Best 2024 Smartwatches for Bluetooth connectivity

#1 Xiaomi Redmi 5 Active
5.0

Bluetooth connectivity was praised for staying connected without issues.

Pros: call handling, smartwatch features

Cons: display quality, value for money

#2 Xiaomi Watch 2
4.8

Bluetooth connectivity was praised in one review for staying reliable throughout testing.

Pros: value for money, smartphone notifications

Cons: battery life, operating system experience

#3 Coros Pace Pro
4.8

Bluetooth performance was praised when reviewers used it for sensor connections or map transfers, with easy pairing and practical backup syncing.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: heart rate accuracy, smartwatch features

#4 Apple Watch Series 10
4.5

Bluetooth-related evidence was positive, covering external sensor support and effortless AirPods connection.

Pros: charging speed, display quality

Cons: battery life, water resistance

#5 Garmin Lily 2 Active
4.5

Bluetooth connectivity is viewed positively because the watch pairs easily with phones and other devices.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: onboard music storage, mapping and navigation

#6 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite
4.5

Bluetooth connectivity was positive in the one scored review, which said connection quality was very good and did not drop nearby.

Pros: display quality, battery life

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, voice assistant quality

#7 Garmin Fenix 8
4.3

Bluetooth sensor and headphone connections were described as easy during workouts, with no noted pairing problems in the supporting review.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: value for money, call handling

#8 Apple Watch Ultra 2
4.0

Bluetooth connectivity received limited but positive evidence around cycling accessory support, especially power meters.

Pros: battery life, voice assistant quality

Cons: value for money, mapping and navigation

#9 Garmin Forerunner 165
4.0

Bluetooth headphone pairing was reported to work without problems.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: recovery insights, onboard music storage

#10 Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
4.0

Bluetooth audio support is useful for phone-free workouts, especially when paired with offline Spotify or onboard audio storage.

Pros: value for money, wellness insights

Cons: battery life, cross-platform compatibility

#11 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5
4.0

Bluetooth connectivity was praised in limited evidence for stable, lower-latency calling and audio support.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: smartphone notifications, sleep tracking accuracy

#12 Google Pixel Watch 3
3.7

Bluetooth connectivity was mixed: general ecosystem connectivity was described as seamless, but heart-rate broadcasting and some external-device workflows were cumbersome.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: GPS accuracy, charging convenience

#13 Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro
3.5

Connectivity was mostly fine for phone/network pairing, but one review noted Bluetooth headphone disconnects during Spotify use.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: operating system experience, voice assistant quality

#14 Amazfit T-Rex 3
3.2

Bluetooth support is useful for sensors, but reviewers reported mixed compatibility and reliability with some accessories.

Pros: value for money, mapping and navigation

Cons: heart rate accuracy, recovery insights

#15 CMF Watch Pro 2
2.8

Bluetooth connectivity was split: a few reviewers had seamless or issue-free pairing, while others reported fickle connections and random disconnects.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: GPS accuracy, sleep tracking accuracy

#16 Polar Grit X2 Pro
2.3

Bluetooth-related features worked once connected, but reviewers complained about repeated pairing steps and finicky heart-rate broadcasting.

Pros: GPS accuracy, mapping and navigation

Cons: value for money, companion app quality

#17 Garmin Lily 2
2.2

Reviewers criticized the lack of Bluetooth/ANT+ broadcasting and direct equipment or external sensor pairing, especially for Peloton-style use.

Pros: battery life, style and design

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, workout tracking variety

#18 OnePlus Watch 2R
2.0

Bluetooth connectivity drew criticism in one review for shorter range and repeated disconnect notifications.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: companion app quality, charging convenience

#19 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024)
2.0

Bluetooth-related sensor connectivity drew criticism in the FTP/power-meter context, where the connection was described as spotty.

Pros: battery life, sleep tracking accuracy

Cons: wellness insights, style and design

#20 Suunto Race S
1.5

Bluetooth connectivity is mostly discussed through sensor support, where reviewers criticized Suunto’s one-sensor limitations and weak pairing model.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: heart rate accuracy, onboard music storage