Type

Multisport watches

8 models · 4 makers, ~$349–$1,100

The premium all-rounders: triathlon modes, full topographic maps, dual-band GPS, and the longest feature lists in each maker's range. They are heavier and dearer than running watches, and their headline battery figures come with a long list of modes, so the GPS and multi-band figures matter more than the smartwatch claim.

Ordered by price, lowest first.

COROS APEX 4 smartwatch
COROS~$429

COROS APEX 4

Multisport · COROS

iPhone and Android
smartwatch mode
15 days
always-on display
not published
GPS workout
34 h
  • Up to 65 h GPS (46 mm)
  • Topo maps
  • Two case sizes

Best for: Trail runners and mountain athletes who want maps and a sunlight-readable screen in a smaller case

Suunto Race 2 smartwatch
Suunto~$499

Suunto Race 2

Multisport · Suunto

Android; iPhone with limits
smartwatch mode
18 days
always-on display
not published
GPS workout
65 h
  • 55 h dual-band GPS
  • 18-day battery
  • Sapphire, 100 m

Best for: Triathletes and trail runners who want a large AMOLED screen and multi-day GPS battery

Polar Vantage M3 smartwatch
Polar~$500

Polar Vantage M3

Multisport · Polar

iPhone and AndroidPaid tier: Polar Fitness Program
smartwatch mode
8 days
always-on display
not published
GPS workout
27 h
  • 53 g with strap
  • Topo maps
  • 27 h dual-freq GPS

Best for: Multisport athletes with smaller wrists who want maps and Polar's sensor set for less

Polar Vantage V3 smartwatch
Polar~$700

Polar Vantage V3

Multisport · Polar

iPhone and AndroidPaid tier: Polar Fitness Program
smartwatch mode
11 days
always-on display
not published
GPS workout
42 h
  • 42 h dual-freq GPS
  • Topo maps
  • 11-day battery

Best for: Triathletes and data-focused runners who want Polar's deepest training and recovery tools

Garmin fēnix E smartwatch
Garmin~$800

Garmin fēnix E

Multisport · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+
smartwatch mode
16 days
always-on display
6 days
GPS workout
42 h
  • 16-day battery
  • Topo maps
  • 42 h GPS

Best for: Someone who wants fēnix maps and build at the lowest fēnix price and can live without a flashlight

Garmin fēnix 9 smartwatch
Garmin~$1,000

Garmin fēnix 9

Multisport · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+ECG app, FDA-cleared
smartwatch mode
10 days
always-on display
not published
GPS workout
18 h
  • Topo maps
  • FDA-cleared ECG
  • 29 days (51 mm)

Best for: An athlete who wants the full fēnix map and training stack and does not need satellite messaging

Garmin fēnix 9 Pro smartwatch
Garmin~$1,100

Garmin fēnix 9 Pro

Multisport · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+ECG app, FDA-cleared
smartwatch mode
10 days
always-on display
not published
GPS workout
18 h
  • Titanium case
  • inReach LTE + SOS
  • 3,000-nit AMOLED

Best for: A backcountry user who wants phone-free SOS and messaging from a flagship watch

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