Best Running Watches Updated May 2025

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Best Running Watches
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

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10.0

Garmin Forerunner 165, Running Smartwatch, Colorful AMOLED Display, Training Metrics and Recovery Insights, Black
Functionality
Watch quality
Fitness tracker
Display ease
Value for money
Battery life
Picked by 370 people this week!
Picked by 370 people this week!

10.0

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

9.7

2

9.7

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

9.7

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

9.3

3

9.3

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

9.3

3
Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 weeks of Battery Life, Aqua
Accuracy
Battery life
Ease of use
Watch quality
Value for money
Fitness level

9.2

4

9.2

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

9.2

4
Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 weeks of Battery Life, Black - 010-02562-00
Accuracy
Battery life
Ease of use
Watch quality
Value for money
Fitness level

9.0

5

9.0

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS 40mm] Smartwatch with Starlight Aluminum Case with Starlight Sport Band S/M. Fitness and Sleep Tr...
Quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Functionality
Looks
Size

9.0

5
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS 40mm] Smartwatch with Starlight Aluminum Case with Starlight Sport Band S/M. Fitness and Sleep Tr...
Quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Functionality
Looks
Size

8.9

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8.9

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

8.9

6
Smart Watches for Men Women Fitness: Fitness Tracker with Blutooth Call 24/7 Heart Rate SpO2 Sleep Monitor 5ATM Waterproof 120+...
Functionality
Watch quality
Heart rate monitoring
Value for money
Ease of use
Battery life

8.8

7

8.8

JeeJTek Smart Watch, HD Smartwatch for Men Women (Answer/Make Calls), Fitness Watch with 100+ Sport Modes, IP68 Waterproof/Hear...
Functionality
Watch quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Looks
Features

8.8

7
JeeJTek Smart Watch, HD Smartwatch for Men Women (Answer/Make Calls), Fitness Watch with 100+ Sport Modes, IP68 Waterproof/Hear...
Functionality
Watch quality
Value for money
Ease of use
Looks
Features

8.7

8

8.7

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

8.7

8
Garmin 010-02120-20 Forerunner 245 Music, GPS Running Smartwatch with Music and Advanced Dynamics, Black
Accuracy
Watch quality
Functionality
Battery life
Runner support
Value for money

8.5

9

8.5

FITVII Ole Fitness Tracker with 24/7 Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Monitor, Blood Oxygen Sleep Tracking Step Calories Counter I...
Functionality
Ease of use
Fitness tracker
Value for money
Style
Size

8.5

9
FITVII Ole Fitness Tracker with 24/7 Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Monitor, Blood Oxygen Sleep Tracking Step Calories Counter I...
Functionality
Ease of use
Fitness tracker
Value for money
Style
Size

8.4

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8.4

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

8.4

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

Our Top Choice

10.0

1

10.0

Garmin Forerunner 165, Running Smartwatch, Colorful AMOLED Display, Training Metrics and Recovery Insights, Black
Functionality
Watch quality
Fitness tracker
Display ease
Value for money
Battery life
Picked by 370 people this week!
Picked by 370 people this week!

10.0

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