4 天之前 · A GPS watch can be a handy sidekick for the backcountry, fitness training, or daily activities, providing you with accurate navigation, health metrics, and even the ability to answer phone calls. Over the last decade, our team of experts has tested more than 50 of the best GPS watches, with the top 16 in this review.

2022年4月29日 · The GPS watch world is evolving quickly. Nowadays, software and GPS watch integrations are becoming crisscrossed to create a mind-blowing number of features and capabilities that we would never have thought possible a decade ago. In the search for your perfect match, don't forget to keep your eye on the ball.

We performed the GPS testing all on the same day, providing roughly equal weather conditions. The watches were all tightened equally, providing a controlled fit for the heart rate testing. We then exported all of the data matching the timestamps to provide an equal comparison between the chest-worn HR monitor and GPS watch.

Secondly, the HR course which is exactly two miles. We will analyze the GPS tracks for both courses, looking for signs of GPS disruption or areas where the GPS falls short of the control track. To provide fair comparison where possible, we …

2024年7月3日 · For GPS testing, each watch was taken on a known 2.8-mile course, and the distance recorded by the watch was compared to this 2.8-mile benchmark. For heart rate testing, we ran with a watch on each wrist for 0.5 miles, comparing the readings to those from the scientifically validated Polar H10 chest strap.

2022年4月29日 · GPS tracking, full navigational capabilities, layered and preloaded maps, course creation, Garmin Pay, and downloadable music. While the Garmin Fenix 7 still has just a few more features and storage, the Forerunner 945 is built for the dedicated athlete and will provide all necessary functionality.

2024年7月3日 · To assess GPS accuracy, each watch was taken through the same route on the same day in the same weather conditions, and its total distance was compared against the actual 2.8-mile distance traveled. To determine heart rate accuracy, each watch was worn while we ran half a mile, then, readings were compared to those of our scientifically ...

2021年5月18日 · In GPS mode, there are a few different hourly claims. Garmin claims 30 hours without sun and 38 hours with the sun. We tested GPS use twice with the watch sitting still. During our first test, GPS time lasted 28.8 hours while in a car window, with some obstructions.

2024年7月3日 · For the GPS evaluation, each watch was used to traverse a precisely measured 2.8-mile course, and the recorded distance was compared against this known distance. For the heart rate assessment, we wore a watch on each wrist and ran a 0.5-mile segment. After, we compared the readings to those from the highly accurate Polar H10 chest strap.

2023年11月16日 · Suunto claims this watch will last seven days in smartwatch mode (14 days in just time mode), and it has several training modes that will last anywhere between 25 and 170 hours. We used this watch out of the box with pre-programmed settings and managed to get 4-5 days when actively using it for GPS activities 2-3 times per week.