Best 2025 Smartwatches for menu navigation

#1 OnePlus Watch 3
4.8

Menu navigation benefited from the improved rotating crown, making scrolling through screens and menus easier.

Pros: blood oxygen tracking, step counting accuracy

Cons: LTE connectivity, calorie tracking usefulness

#2 Coros Apex 4
4.7

Menu navigation is considered easy and uncluttered by reviewers familiar with Coros.

Pros: reliability, battery life

Cons: LTE connectivity, flashlight usefulness

#3 Motorola Moto Watch Fit
4.7

Menu navigation was a strength, described as snappy, low-fuss, and easy to understand.

Pros: software smoothness, menu navigation

Cons: contactless payments, stress tracking

#4 Apple Watch Series 11
4.7

Menu navigation is praised as simple and easy, helped by the large touchscreen and straightforward controls.

Pros: ECG functionality, app ecosystem

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, recovery insights

#5 Garmin Approach S44
4.5

Menu navigation improved over older models thanks to the second button and clearly laid-out menus, making the watch easier to move through during play.

Pros: user interface, brightness

Cons: wellness insights, charging convenience

#6 Garmin Forerunner 570
4.5

Menu navigation was praised for being intuitive, easier to navigate, and enjoyable to interact with after Garmin’s UI refresh.

Pros: charging speed, GPS accuracy

Cons: ECG functionality, smartphone notifications

#7 Garmin Approach S50
4.5

Menu navigation was generally easy to learn and intuitive, with reviewers saying they had little trouble moving through the watch’s features.

Pros: touchscreen responsiveness, health tracking accuracy

Cons: call handling, voice assistant quality

#8 Google Pixel Watch 4
4.5

Menu navigation was usually easy and pleasant, especially with Wear OS 6 and the domed display.

Pros: step counting accuracy, charging speed

Cons: stress tracking, band quality

#9 Apple Watch SE 3
4.5

Menu navigation evidence was limited but positive, with one reviewer describing the basic home-screen and control flow as simple.

Pros: app ecosystem, operating system experience

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, ECG functionality

#10 Garmin Instinct 3
4.4

Menu navigation is mostly positive, with reviewers describing hike tracking and setup as simple or easy to learn.

Pros: customization options, charging speed

Cons: onboard music storage, voice assistant quality

#11 Garmin Tactix 8
4.4

Menu navigation was described as more user-friendly and easy to learn, especially for users new to complex Garmin watches.

Pros: wellness insights, build quality

Cons: LTE connectivity, band quality

#12 Apple Watch Ultra 3
4.2

Menu navigation in the redesigned workout app was described as easier to use.

Pros: app ecosystem, watch face quality

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, size options

#13 Suunto Run
4.0

Menu navigation ranged from buried features to praise for uncluttered menus and easy scrolling through watch menus.

Pros: comfort, value for money

Cons: contactless payments, Wi-Fi connectivity

#14 Amazfit Active 2
4.0

Menu navigation was considered easy overall in the reviews that addressed it.

Pros: pairing reliability, value for money

Cons: stress tracking, onboard music storage

#15 Garmin fenix 8 Pro
4.0

The Messenger and voice tools were considered easy to navigate once configured.

Pros: workout tracking variety, pairing reliability

Cons: size options, companion app quality

#16 Garmin Vivoactive 6
3.9

Menu navigation is improved overall, but some Garmin menu logic and changed shortcuts still frustrated reviewers.

Pros: software smoothness, comfort

Cons: LTE connectivity, voice assistant quality

#17 CMF Watch 3 Pro
3.8

Menu navigation was mostly pleasant, especially through the crown and simple swipes, but one reviewer said the interface underused the crown.

Pros: workout tracking variety, user interface

Cons: Wi-Fi connectivity, onboard music storage

#18 Coros Pace 4
3.8

Menu navigation was simple and practical, but one reviewer felt the interface lacked smartwatch polish.

Pros: comfort, value for money

Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments

#19 Amazfit Balance 2
3.7

Menu navigation was mixed: some reviewers found key features easy to access, while golf use and dense menus could feel overwhelming.

Pros: Bluetooth connectivity, calorie tracking usefulness

Cons: ECG functionality, flashlight usefulness

#20 Suunto Vertical 2
3.5

Menu navigation was mixed: reviewers liked the clearer flow, but some found the touch-centric interface or long scrolling awkward.

Pros: operating system experience, materials quality

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#21 Garmin Venu 4
3.5

Menu navigation was quick and convenient in normal use, but the evidence was limited and tied to the touchscreen-led interface.

Pros: activity auto-detection, style and design

Cons: LTE connectivity, charging convenience

#22 Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
3.5

Menu navigation was mixed: reviewers liked the cleaner UI and intuitive onboarding, but criticized the digital bezel and lack of tactile controls.

Pros: third-party app support, heart rate accuracy

Cons: music controls, cross-platform compatibility

#23 Amazfit Active Max
3.4

Menu navigation split reviewers: one found it intuitive, while another struggled to find things quickly during use.

Pros: workout tracking variety, outdoor visibility

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, safety features

#24 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)
3.2

Menu navigation is mixed: the digital bezel and haptics help, but reviewers miss a rotating bezel/crown and find usability reduced.

Pros: LTE connectivity, pairing reliability

Cons: antioxidant index, blood oxygen tracking

#25 Amazfit Bip 6
3.1

Menu navigation was polarized: some found it easy once learned, while others described settings and menus as clunky or tedious.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: contactless payments, stress tracking

#26 Garmin Venu X1
3.0

Menu navigation was mixed: some tasks were good enough, but reviewers criticized cumbersome swiping and awkward golf hazard navigation.

Pros: pairing reliability, watch face quality

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#27 Garmin Instinct Crossover AMOLED
3.0

Menu navigation was a recurring weak spot, ranging from second nature after learning to slow, fiddly, or trial-and-error.

Pros: heart rate accuracy, GPS accuracy

Cons: onboard music storage, mapping and navigation

#28 Suunto Race 2
2.8

Menu navigation was mixed: some controls were manageable after learning, while the sports menu and many submenus frustrated reviewers.

Pros: operating system experience, brightness

Cons: safety features, health tracking accuracy

#29 Garmin Forerunner 970
2.5

Menu navigation was mixed, with voice helping reduce menu diving but daily use sometimes requiring too many clicks or feeling overwhelming.

Pros: stress tracking, customization options

Cons: menu navigation, companion app quality

#30 Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro
2.0

Menu navigation is a weakness in critical reviews, with repeated complaints about extra button presses and too many steps to access tools.

Pros: workout tracking variety, calorie tracking usefulness

Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality