[Updated February 2024]Whether you’re running the city streets or riding densely covered trails, The GPS Watches provide a built-in mapping to help keep you on track. The features multinetwork satellite reception to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone.
The Top 5 Best GPS Watches
| Image | Title | Prime | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Garmin Instinct, Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS, Features GLONASS and Galileo, Heart Rate Monitoring and 3-Axis Compass, Graphite | PrimeEligible | Buy Now |
 | Garmin Forerunner 235, GPS Running Watch, Black/Gray | PrimeEligible | Buy Now |
 | Coros APEX Premium Multisport GPS Watch with Heart Rate Monitor, 25h Full GPS Battery, Sapphire Glass, Barometer, ANT+ & BLE Connections, Strava & Training Peaks (White/Sliver|42mm) | Prime | Buy Now |
 | Garmin 010-02063-00 Forerunner 945, Premium GPS Running/Triathlon Smartwatch with Music, Black | Prime | Buy Now |
 | Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 42mm) - Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black sport Band | PrimeEligible | Buy Now |
Garmin Instinct, Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS, Features GLONASS and Galileo, Heart Rate Monitoring and 3-Axis Compass, Graphite
- Rugged GPS watch built to withstand the toughest environments
- Constructed to U.S. Military standard 810G for thermal, shock and water resistance (rated to 100 meters)
- Built in 3 axis compass and barometric altimeter, plus multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, Glonass and Galileo) support helps track in more challenging environments than GPS alone
- Monitor your estimated heart rate, activity and stress; Train with preloaded activity profiles. Strap material: Silicone
- Stay connected with smart notifications (with a compatible smartphone) and automatic data uploads to the Garmin connect online fitness community
- Use the trackback feature to navigate the same route back to your starting point; Use the Garmin explore website and app to plan your trips in advance
- Battery life: Up to 14 days in smartwatch mode, up to 16 hours in GPS mode, up to 40 hours in Ultratrac battery saver mode
Garmin Forerunner 235, GPS Running Watch, Black/Gray
- GPS running watch with wrist based heart rate and display type is sunlight visible, transflective memory in pixel (MIP)
- Customize your watch and your training, larger screen a 44 percentage larger screen than the 225 but the same physical size
- Audio Prompts: Receive Audio Prompts from Your Connected Smartphone That Include Laps and Lap Times. Smartwatch Mode: Up to 9 days. GPS mode: Up to 11 hours
- Smart notifications: See incoming email, text messages, call alerts, calendar reminders and more from your compatible smartphone. Display size: 1.23 inch diameter
- Battery life 11 hours training, 9 days watch, activity tracking, notifications + heart rate. Refer user manual below
Coros APEX Premium Multisport GPS Watch with Heart Rate Monitor, 25h Full GPS Battery, Sapphire Glass, Barometer, ANT+ & BLE Connections, Strava & Training Peaks (White/Sliver|42mm)
- Stainless steel bezel finish with sapphire glass
- Superior battery life with up to 24 days of regular use, 25 hours in full GPS mode and 80 hours in UltraMax GPS mode.
- Built-in Wrist-based heart rate monitor, barometer, altimeter, and compass. Water resistant up to 100 Meters/328 Feet
- Digital Knob for easy operation by allowing full control of the watch with a single finger.
- Industry leading GPS and distance tracking via GPS, GLONASS or BDS satellites and proprietary algorithms even in dense woods with direct integration with popular 3rd party training platforms like Strava, TrainingPeaks, Relive, Final Surge and Runalyze.
Garmin 010-02063-00 Forerunner 945, Premium GPS Running/Triathlon Smartwatch with Music, Black
- Premium GPS running/triathlon smartwatch with music
- Download songs to your watch, including playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer (may require premium subscription with a third party music provider)
- Performance monitoring features include Vo2 Max and training status with adjustments for heat, altitude Acclimation status, training load focus, recovery time, and aerobic and anaerobic training effects
- Garmin Pay contactless payment solution (available for supported cards from participating banks) lets you make convenient payments with your watch so you can leave your cash and cards at home
- Full color, onboard maps guide you on your run so you never get lost during your workout
- Safety and tracking features include incident detection (during select activities) which sends your real-time location to emergency contacts through your paired compatible smartphone
- Battery life: Up to 2 weeks in smartwatch mode, 10 hours in GPS mode with music or up to 60 hours in ultratrac mode. Display resolution - 240 x 240 pixels
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 42mm) – Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black sport Band
- GPS
- Retina display
- Swimproof
- Optical heart sensor
- Stores music, podcasts, and audiobooks
- Elevation
- Emergency SOS
- S3 chip with dual-core processor
- watchOS with Activity trends, cycle tracking, hearing health innovations, and the App Store on your wrist
- Aluminum case
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