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The best GPS running watches for 2025

Just because most of the best smartwatches have built-in GPS as a standard feature doesn’t mean they’re going to be the right choice for all runners. I’ve been a regular runner for nearly five years and I tested out a bunch of the latest GPS running watches to find the ones that are actually worth your money.

The Forerunner 165 stands out with its lightweight design, bright AMOLED touchscreen, straightforward button controls, accurate built-in GPS and its ability to track workout stats just as well as all-day activity data. If you have a targeted training plan or a specific goal you’re trying to reach, it’ worth consulting the comparison tool to make sure the GPS running watch you’re thinking of buying can handle everything you throw at it, and reports everything back to you that you need most. The Amazfit Cheetah Pro tracked my outdoor runs accurately and Zepp’s companion app has a coaching feature much like Garmin’s adaptive training plans that can outline a routine for you to complete in preparation for a race or to achieve a specific goal.

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