Best Smartwatches for Advanced athletic training

#1 Garmin Fenix 8
4.9

Serious multisport and endurance athletes get a deep set of training, recovery, and navigation tools. Long GPS endurance and extensive analytics are particularly valuable when those advanced functions will actually...

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: value for money, menu navigation

#2 Garmin Fenix 9
4.7

Deep training metrics and broad sport support suit committed multisport athletes. The case is strongest when the wearer will actively use the analytics, routing, and endurance rather than just basic...

Pros: battery life, mapping and navigation

Cons: value for money, LTE connectivity

#3 Garmin Fenix 9 Pro
4.6

Deep training and recovery information suits athletes who want context beyond a workout log. Included coaching, pacing tools and combined training blocks help organize serious preparation.

Pros: mapping and navigation, battery life

Cons: value for money, software smoothness