Best GPS Watches by Key Features

Get field-tested rankings of GPS watches that keep sleep tracking accurate and batteries dependable in the cold, plus presets and verification tips to turn recovery data into safer route choices.

Get a field-tested look at GPS watches with cellular that prioritizes emergency reliability, real battery life, repairability, and open route data. See the top picks and a simple checklist to decide when LTE is worth it - and when a non-cellular watch will take you farther.

Find out which GPS running watches stay accurate off-grid through canopy, canyon, and cold - based on 18 months of field testing, not lab specs. Get clear picks for reliability and value, plus the ownership factors that matter most: battery behavior, repairability, firmware support, and charger standards.

Field tests in cold conditions rank the GPS watches that actually deliver multi-day battery life. Use the power-budget multipliers, settings checklist, and backup strategy to plan reliable runtime on 5+ day missions.