Below are fifteen wearables that excel at tracking workouts, from ultra‑marathons to pool laps. For each watch you’ll find a quick‑hit spec list and the fitness features that make it shine.
| # | Watch | Why It’s Great for Sport | Key Specs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple Watch Ultra 2 | Rugged (MIL‑STD, IP6X) titanium case, dual‑frequency GPS, native dive app, cycling power‑meter support, automatic transition for multisport. | 49 mm • OLED 3 000 nit display • 36 h GPS battery (72 h Low‑Power) • WR 100 m / dive‑rated 40 m |
| 2 | Garmin Forerunner 965 | AMOLED map screen with multi‑band GPS and wrist‑based running power; Training Readiness and native triathlon mode. | 47 mm • 23 d smartwatch / 31 h multi‑band GPS • 5 ATM • full‑colour maps |
| 3 | Garmin fēnix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar | Solar‑boosted battery, on‑watch LED flashlight, endurance metrics (Stamina, Hill Score), topo maps for 2 k+ ski resorts & 43 k golf courses. | 51 mm • up to 37 d (22 d w/ solar) smartwatch / 122 h GPS • 10 ATM |
| 4 | Garmin Enduro 2 | Monster battery for stage races: 34 d smartwatch / 150 h GPS with solar; Grade‑adjusted PacePro, SatIQ auto‑switching GNSS. | 51 mm • Power Sapphire lens • integrated flashlight • 10 ATM |
| 5 | Garmin Venu X1 | Thinnest Garmin yet with 1.4‑inch AMOLED, HRV‑status and animated strength workouts; works with iOS & Android. | 45 mm • 8 d battery • multi‑GNSS • barometer |
| 6 | Suunto Vertical Titanium Solar | Free global offline maps, dual‑band GPS, military‑grade build and up to 60 d battery on a single charge with solar assist. | 49 mm • 60 d smartwatch / 85 h dual‑band GPS • WR 100 m |
| 7 | Polar Vantage V3 | Polar Elixir sensor suite adds skin‑temperature & SpO₂; Polar Flow provides deep cardio‑load and orthostatic tests. | 47 mm • up to 53 h dual‑band GPS / 8 d watch • 5 ATM |
| 8 | Coros Apex 2 Pro | Feather‑light titanium bezel, 66 h full‑GNSS, EvoLab training analytics, and free global topo maps. | 47 mm • 75 h standard GPS • 1.3‑in sapphire glass • 10 ATM |
| 9 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic | Rotating bezel for gloves‑on control, BioActive sensor (HR, ECG, BIA), personalised HR zones, automatic fall detection. | 43 & 47 mm • up to 40 h battery • 5 ATM / IP68 / MIL‑STD‑810H |
| 10 | Fitbit Sense 2 | 40+ sports profiles, cEDA sensor for stress, on‑wrist ECG, Daily Readiness Score and Premium guided workouts. | 40 mm • 6+ d battery • GPS + GLONASS • WR 50 m |
| 11 | Amazfit T‑Rex Ultra | Mud‑resistant steel build, MIL‑STD‑810H certified, dual‑band GPS, free‑diving mode to ±30 m, and 20‑day typical battery. | 47 mm • –30 °C operating temp • 10 ATM |
| 12 | Huawei Watch 4 Pro | Dual‑channel GNSS, TruSeen 5.5+ HR, airway‑temp SpO₂, one‑minute Health Glance; 6 d battery with AOD. | 48 mm titanium • 5 ATM • ECG & arterial stiffness |
| 13 | Garmin Enduro 2 | built for ultra‑runners craving solar battery life and SatIQ GPS efficiency. | Same spec as #4 |
| 14 | Casio G‑Shock Move GBD‑H2000 | 6‑sensor array (HR, compass, baro, temp, accel, gyro) plus GPS; Tough Solar and classic G‑Shock shock resistance. | 52 mm resin‑carbon • WR 200 m • multi‑sport: run/bike/swim |
| 15 | TicWatch Pro 5 | Dual‑display (AMOLED + low‑power LCD) delivers up to 80 h battery on Wear OS 3.5; Snapdragon W5+ platform; MIL‑STD‑810H durability. | 50 mm • 5 ATM • GNSS (GPS/QZSS/BeiDou/Galileo) |
How to Choose
| Goal | Good Picks |
|---|---|
| Iron‑distance triathlon or ultra‑running | Garmin Enduro 2, Suunto Vertical, Coros Apex 2 Pro |
| Every‑day smart + serious weekend athlete | Apple Watch Ultra 2, Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic |
| Budget‑friendly ruggedness | Amazfit T‑Rex Ultra, Casio G‑Shock GBD‑H2000 |
| Deep training analytics | Garmin Forerunner 965, Polar Vantage V3 |
| Health & stress tracking focus | Fitbit Sense 2, Huawei Watch 4 Pro |
Whichever model you strap on, these wearables pack accurate sensors, strong battery life and platform apps to analyse the metrics that matter—so you can train smarter, recover faster and beat yesterday.
