Best 2024 Smartwatches for sleep tracking accuracy

#1 Garmin Lily 2 Active
4.5

Sleep tracking earns strong marks overall, especially for wake/sleep timing and presentation, though one reviewer wanted more refinement in stages.

Pros: health tracking accuracy, blood oxygen tracking

Cons: ECG functionality, onboard music storage

#2 Garmin Fenix 8
4.5

Sleep tracking was positively judged for accurately capturing sleep and wake times and matching day-to-day energy impressions.

Pros: workout tracking variety, onboard music storage

Cons: LTE connectivity, value for money

#3 OnePlus Watch 2R
4.2

Sleep tracking was consistently viewed as solid, with duration, stages, and sleep insights generally aligning with comparison devices.

Pros: software smoothness, charging speed

Cons: ECG functionality, safety features

#4 Google Pixel Watch 3
4.2

Sleep tracking was generally viewed as solid or very good, especially for basic timing and Fitbit sleep insights, though a few reviewers found it adequate rather than deeply insightful.

Pros: outdoor visibility, pairing reliability

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, materials quality

#5 Coros Pace Pro
4.1

Sleep tracking evidence was mostly positive for sleep/wake timing or perceived sleep scores, though one reviewer found it did not always match Whoop.

Pros: outdoor visibility, display quality

Cons: contactless payments, flashlight usefulness

#6 Xiaomi Watch 2
4.0

Sleep tracking was generally one of the better health features, with several reviewers saying it was detailed or matched their experience, though one noted it was not perfectly precise.

Pros: charging speed, Bluetooth connectivity

Cons: ECG functionality, recovery insights

#7 Apple Watch Ultra 2
4.0

Sleep tracking was generally seen as accurate for sleep/wake timing and duration, though some reviewers still wanted richer guidance from the data.

Pros: app ecosystem, smartwatch features

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, blood oxygen tracking

#8 Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
4.0

Sleep tracking drew mostly positive evidence, with charts or scores matching reviewer experience, though one reviewer noted it was not perfect.

Pros: materials quality, workout tracking variety

Cons: size options, cross-platform compatibility

#9 Garmin Enduro 3
4.0

Sleep tracking was described as solid, though comfort and size may limit how many users want to wear it overnight.

Pros: contactless payments, reliability

Cons: onboard music storage, watch face quality

#10 Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
4.0

Sleep tracking is one of the strongest areas, with many reviewers praising depth and usefulness, though some saw low, generous, or suddenly changing sleep scores.

Pros: display quality, durability

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, antioxidant index

#11 Apple Watch Series 10
4.0

Sleep duration tracking was generally trusted, with reviewers finding timing or duration usable; caveats centered on limited sleep-stage confidence and weak actionability.

Pros: reliability, comfort

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, mapping and navigation

#12 Polar Grit X2 Pro
3.9

Sleep timing was usually praised, while sleep-stage precision and occasional missing/broken sleep metrics limited confidence.

Pros: recovery insights, build quality

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#13 Ticwatch Atlas
3.8

Sleep tracking is mixed: some reviewers found it accurate or aligned with other devices, while others saw wake time counted as sleep.

Pros: touchscreen responsiveness, software smoothness

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#14 Garmin Forerunner 165
3.8

Sleep tracking was mostly viewed as useful and directionally accurate, though one reviewer reported a poor night that the watch missed.

Pros: smartphone notifications, watch face quality

Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity

#15 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024)
3.6

Sleep tracking accuracy was mixed: some reviewers found sleep timing and stages accurate, while others saw gaps, inflated scores, or difficulty distinguishing waking from stillness.

Pros: build quality, software smoothness

Cons: stress tracking, blood oxygen tracking

#16 Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro
3.5

Sleep tracking was sharply mixed, with some accurate nights and useful phase data but also severe underestimates and missed naps.

Pros: menu navigation, battery life

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#17 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite
3.4

Sleep tracking drew the widest split: some reviews praised it as accurate or good, while others said wake periods and deep sleep were misread or not very useful.

Pros: cross-platform compatibility, pairing reliability

Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments

#18 Garmin Lily 2
3.3

Sleep tracking is mixed: some reviewers found it aligned well, while others saw inaccurate sleep duration or not enough detail.

Pros: pairing reliability, wellness insights

Cons: ECG functionality, body temperature tracking

#19 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5
3.1

Sleep tracking accuracy is mixed: some reviewers found it close for sleep duration, while others saw inconsistent sleep stages and overestimated deep sleep.

Pros: step counting accuracy, display quality

Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments

#20 CMF Watch Pro 2
3.1

Sleep tracking split sharply, ranging from reasonably accurate sleep and wake times to unreliable stages, missed awake periods, and reviewers unwilling to trust it.

Pros: pairing reliability, materials quality

Cons: data privacy, health tracking accuracy

#21 Xiaomi Redmi 5 Active
3.0

Sleep tracking was split: one reviewer found accuracy good with nap detection, while others called the analysis basic or only average.

Pros: wellness insights, Bluetooth connectivity

Cons: contactless payments, third-party app support

#22 Amazfit T-Rex 3
2.8

Sleep tracking was mixed: total sleep timing often worked, but several reviewers reported bugs or weak sleep-stage/readiness algorithms.

Pros: resume later function, brightness

Cons: safety features, activity auto-detection

#23 Polar Vantage M3
2.8

Sleep and recovery context is praised in some Polar features, but sleep-stage and interrupted-sleep detection draw clear accuracy concerns.

Pros: brightness, display quality

Cons: call handling, voice assistant quality

#24 Suunto Race S
2.1

Sleep tracking drew mostly negative or cautious evidence, with reviewers reporting underreported sleep, inaccurate stages, or a lack of confidence in the data.

Pros: workout tracking variety, value for money

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, contactless payments