10 Best Running Watches of December 2025

• Easy-to use GPS running watch tracks how far, how fast and where you run
• Estimates heart rate at the wrist, all day and night, using Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate technology
• Connected features: smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, live tracking and music controls (when paired with a compatible smartphone)
• All-day activity tracking estimates steps, calories and intensity minutes and reminds you when to move
• Automatically uploads your data to Garmin Connect, our free online fitness community where you can join challenges, receive insights and share your progress as you meet your goals

Garmin

• Adjustable blue 12mm resin strap fits up to 7.5-inch wrist circumference
• 100-hour chronograph with 10-lap memory; 24-hour countdown timer
• customizable alarm; 24-hour military time mode; 2 time zones; day, date & month calendar
• Blue 34mm resin case with acrylic lens; gray digital display; Indiglo light-up watch dial
• Water resistant to 100m (330ft): in general, suitable for swimming and snorkeling, but not diving

Timex

• Garmin Pay contactless payment solution lets you make convenient payments with your watch (available for supported cards from participating banks) so you can leave your cash and cards at home
• Provides advanced running dynamics, including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more. Connectivity Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi Fi
• Uses wrist based heart rate to offer performance monitoring Features, including evaluating your current training status.Display resolution:240 x 240 pixels
• Connected features include smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect and the ability for others to track your runs with the Live Track feature
• Customize with free watch faces, apps and more from our Connect IQ store
• Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; 12 hours in GPS mode

Garmin

• Built-in GPS - built-in to acquire satellites quickly to track how far, how fast and where you run, even under tree cover. No phone required!
• 24/7 heart rate monitoring - warm gives you heart rate all day and night -no additional Strap required.
• Vibration alerts - helpful vibration alerts notify you of running prompts, activity tracking milestones, smart notifications and virtual pacing progress.
• Updated display - new high resolution display that is perfect for indoor/outdoor viewing.

Garmin

• Optical heart rate monitor - continuous, accurate heart rate without a chest strap via a 6 LED optical sensor
• Integrated GPS - running watch tracks speed, distance, pace and routes. Display resolution: 128 x 128
• 24/7 activity tracking - Track your daily activity, including steps, calories and sleep with the guidance to help you reach your activity goal
• Vibration alerts - be alerted with vibrating notifications of incoming calls, messages or during training and periods of inactivity
• Rechargeable Battery - three different GPS watch recording options to choose from allow for 8 hours to nearly 30 hours of training time. Rechargeable 240 mAh lithium polymer battery
• Combining a best-in-class GPS watch with advanced running metrics and the freedom of optical heart rate technology, the Polar M430 stands as our flagship running product. With a personalized running program to support your goals for the season and enhance
• Resolution: 128 X 128; Water Resistance: WR30. Connectivity-Custom USB cable for data sync with PC or Mac. Bluetooth Low Energy with mobile and sensors

POLAR

• Gps running Watch with Garmin Coach training plan support
• Smaller-sized easy-to-use running watch estimates heart rate at the wrist and Features GPS to Track your pace, distance, intervals and more
• Works with free Garmin Coach Adaptive training plans that bring expert, personalized coaching right to your wrist
• Connected features include smart notifications for incoming texts and calls, automatic uploads to our Garmin connect online community, live tracking and controls for the music playing on your paired compatible smartphone
• Safety and tracking Features include incident detection (during select activities) which sends your real-time location to emergency contacts through your paired compatible smartphone
• Sports apps for running, cycling, indoor track, treadmill, elliptical, cardio, yoga and more
• Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; 14 hours in GPS mode
• Display Type: Lcd
• Included Components: Forerunner 45S; Charging Cable; Documentation

Garmin

• Garmin Pay contact less payment solution lets you pay for purchases with your watch (available for supported cards from participating banks) , Display size 1.2 inches in diameter
• Personalize your watch with thousands of free watch faces, apps and widgets from our Connect IQ store. GLONASS, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Accelerometer, Thermometer sensors are available
• More than 15 preloaded GPS and indoor sports apps, including yoga, running, swimming and more; Case material : Fiber reinforced polymer with stainless steel rear cover
• Monitor your fitness level with VO2 max and fitness made estimates, plus keep an eye on how you handle stress; Memory/History: 7 timed activities, 14 days of activity tracking data
• Get connected features such as smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin connect, LiveTrack and more when paired with a compatible smartphone; Strap material: Silicone
• Battery life: Upto 7 days in smartwatch mode; 13 hours in GPS mode; Connectivity: Bluetooth Smart and ANT
• Note : Kinldy refer to the user manual before setting up the product

Garmin

• Adjustable black 16mm resin strap fits up to 8-inch wrist circumference
• 100-hour chronograph with 30-lap memory; 24-hour countdown timer
• 3 daily, weekday or weekend alarms; 24-hour military time mode; 2 time zones; day, date & month calendar
• Blue & black 38mm resin case with acrylic lens; gray digital display; Indiglo light-up watch dial
• Water resistant to 100m (330ft): in general, suitable for swimming and snorkeling, but not diving

Timex

• GPS Running Watch with Wrist based Heart Rate and display type is sunlight visible, transflective memory in pixel(MIP)
• Customize Your Watch and Your Training, Larger Screen a 44 percentage Larger Screen than the 225 but the Same Physical Size
• Audio Prompts Receive Audio Prompts from Your Connected Smartphone That Include Laps and Lap Times. Smartwatch Mode: Up to 9 days. GPS mode: Up to 11 hours
• Smart Notifications See Incoming Email, Text Messages, Call Alerts, Calendar Reminders and More from Your Compatible Smartphone.Display size:1.23 inch diameter
• Battery Life 11 Hours Training, 9 Days Watch, Activity Tracking, Notifications + Heart Rate. Refer user manual below

Garmin

• COMPACT - Forerunner 25 provides a larger display in a thinner watch with a 32% larger active display area than the Forerunner 15.
• CONNECTED FEATURES - Instantly share runs and activity tracking progress with friends, family and the world via social media by pairing a compatible device with Garmin ConnectTM Mobile.
• GPS - Acquire satellites quickly to track how far, how fast and where you run - even under tree cover.
• ACTIVITY TRACKING Count your steps, calories and distance throughout the day. The inactivity indicator motivates you to move when you’ve been sitting too long.
• LONG BATTERY LIFE - Up to 10 hours of battery life in training mode or 10 weeks in watch/activity tracking mode (Large versions). Up to 8 hours of battery life in training mode or 8 weeks in watch/activity tracking mode (Small versions).

Garmin