Best 2023 Smartwatches for button controls

#1

Button controls were consistently praised for intuitive navigation, glove/rain usability and reliable interaction during activity.

#2

Button controls are a standout usability feature, especially for workouts, with praise for tactile clicks and mid-activity control.

#3

Button controls were a highlight, with the rotating crown, clicky buttons, and haptics repeatedly praised.

#4

The crown controls were simple and sometimes satisfying, but the lack of touch input made some interactions slower or more menu-driven.

#5

Button controls were widely praised for workout reliability, tactile feedback, and the larger Run button, though one reviewer disliked squishy secondary buttons.

#6

Button controls are generally useful and easy, though one reviewer still noted a learning curve.

#7

Buttons were consistently praised as tactile, easy to use during workouts, and a dependable alternative to touch controls.

#8

Button controls were mostly praised for simplicity, glove usability, and feel, though one reviewer wanted a five-button layout.

#9

Button controls were mostly useful and intuitive, though reviewers criticized missing remap or rotating-control behavior in some areas.

#10

Button controls are useful during workouts, but opinions are mixed because some reviewers wanted more button navigation or found the smaller buttons less usable.

#11

Button and bezel controls were a tradeoff: rotating-bezel reviewers loved the tactile control, while workout pausing and limited button mapping frustrated others.

#12

Crown/button control is usable after adjustment, but reviewers found it slower or more effortful than touchscreen-driven workout starts.

#13

Button controls drew mixed reactions: some liked having dual navigation, while others preferred more dedicated buttons or found presses fiddly.

#14

Button controls were mixed: reviewers liked customization, but several missed rotating crown functionality or felt the button should scroll.

#15

Button controls divide reviewers: some found them easy and tactile, while many complained about mushy, unresponsive, or multi-press behavior.

#16

Button controls are mixed: the crown can be handy, but reviewers also mention no tactility and accidental presses.

#17

Control feedback was mixed: the crown interface could feel intuitive, but the crown or bezel placement could also be awkward to manipulate.

#18

Button controls are a major complaint because the recessed, stiff buttons are hard to press, especially during workouts.

#19

Button controls were a recurring weakness because reviewers missed even a single physical button and found touch-only exercise control harder.