Best 2023 Smartwatches for touchscreen responsiveness

#1 Garmin fēnix 7X Pro
4.8

Touchscreen responsiveness was praised as responsive and usable even in wet conditions, while buttons remained preferred for some outdoor use.

Pros: GPS accuracy, app ecosystem

Cons: ECG functionality, calorie tracking usefulness

#2 Amazfit Bip 5
4.7

Touchscreen responsiveness gets positive evidence from a review describing the screen as easy to swipe, tap, and navigate.

Pros: comfort, touchscreen responsiveness

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, onboard music storage

#3 Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
4.6

Touchscreen responsiveness was positive, with reviewers describing smooth, responsive input and quick app/watch-face loading.

Pros: pairing reliability, outdoor visibility

Cons: ECG functionality, running power support

#4 Amazfit GTR Mini
4.5

Touchscreen responsiveness was positive, with reviewers reporting immediate response and no lag or hanging.

Pros: pairing reliability, workout tracking variety

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#5 Garmin Venu 3
4.4

Touchscreen responsiveness is mostly strong, especially in dry conditions and normal navigation, though wet conditions can cause issues.

Pros: health tracking accuracy, software smoothness

Cons: LTE connectivity, mapping and navigation

#6 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
4.4

Touchscreen responsiveness is strong, with reviewers calling it responsive, precise, and usable in wet conditions with minor caveats.

Pros: GPS accuracy, charging speed

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#7 Garmin Forerunner 265
4.4

Touchscreen responsiveness was generally good, including in rain and sweat, but several reviewers still preferred buttons during workouts.

Pros: step counting accuracy, third-party app support

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#8 TicWatch Pro 5
4.3

Touchscreen responsiveness was usually strong, though one reviewer found the screen and buttons overly sensitive.

Pros: contactless payments, battery life

Cons: voice assistant quality, LTE connectivity

#9 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4
4.3

Touchscreen responsiveness is positive in the reviews that addressed it, with snappy and responsive interaction.

Pros: battery life, software smoothness

Cons: contactless payments, recovery insights

#10 Garmin Forerunner 965
3.9

Touch controls were useful and optional, with reviewers appreciating that buttons can replace touch during workouts.

Pros: water resistance, workout tracking variety

Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality

#11 Garmin vivomove Trend
3.9

Touchscreen responsiveness split reviewers: several found it excellent during workouts, while others reported missed taps, finicky gestures, or lag.

Pros: activity auto-detection, build quality

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, Bluetooth connectivity

#12 Garmin Vivoactive 5
3.7

Touchscreen responsiveness was mostly good in dry use, but wet use and one owner’s lag complaints created a mixed picture.

Pros: fitness tracking accuracy, wellness insights

Cons: software smoothness, ECG functionality

#13 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
3.6

Touchscreen responsiveness was polarizing: some reviewers called it fast and responsive, while others criticized the touch bezel as clunky or unreliable.

Pros: voice assistant quality, music controls

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, cross-platform compatibility

#14 Garmin Approach S70
3.3

Touchscreen responsiveness is mixed, ranging from nice and responsive to fiddly and frustrating on course.

Pros: recovery insights, GPS accuracy

Cons: software smoothness, fitness tracking accuracy

#15 Suunto Vertical
3.2

Touchscreen responsiveness was mixed: usable in adverse conditions, but several reviewers reported laggy touch interactions.

Pros: battery life, durability

Cons: resume later function, ECG functionality