Best GPS Watches Buying Guide: Welcome to Technika’s round-up of the top GPS Watches you can buy in 2018. This buying guide is the result of many days of research, reading thousands of user reviews, crowdsourced opinions and owner ratings, our personal experience, and more. See our top picks from brands like Apple, CASIO, Garmin and TomTom.
Our Top Recommendations
Apple Watch Series 3 GPS, 42mm ($359) at Best Buy or Apple.com
Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + CELLULAR, 42mm ($429) at Best Buy or Apple.com
CASIO Smart Watch WSD-F20 Protrek Smart GPS Smartwatch
- Android wear 2.0, gps, 5 bar water resistant, mil-standard 810 g durability, 0.8 Mm thinner than 1st generation, 50m water resistant
- Digital compass, altimeter, barometer, activity tracker, dual layer lcd structure, original watch face, casio moment setter, microphone, timepiece mode
- Quartz movement, compatible with smartphones running android versions 4.3 And later and iPhones 5 and beyond running iOS 8.2 Or above (limited functionality with iPhone)
- Case diameter: 61.7mm; Up to 25 hours of battery life with GPS on and one month when in timepiece mode
Garmin Tactix Bravo GPS Smartwatch
- NAVIGATOR Plus ABC, High-sensitivity GPS/GLONASS positioning with automatic calibrating altimeter, barometer and 3-axis compass
- BLACK, NON-REFLECTIVE, All-black, non-reflective design inspired by the requirements of tactical gear intended for use in the field
- NIGHT VISION GOGGLE COMPATIBLE, Reduces backlight settings to a level that doesn't interfere with the operation of night vision goggles
- WATER RATING, Water rated up to 10ATM/100 meters1; suitable for swimming. Memory/History 32 MB
Garmin Descent Mk1 GPS Dive Watch
- Premium full-featured GPS dive computer in a sleek watch-style design; with bright 1.2” color display and topo mapping
- Built-in sensors include 3-axis compass, gyroscope and Barometric altimeter as well as GPS and GLONASS capability that lets you Mark your dive entry and exit points for surface navigation
- Supports single-gas, multi-gas, gauge and apnea diving, including nitrox and trimix; plan your dives directly on the device
- Dive log lets you store and review data from up to 10, 000 dives -and share online via Garmin connect and its included mobile app
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Garmin Forerunner 935 GPS Running Watch
- Premium GPS running/triathlon watch with wrist-based heart rate, Strap material - Silicone, smartphone compatibility - iPhone, android, windows
- Offers advanced running and multisport features in a comfortable watch you can wear all day, and it only weighs 49 grams
- Provides elevation changes with a built-in barometer; altimeter and electronic compass help you keep your bearings
- Evaluates your training status to indicate if you’re undertraining or overdoing it and offers additional performance monitoring features
Garmin Forerunner 735XT Running Watch + HRM-Run Monitor
- Form factor, the most lightweight multisport-capable watch ever from Garmin in an attractive, Traditional watch shape, with soft, comfortable silicone bands
- Built-in activities, data support for: running, cycling, swimming, multisport, hiking, xc skiing, strength, paddle sports and cardio
- 24/7 Heart rate monitoring, Elevate wrist Heart rate gives you Heart rate all day and night-no additional Strap required
- Connected Features, automatic uploads to Garmin connect, Live Tracking, audio Prompts, music controls, Smart notifications and social media sharing
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Garmin Fenix 5 Sapphire GPS Running Watch
- Premium multisport GPS watch with Elevate wrist heart rate technology
- Fit for adventure with rugged design that features stainless steel bezel, buttons and rear case
- Put key stats at your fingertips with the performance widget that shows the effects and progress of your workouts
- Connected features include smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect online fitness community and personalization through free watch faces and apps from our Connect IQ store
TomTom Adventurer GPS Hiking & Trail Running Watch + Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS sport watch and music player: Included Bluetooth headphones have contoured ear hooks, are sweat and weatherproof, last up to 6 hours, and pair with your Adventurer or phone
- Multisport modes: Hike, ski, swim, bike, gym, run, track all of your activities indoor and out. With special modes for trail-running, skiing and snowboarding, you can elevate your adventures.
- Outdoor fitness watch: Discover new routes with confidence, reach new heights with a built-in compass, barometer, long battery life, and waterproof performance up to 40M.
- Advanced features: Built-in music player with audio feedback to push yourself during your performance. See real-time stats on the go like altitude, 3D distance, pace, and total ascent/descent.
TomTom Spark 3 GPS Fitness Watch
- GPS Running Watch: Measures time, distance, speed, pace, calories burned, and live stats on the go
- Activity Tracker: Capture your steps, active minutes, distance, calories burned, and sleep. Set goals to stay on track.
- Multisport Mode: Track all your activities including runs, bikes, swims, treadmill runs, gym workouts, indoor cycling, and more. Waterproof up to 40m.
- Route Exploration: Find your way back to the start and explore new routes, Strap Length: Large 145 - 206 mm, Small 125 - 172 mm
TomTom Golfer 2 GPS Watch
- Smart shot detection Automatically detects and records your shots to show your distance potential and gives insights about your game
- Ultimate round; creates a virtual summary of your best holes on a course you've played regularly; See your potential as you look at the best combination of holes you could have played
- Automatic scorecard; Track your Score without worrying about the Pencil; Plus, your shots are recorded and categorized for post-game analysis
- Pre-loaded with full course data of over 40,000 international golf courses
