Best 2023 Smartwatches for touchscreen responsiveness

#1 Garmin fēnix 7X Pro
4.8

Touchscreen responsiveness was praised as responsive and usable even in wet conditions, while buttons remained preferred for some outdoor use.

Pros: battery life, mapping and navigation

Cons: value for money, score tracking

#2 Amazfit Bip 5
4.7

Touchscreen responsiveness gets positive evidence from a review describing the screen as easy to swipe, tap, and navigate.

Pros: value for money, battery life

Cons: smartwatch features, app ecosystem

#3 Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
4.6

Touchscreen responsiveness was positive, with reviewers describing smooth, responsive input and quick app/watch-face loading.

Pros: app ecosystem, battery life

Cons: size options, comfort

#4 Amazfit GTR Mini
4.5

Touchscreen responsiveness was positive, with reviewers reporting immediate response and no lag or hanging.

Pros: battery life, workout tracking variety

Cons: call handling, smartphone notifications

#5 Garmin Venu 3
4.4

Touchscreen responsiveness is mostly strong, especially in dry conditions and normal navigation, though wet conditions can cause issues.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, smartphone notifications

#6 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
4.4

Touchscreen responsiveness is strong, with reviewers calling it responsive, precise, and usable in wet conditions with minor caveats.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: user interface, fit

#7 Garmin Forerunner 265
4.4

Touchscreen responsiveness was generally good, including in rain and sweat, but several reviewers still preferred buttons during workouts.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: mapping and navigation, smartwatch features

#8 TicWatch Pro 5
4.3

Touchscreen responsiveness was usually strong, though one reviewer found the screen and buttons overly sensitive.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: voice assistant quality, sleep tracking accuracy

#9 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4
4.3

Touchscreen responsiveness is positive in the reviews that addressed it, with snappy and responsive interaction.

Pros: battery life, display quality

Cons: band quality, smartwatch features

#10 Garmin Forerunner 965
3.9

Touch controls were useful and optional, with reviewers appreciating that buttons can replace touch during workouts.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, charging convenience

#11 Garmin vivomove Trend
3.9

Touchscreen responsiveness split reviewers: several found it excellent during workouts, while others reported missed taps, finicky gestures, or lag.

Pros: style and design, charging convenience

Cons: battery life, charging speed

#12 Garmin Vivoactive 5
3.7

Touchscreen responsiveness was mostly good in dry use, but wet use and one owner’s lag complaints created a mixed picture.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, recovery insights

#13 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
3.6

Touchscreen responsiveness was polarizing: some reviewers called it fast and responsive, while others criticized the touch bezel as clunky or unreliable.

Pros: software smoothness, comfort

Cons: battery life, GPS accuracy

#14 Garmin Approach S70
3.3

Touchscreen responsiveness is mixed, ranging from nice and responsive to fiddly and frustrating on course.

Pros: display quality, value for money

Cons: charging convenience, smartphone notifications

#15 Suunto Vertical
3.2

Touchscreen responsiveness was mixed: usable in adverse conditions, but several reviewers reported laggy touch interactions.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: heart rate accuracy, value for money