Best 2022 Smartwatches for user interface

#1 Fitbit Versa 4
4.7

The user interface was one of Fitbit's strengths, repeatedly described as simple, understandable, and easy to learn.

Pros: pairing reliability, user interface

Cons: third-party app support, music controls

#2 Polar Pacer Pro
4.5

The user interface was described as simple, intuitive, and uncluttered by reviewers who liked its directness.

Pros: workout tracking variety, activity auto-detection

Cons: onboard music storage, blood oxygen tracking

#3 Garmin Forerunner 255
4.3

The interface was seen as useful and well-presented for workout summaries and glanceable data.

Pros: durability, cross-platform compatibility

Cons: stress tracking, app ecosystem

#4 Fitbit Sense 2
4.3

The user interface is mostly praised as cleaner, simpler, and more modern, with reviewers seeing it as a promising Fitbit OS redesign.

Pros: pairing reliability, durability

Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity

#5 Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4
4.1

The user interface is mixed-positive: TAG's visual layer and sports UI impressed reviewers, but Wear OS layout felt disjointed to some.

Pros: contactless payments, pairing reliability

Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling

#6 Garmin MARQ Gen 2
4.0

The interface was seen as increasingly user-friendly and easy to use, although some Garmin complexity remained overwhelming for newcomers.

Pros: pairing reliability, reliability

Cons: size options, call handling

#7 Coros Apex 2
3.9

The user interface divided reviewers: several found it easy or refreshingly simple, while one found it poor until habits formed.

Pros: resume later function, durability

Cons: watch face quality, call handling

#8 Polar Ignite 3
3.5

The user interface was mixed: several reviewers liked the streamlined widgets and readable stats, while lag still hurt the broader experience.

Pros: brightness, charging speed

Cons: call handling, third-party app support

#9 Garmin Forerunner 255S
3.4

The overall user interface was mixed: long-term Garmin users found the learning curve manageable, while other reviewers found the interface confusing.

Pros: step counting accuracy, fit

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, charging convenience

#10 Garmin Forerunner 955
3.4

The user interface was powerful but mixed: reviewers liked added touch and structure, yet warned the feature depth can create a steep learning curve.

Pros: outdoor visibility, charging speed

Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling

#11 Garmin Venu Sq 2
3.3

The user interface was similarly mixed, balancing improved Garmin-style navigation and easy use against clunky or slow interaction complaints.

Pros: charging speed, coaching features

Cons: ECG functionality, call handling

#12 Polar Pacer
2.9

The user interface is mixed, with reviewers finding simple software useful but also confusing, less user-friendly, or trial-and-error driven.

Pros: third-party app support, comfort

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#13 Garmin Vivomove Sport
2.8

The user interface split reviewers between straightforward after a learning curve and challenging because of the tiny touch display and no buttons.

Pros: pairing reliability, reliability

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#14 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
2.4

The user interface divided reviewers: some adjusted after a learning curve, while others found the structure confusing or unintuitive next to competitors.

Pros: step counting accuracy, durability

Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments