Garmin keeps winning the tests

Men's Health puts a lot of trackers through trials, and Garmin is the one that keeps coming out on top for outdoor use.

“one has regularly stood out in our trials, Garmin”

Built for rough workouts

An Apple Watch or a basic Fitbit handles the basics fine. Hiking, rock climbing, and trail running are where Garmin pulls ahead.

“we prefer Garmin watches for more adventurous workouts”

The price problem, solved

Garmin costs more than the competition, which puts it out of reach for a lot of people. Right now editor-tested models are up to 52 percent off on Amazon.

“Garmin's watches do tend to run you a bit more, but you get what you pay for.”

The biggest single cut

The Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition drops from $1,000 to $580, a 42 percent cut and the steepest discount on the list.

Fenix for solar battery life

The Fenix 7X Pro Solar falls from $900 to $647, over $250 off. The rugged 7X Pro Sapphire Solar is $719, down from $1,000.

“such as the Fēnix 7X Pro Solar, which is over $250 off”

Cheaper ways in

The Forerunner 165 is $199, down from $250, and it's the pick for beginners. The lightweight Forerunner 265S is $350, and the easy-to-use Venu 3S is $288.

Skip the new model

Older Garmins are deeply discounted and test close to the current generation. The Fenix 8 Pro is only 19 percent off at $1,050.

“they're not markedly different than some of the newer versions we've tested”