Best 2023 Smartwatches for smartwatch features

#1 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
4.6

Smartwatch features were widely praised, with reviewers calling the Watch 6 series robust, consistent, and feature-rich despite battery caveats.

Pros: voice assistant quality, music controls

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, cross-platform compatibility

#2 Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
4.5

Smartwatch features were generally considered broad and capable, especially for Android users, even when reviewers criticized sports or software polish.

Pros: pairing reliability, outdoor visibility

Cons: ECG functionality, running power support

#3 TicWatch Pro 5
4.4

Core smartwatch features were usually praised as versatile and complete, although some reviews still noted missing pieces.

Pros: contactless payments, battery life

Cons: voice assistant quality, LTE connectivity

#4 Garmin vivomove Trend
4.4

Smartwatch features were viewed as useful for a hybrid, with reviewers praising the balance of hidden smarts, notifications, settings, and Garmin's subscription-free platform.

Pros: activity auto-detection, build quality

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, Bluetooth connectivity

#5 Amazfit GTR Mini
4.0

Smartwatch features were useful for basic tasks and health support, but reviewers framed the watch more as a fitness device than a full smartwatch.

Pros: pairing reliability, workout tracking variety

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#6 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
4.0

Smartwatch features are capable for a sports watch, but reviewers agree the Epix Pro is not as slick as mainstream smartwatch platforms.

Pros: GPS accuracy, charging speed

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#7 Garmin Vivoactive 5
3.8

Smartwatch features were useful but not complete; reviewers liked the smarts while noting less all-day functionality than richer platforms.

Pros: fitness tracking accuracy, wellness insights

Cons: software smoothness, ECG functionality

#8 Garmin fēnix 7X Pro
3.4

Smartwatch features were mixed: reviewers liked the lifestyle basics, but several said it is not an Apple Watch-level smartwatch.

Pros: GPS accuracy, app ecosystem

Cons: ECG functionality, calorie tracking usefulness

#9 Garmin Approach S70
3.4

Smartwatch features are versatile but not best-in-class, with reviewers praising breadth while preferring dedicated smartwatch platforms for everyday use.

Pros: recovery insights, GPS accuracy

Cons: software smoothness, fitness tracking accuracy

#10 Amazfit Bip 5
3.3

Smartwatch features are good for the price but clearly budget-class, lacking premium bells and whistles even as basic features satisfy several reviewers.

Pros: comfort, touchscreen responsiveness

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, onboard music storage

#11 Garmin Venu 3
3.3

Smartwatch features are convenient but clearly secondary to fitness: reviewers liked calls, music, pay, and notifications, while repeatedly noting weaker apps, LTE, and phone integration.

Pros: health tracking accuracy, software smoothness

Cons: LTE connectivity, mapping and navigation

#12 Garmin Forerunner 965
3.0

Smartwatch features were the main compromise: useful basics exist, but reviewers repeatedly called the experience barebones or limited.

Pros: water resistance, workout tracking variety

Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality

#13 Casio G-Shock DW-H5600
2.9

Smartwatch capability is useful but basic; reviewers praised the essentials while emphasizing that it is not a full smartwatch replacement.

Pros: durability, outdoor visibility

Cons: app ecosystem, third-party app support

#14 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4
2.9

Smartwatch features are serviceable but basic, with multiple reviewers saying the Watch 4 stays closer to essential smartwatch functions than a full smart platform.

Pros: battery life, software smoothness

Cons: contactless payments, recovery insights

#15 Suunto Vertical
2.8

Smartwatch features were a weakness because reviewers found some smart functionality incomplete.

Pros: battery life, durability

Cons: resume later function, ECG functionality

#16 Garmin Forerunner 265
2.7

Smartwatch features were mixed: the AMOLED screen made the watch feel more modern, but missing mic, speaker, LTE, ECG, and richer apps kept it fitness-first.

Pros: step counting accuracy, third-party app support

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#17 Withings ScanWatch Light
2.7

Smartwatch features are intentionally basic, which fits the hybrid concept but disappoints reviewers wanting richer apps, payments, or better notification handling.

Pros: comfort, build quality

Cons: call handling, contactless payments

#18 Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000
2.7

Smartwatch features are modest; reviewers liked some widgets and sensors but consistently placed it below full smartwatch experiences.

Pros: brightness, charging convenience

Cons: ECG functionality, stress tracking

#19 Withings ScanWatch 2
2.5

Smartwatch functionality was intentionally minimal; reviewers liked the calm hybrid approach but warned it lacks apps, calls, payments, music, and deep interaction.

Pros: Bluetooth connectivity, pairing reliability

Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments

#20 Withings ScanWatch Nova
2.3

Smartwatch features were consistently limited, with reviewers framing the Nova as a health-focused hybrid rather than a full smartwatch.

Pros: battery life, heart rate accuracy

Cons: third-party app support, GPS accuracy