Men's sports watches: rating of the best

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Avid athletes, and even ordinary people, know that the key to success in any kind of activity lies in the correct and reliable information. Cyclists, soccer players, runners, swimmers, fitness enthusiasts, and even casual hikers understand that without a good sports watch, it's hard to improve the quality of your workouts.

When choosing a men's sports watch, first of all, you need to pay attention to exactly those functions that will be useful to you in a particular sport. For triathletes, for example, different methods of analyzing speed and distance will be very important indicators. Mountain biking enthusiasts cannot do without GPS, which is not necessary for a weightlifter to have. A runner is unlikely to do without heart rate tracking and a pedometer, and tourists will need a hand-held height meter. It is in such cases that men's professional sports watches come to the rescue.

The ranking below represents the most distinguished models of the famous sports watch brands, whose efforts are aimed only at winning their owner. The list consists of several price categories, and although it does not have a variety of manufacturers, there is plenty to choose from for both a novice athlete and a professional with experience.

So, men's sports watches - rating of the best.

Armitron Sport

You will not see any exceptional features or innovations in this watch, there is no heart rate monitoring or the ability to connect to a smartphone and computer.

They have only the most necessary set of tools for an athlete: the chronometer itself, an alarm clock, as well as the time delimited “after” and “before” the noon interval. The black frame, coupled with a stylish bronze case, will be combined with almost any outfit. Armitron is a men's sports watch waterproof up to 100 meters and with a case that can withstand very strong physical impact.

The average price in stores is about 1000 rubles.

Garmin Vivoactive

Most recently, Garmin announced that it would be pairing its timepieces with fitness trackers for a wider application of its products. Men's sports watches Vivoactive became a pioneer in this business.

The model is equipped with software for synchronization with a PC via a USB input (it also serves as a charger) to monitor and analyze all incoming data. It is also possible to connect to the Internet to compete with friends.

The new Vivoactive weighs just 38 grams, making themthe lightest sports watch equipped with a GPS system. The Garmin case is still easily recognizable and very practical. The watch, in addition to all standard functions, has the ability to count daily steps, daily calories burned and calculate an acceptable sleep phase.

The average price in stores is about 13,000 rubles.

Suunto Ambit3

Suunto men's sports watches have a very important plus characteristic of this model - downloading all kinds of control programs from the Internet, allowing you to monitor almost all the parameters of an athlete: a tonometer, a heart rate monitor, a pedometer, a bicycle sensor and much more.

All programs (downloaded from official sources) work great and do not depend on connecting other third-party gadgets. Built-in heart rate sensors can check it right through your wrist. The model is waterproof, so it is perfect for athletes involved in water sports.

Suunto men's sports watches are equipped with altitude sensors, compass and GPS. The bezel is made of high-strength steel, coupled with sapphire crystal, which adds a touch of attractiveness to the watch, allowing you to wear it even with a formal suit.

The average price in stores is about 21,000 rubles.

Garmin Fenix 3

Model "Phoenix 3" is a men's sports watch waterproof, shockproof, they can be safely used in the most active sports, both water and land. It is easier to talk about the functions that the watchnot completed.

With a color display that stays bright even in direct sunlight, you can check your data every second. The watch can use any Wi-Fi access points for synchronization and any updates.

Runners appreciate the Garmin Fenix 3 men's sports watch for its very convenient "exo-antennas", which give a much more accurate location, unlike standard GPS systems. Cyclists will love the Phoenix for tracking cadence and incline.

The model works up to 20 hours in intensive mode without recharging the battery. Sleep mode allows you to forget about feeding for 6 weeks.

The average price in stores is about 25,000 rubles.

Garmin Forerunner 910XT

And again men's sports watch from Garmin. The 910XT model was designed mainly for cycling tracks and tourists, so the main functional emphasis is placed on these sports.

The watch uses a new Ant+ type sensor that connects to both your bike and computer/smartphone to provide heart rate, cadence, work surface incline and more.

But this model is also perfect for other sports. She will sensibly "criticize" your swimming style or the height you have climbed. With them you can exhaust yourself both on land and at sea, water and mechanicalno damage to them.

The average price in stores is about 19,000 rubles.

Fitbit Surge

According to the developers, this miracle watch has become the best-selling tracker for runners this year. What does the manufacturer offer us for such money?

The model is ready to measure almost all parameters of physical activity, and the advanced optical system of heart rate fluctuations will bring many pleasant moments for any runner. The chronometer is equipped with a built-in GPS-module, coupled with full synchronization with a smartphone, plus the display of information about incoming calls and messages on the watch display.

Here you can add control of the multimedia music department and an excellent battery that can last up to 24 hours in intensive mode and up to four weeks in sleep mode.

The average price in stores is about 16,000 rubles