Best 2024 Smartwatches for Bluetooth connectivity

#1 Xiaomi Redmi 5 Active
5.0

Bluetooth connectivity was praised for staying connected without issues.

Pros: wellness insights, Bluetooth connectivity

Cons: contactless payments, third-party app support

#2 Xiaomi Watch 2
4.8

Bluetooth connectivity was praised in one review for staying reliable throughout testing.

Pros: charging speed, Bluetooth connectivity

Cons: ECG functionality, recovery insights

#3 Coros Pace Pro
4.8

Bluetooth performance was praised when reviewers used it for sensor connections or map transfers, with easy pairing and practical backup syncing.

Pros: outdoor visibility, display quality

Cons: contactless payments, flashlight usefulness

#4 Apple Watch Series 10
4.5

Bluetooth-related evidence was positive, covering external sensor support and effortless AirPods connection.

Pros: reliability, comfort

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, mapping and navigation

#5 Garmin Lily 2 Active
4.5

Bluetooth connectivity is viewed positively because the watch pairs easily with phones and other devices.

Pros: health tracking accuracy, blood oxygen tracking

Cons: ECG functionality, onboard music storage

#6 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite
4.5

Bluetooth connectivity was positive in the one scored review, which said connection quality was very good and did not drop nearby.

Pros: cross-platform compatibility, pairing reliability

Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments

#7 Garmin Fenix 8
4.3

Bluetooth sensor and headphone connections were described as easy during workouts, with no noted pairing problems in the supporting review.

Pros: workout tracking variety, onboard music storage

Cons: LTE connectivity, value for money

#8 Apple Watch Ultra 2
4.0

Bluetooth connectivity received limited but positive evidence around cycling accessory support, especially power meters.

Pros: app ecosystem, smartwatch features

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, blood oxygen tracking

#9 Garmin Forerunner 165
4.0

Bluetooth headphone pairing was reported to work without problems.

Pros: smartphone notifications, watch face quality

Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity

#10 Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
4.0

Bluetooth audio support is useful for phone-free workouts, especially when paired with offline Spotify or onboard audio storage.

Pros: display quality, durability

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, antioxidant index

#11 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5
4.0

Bluetooth connectivity was praised in limited evidence for stable, lower-latency calling and audio support.

Pros: step counting accuracy, display quality

Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments

#12 Google Pixel Watch 3
3.7

Bluetooth connectivity was mixed: general ecosystem connectivity was described as seamless, but heart-rate broadcasting and some external-device workflows were cumbersome.

Pros: outdoor visibility, pairing reliability

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, materials quality

#13 Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro
3.5

Connectivity was mostly fine for phone/network pairing, but one review noted Bluetooth headphone disconnects during Spotify use.

Pros: menu navigation, battery life

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#14 Amazfit T-Rex 3
3.2

Bluetooth support is useful for sensors, but reviewers reported mixed compatibility and reliability with some accessories.

Pros: resume later function, brightness

Cons: safety features, activity auto-detection

#15 CMF Watch Pro 2
2.8

Bluetooth connectivity was split: a few reviewers had seamless or issue-free pairing, while others reported fickle connections and random disconnects.

Pros: pairing reliability, materials quality

Cons: data privacy, health tracking accuracy

#16 Polar Grit X2 Pro
2.3

Bluetooth-related features worked once connected, but reviewers complained about repeated pairing steps and finicky heart-rate broadcasting.

Pros: recovery insights, build quality

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#17 Garmin Lily 2
2.2

Reviewers criticized the lack of Bluetooth/ANT+ broadcasting and direct equipment or external sensor pairing, especially for Peloton-style use.

Pros: pairing reliability, wellness insights

Cons: ECG functionality, body temperature tracking

#18 OnePlus Watch 2R
2.0

Bluetooth connectivity drew criticism in one review for shorter range and repeated disconnect notifications.

Pros: software smoothness, charging speed

Cons: ECG functionality, safety features

#19 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024)
2.0

Bluetooth-related sensor connectivity drew criticism in the FTP/power-meter context, where the connection was described as spotty.

Pros: build quality, software smoothness

Cons: stress tracking, blood oxygen tracking

#20 Suunto Race S
1.5

Bluetooth connectivity is mostly discussed through sensor support, where reviewers criticized Suunto’s one-sensor limitations and weak pairing model.

Pros: workout tracking variety, value for money

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, contactless payments