Best 2023 Smartwatches for style and design

#1 Garmin fēnix 7X Pro
5.0

Style and design were praised repeatedly as rugged, good-looking and wearable beyond workouts.

Pros: GPS accuracy, app ecosystem

Cons: ECG functionality, calorie tracking usefulness

#2 Withings ScanWatch Nova
4.8

Style and design were the most consistent strengths, with reviewers praising its analog look, elegance, premium feel, and compliment-worthy appearance.

Pros: battery life, heart rate accuracy

Cons: third-party app support, GPS accuracy

#3 Withings ScanWatch 2
4.8

Style and design were the strongest consensus points: reviewers repeatedly called it gorgeous, classic, premium, and one of the best-looking hybrids.

Pros: Bluetooth connectivity, pairing reliability

Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments

#4 Garmin vivomove Trend
4.7

Style and design were the strongest consensus strength, with reviewers repeatedly praising the analog look, classy finish, and non-smartwatch appearance.

Pros: activity auto-detection, build quality

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, Bluetooth connectivity

#5 Suunto Vertical
4.7

Style and design were consistently praised, with reviewers liking the rugged, clean, and distinctive look.

Pros: battery life, durability

Cons: resume later function, ECG functionality

#6 Withings ScanWatch Light
4.6

Style and design are the product’s strongest consensus strength, with nearly every reviewer praising the analog look and elegant hybrid execution.

Pros: comfort, build quality

Cons: call handling, contactless payments

#7 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
4.6

Style and design were praised across reviews for polish, looks, and refinement, though the large Classic’s boldness was not for everyone.

Pros: voice assistant quality, music controls

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, cross-platform compatibility

#8 Casio G-Shock DW-H5600
4.6

Style and design are the clearest consensus strengths, with reviewers repeatedly praising the classic square G-Shock look and retro appeal.

Pros: durability, outdoor visibility

Cons: app ecosystem, third-party app support

#9 Amazfit GTR Mini
4.5

Style and design were praised across reviews for the round dress-watch look, slim profile, clean aesthetic, and premium feel.

Pros: pairing reliability, workout tracking variety

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#10 Garmin Approach S70
4.5

Style and design are positive overall, with reviewers calling it stylish, high-end, social-setting friendly, and lightweight.

Pros: recovery insights, GPS accuracy

Cons: software smoothness, fitness tracking accuracy

#11 Garmin Forerunner 965
4.4

Style and design were praised as sporty, premium, modern, and among the better-looking Forerunner designs.

Pros: water resistance, workout tracking variety

Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality

#12 Garmin Venu 3
4.4

Style and design are generally positive, with reviewers calling the watch stylish, sleek, office-friendly, and more wearable than rugged Garmin models, though one called it bland.

Pros: health tracking accuracy, software smoothness

Cons: LTE connectivity, mapping and navigation

#13 Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000
4.2

Style and design are a major selling point for G-Shock fans, though the bold look is not universally liked.

Pros: brightness, charging convenience

Cons: ECG functionality, stress tracking

#14 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
4.1

Style and design lean rugged and serious, which many reviewers liked, though one noted Garmin’s tool-watch look lacks designer flair.

Pros: GPS accuracy, charging speed

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#15 Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
4.1

Style and design were subjective: some called it elegant or the best-looking watch they had used, while others found it plain or generic.

Pros: pairing reliability, outdoor visibility

Cons: ECG functionality, running power support

#16 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4
4.1

Style and design are broadly praised, especially the nicer metal look and less-budget appearance.

Pros: battery life, software smoothness

Cons: contactless payments, recovery insights

#17 TicWatch Pro 5
4.0

Style and design were subjective: several reviewers liked the rugged or standout look, while others found it dull or uninspiring.

Pros: contactless payments, battery life

Cons: voice assistant quality, LTE connectivity

#18 Garmin Vivoactive 5
3.8

Style and design were generally liked for sleekness and balance, though one reviewer found the look plain.

Pros: fitness tracking accuracy, wellness insights

Cons: software smoothness, ECG functionality

#19 Amazfit Bip 5
3.8

Style and design are divisive: some reviews call it chunky and plasticky, while others praise the slim, premium-looking budget design.

Pros: comfort, touchscreen responsiveness

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, onboard music storage

#20 Garmin Forerunner 265
3.7

Style and design were mixed: reviewers liked the modern AMOLED look, colors, and premium feel, but several still saw a sporty or plasticky watch.

Pros: step counting accuracy, third-party app support

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity