Best 2022 Smartwatches for button controls

#1

The physical button was widely praised as a major usability improvement over the Versa 3's capacitive or squeeze-style controls.

#2

Button controls are mostly praised for mechanical feel and easier navigation, though one reviewer disliked accidental crown/button triggers.

#3

Button controls were a major strength, especially during workouts, gloves, movement, and wet conditions.

#4

The physical button is one of the clearest upgrades, repeatedly described as easier, more reliable, and more functional than the previous haptic or capacitive control, with one reviewer finding it...

#5

Button controls were mostly a strength because they were grippy, responsive, and useful during workouts, though a few reviewers needed adjustment or hit the wrong button.

#6

Button controls were repeatedly praised as intuitive, sturdy, tactile, polished, and useful alongside the touchscreen.

#7

Button controls were polarizing but mostly positive: many liked reliability during workouts, while some found the buttons numerous or squishy.

#8

Button controls were mostly praised for workouts, water use, and avoiding accidental touches, though the button-only approach may not suit touchscreen-first users.

#9

Button controls were generally strong, with praise for buttons, haptics, lockout, and the larger dial, though one reviewer found the crown fiddly during runs.

#10

Button controls are usually well-liked for sports use, but one reviewer felt the buttons were less clickable than the Pacer Pro.

#11

Button controls were usually praised for tactile clicks and simple navigation, though some reviewers wanted more buttons or found them hard with gloves.

#12

Button controls were mixed: one reviewer found the system simple and workable, while another thought the two-button setup felt clunky.

#13

Lack of side buttons hurt navigation for reviewers who wanted physical controls on a small touchscreen device.

#14

Button controls were largely criticized because one button felt stiff, limiting, or awkward for workouts, rain, sweat, or quick control.