Overview
Best smartwatches are available in a wide range of designs and pricing points these days, and so are the best outdoor watches.
So that you can pick one that's right for you, we've divided the Best outdoor smartwatches into categories depending on different activities.
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Best Outdoor Fitness Watch: Apple Watch Series 6
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Best Running Watch: Garmin Forerunner 945
- Best Swimming Watch: Garmin Swim 2
Reviews
Apple Watch Series 6
Pros
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5 GHz Radio Frequency, Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency
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GPS model lets you take calls and reply to texts from your wrist
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Measure workouts like running, walking, cycling, yoga, swimming, and dance
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Accuracy
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Sleep tracking
Cons
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Only compatible with Apple phones
The Series 6 Apple Watch is one of the best everyday outdoor smartwatches, with an emphasis on the “smart.” With a brand-new sensor and app, you can monitor your blood oxygen levels. With the ECG app, you can monitor your heartbeat. When your wrist is down, the Always-On Retina display is 2.5 times brighter outside. The Apple Watch is totally waterproof and has good navigation capabilities, including GPS, despite its unassuming appearance.
Garmin Forerunner 945
Pros
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Performance monitoring features
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Garmin Pay contactless payment solution
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Premium GPS running
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Full color
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For working out
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Accuracy
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Value for money
Cons
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Sometimes has issues with iPhone pairing
Garmin Forerunner 945 has some of our most sophisticated physiological features, such as training load balancing and other things. With Garmin Pay, you can also make rapid, contactless payments from your wrist (available for supported cards from partner banks). You'll never get lost during a workout with full-color onboard maps to help you.
Garmin Swim 2
Pros
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Up to 7 Days of Battery Life
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Always-On Full-Color Chroma Display
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Pool and Open Water Swim Modes
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Long Battery life
Cons
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Less useful for other sports
You can use Garmin Swim 2 in the pool or in open water to measure distance, speed, stroke count, stroke type, and distance per stroke while monitoring your estimated heart rate underwater. Advanced capabilities for timed sets and tracking exercises, as well as a new Auto rest option, making Garmin swim 2 perfect for swimmers of all levels. The tiny design of this watch won't slow you down, and you can wear it all day to track your steps, monitor your sleep, and more.
FAQs
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What Smart Watch is best for hiking?
The Best Watches for Hiking – List
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Garmin Fenix 6.
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Suunto 9 Baro.
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Polar Grit X.
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Suunto Ambit 3 Peak.
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Casio Pro Trek PRW-2500T-7.
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Do smartwatches have maps?
One of the easiest and most successful applications of your wristwatch is getting directions, and the experience is especially good on Google's Wear OS devices. There's simply no better alternative for those times when you don't want to constantly glance at your phone for turn-by-turn directions because it's powered by Google Maps.
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Is the Android watch waterproof?
For example, you'll obtain a waterproof certification of 5ATM + IP68. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is water-resistant to a depth of 50 meters, so it can withstand splashes, rain, showering, and swimming. Whichever model you want, these watches are certain to become two of the greatest Android smartwatches available.
Final Words
Just remember, the best outdoor watch is always the best one for your needs. Make sure you’re buying a watch with specific features if you plan to use it for just one sport. For all-around use, the Garmin Forerunner series (especially the cheaper early models) provide a good mix of price and function.
