Choosing a good Smartwatch for hiking is not as trivial a task as it may seem. Some of the main features to look for are GPS, altimeter, barometer and compass. In addition, it must have a long autonomy because the use of GPS makes a high consumption of it. Below, we show you a list of the best Smartwatch for hiking, updated in 2023 with which you will not fail in the preparation of your routes.
Family Garmin Fenix 7
The Garmin Fenix models enjoy great fame by the community and it is not for less, as they include very good specifications and are the best we can find both GPS accuracy, ability to load mountain maps, measurement of sports parameters or good design among others.
In addition, if we want extra autonomy there is the possibility of acquiring the solar version, which adds 2 additional days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 4 additional hours with GPS activated.
This saga features tactical modes such as night vision, jumpmaster mode, signal stealth mode, location synchronization between people and kill switch, among many other features. Also, it comes with a design according to military standards (MIL-STD-810), which will offer you a resistant watch with a high quality design. In addition, it is compatible with the Wikilok APP.
The Suunto 9 peak is a great watch and a great competition to the Garmin Fenix. This Smartwatch among its main specifications have a battery life of up to 14 days and up to seven days with GPS enabled in “hiking” mode. In addition, you can also synchronize the watch directly with the well-known website Wikiloc to synchronize maps directly on the watch and includes 60 days of premium subscription.
The Polar Grit X Pro among its specifications includes GPS, compass and altimeter. Also, it has a battery life of 7 days and 40 hours with GPS activated. In addition, we can import maps in GPX and TCX format. A great option to consider for a price somewhat lower than Garmin or Suntoo.
The more “casual” hiking enthusiasts who do not require such specific devices and need a watch that integrates better into the day to day both by design or utility have a great option in this smartwatch. On the one hand, it includes GPS, compass, altimeter, blood oxygen sensor and heart rate sensor, so in specifications makes it a good candidate. On the other hand, it also has the possibility of installing the Wikiloc APP directly on the device.
As always, we recommend buying from Amazon, as it will offer you a good price and excellent service. In this way, you will receive the product in a very short time and if it does not meet your expectations or has a defect they offer a great after-sales service.
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