Best 2023 Smartwatches for Bluetooth connectivity

#1 Garmin Forerunner 265
5.0

Bluetooth performance was positive in the one detailed account, where earbuds connected quickly.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: mapping and navigation, smartwatch features

#2 Withings ScanWatch 2
5.0

Connection stability received limited but positive evidence, especially from a reviewer who reported the watch-app connection stayed rock solid.

Pros: style and design, battery life

Cons: smartwatch features, value for money

#3 Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
4.8

Bluetooth connectivity was positive in the reviewed evidence, with stable phone, earbuds, and app syncing reported.

Pros: app ecosystem, battery life

Cons: size options, comfort

#4 TicWatch Pro 5
4.6

Bluetooth connectivity was evaluated positively in one review, which found it easy to connect and stable within range.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: voice assistant quality, sleep tracking accuracy

#5 Garmin fēnix 7X Pro
4.5

Bluetooth support was viewed positively, with one reviewer saying it was enough and another appreciating ANT+ and Bluetooth compatibility.

Pros: battery life, mapping and navigation

Cons: value for money, score tracking

#6 Garmin Forerunner 965
4.5

Sensor connectivity was viewed as a strength because the watch supports broad ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart pairing.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, charging convenience

#7 Garmin Vivoactive 5
4.5

Bluetooth feedback was positive where tested, especially for pairing headphones without issue.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, recovery insights

#8 Garmin Venu 3
4.3

Bluetooth connectivity is positive for headphones, music, and sensor use, with reviewers saying headphone/watch connectivity worked well and Bluetooth use enabled phone-free workouts.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, smartphone notifications

#9 Casio G-Shock DW-H5600
4.0

Bluetooth syncing generally worked in the one clear review mention, though that review still noted occasional extra steps elsewhere.

Pros: style and design, display quality

Cons: companion app quality, value for money

#10 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4
4.0

Bluetooth connectivity received one positive connection comment, but there was limited broader evidence beyond that.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: band quality, smartwatch features

#11 Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000
3.8

Bluetooth connectivity was generally dependable in positive reviews, though one owner still reported occasional app-side bugs.

Pros: comfort, battery life

Cons: companion app quality, value for money

#12 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
3.8

Bluetooth connectivity is mixed: audio pairing can be stable, but another reviewer reported more connectivity issues than with Apple Watch Ultra.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: user interface, fit

#13 Suunto Vertical
2.6

Bluetooth connectivity was mixed because sport sensor support exists but the sensor management experience was criticized.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: heart rate accuracy, value for money

#14 Amazfit Bip 5
2.4

Bluetooth-related evidence is mixed to weak: phone pairing issues were resolved in one review, but another cited lack of Bluetooth device support.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: smartwatch features, app ecosystem

#15 Withings ScanWatch Nova
2.2

Connected workout tracking could drop the watch connection and leave gaps, creating a Bluetooth-related caveat during GPS-linked activities.

Pros: battery life, style and design

Cons: value for money, charging convenience

#16 Garmin vivomove Trend
2.0

Bluetooth connectivity was criticized in the context of phone sync for connected GPS taking too long.

Pros: style and design, charging convenience

Cons: battery life, charging speed