Best Running Watches Updated July 2025

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Best Running Watches
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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9.9

1

9.9

Garmin Forerunner 165, Running Smartwatch, Colorful AMOLED Display, Training Metrics and Recovery Insights, Black
Watch quality
Heart rate monitoring
Fitness level
Battery life
Display ease
Value for money
Picked by 247 people this week!
Picked by 247 people this week!

9.9

1
Garmin Forerunner 165, Running Smartwatch, Colorful AMOLED Display, Training Metrics and Recovery Insights, Black
Watch quality
Heart rate monitoring
Fitness level
Battery life
Display ease
Value for money

9.7

2

9.7

Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 weeks of Battery Life, Black - 010-02562-00
Build quality
Ease of use
Battery life
Functionality
Value for money
Fitness level

9.7

2
Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 weeks of Battery Life, Black - 010-02562-00
Build quality
Ease of use
Battery life
Functionality
Value for money
Fitness level

9.5

3

9.5

Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker with Google apps, Heart Rate on Exercise Equipment, 6-Months Premium Membership Included, GPS, ...
Style
Size

9.5

3
Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker with Google apps, Heart Rate on Exercise Equipment, 6-Months Premium Membership Included, GPS, ...
Style
Size

9.2

4

9.2

FITVII FINO 2 Slim Fitness Tracker, Smart Watch with Blood Oxygen, Sleep Monitor, 24/7 Heart Rate & Blood Pressure, IP68 Waterp...
Ease of use
Watch quality
Heart rate monitoring
Value for money
Looks
Size

9.2

4
FITVII FINO 2 Slim Fitness Tracker, Smart Watch with Blood Oxygen, Sleep Monitor, 24/7 Heart Rate & Blood Pressure, IP68 Waterp...
Ease of use
Watch quality
Heart rate monitoring
Value for money
Looks
Size

9.1

5

9.1

Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 weeks of Battery Life, Aqua
Build quality
Ease of use
Battery life
Functionality
Value for money
Fitness level

9.1

5
Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 weeks of Battery Life, Aqua
Build quality
Ease of use
Battery life
Functionality
Value for money
Fitness level

9.0

6

9.0

Garmin 010-02120-20 Forerunner 245 Music, GPS Running Smartwatch with Music and Advanced Dynamics, Black
Watch quality
Functionality
Runner support
Value for money

9.0

6
Garmin 010-02120-20 Forerunner 245 Music, GPS Running Smartwatch with Music and Advanced Dynamics, Black
Watch quality
Functionality
Runner support
Value for money

8.8

7

8.8

Fitbit Inspire 3 Health &-Fitness-Tracker with Stress Management, Workout Intensity, Sleep Tracking, 24/7 Heart Rate and more, ...
Size
Ease of use
Value for money

8.8

7
Fitbit Inspire 3 Health &-Fitness-Tracker with Stress Management, Workout Intensity, Sleep Tracking, 24/7 Heart Rate and more, ...
Size
Ease of use
Value for money

8.7

8

8.7

Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker with Google apps, Heart Rate on Exercise Equipment, 6-Months Premium Membership Included, GPS, ...

8.7

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Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker with Google apps, Heart Rate on Exercise Equipment, 6-Months Premium Membership Included, GPS, ...
Fit

8.5

9

8.5

Timex Men's Ironman Triathlon Classic 30 38mm Watch – Gray Case with Black Resin Strap
Watch quality
Durability
Functionality
Ease of use
Value for money
Timekeeping

8.5

9
Timex Men's Ironman Triathlon Classic 30 38mm Watch – Gray Case with Black Resin Strap
Watch quality
Durability
Functionality
Ease of use
Value for money
Timekeeping

8.3

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8.3

Smart Watches for Men Women Fitness: Fitness Tracker with Blutooth Call 24/7 Heart Rate SpO2 Sleep Monitor 5ATM Waterproof 120+...
Functionality
Watch quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Battery life
Heart rate monitoring

8.3

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Smart Watches for Men Women Fitness: Fitness Tracker with Blutooth Call 24/7 Heart Rate SpO2 Sleep Monitor 5ATM Waterproof 120+...
Functionality
Watch quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Battery life
Heart rate monitoring

Our Top Choice

9.9

1

9.9

Garmin Forerunner 165, Running Smartwatch, Colorful AMOLED Display, Training Metrics and Recovery Insights, Black
Watch quality
Heart rate monitoring
Fitness level
Battery life
Display ease
Value for money
Picked by 247 people this week!
Picked by 247 people this week!

9.9

1
Garmin Forerunner 165, Running Smartwatch, Colorful AMOLED Display, Training Metrics and Recovery Insights, Black
Watch quality
Heart rate monitoring
Fitness level
Battery life
Display ease
Value for money