Best 2022 Smartwatches for charging convenience

#1 Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4
4.6

Charging convenience is strong because reviewers liked the stand/dock as stylish, sturdy, nightstand-friendly, and easier than a puck.

Pros: contactless payments, pairing reliability

Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling

#2 Garmin Vivomove Sport
4.5

Charging convenience was positive in one review because the wired connector was simple to plug in and easy to use.

Pros: pairing reliability, reliability

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#3 Garmin MARQ Gen 2
4.1

Charging convenience was mostly improved by the magnetic cradle and fast top-ups, though the unique proprietary cable drew some concern.

Pros: pairing reliability, reliability

Cons: size options, call handling

#4 Polar Ignite 3
3.7

Charging convenience was mixed: reviewers liked rapid or simple charging but complained about proprietary, fiddly, or awkward cables.

Pros: brightness, charging speed

Cons: call handling, third-party app support

#5 Garmin Forerunner 955
3.4

Charging convenience was mixed: long battery life reduced charging friction, but solar’s added cost and limited gains drew skepticism.

Pros: outdoor visibility, charging speed

Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling

#6 Fitbit Versa 4
3.4

Charging convenience was adequate but not perfect, with a secure magnetic setup but a proprietary USB-A charger.

Pros: pairing reliability, user interface

Cons: third-party app support, music controls

#7 Garmin Forerunner 255
3.3

Charging convenience was mixed because proprietary charging annoyed reviewers, but long battery life reduced how often it mattered.

Pros: durability, cross-platform compatibility

Cons: stress tracking, app ecosystem

#8 Garmin Venu Sq 2
3.3

Charging convenience was mixed: one reviewer disliked the proprietary charger, while another said the cable connected securely.

Pros: charging speed, coaching features

Cons: ECG functionality, call handling

#9 Fitbit Sense 2
3.0

Charging convenience is mixed: the magnetic/proprietary cable works, but reviewers complain about USB-A, lack of wireless charging, or alignment quirks.

Pros: pairing reliability, durability

Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity

#10 Coros Apex 2
3.0

Charging convenience was mixed: one cable was secure, but several reviewers complained about loose, finicky, or non-USB-C charging hardware.

Pros: resume later function, durability

Cons: watch face quality, call handling

#11 Polar Pacer
2.8

Charging convenience is limited and mildly negative because the new magnetic charger did not bring meaningful practical improvements.

Pros: third-party app support, comfort

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#12 Garmin Forerunner 255S
2.8

Charging convenience was a drawback because reviewers noted the lack of wireless charging and criticized the proprietary cable as dated.

Pros: step counting accuracy, fit

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, charging convenience

#13 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
2.6

Charging convenience was mixed: reviewers liked the magnetic dock when aligned, but several found it easy to bump loose or fail to seat correctly.

Pros: step counting accuracy, durability

Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments

#14 Polar Pacer Pro
2.5

Charging convenience was a recurring weakness because reviewers disliked the new magnetic connector or found it less secure.

Pros: workout tracking variety, activity auto-detection

Cons: onboard music storage, blood oxygen tracking