The Best Fitness Watches of 2025
Top Picks
- Battery Life: Up to 48 days with Solar
- Weight: 95g, 51mm Solar
- Case Size: 43mm, 47mm, or 51mm
- Display Size: 1.4", 51mm Solar
- Bezel Material: Stainless steel or titanium
- Water Resistance Rating: 10 ATM (100 me)
Pros
- Incredible number of functions
- Excellent data reporting through Garmin Connect
- Super-long battery life
- Functions as a dive computer
Cons
- Have to choose between AMOLED and solar
- Bulky for an everyday watch
- Expensive
- Size: 41.9 × 41.9 × 13 mm
- Weight: 30 g with nylon strap, 38 g with silicone band
- Battery: Lithium-ion
- Single-band GPS battery life: 38 hours
- Global Satellite Networks: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS reception
- Screen/Bezel: 1.2" Corning glass touchscreen and fiber-reinforced polymer
- Navigation Capable: Breadcrumb
- Barometric altimeter and compass: Yes
- Water Resistance: 5 ATM (50m)
Pros
- Extremely competitively priced
- Outstanding battery life for the price
- Dual-frequency GNSS reception
- On-device 4GB music storage
- Next-generation 5 LED heart rate monitor
Cons
- Less durable nylon polymer case and mineral glass
- Feels lightweight and less sturdy
- Lack of training and coaching insight compared to rivals
- Size: 46.1 x 46.5 x 14 mm
- Weight: 53 g
- Battery type: Lithium-ion
- Single-band GPS battery life: 75 hours
- Global satellite networks: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS reception
- Screen/Bezel: 1.3" sapphire screen and titanium bezel
- Navigation capable: Yes
- Barometric altimeter and compass: Yes
- Water resistance: 5 ATM (50m)
Pros
- Impressive GPS tracking
- All-encompassing activity profile suite
- Great battery life
- Comfortable band
Cons
- Limited mapping capabilities
- Dial-wheel tough to use while active
- Size: 46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9 mm
- Weight: 47 g.
- Battery: Lithium-ion
- Single-band GPS battery life: 20 hours
- Global satellite networks: Multi-band GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo reception
- Screen/Bezel: 1.1-1.3" Gorilla Glass 3 and fiber-reinforced polymer
- Navigation capable: Yes
- Barometric altimeter and compass: Yes
- Water resistance: 5 ATM (50m)
Pros
- Dazzling AMOLED touchscreen display
- Smart Garmin health stats and reports
- Multi-band GNSS reception
- USB-C charging
Cons
- Not much third-party app support
- Lacking in smartwatch features
- Size: 49 x 44 x 14.4 mm
- Weight: 61.4 g.
- Battery: Lithium-ion
- Single-band GPS battery life: 12 hours
- Global satellite networks: Multi-band GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou reception
- Screen/Bezel: Sapphire crystal and titanium
- Navigation capable: With cell service (limited without)
- Barometric altimeter and compass: Yes
- Water resistance: 10 ATM (100m)
Pros
- Depth of smartwatch features and downloadable apps
- Ease of answering calls and texts without a phone connection
- Advanced health monitoring
- Large, clear display
Cons
- Not incredible battery life
- Heavier device
- Size: 38 x 18.5 x 11.6mm
- Weight: 37 g.
- Battery: Lithium-polymer
- Single-band GPS battery life: 5 hours in GPS mode
- Global satellite networks: GPS + GLONASS reception
- Screen/Bezel: 1" glass, aluminum, and resin
- Navigation capable: No
- Barometric altimeter and compass: No
- Water resistance: 5 ATM (50M)
Pros
- GPS tracking without phone connection
- Health-tracking metrics
- Google apps built in
- Affordable
Cons
- Very basic sports tracking
- Small screen
- No non Google app controls
- Size: 50 x 50 x 14.9 mm
- Weight: 59 g
- Battery: Lithium ion
- Single-band GPS Battery Life: 32 hours
- Global Satellite Networks: Multi-band GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo reception
- Screen/Bezel: 1.3" fiber reinforced polymer and aluminum
- Navigation Capable: Yes
- Barometric Altimeter and Compass: Yes
- Water Resistance Rating: 10 ATM (100 M) + MIL-STD-810
Pros
- Brilliant AMOLED screen
- Lightweight yet rugged
- MIL-STD-810 mil-spec thermal and shock resistant
- LED flashlight
- Onboard monitoring features
Cons
- Simple breadcrumb navigation
- Battery life isn't the best out there
- There is no AMOLED and solar version
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- Size: 49 x 49 x 13.6 mm
- Weight: 74 g.
- Battery: Lithium-ion
- Single-band GPS battery life: 90 hours in Endurance GPS mode; 140 hours with solar version
- Global satellite networks: Multi-band GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and Beidou reception
- Screen/Bezel: 1.4" sapphire crystal and stainless steel/titanium
- Navigation capable: Yes
- Barometric altimeter and compass: Yes
- Water resistance: 10 ATM (100m)
Pros
- Free detailed topographic maps downloadable to the watch
- Impressive battery numbers, with available solar charging
- Dual-band GNSS reception
- Wi-Fi connectivity
Cons
- Screen transition sometimes lags
- No music storage on device
- Size: 47 x 47 x 11.8 mm
- Weight: 43 g with band
- Battery: 440mAh capacity
- Single-band GPS battery life: 26 hours in accuracy mode
- Global Satellite Networks: 6 satellite positioning systems with L1 & L5 reception
- Screen/Bezel: 1.45” AMOLED Corning glass touchscreen with titanium alloy bezel
- Navigation Capable: Yes
- Barometric Altimeter and Compass: Yes
- Water Resistance: 5 ATM (50m)
Pros
- Fully featured
- Excellent battery life
- Durable
- Responsive touchscreen
Cons
- Bulky fit for smaller wrists
- GPS tracking trouble in canyons
- The Zepp app feels overbuilt with many ‘premium’ features requiring payment
- Size: 47 x 47 x 14.5 mm
- Weight: 57 g.
- Battery: Lithium-polymer
- Single-band GPS battery life: Up to 61 hours
- Global satellite networks: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS reception
- Screen/Bezel: 1.4" Gorilla Glass and aerospace aluminum
- Navigation capable: Yes
- Barometric altimeter and compass: Yes
- Water resistance: WR50 (50m)
Pros
- Outstanding battery life
- Heart rate monitoring
- Strava Live Segments
Cons
- Expensive
- Weak and delayed button action
- Dull and simple app
- Unintuitive interface
- Size: 43.6 x 43.6 x 12.6 mm
- Weight: 51 g.
- Battery: Lithium-ion
- Single-band GPS battery life: 22 hours
- Global satellite networks: GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo reception
- Screen/Bezel: 1.1-1.3" Gorilla Glass 3 and stainless steel
- Navigation capable: No, only back to start
- Barometric altimeter and compass: Yes
- Water resistance: 5 ATM (50m)
Pros
- Bright AMOLED display
- Smart Garmin fitness plans and Body Battery readings
- Smartphone voice assistant compatibility
- Many different available bezels and straps
Cons
- Proprietary charging connection
- Some lag when awaking watch
- Size: 43 x 43 x 10.8 mm
- Weight: 64 g.
- Battery: Lithium-ion
- Single-band GPS battery life: 70 hours in Endurance GPS mode
- Global satellite networks: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS reception
- Screen/Bezel: Sapphire crystal and stainless steel/titanium
- Navigation capable: Yes
- Barometric altimeter and compass: Yes
- Water resistance: 10 ATM (100m)
Pros
- Vastly improved battery life
- New processor is much quicker than old version
Cons
- Not immune to a few lags here and there
- No multi-band GNSS reception in a flagship watch
- Size: 42.2 x 42.2 x 11.1 mm
- Weight: 36 g.
- Battery: Lithium-ion
- Single-band GPS battery life: 21 hours
- Global satellite networks: GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo reception
- Screen/Bezel: 1.2" Corning Gorilla Glass and anodized aluminum
- Navigation capable: No
- Barometric altimeter and compass: No altimeter, yes compass
- Water resistance: 5 ATM (50m)
Pros
- More affordable than comparative watches
- Competitive training/health data for the type of watch
- Smart lifestyle trackers and apps
Cons
- Buttons are not very responsive
- Size: 49 x 49 x 13.3 mm
- Weight: 70 g. (Titanium version)
- Battery: Lithium-ion
- Single-band GPS battery life: 50 hours in Endurance mode
- Global satellite networks: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
- Screen/Bezel: 1.4" sapphire crystal and stainless steel
- Navigation capable: Yes
- Barometric altimeter and compass: Yes
- Water resistance: 10 ATM (100m)
Pros
- Beautifully crisp and clear AMOLED display
- Digital dial for quick scrolling in and around maps
- Worldwide offline GPS maps
- Massive screen is easy to read
- Beautiful build quality, materials, and aesthetic
Cons
- No offline music via third-party streaming services like Spotify
- Unlabeled and unmarked maps
- Size: 43.8 x 43.8 x 13.3 mm
- Weight: 47 g.
- Battery: Lithium-ion
- Single-band GPS battery life: 21 hours
- Global satellite networks: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS reception
- Screen/Bezel: 1.2" Gorilla Glass DX and fiber-reinforced polymer
- Navigation capable: No
- Barometric altimeter and compass: Yes
- Water resistance: 5 ATM (50m)
Pros
- Customizable one-button scrolling to view health and fitness data
- Programmable workouts for running, cycling, and swimming
- Bright display and crisp button action make it easy to use during activities
Cons
- Expensive
- No multi-band GNSS satellite reception
- Weak battery life for the price point

Fitness Watch Comparison Chart
Fitness Watches | Price | Size | Weight | Battery (GPS) | GNSS Reception |
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Garmin fenix 8 | $1,100 | 47 x 47 x 15.2 mm | 80 g | 92 hours | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS |
COROS Pace 3 | $229 | 41.9 × 41.9 × 13 mm | 30 g | 38 hours | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS |
COROS Apex 2 Pro | $449 | 46.1 x 46.5 x 14 mm | 53 g | 75 hours | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS |
Garmin Forerunner 265 | $450 | 46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9 mm | 47 g | 20 hours | Multi-band GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo |
Apple Watch Ultra | $799 | 49 x 44 x 14.4 mm | 61.4 g | 12 hours | Multi-band GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou |
Fitbit Charge 6 | $150 | 38 x 18.5 x 11.6mm | 37 g | 5 hours | GPS, GLONASS |
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED | $450 | 50 x 50 x 14.9 mm | 59 g | 32 hours | Multi-band GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo |
Garmin Forerunner 745 | $500 | 43.8 x 43.8 x 13.3 mm | 47 g | 21 hours | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS |
Suunto Vertical | $629 | 49 x 49 x 13.6 mm | 74 g | 90 hours | Multi-band GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and Beidou |
Amazfit Cheetah Pro | $300 | 47 x 47 x 11.8 mm | 43 g | 26 hours | 6 satellite positioning systems with L1 & L5 reception |
Polar Vantage V3 | $600 | 47 x 47 x 14.5 mm | 57 g | 61 hours | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS |
Garmin Venu 2 Plus | $450 | 43.6 x 43.6 x 12.6 mm | 51 g | 22 hours | GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo |
Suunto 9 Peak Pro | $409 | 43 x 43 x 10.8 mm | 64 g | 70 hours | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
Garmin vívoactive 5 | $300 | 42.2 x 42.2 x 11.1 mm | 36 g | 21 hours | GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo |
Suunto Race | $449 | 49 x 49 x 13.3 mm | 70 g | 50 hours | Multi-band GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |

How We Tested the Best Fitness Watches
Our Testing Process and Testing Grounds

Our Expert Testers

Buyer’s Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Fitness Watch
Smartwatches, GPS Watches, and Fitness Trackers

Activity Tracking


Training and Coaching


Health Tracking

Navigation and Mapping


Smartwatch Features
Accuracy and Sensors

Global Navigation Satellite Systems


Barometric Altimeter and Compass
Heart Rate Monitors and Pulse Oximeters

Battery Life

Design

Size
Buttons and Dials

Displays and Touchscreens


Watch Bands
User Experience, Ecosystem, and Apps

Price & Value
Budget

Mid-Tier
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Frequently Asked Questions
A fitness tracker’s primary purpose is tracking health data such as heart rate, sleep, steps, and calories. It uses sensors in the band or watch to monitor. Most fitness trackers need to be connected to your smartphone to access the data.
If you have an iPhone, we would recommend the Apple Watch Ultra. It’s the bestselling smartwatch, and everyone we spoke with absolutely loves it. If you don’t have an iPhone, the Apple Watch will not work.
Fitbit is a great choice, but with Google’s recent acquisition in limbo, the future of Fitbit as we know it today is in question.
This is a tough question to answer. It depends on what features you’re talking about. In general, we found Apple watches to have the best health tracking, Garmin to have the best GPS tracking, and Polar to have the most accurate heart-rate monitor.

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