cons: third-party app support, GPS accuracy

#15 Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4
4.6

Menu navigation is strong thanks to the crown and pushers, which reviewers said made scrolling and control faster or more intuitive.

Pros: contactless payments, pairing reliability

Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling

#16 Fitbit Versa 4
4.6

Menu navigation was generally easy, with reviewers praising simple, sleek navigation and a straightforward layout.

Pros: pairing reliability, user interface

Cons: third-party app support, music controls

#17 Garmin Approach S44
4.5

Menu navigation improved over older models thanks to the second button and clearly laid-out menus, making the watch easier to move through during play.

Pros: user interface, brightness

Cons: wellness insights, charging convenience

#18 Garmin Forerunner 570
4.5

Menu navigation was praised for being intuitive, easier to navigate, and enjoyable to interact with after Garmin’s UI refresh.

Pros: charging speed, GPS accuracy

Cons: ECG functionality, smartphone notifications

#19 Garmin Approach S50
4.5

Menu navigation was generally easy to learn and intuitive, with reviewers saying they had little trouble moving through the watch’s features.

Pros: touchscreen responsiveness, health tracking accuracy

Cons: call handling, voice assistant quality

#20 Google Pixel Watch 4
4.5

Menu navigation was usually easy and pleasant, especially with Wear OS 6 and the domed display.

Pros: step counting accuracy, charging speed

Cons: stress tracking, band quality

#21 Polar Grit X
4.5

Menu navigation was usually described as simple or intuitive, especially when using the buttons.

Pros: materials quality, recovery insights

Cons: contactless payments, music controls

#22 Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra
4.5

Menu navigation benefits from responsive menus, workout screens, and map display performance.

Pros: software smoothness, flashlight usefulness

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, ECG functionality

#23 Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2
4.5

Menu navigation was praised as easy, helped by physical buttons and touchscreen control.

Pros: display quality, brightness

Cons: onboard music storage, size options

#24 Apple Watch SE 3
4.5

Menu navigation evidence was limited but positive, with one reviewer describing the basic home-screen and control flow as simple.

Pros: app ecosystem, operating system experience

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, ECG functionality

#25 Apple Watch Ultra 2
4.5

Menu navigation evidence was positive around Smart Stack surfacing useful information at the right time.

Pros: app ecosystem, smartwatch features

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, blood oxygen tracking

#26 Garmin Forerunner 165
4.5

Menu navigation was considered intuitive after a short adjustment period.

Pros: smartphone notifications, watch face quality

Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity

#27 Garmin Lily 2 Active
4.5

Menu navigation is viewed positively, with one reviewer describing swiping and app opening as smooth.

Pros: health tracking accuracy, blood oxygen tracking

Cons: ECG functionality, onboard music storage

#28 Polar Pacer Pro
4.5

Menu navigation was easy once the reviewer learned the physical buttons.

Pros: workout tracking variety, activity auto-detection

Cons: onboard music storage, blood oxygen tracking

#29 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite
4.5

Menu navigation was praised in one review for being easier to use with large, touch-friendly tiles.

Pros: cross-platform compatibility, pairing reliability

Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments

#30 Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro
4.5

Menu navigation was strong where mentioned, especially the crown and recent-app navigation.

Pros: fitness tracking accuracy, display quality

Cons: voice assistant quality, LTE connectivity

#31 Garmin Instinct 3
4.4

Menu navigation is mostly positive, with reviewers describing hike tracking and setup as simple or easy to learn.

Pros: customization options, charging speed

Cons: onboard music storage, voice assistant quality

#32 TicWatch Pro 5
4.4

Menu navigation was helped by the crown and Wear OS layout, making app and tile access easy for reviewers.

Pros: contactless payments, battery life

Cons: voice assistant quality, LTE connectivity

#33 Apple Watch Series 10
4.4

Menu navigation benefited from the revised workout layout and larger screen, making navigation, typing, and selections easier.

Pros: reliability, comfort

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, mapping and navigation

#34 Garmin Tactix 8
4.4

Menu navigation was described as more user-friendly and easy to learn, especially for users new to complex Garmin watches.

Pros: wellness insights, build quality

Cons: LTE connectivity, band quality

#35 Amazfit Bip 5
4.4

Menu navigation is praised in hands-on reviews as clear, intuitive, and easy to navigate.

Pros: comfort, touchscreen responsiveness

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, onboard music storage

#36 Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
4.3

Menu navigation was generally praised as intuitive, responsive, and quick to scroll through.

Pros: materials quality, workout tracking variety

Cons: size options, cross-platform compatibility

#37 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
4.3

Menu navigation could be straightforward once learned, with several reviewers praising simple button logic and easy access to basic functions.

Pros: step counting accuracy, durability

Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments

#38 Xiaomi Redmi 5 Active
4.3

Menu navigation was praised as straightforward and well structured, with responsive UI behavior.

Pros: wellness insights, Bluetooth connectivity

Cons: contactless payments, third-party app support

#39 Amazfit GTR Mini
4.3

Menu navigation was praised as simple, reliable, snappy, and easy to understand.

Pros: pairing reliability, workout tracking variety

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#40 CMF Watch Pro 2
4.3

Menu navigation was generally good, with smooth interface movement and reliable swipe operation noted by reviewers.

Pros: pairing reliability, materials quality

Cons: data privacy, health tracking accuracy

#41 Ticwatch Atlas
4.3

Menu navigation is mostly easy and clearly defined, with the crown and gestures making everyday use straightforward.

Pros: touchscreen responsiveness, software smoothness

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#42 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5
4.2

Menu navigation is generally easy, with praise for app finding, crown scrolling, and text-labeled icon layouts.

Pros: step counting accuracy, display quality

Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments

#43 Apple Watch Ultra 3
4.2

Menu navigation in the redesigned workout app was described as easier to use.

Pros: app ecosystem, watch face quality

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, size options

#44 Polar Unite
4.2

Menu navigation receives positive evidence from one reviewer who found the swipe-and-tap navigation easy.

Pros: app ecosystem, charging speed

Cons: call handling, contactless payments

#45 Garmin Forerunner 965
4.2

Menu navigation was generally easy once learned, with reviewers calling controls frictionless or easy to get used to.

Pros: water resistance, workout tracking variety

Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality

#46 Garmin Lily 2
4.2

Menu navigation is usually described as straightforward or intuitive, though one reviewer notes a learning curve.

Pros: pairing reliability, wellness insights

Cons: ECG functionality, body temperature tracking

#47 Garmin Approach S62
4.1

Menu navigation was mostly easy and intuitive, though one review found the mixed touch-and-button flow took some acclimation.

Pros: software smoothness, style and design

Cons: voice assistant quality, onboard music storage

#48 Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
4.1

Menu navigation was mostly praised as easy or intuitive, especially with the rotating crown, though the experience was not universally perfect.

Pros: pairing reliability, outdoor visibility

Cons: ECG functionality, running power support

#49 Withings ScanWatch Light
4.1

Menu navigation is generally positive, with reviewers finding the crown easy for scrolling once adjusted.

Pros: comfort, build quality

Cons: call handling, contactless payments

#50 Garmin Forerunner 955
4.1

Menu navigation was mostly praised for easy access, fewer button presses, and intuitive control, with one complaint about extra shutdown confirmation.

Pros: outdoor visibility, charging speed

Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling