Best 2024 Smartwatches for display quality

#1 Apple Watch Ultra 2
5.0

Display quality was one of the strongest consensus areas, with reviewers repeatedly calling the screen excellent, impressive, and among the best on any smartwatch.

Pros: app ecosystem, smartwatch features

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, blood oxygen tracking

#2 Coros Pace Pro
4.9

Display quality was one of the strongest points, with reviewers repeatedly calling the AMOLED screen bright, sharp, clear, vibrant, and easy to read.

Pros: outdoor visibility, display quality

Cons: contactless payments, flashlight usefulness

#3 Garmin Forerunner 165
4.9

Display quality was a standout strength thanks to a crisp, vibrant AMOLED screen, though one reviewer still preferred MIP for always-visible use.

Pros: smartphone notifications, watch face quality

Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity

#4 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024)
4.8

Display quality was one of the strongest areas, with reviewers calling the AMOLED screen excellent, gorgeous, and among the best on Android watches.

Pros: build quality, software smoothness

Cons: stress tracking, blood oxygen tracking

#5 Polar Vantage M3
4.8

Display quality is one of the strongest points, with reviewers repeatedly praising the AMOLED screen’s sharpness, color and overall upgrade.

Pros: brightness, display quality

Cons: call handling, voice assistant quality

#6 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5
4.7

Display quality is one of the most praised areas, with reviewers consistently highlighting the large, vibrant, sharp AMOLED screen.

Pros: step counting accuracy, display quality

Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments

#7 Suunto Race S
4.7

Display quality is a consistent strength, with repeated praise for the sharp AMOLED panel, color, clarity, and readability.

Pros: workout tracking variety, value for money

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, contactless payments

#8 Polar Grit X2 Pro
4.6

The AMOLED display was one of the strongest points, repeatedly praised for color, clarity, responsiveness, and map readability.

Pros: recovery insights, build quality

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#9 Xiaomi Watch 2
4.6

Display quality was one of the strongest areas, with multiple reviewers praising the AMOLED panel, clarity, and screen appearance.

Pros: charging speed, Bluetooth connectivity

Cons: ECG functionality, recovery insights

#10 Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
4.6

Display quality is consistently strong thanks to a sharp, colorful, readable Super AMOLED screen.

Pros: display quality, durability

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, antioxidant index

#11 Google Pixel Watch 3
4.6

Display quality was one of the strongest upgrades, with reviewers praising the larger, sharper, more readable, more immersive screens across both sizes.

Pros: outdoor visibility, pairing reliability

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, materials quality

#12 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite
4.6

Display quality was one of the strongest areas, with AMOLED contrast, sharpness, clarity, and premium look praised across many reviews.

Pros: cross-platform compatibility, pairing reliability

Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments

#13 Fitbit Ace LTE
4.6

Reviewers consistently praised the OLED display as bright, attractive, and ideal for kids.

Pros: operating system experience, watch face quality

Cons: app ecosystem, third-party app support

#14 Apple Watch Series 10
4.5

Display quality was one of the clearest strengths, with repeated praise for the bigger, readable, premium-feeling screen.

Pros: reliability, comfort

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, mapping and navigation

#15 Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro
4.5

Display quality was a major strength, with the dual OLED/low-power setup praised for clarity, usefulness, responsiveness, and battery savings.

Pros: menu navigation, battery life

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#16 Garmin Fenix 8
4.5

Display quality was widely praised, especially the AMOLED option’s bright, sharp, colorful presentation and more attractive daily experience.

Pros: workout tracking variety, onboard music storage

Cons: LTE connectivity, value for money

#17 Amazfit T-Rex 3
4.4

Display quality was widely praised for AMOLED color, size, clarity, and crispness, with only a few premium-screen caveats.

Pros: resume later function, brightness

Cons: safety features, activity auto-detection

#18 OnePlus Watch 2R
4.3

Display quality was broadly praised for sharpness, color, AMOLED quality, and overall satisfaction.

Pros: software smoothness, charging speed

Cons: ECG functionality, safety features

#19 CMF Watch Pro 2
4.3

Display quality was one of the strongest attributes, with repeated praise for the AMOLED panel, sharpness, color, and value for the price.

Pros: pairing reliability, materials quality

Cons: data privacy, health tracking accuracy

#20 Ticwatch Atlas
4.2

Display quality is generally strong thanks to the dual-layer setup, though a few reviewers note washed-out colors or less premium vibrancy.

Pros: touchscreen responsiveness, software smoothness

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#21 Garmin Enduro 3
4.0

Display quality improved over prior solar Garmins and is clear outdoors, but several reviewers still preferred AMOLED sharpness and color.

Pros: contactless payments, reliability

Cons: onboard music storage, watch face quality

#22 Garmin Lily 2 Active
3.8

Display quality is divisive: reviewers like the contrast and hidden-display style, but some dislike the monochrome screen or limited visual richness.

Pros: health tracking accuracy, blood oxygen tracking

Cons: ECG functionality, onboard music storage

#23 Garmin Lily 2
3.7

Display opinions are mixed: visibility and contrast can be good, but several reviewers call the monochrome hidden screen flat or basic.

Pros: pairing reliability, wellness insights

Cons: ECG functionality, body temperature tracking

#24 Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
3.5

Display quality was mixed: AMOLED color and clarity were praised, but thick bezels and the small display hurt the experience.

Pros: materials quality, workout tracking variety

Cons: size options, cross-platform compatibility

#25 Xiaomi Redmi 5 Active
3.3

Display quality was highly divisive: one reviewer liked clarity, while others criticized the LCD panel versus AMOLED rivals.

Pros: wellness insights, Bluetooth connectivity

Cons: contactless payments, third-party app support