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A Ridiculously Tough Smartwatch: Amazfit T-Rex Ultra GPS Review

I really, really tried to destroy this monster. But it really is the best T-Rex yet!

Written by Josh Wussow March 23, 2023

Garmin Venu 2 Plus Smartwatch Review: Improve Your Fitness With Style

The Garmin Venu 2 Plus offers a smartwatch experience that might alter the way you go about your day, should you go all-in on its…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri December 05, 2022

Polar Ignite 3 Smartwatch Predicts Your Peak Performance Hours Every Day

Polar Electro recently announced the new Ignite 3 — a watch that allows you to master your circadian rhythm and harness your productivity.

Written by Will Brendza November 10, 2022

Garmin Unveils Instinct ‘Crossover’: Half Analog, Half Smartwatch

Garmin’s new Instinct Crossover combines the styling of a sporty analog with the features of an adventure smartwatch.

Written by Andrew Marshall November 08, 2022

COROS APEX 2 Pro Review: This Sports Watch Sets Benchmark for Battery Life

The COROS APEX 2 Pro has an incredibly long GPS battery life. We put it to the test in this COROS APEX 2 Pro review.

Written by Sean McCoy November 03, 2022

Suunto 9 Peak Pro Smartwatch Review: Off-Grid Action Star

When it comes to adventure watches, the Suunto 9 Peak Pro is its own (excellent) thing.

Written by Josh Wussow November 01, 2022

Apple Watch Ultra Review: Silicon Valley’s Best Smartwatch Dropped, Drowned, and Frozen

Dropped, drowned, and frozen — we put the Apple Watch Ultra through a true GearJunkie test.

Written by Josh Wussow October 20, 2022

The Apple Watch 8 ‘Pro’ Might Be the Only Watch You Need

What’s an iOS product, a smartwatch, and a top-echelon fitness watch all in one? Apple’s oncoming Watch 8 Pro might fit the bill.

Written by Sam Anderson July 11, 2022

Track Your Adventures With the GPS-Heavy COROS VERTIX 2 Watch

The COROS VERTIX 2 GPS adevnutre watch uses aviation-grade GPS and can run for months without a recharge.

Written by Sponsored Post July 07, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Win a COROS Vertix 2 GPS Watch!

This week, one lucky winner will receive a Coros Vertix 2 GPS watch to accompany them on their next outdoor adventure.

Written by Sponsored Post July 01, 2022

Goodness Cretaceous: A Smartwatch Skeptic’s Take on the Amazfit T-REX2

Fitness trackers are fine, but when it comes to smartwatches, I’m the definition of a ‘hard sell.’ The Amazfit T-REX2 may have changed my mind.

Written by Josh Wussow June 06, 2022

Office to Adventure: Suunto Adds Titanium to 9 Peak Sports Watch

The Suunto 9 Peak Full Titanium Black watch belongs in the board room or on the surfboard. The capable model update drops this spring.

Written by Sam Anderson April 11, 2022

Spring Hiking: Grab This Backcountry Gear to Cover You From Head to Toe

Stock up for hiking season with Backcountry. The brand has curated a mix of apparel and gear from top brands to cover you from head…

Written by Sponsored Post April 06, 2022

Casio Pro Trek PRTB50-1: Your Wrist-Bound Adventure Guide

Casio launches the first of its Pro Trek series watches to include smartphone functionality.

Written by Sponsored Post March 29, 2022

Time & Tide: Fishing-Specific ‘Pro Trek’ Watch Ups Your Angling Odds

Fishing is a balance of being in the right place at the right time — and a slice of luck. Here are some tips to…

Written by Sponsored Post March 08, 2022

1 Million Fitbit Smartwatches Recalled for ‘Burn Hazard’

Reports of injuries from overheating batteries prompted Fitbit to recall its Ionic smartwatch.

Written by Adam Ruggiero & Jilli Cluff March 02, 2022

COROS Rolls Out CORE Body Temperature Integration in Its GPS Watches

The brand’s introduction of CORE body temperature integration is a first for the segment and could put COROS watches on more wrists.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 24, 2022

2 New Versatile Garmin Smartwatches at CES Aim at Apple

Looks like Garmin’s finally stepping up to Apple. Two new releases, the Venu 2 Plus and the vivomove Sport, could take Garmin from the sports…

Written by Jilli Cluff January 05, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Polar Grit X Pro Adventure Watch Giveaway

Here at GearJunkie, we test a lot of gear. And we’re fortunate to test new, cutting-edge products. Now, we want to give you the chance…

Written by Sponsored Post October 22, 2021

Garmin fenix 6 Pro Solar Watch Review: One Watch to Rule Them All?

With practical dependability attached to your wrist at all times, the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar GPS watch is a piece of gear that more…

Written by Josh Kirchner October 14, 2021

Garmin Enduro Review: The First Smartwatch Approved for Adventure Racing

For the first time, adventure race competitors can wear smartwatches at official events. The new Garmin Enduro has an Adventure Racing Mode that enables the…

Written by Sam Anderson & Kyle Nossaman September 29, 2021

Wear Anywhere: Fitness Sensor Gathers Data From the Body, Not Just the Wrist

WHOOP, a fitness wearable that tracks your workouts, sleep, and recovery, just released its newest sensor. The WHOOP 4.0. is now 33% smaller, with better…

Written by Berne Broudy September 08, 2021

Free Gear Fridays: Polar Vantage M2 Multisport Watch Giveaway

This week, three lucky winners will receive a Polar Vantage M2 Multisport Watch, valued at $300 each!

Written by Sponsored Post April 23, 2021

Simple, Affordable Multisport Watch: Polar Launches Vantage M2

The Polar Vantage M2 is a lightweight, data-rich multisport watch that delivers training and recovery data with an eye on affordability.

Written by Sponsored Post March 24, 2021

Polar Vantage V2 Smartwatch Review: Training Tests Give Greater Fitness Insight

I spent 30 days and nights with the Polar Vantage V2 smartwatch, a featherweight fitness tracker that excels at heart-rate training and recovery data. But…

Written by M.T. Elliott February 01, 2021

G-SHOCK MOVE: How an Elite Runner Uses His Smartwatch

This spring, we covered the debut of G-SHOCK’s first watch with a built-in heart-rate monitor and GPS tracking, the G-SHOCK MOVE GBDH1000. Now, we’ve connected…

Written by Sponsored Post December 21, 2020

Free Gear Fridays: Polar Vantage 2 Multisport Watch Giveaway

This week, three lucky winners will receive a Polar Vantage 2 Multisport Watch, valued at $500!

Written by Sponsored Post December 04, 2020

Polar Watch’s Built-In ‘Performance Tests’ Give Leg Up on the Competition

Three new benchmark tests offer data to inform your progress toward fitness goals and athletic recovery. It’s like having a trainer on your wrist.

Written by Sponsored Post December 02, 2020

Review: Wahoo’s First GPS Smartwatch, the Do-It-All ELEMNT RIVAL

Wahoo Fitness has just come out with its first GPS smartwatch. Not only that, it’s packed full of lots of high-tech, distinctive features.

Written by Mary Murphy November 17, 2020

Sleek but Mighty: See What’s New in the Polar Vantage V2 Sports Watch

The Vantage V2 is a feature-rich sports watch that measures all-day activity and downtime for a broader picture of your physical condition. It even has…

Written by Sponsored Post October 02, 2020

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