Best 2024 Smartwatches for smartwatch features

#1 Apple Watch Ultra 2
5.0

Smartwatch features were consistently praised, especially the Apple ecosystem, app support, connectivity, and day-to-day versatility.

Pros: app ecosystem, smartwatch features

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, blood oxygen tracking

#2 Apple Watch Series 10
4.5

Reviewers repeatedly described it as a highly capable iPhone smartwatch with broad lifestyle, health, fitness, and convenience features.

Pros: reliability, comfort

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, mapping and navigation

#3 Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
4.5

Smartwatch features are broadly praised as complete and useful, with reviewers repeatedly describing the Watch 7 as feature-packed or doing everything they wanted.

Pros: display quality, durability

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, antioxidant index

#4 Xiaomi Watch 2
4.4

Smartwatch features were considered strong for the price, with reviewers calling the watch packed or complete enough for everyday smartwatch tasks.

Pros: charging speed, Bluetooth connectivity

Cons: ECG functionality, recovery insights

#5 Google Pixel Watch 3
4.3

Smartwatch features were a major positive, with reviewers praising Google services, Nest/TV/Recorder/Wallet/Maps integrations, safety tools, and the phone-like wrist experience.

Pros: outdoor visibility, pairing reliability

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, materials quality

#6 Garmin Fenix 8
4.3

Smartwatch features were broad and improving, but reviewers still framed Garmin as fitness-first rather than a true mini-phone replacement.

Pros: workout tracking variety, onboard music storage

Cons: LTE connectivity, value for money

#7 Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
4.3

Core smartwatch features were broadly praised as complete or useful for the price, even by some reviewers who criticized performance or value.

Pros: materials quality, workout tracking variety

Cons: size options, cross-platform compatibility

#8 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024)
4.3

Smartwatch features were praised overall, especially for Samsung users, though some reviewers stressed it is still a large, premium sports-style smartwatch.

Pros: build quality, software smoothness

Cons: stress tracking, blood oxygen tracking

#9 OnePlus Watch 2R
4.3

Core smartwatch features were well received, with reviewers calling the Watch 2R straightforward, adequate, and flagship-like for the price.

Pros: software smoothness, charging speed

Cons: ECG functionality, safety features

#10 Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro
4.3

Smartwatch features were broad and useful, especially dual display, Wear OS basics, Google services, and phone-connected functions.

Pros: menu navigation, battery life

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#11 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite
4.2

Smartwatch features were broadly praised for covering basics and offering robust budget features, though one reviewer noted the expected sacrifices.

Pros: cross-platform compatibility, pairing reliability

Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments

#12 Fitbit Ace LTE
4.1

As a smartwatch, the Ace LTE feels robust and kid-focused, but it is intentionally limited compared with fuller adult-style watches.

Pros: operating system experience, watch face quality

Cons: app ecosystem, third-party app support

#13 Ticwatch Atlas
4.1

Smartwatch features are broad and useful, but the experience is weakened by missing Assistant support and ecosystem tradeoffs.

Pros: touchscreen responsiveness, software smoothness

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#14 Garmin Lily 2 Active
4.0

Smartwatch features are mixed: some reviewers see a well-rounded compact device, while one finds the smart-feature set limited for the price.

Pros: health tracking accuracy, blood oxygen tracking

Cons: ECG functionality, onboard music storage

#15 Garmin Forerunner 165
4.0

Smartwatch features were considered respectable for a training watch, especially notifications, Garmin Pay, music features, and basic phone-linked tools.

Pros: smartphone notifications, watch face quality

Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity

#16 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5
3.8

Smartwatch features cover the basics well for the price, but reviewers repeatedly frame them as limited compared with richer smartwatch platforms.

Pros: step counting accuracy, display quality

Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments

#17 Xiaomi Redmi 5 Active
3.6

Smartwatch features split reviewers: Bluetooth calls and broad functions impressed, but limited apps, no GPS, and basic behavior made it feel tracker-like.

Pros: wellness insights, Bluetooth connectivity

Cons: contactless payments, third-party app support

#18 Garmin Lily 2
3.4

Smartwatch features are useful but intentionally lean, with reviewers noting fewer advanced tools than broader smartwatches.

Pros: pairing reliability, wellness insights

Cons: ECG functionality, body temperature tracking

#19 Amazfit T-Rex 3
3.2

Smartwatch features were good for basics and outdoor extras, but missing speaker/calls and mature app support held it back.

Pros: resume later function, brightness

Cons: safety features, activity auto-detection

#20 Suunto Race S
3.2

Smartwatch features are intentionally limited: some reviewers liked the cleaner sports-watch focus, while others wanted a fuller smartwatch experience.

Pros: workout tracking variety, value for money

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, contactless payments

#21 Garmin Enduro 3
3.1

Smartwatch features are adequate for essentials but limited versus Apple, Samsung, or Garmin’s own Fenix 8 voice-enabled models.

Pros: contactless payments, reliability

Cons: onboard music storage, watch face quality

#22 Coros Pace Pro
2.6

Smartwatch features were the main compromise: reviewers accepted the focused sports-watch design but noted limited apps, payments, calls, reports, and streaming smarts.

Pros: outdoor visibility, display quality

Cons: contactless payments, flashlight usefulness

#23 CMF Watch Pro 2
2.3

Smartwatch features were basic and often described as closer to a fitness watch than a full smartwatch, despite useful essentials.

Pros: pairing reliability, materials quality

Cons: data privacy, health tracking accuracy

#24 Polar Grit X2 Pro
1.9

Smartwatch capability was repeatedly described as limited, especially compared with Garmin, Apple, or WearOS-style devices.

Pros: recovery insights, build quality

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#25 Polar Vantage M3
1.7

Smartwatch features are the clearest weakness, mostly limited to notifications and phone music controls.

Pros: brightness, display quality

Cons: call handling, voice assistant quality