Best 2022 Smartwatches for build quality

#1 Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4
4.8

Build quality is consistently excellent, described as luxury-grade, refined, solid, and watch-like.

Pros: contactless payments, pairing reliability

Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling

#2 Fitbit Versa 4
4.7

Build quality was praised in the reviews that discussed it directly, with one calling it exceptional and another high-quality.

Pros: pairing reliability, user interface

Cons: third-party app support, music controls

#3 Garmin MARQ Gen 2
4.6

Build quality was consistently premium, with reviewers highlighting robust construction, confidence, and high-end execution.

Pros: pairing reliability, reliability

Cons: size options, call handling

#4 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
4.6

Build quality was a consistent strength, with reviewers describing the watch as sturdy, premium, polished, and well built.

Pros: step counting accuracy, durability

Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments

#5 Garmin Forerunner 255
4.5

Build quality had limited but positive support, with buttons described as tactile and not cheap.

Pros: durability, cross-platform compatibility

Cons: stress tracking, app ecosystem

#6 Coros Apex 2
4.5

Build quality was consistently praised, with reviewers calling the watch well-built, robust, solid, and durable.

Pros: resume later function, durability

Cons: watch face quality, call handling

#7 Garmin Forerunner 955
4.4

Build quality was praised as light, solid, rugged enough for sport, and well constructed despite its polymer-heavy design.

Pros: outdoor visibility, charging speed

Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling

#8 Polar Pacer
4.3

Build quality evidence is positive where mentioned, with reviewers calling it robust or well put together.

Pros: third-party app support, comfort

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#9 Polar Ignite 3
4.3

Build quality was positive where reviewed, with the Titanium model’s glass and the standard model’s non-cheap feel both noted favorably.

Pros: brightness, charging speed

Cons: call handling, third-party app support

#10 Polar Pacer Pro
4.3

Build quality was generally positive for a slim sports watch, though one reviewer paired praise with typical Polar-specific caveats.

Pros: workout tracking variety, activity auto-detection

Cons: onboard music storage, blood oxygen tracking

#11 Garmin Vivomove Sport
4.0

Build quality was generally acceptable for the price, with reviewers calling it durable or nicely built despite the plastic construction.

Pros: pairing reliability, reliability

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#12 Garmin Forerunner 255S
4.0

Build quality received one clear positive judgment, with the bezel described as solid and made from fiber-reinforced polymer.

Pros: step counting accuracy, fit

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, charging convenience

#13 Fitbit Sense 2
3.9

Build quality is generally solid to good, but not universally premium; reviewers praise the hardware while also noting downgrades such as aluminum replacing stainless steel.

Pros: pairing reliability, durability

Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity

#14 Garmin Venu Sq 2
3.7

Build quality was acceptable to good: aluminum details helped, but some reviewers still noticed plastic construction.

Pros: charging speed, coaching features

Cons: ECG functionality, call handling