Best 2022 Smartwatches for reliability

#1 Garmin Vivomove Sport
5.0

General reliability was strong for syncing in one long-term cycling-focused review.

Pros: pairing reliability, reliability

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#2 Garmin MARQ Gen 2
4.8

Reliability received limited but strong praise from golfer reviews describing flawless performance and zero issues.

Pros: pairing reliability, reliability

Cons: size options, call handling

#3 Polar Pacer Pro
4.5

Reliability was praised by one reviewer who found the data accurate through extended daily use.

Pros: workout tracking variety, activity auto-detection

Cons: onboard music storage, blood oxygen tracking

#4 Garmin Forerunner 255
4.4

General reliability had limited positive evidence, with one reviewer calling it a reliable way to track workouts.

Pros: durability, cross-platform compatibility

Cons: stress tracking, app ecosystem

#5 Garmin Venu Sq 2
4.2

Reliability had limited but positive direct evidence, with one reviewer reporting no problems saving tracked workout results.

Pros: charging speed, coaching features

Cons: ECG functionality, call handling

#6 Garmin Forerunner 255S
4.2

Reliability was positive overall, with reviewers calling the watch dependable, practical, solid, or long-lasting in regular use.

Pros: step counting accuracy, fit

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, charging convenience

#7 Coros Apex 2
4.2

Reliability was generally positive, with reviewers calling it bug-free, solid, useful, or reliable despite scattered feature-specific caveats.

Pros: resume later function, durability

Cons: watch face quality, call handling

#8 Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4
4.0

Reliability evidence is mixed-positive, with good setup and iOS connection reliability but some concern about smartwatch longevity.

Pros: contactless payments, pairing reliability

Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling

#9 Fitbit Sense 2
3.8

Reliability is mixed: syncing can be trouble-free, but another reviewer found GPS reliability inconsistent.

Pros: pairing reliability, durability

Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity

#10 Garmin Forerunner 955
3.8

Reliability was mostly acceptable but not flawless, with reviewers seeing some quirks while also reporting no major systematic problems.

Pros: outdoor visibility, charging speed

Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling

#11 Polar Pacer
3.2

Reliability is mixed, with syncing and GPS lock praised by some reviewers but a serious pool-test crash reported by another.

Pros: third-party app support, comfort

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#12 Fitbit Versa 4
3.0

Reliability was mixed, ranging from normal operation after restarts to slow syncing, glitches, and a less polished experience.

Pros: pairing reliability, user interface

Cons: third-party app support, music controls

#13 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
2.8

Reliability was mixed, with one reviewer calling the watch reliable overall while another reported a complete open-water tracking failure.

Pros: step counting accuracy, durability

Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments

#14 Polar Ignite 3
2.0

Reliability had limited negative evidence, with reviewers reporting random rebooting or an activity-start crash.

Pros: brightness, charging speed

Cons: call handling, third-party app support