Best 2022 Smartwatches for call handling

#1 Fitbit Versa 4
3.2

Call handling was serviceable for occasional use, but speaker quality and setup limitations kept it from being a standout smartwatch feature.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: value for money, heart rate accuracy

#2 Garmin Vivomove Sport
3.0

Call handling was basic: reviewers liked being able to answer or decline from the wrist, but the lack of a microphone limited it.

Pros: value for money, style and design

Cons: battery life, display quality

#3 Garmin MARQ Gen 2
2.7

Call handling evidence was limited to absence: one reviewer found missing call features disappointing, while another did not miss them much.

Pros: display quality, battery life

Cons: value for money, smartphone notifications

#4 Fitbit Sense 2
2.7

Call and voice-response handling is mixed: some reviews praise taking calls or text dictation, while others note calls were unavailable at launch or that the speaker quality was poor.

Pros: battery life, stress tracking

Cons: value for money, GPS accuracy

#5 Garmin Forerunner 955
2.5

Call handling was limited because reviewers noted the lack of true on-watch calling.

Pros: GPS accuracy, battery life

Cons: onboard music storage, charging convenience

#6 Coros Apex 2
2.0

Call handling was a clear smartwatch limitation because the reviewer noted the watch cannot answer calls or texts.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: mapping and navigation, onboard music storage

#7 Garmin Venu Sq 2
1.5

Call handling was consistently weak because reviewers noted the absence of speaker, microphone, or Bluetooth call support.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: smartwatch features, style and design

#8 Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4
1.3

Call handling is a clear weakness because multiple reviewers complained that calls cannot be taken on the watch.

Pros: style and design, battery life

Cons: value for money, heart rate accuracy

#9 Polar Ignite 3
1.0

Call handling was a clear weakness because reviewers emphasized that calls cannot be answered or taken directly from the watch.

Pros: display quality, coaching features

Cons: value for money, battery life