Yes Dual-Band GNSS — 29 Smartwatches Compared

Decision table

Yes Dual-Band GNSS: which one for what?

The 29 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Health Tracking Sport & Outdoors Battery Life Daily Use

Leads for Health Tracking: Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)77%

Leads for Sport & Outdoors: Amazfit Balance 289%

Leads for Battery Life: Amazfit Balance 276%

Leads for Daily Use: Galaxy Watch8 40mm71%

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Apple Watch Ultra 3Apple
49 mm · up to 42 hours · Yes
65% 80% 67% 54%
Why it ranks here
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Sport & Outdoors
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 100 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 49 mm case
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Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)Samsung
47 mm · up to 60 hours · Yes
77% 68% 55% 66%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 100 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 47 mm case
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Galaxy Watch8 40mmSamsung
40 mm · up to 40 hours · Yes
77% 61% 53% 71%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 40 mm case
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Galaxy Watch8 44mmSamsung
44 mm · up to 40 hours · Yes
77% 61% 53% 69%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 44 mm case
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Galaxy Watch9 40mmSamsung
40 mm · up to 30 hours · Yes
77% 58% 50% 70%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 40 mm case
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Garmin fēnix 8 47mmGarmin
47 mm · up to 168 hours · Yes
65% 84% 71% 53%
Why it ranks here
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Sport & Outdoors
- 168 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 100 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 168 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 47 mm case
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Galaxy Watch8 Classic 46mmSamsung
46 mm · up to 30 hours · Yes
77% 58% 50% 65%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 46 mm case
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Galaxy Watch9 44mmSamsung
44 mm · up to 30 hours · Yes
77% 58% 50% 69%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 44 mm case
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Galaxy Watch Ultra2Samsung
47 mm · up to 60 hours · Yes
77% 68% 55% 66%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 100 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 47 mm case
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Garmin Venu 4 45mmGarmin
45 mm · up to 96 hours · Yes
65% 77% 69% 56%
Why it ranks here
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Sport & Outdoors
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 45 mm case
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Garmin Venu 4 41mmGarmin
41 mm · up to 72 hours · Yes
65% 76% 68% 58%
Why it ranks here
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Sport & Outdoors
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 41 mm case
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Garmin Forerunner 970Garmin
47 mm · up to 360 hours · Yes
65% 83% 75% 54%
Why it ranks here
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Sport & Outdoors
- 360 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 360 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 47 mm case
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Garmin Forerunner 570 42mmGarmin
42.4 mm · up to 240 hours · 5 ATM
57% 81% 73% 56%
Why it ranks here
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Sport & Outdoors
- 240 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 240 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 42.4 mm case
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Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED 45mmGarmin
45 mm · up to 168 hours · 10 ATM
57% 84% 71% 55%
Why it ranks here
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Sport & Outdoors
- 168 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 100 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 168 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 45 mm case
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HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 ProHUAWEI
45.6 mm · up to 168 hours · 5 ATM
73% 67% 71% 64%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
Why it ranks here
- 168 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 168 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 45.6 mm case
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HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2HUAWEI
43.5 mm · up to 168 hours · 5 ATM
73% 67% 71% 66%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
Why it ranks here
- 168 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 168 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 43.5 mm case
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HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 ProHUAWEI
44.5 mm · up to 96 hours · 5 ATM
73% 65% 69% 68%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 44.5 mm case
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HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5HUAWEI
42.9 mm · up to 96 hours · 5 ATM
65% 65% 69% 68%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 42.9 mm case
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Google Pixel Watch 4 45mmGoogle
45 mm · up to 40 hours · Yes
77% 61% 53% 68%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 45 mm case
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Google Pixel Watch 5 41mmGoogle
41 mm · up to 30 hours · Yes
77% 58% 50% 70%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 41 mm case
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Google Pixel Watch 5 45mmGoogle
45 mm · up to 40 hours · Yes
77% 61% 53% 68%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 45 mm case
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Google Pixel Watch 4 41mmGoogle
41 mm · up to 30 hours · Yes
77% 58% 50% 70%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Health Tracking
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 41 mm case
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Amazfit Cheetah ProAmazfit
47 mm · up to 336 hours · 5 ATM
54% 82% 74% 54%
Why it ranks here
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Sport & Outdoors
- 336 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 336 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 47 mm case
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Amazfit GTR 4Amazfit
46 mm · up to 336 hours · 5 ATM
54% 82% 74% 66%
Why it ranks here
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Sport & Outdoors
- 336 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 336 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 46 mm case
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Amazfit FalconAmazfit
49.45 mm · up to 336 hours · 20 ATM
54% 88% 62% 50%
Why it ranks here
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Sport & Outdoors
- 336 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 200 m
Why it ranks here
- 336 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 49.45 mm case
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OnePlus Watch 3OnePlus
47.6 mm · up to 120 hours · 5 ATM
57% 78% 70% 52%
Why it ranks here
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Sport & Outdoors
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 47.6 mm case
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OnePlus Watch 4OnePlus
47.4 mm · up to 120 hours · Yes
65% 78% 70% 52%
Why it ranks here
- ECG
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Sport & Outdoors
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 50 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 47.4 mm case
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Amazfit Balance 2Amazfit
47.4 mm · up to 504 hours · 10 ATM
50% 89% 76% 64%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Sport & Outdoors
- 504 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 100 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 504 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- 47.4 mm case
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Amazfit T-Rex 3Amazfit
48.5 mm · up to 648 hours · 10 ATM
54% 89% 76% 50%
Why it ranks here
- Blood oxygen sensor
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Sport & Outdoors
- 648 hours of battery
- Dual-band GNSS
- Water resistance to 100 m
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 648 hours of battery
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 48.5 mm case