Best 2022 Smartwatches for Bluetooth connectivity

#1 Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4
4.7

Bluetooth connectivity is praised for faster syncing, seamless workout-data transfer, and better everyday connectivity.

Pros: style and design, battery life

Cons: value for money, heart rate accuracy

#2 Garmin Forerunner 255
4.6

Bluetooth and sensor connectivity had limited but positive opinionated support from one reviewer who had no problem connecting external devices.

Pros: GPS accuracy, battery life

Cons: smartphone notifications, mapping and navigation

#3 Garmin Forerunner 955
4.5

Bluetooth connectivity had limited but positive evidence around smooth headphone/music use.

Pros: GPS accuracy, battery life

Cons: onboard music storage, charging convenience

#4 Garmin Vivomove Sport
4.5

Bluetooth-related connection evidence was positive, with a reviewer reporting no setup, pairing, or syncing issues.

Pros: value for money, style and design

Cons: battery life, display quality

#5 Garmin Venu Sq 2
4.2

Bluetooth support was praised for sensor and accessory compatibility, including ANT+ and Bluetooth external devices.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: smartwatch features, style and design

#6 Coros Apex 2
4.1

Bluetooth connectivity worked well for phone and sensor pairing in some reviews, but the Bluetooth-only sensor approach was also criticized for dropping ANT+ support.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: mapping and navigation, onboard music storage

#7 Fitbit Sense 2
4.0

Bluetooth range and syncing received positive evidence, with one reviewer calling the Bluetooth 5.0 connection stronger over a wider distance.

Pros: battery life, stress tracking

Cons: value for money, GPS accuracy

#8 Garmin Forerunner 255S
3.3

Bluetooth connectivity was positive when headphones paired easily in one review, but another reviewer found headphone pairing slow during music setup.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: menu navigation, user interface

#9 Fitbit Versa 4
3.2

Bluetooth was mixed, with one reviewer praising improved range and another reporting unreliable iPhone Bluetooth behavior.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: value for money, heart rate accuracy

#10 Polar Ignite 3
2.0

Bluetooth connectivity had limited but negative evidence, with one reviewer saying the watch-to-phone connection was not very robust.

Pros: display quality, coaching features

Cons: value for money, battery life

#11 Polar Pacer Pro
2.0

Bluetooth accessory compatibility drew criticism in one review after cycling power meters failed to pair reliably.

Pros: GPS accuracy, value for money

Cons: battery life, smartwatch features