The five best GPS watches for cycling what we can find in amazon There could be more, although we would begin to repeat brands: for us these are the best because of their excellent value for money But, as long as we are less demanding with the features or our pocket simply does not allow us greater joy, we can continue to have a very wide range of options at more affordable prices.
Not all of them are compatible with the most popular platforms such as Strava either Koomot in which our ‘achievements’ are shared with other users around the world, but we believe it is enough to be able to record our activity and the routes taken and have them available in the applications that the manufacturer brands have.
That way we will completely monitor our activity and we will also be able to retrace the routes taken thanks to the aforementioned GPS function.
Amazfit T-REX 3 Outdoor (€299.99, on sale for €279.90)
The special T-REX Outdoor by Amazfit It has dual-frequency positioning and six satellite systems for precise tracking, navigation and turn alerts. It has exterior sensors (thermometer and barometer) and offers weather alerts.
It offers more than 170 sports modes and has 4 health metrics (heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, stress level and respiratory rate).
The battery can last up to 27 days but, in use with GPS, it is estimated at about 42 hours. Resists 70℃ heat, -30℃ cold and 100 m underwater.
Finally, it should be noted that it has integrated NFC technology that allows you to use the Zepp Pay bank payment system, being able to link up to 8 bank cards at the same time.
Garmin Fénix 6 (€599.99, on sale for €357.10)
He Garmin Fenix 6 It is one of the most advanced models of the brand, which also currently has a great offer on Amazon. Pre-install different activity profiles, including cycling. It has Bluetooth, ANT+ and Wi-Fi connectivity and is compatible with several global satellite navigation systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo).
It has a heart rate sensor on the wrist and also installs so-called ABC sensors, which include an altimeter to obtain altitude data, a barometer to monitor weather changes and a three-axis electronic compass.
This watch is very versatile since it also has Smartwatch functions: we can link our Smartphone to receive messages, alerts and notifications directly on the wrist. Additionally, thanks to Garmin Pay we can use it as a virtual payment card.
The battery has a life of up to 14 days but, in use with GPS, the maximum use is estimated to be about 36 hours.
Polar Grit X Pro GPS (€339.99, on sale for €318.99)
This Polar Grit X Pro GPS It is integrated into the Koomot platform, which allows us to have the routes of this application, being able to follow them using the ‘turn by turn’ type indications (it does not have maps) in real time from the watch itself.
Assisted GPS is ‘nurtured’ by GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS satellite navigation systems, which allow us to train with the best positioning experience around the world. Even so, it has a thermometer and barometer, which also allows us to know our barometric altitude. It is also compatible with the H10 heart rate sensor.
The battery lasts up to 7 days but, in use with GPS, it is estimated at about 40 hours. Resists 50℃ heat, -20℃ cold and 100 m underwater.
Sigma Sport ID.Tri (€219.91)
There are still units of these Sigma watches that the brand itself no longer has in its catalogue. This Sigma Sport ID.Tri It is a great option to get a tremendously practical watch at a good price: its navigation system is very simple but effective since, through the Komoot application downloaded on our Smartphone, the turn notices of our routes are displayed on the watch, thank you because they can be transmitted directly from said application.
The functions it has are very varied: GPS, smart Bluetooth, ANT+, format.fit, barometric altitude measurement, compass and pulse measurement on the wrist (in addition to being compatible with a chest transmitter that is supplied as standard).
The bicycle handlebar mount is also supplied in the pack, something that other brands do not do.
It has an accident alert system since, when it detects a fall, the emergency contact indicated by us is informed by SMS. It is submersible up to 50 meters (or a maximum of 5 atm).
Suunto Race (€449, on sale for €364.49)
This complete model Suunto Race offers the possibility of performing training and performance tests such as RaceTime, as well as with Strava synchronized segments.
In addition, global maps are available for download for free on the watch, allowing you to navigate offline. Satellite navigation systems are GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou.
It is compatible with different cycling potentiometers, to visualize the power generated by our legs at all times. It offers more than 95 sports modes and the new functions of Altitude Profile, Run Time, Nutrition Reminder and Run Sections.
The battery has a maximum life of up to 26 days but, in use with GPS and at full capacity, it is estimated at about 40 hours
Resists 55℃ heat, -20℃ cold and 100 m underwater.
What differences exist between the positioning systems used by these watches?
GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS and BeiDou They are the positioning systems (derived from a set of satellites) that we have mentioned in this report. It is true that, when we talk about positioning with satellites, we always do it like a GPS system. But, really, that is only one of those available for this type of sports accessories.
He GPS (Global position System) is a system that has been developed, installed and used by the United States Department of Defense. It currently belongs to the United States Space Force. This satellite provides, free of charge and to anyone who wants, positioning, navigation and timing services. It consists of 31 operational satellites.
He Galileo It is the European version of positioning systems. It has been developed by the European Union and the European Space Agency (ESA). It is a civil alternative (it does not have military purposes) to GPS or GLONASS and, supposedly, with five times greater precision. Currently Galileo consists of 23 operational satellites.
He GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System or Global’naya Navigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya System), is a navigation system created by the Soviet Union (today it depends, obviously, on the Russian Federation) and is based on 31 satellites. Let’s say it is the Russian equivalent of GPS and Galileo.
For his part, the QZSS (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System) is a complementary system to the American GPS and is developed by Japan. The combined GPS + QZSS system improves the reliability of the GPS system, with an improvement of up to 95%. It currently consists of 3 satellites placed in orbit.
Finally, the system BeiDou (Ursa Major in Chinese) is China’s alternative to the North American GPS. There have been different generations of this system, and it is currently operational with about 30 satellites. It is from 2018 when it begins to provide service globally.
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