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Best GPS smartwatches and fitness trackers 2025
By Michael L Hicks last updated
Accurate positioning We have rounded up the best GPS watches with all-systems or dual-frequency satellite data and fitness trackers with built-in GPS.

The Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED is a pretty face on a classic experience
By Michael L Hicks published
Trust your instincts Despite the AMOLED face lift, the Instinct 3 remains the niche option for adventurers who care more about battery life than smarts.

Garmin's post-tariff strategy could include pricier watches and cutbacks
By Michael L Hicks published
Tariff challenges Garmin's plan to "mitigate" tariffs is a perfect example of how Big Tech in general will change products to keep shareholders happy.

Strava's AI Performance Predictions offer a grounded alternative to Garmin's Race Predictor
By Michael L Hicks published
AI estimates I compared Strava's new race predictions against Garmin's race widget, and the differences between them are telling.

Best smartwatches for battery life 2025
By Michael L Hicks last updated
Leading the charge With some smartwatches, you need to recharge every day or two. But these smartwatches last for a week, sometimes several weeks (or more!) per charge.

Garmin Vivoactive 6 vs. Venu 3: Which casual fitness watch is best?
By Brady Snyder published
Starter smartwatch Garmin's latest entry-level fitness watch, the Vivoactive 6, is here. But how does it compare to the Venu 3, which is almost two years old now?

Garmin Instinct 3 vs. Fenix 8: Not really a fair fight
By Brady Snyder published
Smartwatch showdown The Garmin Fenix 8 trounces the Instinct 3 in terms of features, but don't count the latter out if you're looking for a less smart adventure watch.

Testing the Garmin HRM 200 and Polar H10 convinced me I was (mostly) too harsh on chest straps
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday If you're not hypersensitive to tight devices, a chest strap is unquestionably better than your current smartwatch.
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