Best 2024 Smartwatches for Wi-Fi connectivity

#1 Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
4.5

Wi-Fi convenience evidence is limited but positive, with one reviewer praising Samsung-account Wi-Fi sync that avoids re-entering passwords.

Pros: display quality, durability

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, antioxidant index

#2 Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro
4.4

Wi-Fi connectivity was positively noted for streaming podcasts without issues in one review.

Pros: menu navigation, battery life

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#3 Garmin Fenix 8
4.2

Wi-Fi was praised indirectly through the phone setup flow, where adding apps and customizing from home was described as easy.

Pros: workout tracking variety, onboard music storage

Cons: LTE connectivity, value for money

#4 Amazfit T-Rex 3
4.0

Wi-Fi was only directly evaluated for map downloads, where one reviewer found the process straightforward once connected.

Pros: resume later function, brightness

Cons: safety features, activity auto-detection

#5 Suunto Race S
3.0

Wi-Fi connectivity was evaluated mainly through map downloads, which work but were criticized for slow transfer behavior.

Pros: workout tracking variety, value for money

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, contactless payments

#6 Coros Pace Pro
2.0

Wi-Fi connectivity was a weak point in the review that tested it, with repeated sync attempts needed and ongoing imperfections.

Pros: outdoor visibility, display quality

Cons: contactless payments, flashlight usefulness

#7 Garmin Forerunner 165
2.0

Wi-Fi/music setup drew criticism when troubleshooting made the watch appear connected even though playlist syncing failed.

Pros: smartphone notifications, watch face quality

Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity

#8 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5
1.5

Wi-Fi connectivity is absent and criticized because file transfers depend on slower Bluetooth methods.

Pros: step counting accuracy, display quality

Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments

#9 Polar Grit X2 Pro
1.3

The lack of Wi-Fi was criticized because map transfers and music-style features depend on cabled or phone workflows.

Pros: recovery insights, build quality

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage