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I Tested And Ranked 11 Best Watches for Hiking and Mountaineering [2023]
Are you looking for the best hiking and mountaineering watches? Look no further, because I have got an in-depth review of the top 10 options that will meet all your outdoor adventure needs.
If you are an avid hiker like me, you definitely know the value of a quality watch that can withstand the elements and help you find your way in all kinds of conditions.
A choice of watch can make or break any kind of hike or climbing trip, or aid you in your fitness journey. Keep yourself and your family and friends safe and on the right track with reliable GPS.
You will find this review helpful if you are a frequent traveler, athlete, trekker, hiker or climber, or a humble fitness enthusiast. Please make the best of the list I compiled for you below.
1. Wearable4U Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar 51 mm Multisport GPS Touchscreen Smartwatch
4.5 out of 5 stars 130 ratings
Jhoann Tuppia (Verified Purchase)
This watch is suitable for people who play sports since they will be able to get the most out of its functions. I have the Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar and I was very pleasantly surprised when I started to learn about all its functions. It is the only watch on the market (several Garmin models have it) with which you can listen to Spotify music directly from the watch without having your cell phone nearby. This for me is a very big advantage, since I can go running and do different sports without having to have my cell phone with me. All sports monitoring functions are performed by the watch directly from its sensors and you save it on the watch itself and download it automatically as soon as you are in contact with the cell phone again.
This feature is great and this watch has NO COMPETITION ON THE MARKET. To this we add all the functions and indicators of the sports programs, plus the GPS function at all times and they make it a UNIQUE Watch in its class. In its external appearance, it is a screen that measures 51mm and that makes it big. I have a narrow wrist and despite that I put it on and got used to wearing it in 3 days. After you get used to it, you don't even feel it. To all this we add that you can enter credit card information and make payments with the watch. It is surprising how many functions this watch has and how useful it is on a daily basis. I am very happy to have it and highly recommend this Fenix 7X to people who can take advantage of its functionality.
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There was a learning curve. Had to go the youtube university to figure out a couple of settings that were not addressed in the manual or app. Not a big deal, but more time consuming. Loving the watch so far. Great features and comfortable to wear. Haven't worn a watch or anything on my wrist for almost 20 years, so the comfort is a plus.
The earbuds included with the package deal are not great. The brand is Wearable4U and they constantly disconnect, randomly turn off, and sometimes unpair with the phone. Sometime one earbud with just stop working and when you touch, or tap it, the video or call you are in the middle of will stop or hang up. The sound quality is just as bad. Listening with a tin can and a string is just as comparable. I went ahead and spent the money on the Sony WF-1000XM4. Save your money on the package with the Wearable4U earbuds. You will just end up buying something different.
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2. COROS PACE 2 Sport Watch GPS Heart Rate Monitor, 20 days Long Battery Life, Lightweight, Barometer, Strava, Training Plan, Navigation, Sleep Track, Swim, Bike, Run, Strength, Treadmill
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4.5 out of 5 stars 2,327 ratings
Great for Runners
I tend to gravitate toward the underdogs. My last watch (which still works) was a Pebble.
I try to avoid Garmin because the plastic hardened and became extremely brittle over time (mayber that has improved).
Coros is a bit different. The fact that they added some level of maps to the PACE 2 shows their commitment to their customers. I assume a smaller, more focused, company will be less interested in tracking me and advertising to me like a Fitbit might.
I would like integration with Nike Run Club app. I thought it was on the list of an older Youtube video.
Also missing is the ability to edit workouts. Coros doesn't accurately record reps in many exercises, so I would like to correct those. I can understand that a coach may not want an athlete to change the results of a run, but sometimes I forget to push the button between exercises in a workout or start before the 30 second rest period. And there are times when I go for a walk an forget about recording it with the watch. The Nike app allows to add/edit activities with the warning that they will not count toward goals. I personally feel you should be able to select if they count toward a personal goal but not for group competitions or leader boards.
The advanced "evo lab" stats are runners and you need to run at least 3 miles multiple times before they have enough info to analyze. Running more shorter distances is not enough.
I gave it 5 stars because it does everything I bought it for very well. I don't have to charge it often. It helps that most of my workouts are not long, but I can get up to 12-14 days with moderate workouts. The ability to have the backlight on during the entire run is helpful although I would like to be able to adjust the brightness level. All the dings I have about accuracy of workouts and I knew ahead of time by watching the Youtube reviews. I would like a larger face option for my aging eyes with the same internals to avoid jumping up to the more expensive categories filled with features I don't need. But this Pace 2 is exactly what I wanted and loaded with more "tech" than I realized. I use the "find my phone" feature more than expected. I do not have anything to compare it to for accuracy of sleep tracking, so I use as a "relative measure" and compare how well I sleep over time. For the most part I assume the Pace 2 performs as reviewed on Youtube.
Brushes with surfaces and hitting door knobs have not created any scratches so far.
Easy to wear all day/night.
The configurability of the watch face display for each type of exercise and having multiple faces to switch between during workouts is amazing. I can have less stats on the watch face to make it easier to read. Even if I can read small text, reading small text while running is much more difficult. Hats off to Coros.
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3. COROS VERTIX 2 Adventure GPS Watch, Ultra-Long 60 Days Battery Life, Dual-Frequency GPS, On-Wrist Navigation, Offline Maps, Heart Rate Monitor, Track Sleep, Running, Biking, Skiing, Climbing-Obsidian
4.3 out of 5 stars 144 ratings
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Critical review. The battery life is amazing, the GPS is pretty good but wouldn't say that it's better than other watches in this price. The heart rate is awful! I have given up trying to get even a close approximation to an accurate heart rate during running and will only use a chest strap, but the worst part is just simply laying in bed it regularly read 140+bpm. I have tried all the "tips" provided from coros and nothing works. For this amount of money I expected a bit better. Even if it was +- 50% that would still be more accurate than it is. So not only does that ruin my resting heart rate but messes up other metrics such as recovery% and energy expenditure etc. The recovery metric is rarely even in the 90% range because of the heart rate i would assume. When i perform an HRV test it normally reads "ready for peak performance " even when the recovery reads "exhausted" and that has happened both after several days off and a couple hours after a half marathon race. Battery life isn't everything is the other data it's extremely inconsistent. Jason
Positive review. I've been wearing the vertix 2 for a year now and I'm really imprese with it's performance, the battery usually last about a month before having to charge it, the gps works excelent while doing runs outside in par with my garmins(Fenix 6x and tactix Delta), I also use the watch during my workouts and I found the rep counter to be more acurate than my garmins, I was really surprice when the watch was able to count Dips and other excercises that requiere minimum arm movements, still the watch manage to keep the count. Ivan B.
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4. Garmin Instinct, Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS, Features Glonass and Galileo, Heart Rate Monitoring and 3-Axis Compass, Graphite
CDA (Critical review)
Good for the price, tough to use if wanting a "Smart" watch. Compliments my Apple 7
After using the Apple Watch 0, 3, and 7, I was tired of charging in the morning and evening and wanted something that I could just leave on my wrist when I wanted, and take off when I wanted and still have battery life left.
I didn't mind charging my Apple Watch for 30-45 minutes in the morning and evening, and sometimes in the middle of the day when I had a workout that used the GPS.
Wanted something with at least 5-7 days of battery, and initially looked at the Withings HR Sport or Scanwatch, but saw they still have issues with the reliability and durability of the domed screen. (tried the HR Sport years back and did not like that I could not read the hands in daylight glare).
Saw the Garmin Instinct for half off and didn't want to pay the Garmin tax for the newer Instinct 2.
Looked at the different versions of Garmin and proceeded to take two Tylenol and a head massage after scouring through all the options. Venu, Forerunner, Instinct, Epix, Fenix, Vivoactive; even within these lines, there were sub options to choose from.
As I was going to keep my Apple Watch for another few years, I decided to go with the older Garmin Instinct due to the limited smart features offered and the tactical look and features of the watch. With the benefit of 14 days battery? Come at me Garmin!
The look reminded me of the old Suunto ABC and thousands of variety of Casio G-Shock watches that are out there.
The Garmin Connect is fairly easy to use, and I love that there is an online website to check your stats.
The included band feels almost as good as Apples Fluoroelastomer bands. I've read reviews and looks like the Garmin bands last 2-3 seasons, while my Apple 0 bands are still going strong (wish Apple made their charging cables with this material to last as long!)
The notifications on the Garmin are no where as good as the Apple Watch as expected, and to clear out all notifications, you have to clear them on the iPhone. I cannot reply on iPhone to messages like Android users.
However, I do like how I am not getting FOMO from all the notifications that I get on a daily basis.
I am getting about 10+ days of real world use, with two 45 minute outdoor walks before I have to recharge.
I'm looking to get an elastic Speidel watch band, as the Garmin watch and band are not long enough to move along my arm, and the Garmin tends to bump up against the kettlebell or the Powerblocks I have during strength training.
The physical buttons are wonderful so far in tactile feel, and it took me only 3 days to memorize what buttons to press, including combo presses, to get the action I need.
Wish there were more tones to choose from, as I'm getting older and don't hear the tones as well as I can with the Apple Watch. The vibration is rather weak and abrasive compared to the taptic engine of the Apple Watch, but does the trick.
I tried to use the weather widget on the watch face, but the updates were rather late, and I had to go to the proper widget to get updated weather info, and that was when the watch was close to the phone to get weather updates. I rather like how the Apple Watch seemed to be on point with weather, as it used the wifi from my work and at home when I was away from my phone.
The heart rate monitor seems as accurate as the Apple Watch, so pluses there.
The sleep function did not get all the wake ups for pee breaks, and did not always log that I went back to sleep.
The size of the watch is a bit of annoyance, but something I can live with, as it constantly catches on my Northface and Marmot jacket sleeves. Long sleeve shirts, forget about it. The smooth Apple Watch face slides in and out no problem.
Overall, for the sale price at half off, and my desire to step away from all the Smart features on the watch, the Garmin Instinct is a keeper.
My current usage is Garmin in the morning for day to day use and workout, and Apple Watch at night for the sleep tracking.
Top positive review. Garmin Instinct - weekend review. Replaces my Pebble 2 and Apple Watch Series 4
When I saw that this watch was being released, I read up on it and purchased it an hour later from an authorized Garmin retailer on Amazon, receiving it the next day. A little backstory...
I used a GShock for years and loved it. I graduated to my first smart watch with the original Apple Watch. I had a love/hate relationship with it needing to be charged daily, the always-off screen, overall slowness, to name a few annoyances. It was just really cool all the “things” it could do.
I left it for a Pebble 2 and really loved that watch for about 18 months until the buttons crumbled. I started using a backup Pebble 2 but I knew these watches had a very short lifespan. I tried a Ticwatch and an Amazfit Bip. Both were dreadfully disappointing so I went to an Apple Watch Series 3. It was more of the original Apple Watch but faster and a more mature operating system. I just recently upgraded again to the Apple Watch Series 4, which was again more of the same thing but a faster iteration. Still the always-off screen and needing daily charging made me miss my Pebble more and more.
Then the Instinct just "checked all the boxes" for me. Back when my Pebble fell apart, this was the list I made in order of importance for my ideal smart watch:
Always-on display:
Instinct ✓ (monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel, with backlight)
Several day battery life:
Instinct ✓ (14 days)
Physical buttons:
Instinct ✓ (5, and you can program each for long-hold shortcuts)
Waterproof:
Instinct ✓ (100m)
Notifications:
Instinct ✓
Music controls:
Instinct ✓
Text reply by voice:
Instinct x
Calendar:
Instinct ✓
Weather:
Instinct ✓
I realized that all the cool “things” I do on my Apple Watch are silly and can be replicated on my iPhone. I don’t need to scribble a text reply on my watch or use it as a glorified speakerphone. I miss the core functionality of a reliable watch that doesn’t need frequent charging, has an always-on screen, and physical button controls, especially when it comes to music or podcast controls without having to look or wake the screen. The fact that the Instinct has 24/7 heart rate tracking, GPS, and is built like a beast are nice bonuses. I don’t expect this watch to fall apart as easily as a Pebble, not to mention it actually has a warranty. (Constructed to U.S. military standard 810G for thermal, shock and water resistance).
After a weekend with the Garmin Instinct:
I use the watch primarily as a rugged smart watch. I have two kids that are always climbing over me or having me chase afer them. I rely on notifications and music controls in a device that I can just put on my wrist and forget about it for days without charging. When
I look at the device, I need it to always show me the time. I can't deal with having to wake the device, so this type of display is more my style. I walk 2 miles about 2-3 times per week, and like to keep an eye on my lap time and heart rate, and control a podcast during that walk. I'll focus mostly on the differences between this watch and the Pebble 2, with some comparisions to the Apple Watch sprinkled in, as that's the watch I switched to after the buttons on my Pebble 2 crumbled.
5. Apple Watch Ultra 2 [GPS + Cellular 49mm] Smartwatch with Rugged Titanium Case & Blue Alpine Loop Medium. Fitness Tracker, Precision GPS, Action Button, Extra-Long Battery Life, Carbon Neutral
Best Smart Watch Ever! Glad I waited.
This is actually my first smart watch purchase. I had contemplated purchasing one in the past, but they all seemed either lacking in style or function. So I stopped looking for a long time. What finally interested me was when I came across an ad for the Apple Watch Ultra. Funny enough, it was only about a month until the Ultra 2 was to come out. So I waited. I am so glad I did. Going from never having had a smart watch to having one of the best ones in the market, it truly is an amazing device.
Only thing I didn’t like was the watch band it came with. I replaced it with a really nice 49mm carbon fiber band and used an Apple Watch to 49mm adapter that I also found here on Amazon to make it all work. Now it looks really good! See photos.
If you are coming from a lower model, this is definitely an awesome upgrade. From reviews I’ve seen online, if you already own the Ultra 1 this is not going to be a large improvement for you and it is recommended that you just keep what you have. That said I love the watch and I’m sure I will be keeping it for a long time! StarDude Outdoors
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6. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar, Tactical-Edition, GPS Outdoor Watch, Solar Charging Capabilities, Multi-GNSS Support, Tracback Routing, Coyote Tan
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
The Instict series sites essentially at the bottom of Garmin's smartwatch lineup. It's a monochrome screen, controls are via buttons rather than touch, and it's not a mini-phone for your wrist. That said, I'm really not sure any of those are a bad thing, and in some cases, for the better.
The monochrome LCD screen is easy to read in bright sunlight, something that can't always be said for color TFT touchscreens (or the brightness has to be maxed, zapping the battery in a hurry). It also has battery life measured in weeks, not hours. It's also "always on", so you don't need to waggle your wrist or tap it to wake the screen up to check the time.
I've never been a fan of touch interfaces on a watch. Some brands handle it better than others, but given the form factor, you're trying to either poke miniscule icons, or are just going rough swipe gestures- which can too easily be done accidentally. A few dedicated buttons are clear, easy to use, and accidental inputs are quite rare. The Instinct has five- one functions generally as as "OK", one is "Back", two are up/down for menus, and the third generally functions as a menu/options for whatever screen or activity you're on. It's surprisingly intuitive to figure out.
GPS accuracy I've found is excellent, and only take a tiny hit when in "max battery GPS" mode, which uses only 1 of the 2 possible antennas and takes location data less frequently. Heart rate data also is quite accurate, and seems minimally affected by moisture/sweat. You also don't have to have the watch strapped on uncomfortably tight to get consistent readings, as I've found with some other devices. As long as it's not totally flopping around, you'll get good readings. It can take Pulse Ox readings as well, although this feature is disabled (on "manual test only") by default as it gives a bit hit to battery life.
The companion app I found is easy to use and gives robust data about recorded workouts or activities. It also allows you to configure (most) watch settings, but for some reason a few can only be adjusted on the watch directly. This isn't a big deal, and after initial setup, you won't be needing to touch these much, if ever. That said, unlike a lot of smartwatches, the app or a phone link isn't totally essential. The watch can function entirely on it's own as it has GPS built in (some other watches rely on the GPS in your phone, so away from your phone, they can't do much beside count steps and tell you the time). You can choose to get notifications from your phone on the watch, and being it lacks a speaker or mic can't dictate responses, but you can choose to send a few canned responses like yes/no/can't talk now/I'll get back to you soon, ect without having to stop what you're doing or fish your phone out.
There is a separate app- the main one is Garmin Connect, but there is an "app store" called Garmin IQ where you can download extras like mini-apps for different sports or activities not built in, different watch faces, and even some basic games. I didn't find much of interest there, it seems more aimed for their higher-tier watches with more capabilities, but you can sort by what watch you have and it will only show content that's compatible with yours, a nice touch. The watch face has 12 pre-sets to choose from, 6 each in both "dark on light" and reverse "light on dark" patterns. Each preset then be further customized to change what each data field displays from dozens of options.
The Instinct 2 does support Garmin Pay for contactless payments, though this does require a link to the phone- and Garmin Pay only supports a couple of the major CC's. I don't use this feature (I very rarely use it on my phone either), to me it's just as fast/easy to pull a wallet out and tap the card, than pull my phone out or tap through a few menus on my watch to pull up a payment. But, it's there if you want it.
Also nice is the Instinct line comes in 3 sizes- the "S" 40mm, the standard 45mm, and the "X" 50mm. The S and standard are functionally identical, aside from the standard having a bit larger battery and thus longer life. The X adds a mini flashlight feature, but I carry a EDC light anyway- which is far brighter- and 50mm watches I find a little too chonky for my taste. Some reviews complained about the default band not being hinged, although I think this would only be a concern if your wrists are substantially slimmer or thicker than normal. For the vast majority of people, it will be fine. I find it perfectly comfortable to wear 24/7 and the very fine "notches" give a lot of adjustability to get the fit just right. There are other bands you can get from both Garmin and third parties, including one with hinged pivots.
You also get the option of solar, which enables "unlimited" battery life in theory, but in practice, this won't be the case for most people. Garmin makes this claim assuming the watch gets 3 hours of moderate sun exposure a day, and in "smartwatch mode" only, i.e, not using the GPS. The watch does soak up meaningful charge off solar- a 1 hour bike ride on a very bright day I noticed a 3% increase on the battery- which is about how much it does down each day just in smartwatch mode with 24/7 HR monitoring on. So it recouped a day of battery in only about an hour, cool! It does function, but riding a bike has the watch face directly facing up- other activities like walking/running will net much less exposure (you can check a graph of the last 6 hours), and even on a sunny day, only net a trickle of power. 1 hour of GPS usage also takes about a day's worth of standby time, so if you plan to track activities routinely, don't expect a watch you "never" have to charge". Even if you do so seldom or never, unless you consistently spend several hours outdoor every day, chances are you will still need to occasionally charge it. Still- compared to most smartwatches that need charging every couple days, if not every day, the Instinct offers stellar life. Fresh off the charger, mine reports about 30 days of battery. Using the GPS for a few hours a week to track some jogging, I find realistically, I get between 2-3 weeks before the battery is down to 10% or less and it starts asking for the charger. I'm sure the solar contributes to that, but I don't imagine it added more than a day or two. If you don't spend a lot of time outdoors, or live in a location that's overcast- or you wear a jacket a lot- you can probably skip the solar option and save $100. If you live in a sunny climate and spend a decent amount of time outdoors, the solar can help stretch the battery and net you an extra few days before charges. While I don't doubt the "unlimited" claim is technically possible, it would require foregoing most of this watch's main features (GPS) almost entirely, and spending a fair bit of time outdoors on sunny days.
It does use a proprietary USB charger cable, which pulls about 0.6 watts while charging (so even the most basic 5w charging brick from an old iPhone, or a USB port on a computer, will charge this just fine). The charging is relatively brisk. A full charge from ~5% to 100% took only about 90 minutes (it seems to gain about 1% charge per min), so if you need a quick top up, just a 10 minute plug in can net you another couple days of battery.
All in all, this is a fantastic smartwatch/fitness tracker for people who value simplicity and phenomenal battery life. It doesn't offer the dozens/hundreds of activities to track like some others, and offers only the basics for phone connectivity. It also doesn't cost a thousand dollars. You get three sizes, several special editions that include some specialty capabilities/apps, several colors in each size, and the option of solar or not. Ryan Whitehouse
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7. Wearable4U Garmin Forerunner 255 GPS Running 46 mm Smartwatch, Advanced Insights, Long-Lasting Battery, Tidal Blue E-Bank Bundle
Excellent Watch...earbuds are meh The watch is a Garmin, so, really well made. I wear it at work as a mechanic where it's normally easy to miss important calls and it lets me know with a little buzz. Music and the gps feature is great for my runs, and so far it's been really accurate. You can calibrate it while outside. And a lot of reviews say the step count is not accurate either, but you can and should calibrate to your personal stride. I even use the barometric pressure for work as some things I do need to be adjusted to it real time (airfield). Calendar matches what's on my phone. Battery life is great, and charge is quick (about an hour from 5%). I slept with it on at first and it would last a whole week, but I normally turn it off at night and take it off. Battery lasts 2 weeks. You can download new faces that are as simple or complicated as you want/need. Someone designed a Pip Boy face that I'm using now because I'm a gaming nerd, but if all you do is work out, they have face designs for all that info. But just buy the watch and get some better-quality ear buds. I use my Samsung earbuds. The ones that come with this watch are $20, so you get what you pay for. frank e Rittenhouse
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8. Casio Pro Trek Bio Mass Tough Solar Triple Sensor w/Thermometer Altimeter Barometer Compass World Time Men's Titanium Band Watch
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Very Accurate.
I bought the titanium band version as I prefer metal bands when available for longer life and greater comfort in high summer temperatures. They are subject to scratching but as a retiree I am easy on watches. My sample remains within 1 second of my atomic clock after 2+ weeks of wear so excellent accuracy. No real need for Multi Band 6 radio synchronization with this accuracy level though I do have watches with that feature. The triple sensor provides more features than I need and I like the sunrise/sunset calculation capability. Solar charging is also great. Overall a excellent light weight outdoors man's watch.
Currently, and when I bought it, the Titanium band version is a best buy as Amazon has it for the same price as the resin band versions. Per the listed MSRP the titanium band version is normally a $50 cost premium. To me the titanium band version is a much dressier looking watch and titanium does not wear out like resin bands do.
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9. SUUNTO Core, Outdoor Sports Watch, Multiple Styles/Colors
First of all, the seller sent this watch quickly, and in the original Suunto packaging which had not been previously opened. I decided on this watch because of its overall great reputation and reviews by existing owners. This basic watch design has been in production for 10+ years, so the "bugs" are probably worked out. I hestitated buying "Chinese knockoffs", because their ads say their watches can not be "dependable" for swimming. This means their sealing design is not so good! I am like really! A sportwatch not dependable for basic activity. I suppose I could have purchased 6 of those knockoffs for the price of the Suunto, but I don't want to be bothered with having to deal with subpar watches.
This watch is much larger than my prior Highgear Enduro, which just bit the dust after 15 years or regular use, but this Suunto Core is still comfortable on my wrist, and does not dig into my hand during movement.
As can be seen by my picture, the face background is not "white", as it is shown on Suunto advertizing, but is lighter than most LCD watches, and provides excellent contrast in sunlight or darker environments. The backlight is also sufficient. I have experimented with all the basic functions, and everything works as it should. The button response has a quality feel and responds quickly. Compass calibration takes extra care, and after being unsuccessful with Suunto intrtuctions, I referred to some other internet reviews, and found if you hold the watch upright, and spin your whole body continuously, it does finally complete the process. The calibration must be done within one minute, or it "times out". I screwed with it for more than one hour before finallying figuring it out. Once set, the compass seems to be very accurate. The barrometer also seems to be accurate.
Overall, I gave 5 stars because the watch exudes a quality build. Fit and finish is top drawer. I already took it for a swim, diving to the bottom of my backyard pool, and am satisfied that i can keep this watch on 24/7 without issues. I will spend more time "dialing in" some of the "LCD views" and "button customizing" as time goes on. Since it does not have an eprom (it looses its memory when the battery dies), I will not put too much time into customization. I will also update this review in the future with my impressions / experiences. RickO
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10. Amazfit GTR 4 Limited Edition Smart Watch for Men Women, Wireless Charging,14-Day Battery Life, Alexa Built-in, Dual-Band GPS & Route Navigation, Strength Exercise Recognition, Answer/Make Calls
4.5 out of 5 116 ratings | 58 answered questions
Good Quality. A lot of Features. Great Watch Faces
I purchased both the GTS 4 and this GTR 4. I do like both of them but the GTR 4 seems to be a little bit of an upgrade. It is bulkier and heavier then the GTS 4 but I still prefer it. I know the GTS 4 is listed as a women's watch versus this one, but I still like the larger watch face of GTR 4. Also it's easier to find what you need weather for Workouts or health such as BPM, Steps. PAI, Sleep, Blood Oxygen, Stress Level etc. The Watch Faces seem extra nice too. There are plenty of them. Some more geared for weather with beautiful designs to choose from, while others geared for health stats you can view during the day. I plan to use the women's GTS 4 for when I swim to keep track of the health side during that time in the water.
I have not tested that yet on the GTS 4. I'm hoping water doesn't get into the watch face. There is a water eject on both watches but I read an article about smart watches in general which can be used in water, can fog up the face. Hoping that won't be true with the GTS 4. I don't want to take a chance with the GTR 4 that way since I like that one a bit better. The watch face is easier to read on the GTR 4; much better that way. The Zepp App takes getting use to but after a few days of using it, the things you are looking for get easier to find. The charge cord is magnetic and it charges within a few minutes. It's excellent that way.
Also there are plenty of wrist bands to purchase for easy on and off so you can change it out at will. It is definitely a good purchase and watch. I looked at various other high end ones, $200 to $400 range, which this falls into a d I'm glad I chose this. The changing out of the Watch Faces was an important feature for me as well. There is an amazing variety and colors and styles to choose from. I would recommend this watch completely. The size of the face is excellent so there is no straining your eyes to see your stats. It's solid. It is a bit heavier but I got use to it quick. I'm female with smaller wrist and I still love it. I never have a problem with the watchband that came with it, it so far has not irritated my skin. I recommend this watch completely. Guess Who
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10.HYSTORM Health Smart Watch (HRV & SPO2), 1.43" AMOLED Always-on Display Fitness Tracker Watch with 7 Health Apps, Answer Make Call, Two-Tone Strap Waterproof Smartwatch for Men Women Android iPhone
5.0 out of 5 stars 15 ratings | 6 answered questions
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Highly recommended. I absolutely love this smart watch! I had previously gotten my boyfriend one and he loved his so much I decided to get one for myself. It literally can do everything that the namebrand smart watches do except return text messages. I can answer phone calls and make them! I can choose which social media alerts I want to get. Not to mention, it keeps track of my blood pressure, glucose levels, Oxygen levels, steps, calories burned, etc. The band is made of really soft silicon and is so comfortable to wear. Really fits perfect on my wrist. It is waterproof so I don’t need to take it off when I shower and it even keeps track of how much sleep I get at night. Would totally recommend this to everyone! M. Smith
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FAQ
Which GPS watches are best for hiking?
The Garmin fēnix 7S Solar Multisport GPS Watch and the Garmin Instinct 2 GPS Watch are two of the best GPS watches available for hiking. While they both have advantages and disadvantages, hikers can benefit from their features.
Which GPS watches are the best for mountaineering?
The Garmin Fenix 7x and Coros Vertix 2 are two of the best GPS watches available for hiking. Both of them are built tough, have extended battery lives, and include functions that mountaineers would find helpful, like altitude tracking and weather warnings.
Which GPS watch tracks the most precisely?
Many people consider the Garmin Forerunner® 255S Music to be among the most accurate GPS watches available. It provides precise tracking even under difficult conditions by utilizing both GPS and GLONASS satellite systems.
What's the longest-lasting GPS watch battery?
A GPS watch with an amazing 80 hours of battery life in GPS mode is the Garmin Enduro. It is intended for extreme sportsmen and explorers who require a watch that can operate for several days without requiring a recharge.