Best 2022 Smartwatches for smartwatch features

#1 Garmin MARQ Gen 2
4.2

As a smartwatch, reviewers praised the broad feature set and daily usefulness, while noting it still lacks some conventional smartwatch functions.

Pros: pairing reliability, reliability

Cons: size options, call handling

#2 Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4
4.0

Smartwatch features are strong for luxury-casual use, but several reviewers noted the watch is technically basic or less capable than mainstream alternatives.

Pros: contactless payments, pairing reliability

Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling

#3 Garmin Vivomove Sport
3.9

Smartwatch features were useful but intentionally entry-level, offering notifications and basics rather than a full smartwatch replacement.

Pros: pairing reliability, reliability

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#4 Garmin Forerunner 255S
3.5

Smartwatch features were considered useful but secondary; reviewers liked the basics while repeatedly framing the 255S as a training tool rather than a flashy smartwatch.

Pros: step counting accuracy, fit

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, charging convenience

#5 Garmin Venu Sq 2
3.5

Smartwatch features were viewed as useful but limited: notifications, weather, payments, and music controls work, but the watch remains fitness-first.

Pros: charging speed, coaching features

Cons: ECG functionality, call handling

#6 Garmin Forerunner 955
3.1

Smartwatch features were consistently behind Apple, Samsung, or Pixel-style watches, though reviewers still found the basics useful.

Pros: outdoor visibility, charging speed

Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling

#7 Polar Pacer
3.0

Smartwatch features are serviceable but clearly basic; reviewers found enough lifestyle features for daily use, yet criticized the tech as dated.

Pros: third-party app support, comfort

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#8 Garmin Forerunner 255
3.0

Smartwatch features were repeatedly described as adequate rather than rich, especially compared with Apple Watch-style devices.

Pros: durability, cross-platform compatibility

Cons: stress tracking, app ecosystem

#9 Coros Apex 2
2.9

Smartwatch features were limited compared with true smartwatches, though reviewers still considered the watch a strong multisport or fitness-focused device.

Pros: resume later function, durability

Cons: watch face quality, call handling

#10 Fitbit Versa 4
2.6

Smartwatch features were the biggest tradeoff: the Versa 4 has useful basics, but reviewers often described it as closer to a fitness tracker than a true smartwatch.

Pros: pairing reliability, user interface

Cons: third-party app support, music controls

#11 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
2.5

Smartwatch features were limited compared with mainstream smartwatches, especially for daily lifestyle use beyond sport tracking.

Pros: step counting accuracy, durability

Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments

#12 Polar Pacer Pro
2.4

Smartwatch features were a repeated weakness; reviewers framed the Pacer Pro as a sports watch first, with limited apps, payments, assistants, and connected features.

Pros: workout tracking variety, activity auto-detection

Cons: onboard music storage, blood oxygen tracking

#13 Polar Ignite 3
2.2

Smartwatch features were consistently seen as limited: reviewers liked simple staples but criticized missing payments, apps, calls, replies, and music storage.

Pros: brightness, charging speed

Cons: call handling, third-party app support

#14 Fitbit Sense 2
2.1

Smartwatch features are a major weakness; reviewers repeatedly say the Sense 2 is closer to a premium fitness tracker than a full smartwatch.

Pros: pairing reliability, durability

Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity