Best 2026 Smartwatches for workout tracking variety

#1

Reviewers strongly praised the large workout library, especially niche outdoor and adventure modes, while noting most people will use only a subset.

#2

More than 180 modes cover running, strength, swimming, cycling, HYROX, golf, diving, and many niche activities. Reviewers valued the depth of the core sport tools more than the raw mode...

#3

Workout variety was praised thanks to broad sports support, including open-water swimming, multisport, gym workouts, and outdoor training.

#4

More than 80 sport profiles make the watch versatile for running, cycling, gym work, swimming, and outdoor activities. The main gap is a dedicated triathlon or multisport mode.

#5

Workout variety is a strength, with reviewers emphasizing extensive training modes and broad activity coverage.

#6

More than 80 activity profiles cover running, cycling, swimming, gym sessions, team sports, and more. The missing triathlon and open-water swim modes remain important limitations for multisport athletes.

#7

Workout variety earns broad praise for a large activity library and running-first training options, with reviewers emphasizing that the watch covers many use cases.

#8

The Workout app covers a very broad range of sports and supports detailed custom intervals, though it is less granular than dedicated endurance platforms for sub-disciplines.

#9

The jump to more than 80 sport profiles makes the watch far more versatile than older entry Forerunners, covering running, gym, team, winter, and water activities. The lack of native...

#10

Workout variety was a consistent strength, with reviewers praising deep workout handling, extensive sport modes and broad activity coverage.

#11

Workout coverage is broad enough for most casual and serious users, spanning common gym, run, swim, and outdoor activities. Dedicated athletes may still miss specialized modes found on Ultra or...

#12

The Ultra 2 offers a very broad workout library plus new trail-running and diving tools, making it versatile for general fitness and outdoor use. Serious athletes still note missing modes...

#13

The activity list is broad, but serious workout controls still lag sports-watch rivals. Missing manual laps and limited data-page configuration were called out as notable shortcomings.