Best 2022 Smartwatches for band quality

#1 Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4
4.6

Band quality is a strength, with reviewers praising comfort, clasp design, ventilation, security, and quick-change mechanisms despite a few caveats.

Pros: style and design, battery life

Cons: value for money, heart rate accuracy

#2 Garmin Forerunner 255
4.6

Band quality was praised for comfort, quick release, and enough notches to dial in fit.

Pros: GPS accuracy, battery life

Cons: smartphone notifications, mapping and navigation

#3 Polar Pacer Pro
4.5

Band quality was praised for race-friendly ventilation and a strong buckle.

Pros: GPS accuracy, value for money

Cons: battery life, smartwatch features

#4 Garmin Forerunner 255S
4.3

Band quality was positive overall, with reviewers calling the strap well-built, tough, and comfortable.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: menu navigation, user interface

#5 Garmin MARQ Gen 2
4.2

Band quality was mostly positive for nylon, leather, silicone, and integrated designs, but one Athlete reviewer disliked its stiff strap.

Pros: display quality, battery life

Cons: value for money, smartphone notifications

#6 Garmin Forerunner 955
4.1

Band quality was generally praised for comfort, flexibility, and secure fit, with one moisture-trapping caveat.

Pros: GPS accuracy, battery life

Cons: onboard music storage, charging convenience

#7 Garmin Vivomove Sport
4.1

Band quality was positive overall, with reviewers liking the soft, comfortable, robust, and durable silicone strap.

Pros: value for money, style and design

Cons: battery life, display quality

#8 Polar Pacer
4.1

Band quality is generally positive, with reviewers liking the higher-grade look, easy adjustment, and simple strap changes.

Pros: value for money, workout tracking variety

Cons: GPS accuracy, mapping and navigation

#9 Fitbit Versa 4
4.0

Band quality was generally comfortable and secure, though one reviewer experienced irritation from constant wear.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: value for money, heart rate accuracy

#10 Coros Apex 2
3.6

Band quality was mixed: nylon comfort and durability earned praise, while the loop design, cheap feel, scratchiness, and aesthetics drew complaints.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: mapping and navigation, onboard music storage

#11 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
3.5

Band quality was mixed, with some praising comfort or security while others disliked the clasp, tail retention, or uncomfortable feel.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: value for money, mapping and navigation

#12 Fitbit Sense 2
3.2

Band impressions are mixed: some praise the comfort and easy attachment system, while others worry about release latches or dislike the default silicone band.

Pros: battery life, stress tracking

Cons: value for money, GPS accuracy

#13 Garmin Venu Sq 2
3.1

Band quality was mixed, with one reviewer praising the silicone band’s comfort and others finding the bundled strap stiff or not super-comfy.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: smartwatch features, style and design

#14 Polar Ignite 3
2.7

Band quality was mixed and often negative: Titanium and one written review praised comfort, but many reviewers disliked the stiff or awkward original strap.

Pros: display quality, coaching features

Cons: value for money, battery life