Learn how to pick a sub-$200 GPS watch that still works when fingers go numb. Use field-tested checks - define failure scenarios, run a 2-minute glove test, and favor tactile buttons over touch - to ensure reliable performance in harsh weather.
Learn how urban canyons break standard GPS and why multi-band GNSS and physical buttons beat touchscreens. Real-world tests favor the handlebar-mounted Edge 1040 Solar for reliable, eyes-up navigation, with fēnix 7 Pro and COROS APEX 2 Pro as capable wrist-based options.
Learn how to pick a first GPS running watch by focusing on field-proven reliability, cold-weather battery performance, repairability, and open data - not flashy specs. Includes candid, tested recommendations on which entry-level models offer the best long-term value and which to skip.
Field-tested methods show how to vet swim GPS watches for open-water accuracy, cold-water battery performance, data control, and repairable durability. Use the checklist and 5-year cost model to choose a watch that will not fail on race day.
Foundational articles that demystify how GPS watches work, including satellite systems and core sensors like optical heart rate.
Practical how‑tos to get more from your watch—interpreting training metrics, maximizing battery life, leveraging safety features, and navigating outdoors.
Roundups optimized around a single priority such as battery longevity, cellular connectivity, or top-tier GPS accuracy.
Shopping guides organized by budget and product lines, from affordable picks to premium models and brand series comparisons.
