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What swim tracking on a smartwatch actually measures: lap counting, heart rate and the open-water GPS gap

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22/05/2026

What swim tracking on a smartwatch actually measures: lap counting, heart rate and the open-water GPS gap

Suunto Race Birch Review: a serious training watch with a few annoying rough edges

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25/05/2026

Suunto Race Birch Review: a serious training watch with a few annoying rough edges

Polar Vantage V2 + H10 Review: a serious training tool if you care about data more than bells and whistles

HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro Review: a long‑battery fitness watch that doesn’t try to be a mini phone

★★★★★ ★★★★★

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Ranking of the 5 best rugged smartwatches (June 2026)

Instinct® 3 45mm, AMOLED Display, Rugged Outdoor GPS Smartwatch, Metal-Reinforced Bezel, Built-in Flashlight, Up to 18 Days of Battery Life, Black AMOLED Black 45mm AMOLED

Garmin

Instinct® 3 45mm GPS Smartwatch

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10

+ Durable and rugged design

+ Long battery life

Garmin

Fēnix® 8 Solar Smartwatch

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10

Amazfit

T-Rex 3 Pro 44mm Outdoor Smartwatch (Black Gold)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10

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Top Sports Performance Watches

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Our latest product reviews

Polar

Grit X2 Outdoor Multisport GPS Watch – AMOLED Display, Offli...

A compact outdoor GPS watch that focuses on training, not smartwatch tricks

8.2/10 ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Value for money ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Design ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Battery ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Comfort ★★★★★ ★★★★★

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Amazfit

T-Rex 3 Pro Outdoor Smart Watch 48mm Sapphire AMOLED Display...

A tank of a watch with real battery and maps (but a few quirks)

8.4/10 ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Value for money ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Design ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Battery ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Comfort ★★★★★ ★★★★★

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SUUNTO Vertical 2 Review: a tough outdoor watch with a bright screen and a few software quirks

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01/06/2026

SUUNTO Vertical 2 Review: a tough outdoor watch with a bright screen and a few software quirks

★★★★★ ★★★★★

The SUUNTO Vertical 2 is a serious outdoor and sports watch that focuses on the basics: strong GPS, long battery life, rugged build, and a bright AMOLED screen you can actually read outside. In everyday use, it tracks runs, rides, swims, and hikes reliably, and the offline maps plus built-in flashli...

Polar Vantage V3 Review: a serious training watch with a few rough edges

★★★★★ ★★★★★

The Polar Vantage V3 is a serious sports watch that focuses on training and recovery rather than flashy smartwatch tricks. The main strengths are clear: reliable dual-frequency GPS, solid wrist heart-rate performance, long battery life that easily covers several days, and useful features like offlin...

by Matthieu-Jules Vernet

Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro Review: a tough outdoor watch with real battery life and a few quirks

Product Test

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25/05/2026

Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro Review: a tough outdoor watch with real battery life and a few quirks

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After a couple of weeks with the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro, I’d sum it up like this: it’s a tough, outdoors-focused watch with very good battery life and solid GPS, wrapped in a chunky but wearable design. The hardware is strong for the price – sapphire glass, titanium bezel, 10 ATM rating, dual-band GPS,...

SUUNTO Race 2 Review: a serious training watch that finally makes Garmin sweat

★★★★★ ★★★★★

The SUUNTO Race 2 is a serious sports watch that focuses on the essentials: accurate GPS, long battery life, clear AMOLED screen, and robust training features. In day-to-day use, it handles running, cycling, swimming and trail sessions without fuss. The route planning and offline maps are genuinely...

HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Pro 46 mm Review: a tough everyday smartwatch with real battery life

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After living with the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Pro 46 mm, my take is simple: it’s a strong choice if you care about battery life, build quality, and health tracking more than fancy apps. The titanium and sapphire combo feels tough and looks good, the screen is sharp and bright, and the sensors (heart rate,...

by Alice-Marie Del Rousseau

Garmin CIRQA leaked at $470: a screenless band with Elevate V5 for athletes who hate wearing a watch to bed

Fitness & Sports Watches

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20/05/2026

Garmin CIRQA leaked at $470: a screenless band with Elevate V5 for athletes who hate wearing a watch to bed

Garmin Cirqa is a rumored screen-free smart band aimed at recovery-focused athletes, positioned as a Whoop competitor with Elevate V5 sensors, deep Garmin Connect integration and a premium price versus Fitbit Air and other fitness trackers.

Training for a half marathon: what your running watch should actually be tracking

Fitness & Sports Watches

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14/05/2026

Training for a half marathon: what your running watch should actually be tracking

Learn how to choose and set up a smartwatch for running, the three metrics that matter for half marathon training, and which models make pacing and recovery simpler.

Huawei's Fit 5 'Ultra' leak: a budget tracker moves upmarket, and that's a problem

Fitness & Sports Watches

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21/04/2026

Huawei's Fit 5 'Ultra' leak: a budget tracker moves upmarket, and that's a problem

Rumored Huawei Watch Fit 5 Ultra specs suggest a tougher design, better GPS, and longer battery life, but sensor accuracy, HarmonyOS limits, and pricing could decide whether it truly earns its Ultra badge.

by Anaya D’Souza

Garmin fenix 3 as a multisport gps watch for serious outdoor athletes

Fitness & Sports Watches

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12/03/2026

Garmin fenix 3 as a multisport gps watch for serious outdoor athletes

In depth analysis of the Garmin fenix 3 as a rugged multisport GPS smartwatch, covering build quality, activity tracking, accessories, buying tips, and long term value.

Garmin Forerunner 55 Review: a simple running watch that actually focuses on running

★★★★★ ★★★★★

The Garmin Forerunner 55 is a straightforward, running-focused watch that does what most runners actually need: track distance, pace, and heart rate with decent accuracy, last a long time on a charge, and stay out of the way while you’re training. It’s light, comfortable, and the button-only interfa...

by Matthieu-Jules Vernet

Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro Review: a tough Wear OS watch with real battery life (but some quirks)

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10/02/2026

Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro Review: a tough Wear OS watch with real battery life (but some quirks)

★★★★★ ★★★★★

The Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro is a solid choice if you’re an Android user who actually wants to use their smartwatch hard: workouts, outdoor stuff, sleep tracking, notifications, the lot. The combination of multi‑day battery, sapphire glass, rugged build, and smooth Wear OS performance makes it practica...

by Alice-Marie Del Rousseau

Fitbit Versa 4 Review: a no-fuss fitness watch with solid tracking and battery life

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10/02/2026

Fitbit Versa 4 Review: a no-fuss fitness watch with solid tracking and battery life

★★★★★ ★★★★★

After living with the Fitbit Versa 4, my take is simple: it’s a solid everyday fitness and sleep watch for people who don’t want to charge their wrist every night and don’t need ultra-advanced training tools. The strengths are clear: light and comfortable to wear 24/7, battery that actually lasts se...

Garmin Forerunner 165 Review: a no‑nonsense running watch that finally makes sense for normal people

★★★★★ ★★★★★

The Garmin Forerunner 165 is a straightforward running and health watch that focuses on the right things: solid GPS, usable training guidance, clear AMOLED screen, and light weight that works for all‑day wear. It’s not trying to be a mini‑smartphone on your wrist, and that’s actually its strength. I...

by Matthieu-Jules Vernet

Garmin Forerunner 55 Review: a straightforward running watch that nails the basics

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10/02/2026

Garmin Forerunner 55 Review: a straightforward running watch that nails the basics

★★★★★ ★★★★★

The Garmin Forerunner 55 is a straightforward running watch that focuses on doing the basics well: solid GPS, decent heart rate tracking, very good battery life, and some helpful training tools like daily suggested workouts and PacePro. It’s light, comfortable, and easy to use with physical buttons,...

Top Rugged & Outdoor Smartwatches

Explore the best rugged outdoor smartwatches designed for durability, adventure, and outdoor activities. Find the right smartwatch to suit your active lifestyle.

by Michael Katz