Best 2023 Smartwatches for charging convenience

#1 Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000
4.8

Charging convenience is excellent because solar charging reduces how often users need the proprietary cable.

Pros: brightness, charging convenience

Cons: ECG functionality, stress tracking

#2 Amazfit Bip 5
4.2

Charging convenience is supported by the magnetic dock and flexible USB, PC, laptop, or power-bank charging options.

Pros: comfort, touchscreen responsiveness

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, onboard music storage

#3 Garmin vivomove Trend
3.7

Charging convenience was a central strength thanks to Qi charging, but reviewers also reported compatibility variability, finicky pads, and clip alignment issues.

Pros: activity auto-detection, build quality

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, Bluetooth connectivity

#4 Garmin Venu 3
3.5

Charging convenience is mixed: long battery life reduces charger dependence, but reviewers disliked the proprietary cable and loose connector.

Pros: health tracking accuracy, software smoothness

Cons: LTE connectivity, mapping and navigation

#5 Withings ScanWatch 2
3.4

Charging convenience varied by reviewer: some liked the secure newer cradle, while others found the proprietary cradle flimsy, fiddly, clunky, or inelegant.

Pros: Bluetooth connectivity, pairing reliability

Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments

#6 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
3.3

Charging convenience was mixed: reverse charging and quick top-ups helped, but daily charging and daytime charging for sleep tracking were recurring annoyances.

Pros: voice assistant quality, music controls

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, cross-platform compatibility

#7 Garmin Forerunner 265
3.3

Charging convenience was mixed: one reviewer disliked the USB-C plug situation, while another appreciated faster USB-C charging.

Pros: step counting accuracy, third-party app support

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#8 Garmin Vivoactive 5
3.1

Charging convenience was mixed, with complaints about the loose/proprietary connection balanced by one secure-fit report.

Pros: fitness tracking accuracy, wellness insights

Cons: software smoothness, ECG functionality

#9 Garmin Approach S70
3.1

Charging convenience is the main hardware annoyance, with proprietary charging, USB-C adapter needs, and awkward face-down charging drawing criticism.

Pros: recovery insights, GPS accuracy

Cons: software smoothness, fitness tracking accuracy

#10 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
3.1

Charging convenience is mixed because the proprietary plug bothered one reviewer but did not matter much to another.

Pros: GPS accuracy, charging speed

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#11 Casio G-Shock DW-H5600
3.0

Charging convenience is mixed: some liked the clip or solar assist, while others found the proprietary clip awkward or frustrating.

Pros: durability, outdoor visibility

Cons: app ecosystem, third-party app support

#12 Garmin fēnix 7X Pro
3.0

Charging convenience was mixed because long battery life helps, but one field user still warned that big days require keeping a charger handy.

Pros: GPS accuracy, app ecosystem

Cons: ECG functionality, calorie tracking usefulness

#13 Suunto Vertical
3.0

Charging convenience was mixed because the magnetic charger was easy to attach, but the proprietary cable frustrated another reviewer.

Pros: battery life, durability

Cons: resume later function, ECG functionality

#14 Withings ScanWatch Light
2.9

Charging convenience is mixed but often negative: reviewers disliked the flimsy or proprietary cradle, though one praised its secure grip and another called charging easy.

Pros: comfort, build quality

Cons: call handling, contactless payments

#15 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4
2.8

Charging convenience is mixed to negative due to the proprietary cable, despite one reviewer liking cable compatibility with other Xiaomi gear.

Pros: battery life, software smoothness

Cons: contactless payments, recovery insights

#16 Withings ScanWatch Nova
2.8

Charging convenience split reviewers: the newer cradle was praised by one reviewer, but several others called the charger cheap, inelegant, or lacking wireless convenience.

Pros: battery life, heart rate accuracy

Cons: third-party app support, GPS accuracy

#17 TicWatch Pro 5
2.6

Charging convenience was a recurring complaint because of the proprietary, USB-A, non-wireless, or easy-to-knock-off charger.

Pros: contactless payments, battery life

Cons: voice assistant quality, LTE connectivity

#18 Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
2.6

Charging convenience was mixed to negative because the proprietary or pin charger was inconvenient, precarious, or non-wireless, despite one positive magnet comment.

Pros: pairing reliability, outdoor visibility

Cons: ECG functionality, running power support

#19 Garmin Forerunner 965
2.5

Charging convenience was a repeated weakness due to Garmin’s proprietary connector, loose cable complaints, and lack of wireless charging.

Pros: water resistance, workout tracking variety

Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality

#20 Amazfit GTR Mini
2.3

Charging convenience was a weakness because reviewers disliked the proprietary, special, or very short charging cable.

Pros: pairing reliability, workout tracking variety

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage