The best GPS running watches for 2025

Max battery life: Up to 11 days | Case material: Silicone | Supported OS: GarminOS | Display type and size: AMOLED, 1.2-inch | Weight: 39g | Waterproof: Yes, 5ATM Out of all the watches I tested, the Garmin Forerunner 165 was the one I wanted to wear the most when I went out for a run. The expertise of the Forerunner line is in the name, and Garmin truly excels at making comprehensive yet friendly GPS running watches in flavors that will suit all kinds of athletes, from beginner to expert. 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. Starting a run with the Forerunner 165 is as easy as pressing a single button — the top-right button on the case literally has “run” embossed onto it, and it takes you to the workout profile menu where you can choose the exercise you want to track. Run is the first option, but you ha ... Read full article.