Best 2022 Smartwatches for operating system experience

#1 Garmin Forerunner 255S
4.5

Operating system experience received one positive long-term judgment, with the reviewer describing Garmin's familiar system as easy to use.

Pros: step counting accuracy, fit

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, charging convenience

#2 Coros Apex 2
4.2

The operating experience was described as fast and functional in positive reviews, especially once users adapted to the watch.

Pros: resume later function, durability

Cons: watch face quality, call handling

#3 Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4
4.2

Operating system impressions vary sharply: Wear OS 2 felt dated, while Wear OS 3 and later software were praised as smoother and easier.

Pros: contactless payments, pairing reliability

Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling

#4 Garmin Forerunner 955
4.0

The operating system experience was mixed-to-positive: reviewers liked Garmin’s familiar UX and smoother operation but still called some software clunky.

Pros: outdoor visibility, charging speed

Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling

#5 Fitbit Versa 4
4.0

The operating system was easier to use than before, according to the review that focused on Fitbit OS changes.

Pros: pairing reliability, user interface

Cons: third-party app support, music controls

#6 Garmin Vivomove Sport
4.0

The watch software was easy enough once learned, but it remained constrained by the small hybrid interface.

Pros: pairing reliability, reliability

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#7 Garmin MARQ Gen 2
3.5

The operating system experience was powerful but dense, with one reviewer saying the menus and features take time to learn.

Pros: pairing reliability, reliability

Cons: size options, call handling

#8 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
3.3

The operating system experience was mixed: some reviewers found the new system snappier, while others still reported lag, unintuitive software, or weak polish.

Pros: step counting accuracy, durability

Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments

#9 Polar Pacer Pro
3.0

The operating system experience was functional but visually dated according to one reviewer.

Pros: workout tracking variety, activity auto-detection

Cons: onboard music storage, blood oxygen tracking

#10 Polar Ignite 3
2.5

Operating system experience was limited by missing software features despite some interface improvements.

Pros: brightness, charging speed

Cons: call handling, third-party app support

#11 Fitbit Sense 2
2.0

The operating system experience is limited: one reviewer calls the Sense 2 more like a fitness tracker with a few smart extras than a full smartwatch.

Pros: pairing reliability, durability

Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity