Best 2023 Smartwatches for brightness

#1 Garmin Forerunner 265
5.0

Brightness was strongly praised, with reviewers finding the AMOLED display vivid, clear, and easy to read.

Pros: step counting accuracy, third-party app support

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#2 Garmin Approach S70
5.0

Brightness is strongly praised, with reviewers highlighting vivid colors, clarity, and easy readability.

Pros: recovery insights, GPS accuracy

Cons: software smoothness, fitness tracking accuracy

#3 Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000
5.0

Brightness and backlight impressions were very positive where reviewers mentioned them.

Pros: brightness, charging convenience

Cons: ECG functionality, stress tracking

#4 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
4.6

Brightness is strong, with reviewers saying the display is easier to see and remains bright and clear outdoors.

Pros: GPS accuracy, charging speed

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#5 Garmin vivomove Trend
4.5

Brightness was mostly praised as a large improvement, but automatic brightness could lag in bright conditions.

Pros: activity auto-detection, build quality

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, Bluetooth connectivity

#6 Garmin Forerunner 965
4.5

Reviewers found the AMOLED display bright enough indoors and at low settings, with clear improvements over older displays.

Pros: water resistance, workout tracking variety

Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality

#7 Garmin Venu 3
4.5

Brightness receives positive evidence from reviewers who found the AMOLED screen bright and readable, including in demanding use.

Pros: health tracking accuracy, software smoothness

Cons: LTE connectivity, mapping and navigation

#8 Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
4.4

Brightness was generally strong and readable, though some reviewers noted auto-brightness or reflection limitations.

Pros: pairing reliability, outdoor visibility

Cons: ECG functionality, running power support

#9 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
4.3

Brightness was widely praised outdoors, though one reviewer found adaptive brightness too aggressive indoors.

Pros: voice assistant quality, music controls

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, cross-platform compatibility

#10 Garmin Vivoactive 5
4.3

Brightness impressions were positive, with reviewers citing the super-bright AMOLED screen and good visibility.

Pros: fitness tracking accuracy, wellness insights

Cons: software smoothness, ECG functionality

#11 Casio G-Shock DW-H5600
4.2

Brightness and backlight performance are mostly praised, but the small screen can still make workout stats hard to check outside.

Pros: durability, outdoor visibility

Cons: app ecosystem, third-party app support

#12 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4
4.1

Brightness is consistently praised, with reviewers saying the screen is bright, visible, and sufficient outdoors.

Pros: battery life, software smoothness

Cons: contactless payments, recovery insights

#13 Withings ScanWatch Nova
4.1

Brightness handling was praised for automatic adjustment, although the evidence is limited to the small OLED display.

Pros: battery life, heart rate accuracy

Cons: third-party app support, GPS accuracy

#14 Suunto Vertical
3.9

Brightness was positive indoors and outdoors for some reviewers, though one reviewer felt visibility did not beat bright-display alternatives.

Pros: battery life, durability

Cons: resume later function, ECG functionality

#15 Withings ScanWatch 2
3.8

Brightness was generally praised when reviewers mentioned it, though one reviewer found the display harder to see in bright light.

Pros: Bluetooth connectivity, pairing reliability

Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments

#16 Amazfit GTR Mini
3.5

Brightness was usable but not perfect, with reviewers noting outdoor legibility while also saying direct sun made reading tougher.

Pros: pairing reliability, workout tracking variety

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#17 TicWatch Pro 5
3.3

Brightness feedback was mixed: some reviewers liked the screen, while others found the AMOLED layer dimmer or harder to see than rivals.

Pros: contactless payments, battery life

Cons: voice assistant quality, LTE connectivity

#18 Amazfit Bip 5
2.8

Brightness is mixed: one reviewer found low indoor brightness and outdoor use good, while others criticized outdoor contrast and the lack of automatic brightness.

Pros: comfort, touchscreen responsiveness

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, onboard music storage

#19 Garmin fēnix 7X Pro
2.7

Brightness opinions were mixed: several reviewers liked the brighter display, while others criticized auto-backlight dimness and daylight visibility.

Pros: GPS accuracy, app ecosystem

Cons: ECG functionality, calorie tracking usefulness

#20 Withings ScanWatch Light
2.0

Brightness drew criticism in opposite contexts: one reviewer found the display dim outdoors, while another found it disruptive at night.

Pros: comfort, build quality

Cons: call handling, contactless payments