Running smartwatches
139 models are listed on this page. Check the columns to compare them.
For running the GPS type matters most: dual-band GNSS and maps, dual-band GNSS, multi-system GNSS, standard GPS, or phone GPS. This page groups sport and GPS-capable models by brand, then lists the models with dual-band GNSS and maps, the most capable class.
The models
139 of the 311 models in the WristGuide catalog match this list. Most are from Garmin (25), Amazfit (14), Huawei (13), Kospet (12). 97 list dual-band GNSS and 55 of those also list maps.
Brands by GPS type
| Brand | Models | GPS types listed | Dual-band models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin | 25 | Dual-band GNSS + maps (11), Dual-band GNSS (5), Multi-system GNSS (7), Standard GPS (2) | 16 |
| Amazfit | 14 | Dual-band GNSS + maps (9), Dual-band GNSS (3), Multi-system GNSS (2) | 12 |
| Huawei | 13 | Dual-band GNSS + maps (12), Dual-band GNSS (1) | 13 |
| Kospet | 12 | Dual-band GNSS (10), Standard GPS (2) | 10 |
| Mibro | 8 | Dual-band GNSS + maps (1), Dual-band GNSS (3), Multi-system GNSS (2), Standard GPS (2) | 4 |
| SaveFamily | 8 | Multi-system GNSS (8) | 0 |
| Xiaomi | 8 | Dual-band GNSS + maps (1), Dual-band GNSS (6), Multi-system GNSS (1) | 7 |
| Samsung | 7 | Dual-band GNSS + maps (3), Dual-band GNSS (4) | 7 |
| COROS | 6 | Dual-band GNSS + maps (4), Dual-band GNSS (2) | 6 |
| Suunto | 6 | Dual-band GNSS + maps (5) | 5 |
| Apple | 5 | Dual-band GNSS + maps (3), Multi-system GNSS (2) | 3 |
| OnePlus | 5 | Dual-band GNSS + maps (2), Dual-band GNSS (3) | 5 |
| Imoo | 4 | Multi-system GNSS (4) | 0 |
| Polar | 4 | Dual-band GNSS + maps (3), Multi-system GNSS (1) | 3 |
| 2 | Dual-band GNSS (2) | 2 | |
| Tracer | 2 | Standard GPS (2) | 0 |
| ASUS | 1 | Dual-band GNSS (1) | 1 |
| Blackview | 1 | Standard GPS (1) | 0 |
| Denver | 1 | Standard GPS (1) | 0 |
| Fitbit | 1 | Multi-system GNSS (1) | 0 |
| Garett | 1 | Multi-system GNSS (1) | 0 |
| Mobvoi | 1 | Dual-band GNSS (1) | 1 |
| Nothing | 1 | Dual-band GNSS (1) | 1 |
| OPPO | 1 | Dual-band GNSS + maps (1) | 1 |
| TickTalk | 1 | Multi-system GNSS (1) | 0 |
| Xplora | 1 | Multi-system GNSS (1) | 0 |
Models with dual-band GNSS and maps
55 models list dual-band GNSS together with maps.
| Model | GPS | Battery | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazfit Balance | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 14 days | 5ATM |
| Amazfit Balance 2 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 21 days | 5ATM |
| Amazfit Balance 3 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | not listed | 10ATM |
| Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro | Dual-band GNSS + maps | not listed | 5ATM |
| Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra | Dual-band GNSS + maps | not listed | 5ATM |
| Amazfit T-Rex 3 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 27 days in regular mode · up to 40 days in saver mode | 10ATM |
| Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro | Dual-band GNSS + maps | ~25 days | 10ATM |
| Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar | Dual-band GNSS + maps | not listed | 10ATM · 50 |
| Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 30 days · 50+ GPS hours | 10ATM |
| Apple Watch Ultra 2 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 36 hours (72 hours in low power mode) | 100m · EN13319 |
| Apple Watch Ultra 3 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 42 hours · 72 hours saver | 10ATM · EN13319 |
| Apple Watch Ultra 4 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 50 hours · 84 hours saver | 10ATM · EN13319 |
| COROS Apex 4 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 65 GPS hours (46 mm) | 5ATM |
| COROS NOMAD | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 22 days; 50 hours All-Systems GPS | 5ATM |
| COROS PACE Pro | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 20 days · 38 GPS hours | 5ATM |
| COROS Vertix 2S | Dual-band GNSS + maps | ~40 days · 118 GPS hours | 10ATM |
| Garmin D2 Mach 2 Pro | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 24 days | 10ATM |
| Garmin Enduro 3 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 90 days (solar) · 320 GPS hours | 10ATM |
| Garmin Fenix 8 Pro AMOLED | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 27 days (51 mm) | 10ATM |
| Garmin Fenix 8 Pro MicroLED | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 10 days | 10ATM |
| Garmin Fenix 9 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 29 days (51 mm) | 10ATM · 40 |
| Garmin Fenix 9 Pro | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 31 days · 57 days (solar) | 10ATM · 40 |
| Garmin Forerunner 970 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 15 days | 5ATM |
| Garmin quatix 8 Pro | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 15 days | 10ATM |
| Garmin tactix 8 AMOLED | Dual-band GNSS + maps | not listed | 10ATM · 40 |
| Garmin tactix 8 Cerakote Edition | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 29 days | 10ATM · 40 |
| Garmin tactix 8 Solar | Dual-band GNSS + maps | not listed | 10ATM · 40 |
| Huawei Watch 5 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 3 days (42) · 4.5 (46) | 5ATM · IP69 |
| Huawei Watch 6 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 4.5 days · up to 11 days in battery saver mode | 5ATM |
| Huawei Watch 6 Pro | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 4.5 days · up to 11 days in battery saver mode | 5ATM |
| Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 10 days | 5ATM |
| Huawei Watch GT 5 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 14 days (46) · 7 (41) | 5ATM · IP69K |
| Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 14 days (46) · 7 (42) | 5ATM · IP69K |
| Huawei Watch GT 6 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 12 days · 21 light-use (46mm) | 5ATM |
| Huawei Watch GT 7 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 12 days · 21 light-use | 5ATM |
| Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 12 days · 21 light-use | 5ATM |
| Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | not listed | 5ATM |
| Huawei Watch Ultimate | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 14 days | 10ATM · 100m (EN13319 |
| Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | About 4.5 days · about 11 days in saver mode | 20ATM + IP68/IP69 |
| Mibro GS Explorer S | Dual-band GNSS + maps | not listed | 10ATM |
| OnePlus Watch 2 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | not listed | 5ATM · IP68 |
| OnePlus Watch 2R | Dual-band GNSS + maps | not listed | 5ATM · IP68 |
| OPPO Watch X3 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 5 days · up to 16 days in power saver mode | 5ATM · IP68 · IP69 |
| Polar Grit X2 Pro | Dual-band GNSS + maps | ~10 days · 43 GPS hours | 10ATM |
| Polar Vantage M3 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 7 days · 30 workout hours | WR50 |
| Polar Vantage V3 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | ~12 days · 53 GPS hours | 5ATM |
| Galaxy Watch 7 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | ~40 hours (300/425mAh) | 5ATM · IP68 |
| Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024) | Dual-band GNSS + maps | 590 mAh, up to 60 hrs (AOD on) / 100 hrs (Power Saving) | 10ATM · IP68 |
| Galaxy Watch Ultra2 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | 800mAh · up to 4 days | 10ATM · IP69K · EN13319 |
| Suunto Race 2 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | ~16 days · up to 55 GPS hours | 10ATM |
| Suunto Race S | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 13 days · up to 30 hours of best GPS (120 hours in saver mode) | 5ATM |
| Suunto Run 2 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 10 days | 5ATM |
| Suunto Vertical | Dual-band GNSS + maps | Up to 60 days (solar) | 10ATM |
| Suunto Vertical 2 | Dual-band GNSS + maps | not listed | 10ATM |
| Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro | Dual-band GNSS + maps | ~55 hours (BT) · ~45 (LTE) | 5ATM |
How to choose
Pick the GPS class for your routes, then the battery for your longest run, then the water rating if you swim.
Related
- Dual-frequency GPS on a smartwatch: does it matter?
- Smartwatch water resistance: ATM, IP68 and swimming
- Long battery smartwatches
- Smartwatches with ECG
Brand hubs: Garmin, Amazfit, Huawei.
Features change with software updates. Check the maker's current details before you buy. See how WristGuide compares smartwatches.