Best Smartwatches for menu navigation

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Best for menu navigation

Coros Nomad

5.0 attribute score

Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.

Safest pick

Apple Watch Series 12

5.0 attribute score

Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.

Most evidence

Garmin Forerunner 955

6 supporting reviews

Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.

Best overall product

Garmin Forerunner 170 Music

4.3 overall score

Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.

#1 Coros Nomad
5.0

Menu navigation is generally intuitive, especially with the digital crown plus touchscreen. Reviewers praised quick scrolling and map control without needing to fight the interface.

Pros: mapping and navigation, value for money

Cons: smartwatch features, contactless payments

#2 Apple Watch Series 12
5.0

Gesture controls make navigation more practical when hands are occupied or dirty, and early testing found single-tap recognition reliable.

Pros: value for money, heart rate accuracy

Cons: data privacy

#3 Garmin Bounce 2
5.0

Children tend to learn the menus quickly, and the glance-based layout keeps essential information easy to reach.

Pros: smartwatch features, safety features

Cons: value for money, call handling

#4 Garmin Forerunner 170
5.0

The refreshed Garmin interface makes menus smoother and faster to move through than on earlier entry-level models.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: mapping and navigation, materials quality

#5 Google Pixel Watch 5
5.0

The crown makes long menus and notifications easy to scroll through, adding a convenient physical alternative to touch gestures.

Pros: software smoothness, style and design

Cons: value for money, wellness insights

#6 Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
5.0

Samsung's menu structure is praised as intuitive and well organized, with important functions usually only a swipe or two away.

Pros: software smoothness, wellness insights

Cons: battery life, charging speed

#7 Coros Pace Pro
4.8

Menu navigation was praised as quick, simple, and intuitive, especially through the crown and minimal interface.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: heart rate accuracy, smartwatch features

#8 Garmin Forerunner 70
4.8

The five-button layout and cleaner software make menus easy to move through during workouts or daily use. Touch remains available for faster scrolling.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: mapping and navigation, smartwatch features

#9 OnePlus Watch 3
4.8

Menu navigation benefited from the improved rotating crown, making scrolling through screens and menus easier.

Pros: battery life, button controls

Cons: size options, ECG functionality

#10 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
4.7

Menu navigation scored highly where reviewers liked the touch or rotating bezel and easy layouts, though long-term impressions noted some randomness or friction.

Pros: software smoothness, comfort

Cons: battery life, GPS accuracy

#11 Huawei Watch Fit 4
4.7

Menu navigation was praised for smooth scrolling, useful haptics, flexible layouts, and easy rearrangement.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: companion app quality, contactless payments

#12 Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro
4.7

Menu navigation was praised when using the crown, especially for browsing menus and data without covering the screen.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: operating system experience, voice assistant quality

#13 Coros Apex 4
4.7

Menu navigation is considered easy and uncluttered by reviewers familiar with Coros.

Pros: GPS accuracy, battery life

Cons: display quality, brightness

#14 Motorola Moto Watch Fit
4.7

Menu navigation was a strength, described as snappy, low-fuss, and easy to understand.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: value for money, style and design

#15 Apple Watch Series 11
4.7

Menu navigation is praised as simple and easy, helped by the large touchscreen and straightforward controls.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: coaching features, recovery insights

#16 Garmin MARQ Gen 2
4.7

Menu navigation was praised in golf use, with reviewers saying mode switching and course menus were simple and fast.

Pros: display quality, battery life

Cons: value for money, smartphone notifications

#17 Withings ScanWatch Nova
4.7

Menu navigation was praised as easy and intuitive through the rotating crown.

Pros: battery life, style and design

Cons: value for money, charging convenience

#18 Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4
4.6

Menu navigation is strong thanks to the crown and pushers, which reviewers said made scrolling and control faster or more intuitive.

Pros: style and design, battery life

Cons: value for money, heart rate accuracy

#19 Fitbit Versa 4
4.6

Menu navigation was generally easy, with reviewers praising simple, sleek navigation and a straightforward layout.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: value for money, heart rate accuracy

#20 Garmin Approach S44
4.5

Menu navigation improved over older models thanks to the second button and clearly laid-out menus, making the watch easier to move through during play.

Pros: display quality, value for money

Cons: smartwatch features, coaching features

#21 Garmin Forerunner 570
4.5

Menu navigation was praised for being intuitive, easier to navigate, and enjoyable to interact with after Garmin’s UI refresh.

Pros: heart rate accuracy, GPS accuracy

Cons: value for money, mapping and navigation

#22 Garmin Approach S50
4.5

Menu navigation was generally easy to learn and intuitive, with reviewers saying they had little trouble moving through the watch’s features.

Pros: value for money, comfort

Cons: fit, band quality

#23 Google Pixel Watch 4
4.5

Menu navigation was usually easy and pleasant, especially with Wear OS 6 and the domed display.

Pros: battery life, charging speed

Cons: band quality, button controls

#24 Polar Grit X
4.5

Menu navigation was usually described as simple or intuitive, especially when using the buttons.

Pros: coaching features, value for money

Cons: mapping and navigation, Hill Splitter hill tracking

#25 Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra
4.5

Menu navigation benefits from responsive menus, workout screens, and map display performance.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: reliability

#26 Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2
4.5

Menu navigation was praised as easy, helped by physical buttons and touchscreen control.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: heart rate accuracy, comfort

#27 Apple Watch SE 3
4.5

Menu navigation evidence was limited but positive, with one reviewer describing the basic home-screen and control flow as simple.

Pros: display quality, value for money

Cons: ECG functionality, battery life

#28 Apple Watch Ultra 2
4.5

Menu navigation evidence was positive around Smart Stack surfacing useful information at the right time.

Pros: battery life, voice assistant quality

Cons: value for money, mapping and navigation

#29 Garmin Forerunner 165
4.5

Menu navigation was considered intuitive after a short adjustment period.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: recovery insights, onboard music storage

#30 Garmin Lily 2 Active
4.5

Menu navigation is viewed positively, with one reviewer describing swiping and app opening as smooth.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: onboard music storage, mapping and navigation

#31 Polar Pacer Pro
4.5

Menu navigation was easy once the reviewer learned the physical buttons.

Pros: GPS accuracy, value for money

Cons: battery life, smartwatch features

#32 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite
4.5

Menu navigation was praised in one review for being easier to use with large, touch-friendly tiles.

Pros: display quality, battery life

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, voice assistant quality

#33 Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro
4.5

Menu navigation was strong where mentioned, especially the crown and recent-app navigation.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: contactless payments, app ecosystem

#34 Garmin Instinct 3
4.4

Menu navigation is mostly positive, with reviewers describing hike tracking and setup as simple or easy to learn.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: mapping and navigation, smartwatch features

#35 TicWatch Pro 5
4.4

Menu navigation was helped by the crown and Wear OS layout, making app and tile access easy for reviewers.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: voice assistant quality, sleep tracking accuracy

#36 Apple Watch Series 10
4.4

Menu navigation benefited from the revised workout layout and larger screen, making navigation, typing, and selections easier.

Pros: charging speed, display quality

Cons: battery life, water resistance

#37 Garmin Tactix 8
4.4

Menu navigation was described as more user-friendly and easy to learn, especially for users new to complex Garmin watches.

Pros: battery life, durability

Cons: value for money, band quality

#38 Amazfit Bip 5
4.4

Menu navigation is praised in hands-on reviews as clear, intuitive, and easy to navigate.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: smartwatch features, app ecosystem

#39 Garmin Forerunner 170 Music
4.3

Five-button navigation is generally easy and dependable, especially while running, and the newer software feels smoother. The main drawback is that some capabilities remain buried in settings.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: mapping and navigation, third-party app support

#40 Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
4.3

Menu navigation was generally praised as intuitive, responsive, and quick to scroll through.

Pros: smartwatch features, health tracking accuracy

Cons: value for money, software smoothness

#41 Suunto 9 Peak Pro
4.3

Menu navigation could be straightforward once learned, with several reviewers praising simple button logic and easy access to basic functions.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: value for money, mapping and navigation

#42 Xiaomi Redmi 5 Active
4.3

Menu navigation was praised as straightforward and well structured, with responsive UI behavior.

Pros: call handling, smartwatch features

Cons: display quality, value for money

#43 Amazfit GTR Mini
4.3

Menu navigation was praised as simple, reliable, snappy, and easy to understand.

Pros: battery life, workout tracking variety

Cons: call handling, smartphone notifications

#44 CMF Watch Pro 2
4.3

Menu navigation was generally good, with smooth interface movement and reliable swipe operation noted by reviewers.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: GPS accuracy, sleep tracking accuracy

#45 Ticwatch Atlas
4.3

Menu navigation is mostly easy and clearly defined, with the crown and gestures making everyday use straightforward.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: operating system experience, voice assistant quality

#46 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5
4.2

Menu navigation is generally easy, with praise for app finding, crown scrolling, and text-labeled icon layouts.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: smartphone notifications, sleep tracking accuracy

#47 Apple Watch Ultra 3
4.2

Menu navigation in the redesigned workout app was described as easier to use.

Pros: battery life, heart rate accuracy

Cons: comfort, value for money

#48 Polar Unite
4.2

Menu navigation receives positive evidence from one reviewer who found the swipe-and-tap navigation easy.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: band quality, charging convenience

#49 Garmin Forerunner 965
4.2

Menu navigation was generally easy once learned, with reviewers calling controls frictionless or easy to get used to.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, charging convenience

#50 Garmin Lily 2
4.2

Menu navigation is usually described as straightforward or intuitive, though one reviewer notes a learning curve.

Pros: battery life, style and design

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, workout tracking variety