Best Overall: Coros Pace 2 Running Watch Best Value: Amazfit Bip 3 Running Watch Best Everyday Watch: Garmin Venu Sq 2 Running Watch Best Intro to Advanced Watches: Garmin Forerunner 55 Running Watch Best Training Analysis: Polar Pacer Running Watch Jump to: The Best Basic Running Watches How...
Best Overall: Coros Pace 2 Running Watch Best Value: Amazfit Bip 3 Running Watch Best Everyday Watch: Garmin Venu Sq 2 Running Watch Best Intro to Advanced Watches: Garmin Forerunner 55 Running Watch Best Training Analysis: Polar Pacer Running Watch Jump to: The Best Basic Running Watches How...
Basic running watches have mechanical displays that show the time and monitor your performance. Smartwatches have a digital display and typically offer many more features compared to a standard running watch. These are your best bet if you want more than to simply monitor your performance when run...
The best running watches and GPS training tools from Garmin, Coros and more, tested, reviewed and ranked
Quick picks: Best running watches we’ve tested Best for absolute beginners: Garmin Forerunner 55 The Garmin Forerunner 55 is slim, lightweight, and simple to use. It doesn’t complicate things with too many bells and whistles. It hooks up to Strava, has strong sleep and wellness tracking,...
The best running watches from leading brands, including Garmin, Polar, Suunto and Coros, reviewed and ranked by T3's experts
The predecessor to the Garmin fēnix 8, the 7, has long been at the top of our list of favorite GPS watches. If you want the ultimate backcountry adventure watch with some new smartwatch features, this one should be on your radar. But if you’re looking for a basic running watch that...
Best Garmin running watches How we test:Our reviewers wear the watch for several weeks, integrating it into their daily routines, which include running, cycling, swimming, and strength training. We evaluate the optical heart rate accuracy by comparing it to a chest strap and assess GPS precision...
With no new smartwatches to open the year, our top pick remains the Apple Watch Ultra 2, which is undeniably the best smartwatch on the market. However, if you're on a budget or an Android user, we have plenty of alternatives. Here are the best smartwatch models you can buy in...
All the watches we tested offered touch-screen capability. If you’re looking for a wearable that’s easy to set up and use, has a built-in GPS to track runs, and will also provide smart watch features, we think Fitbit offers a great selection. Basic: The Charge 4 Ellen McAlpine...