RRP: £159 Another Apple Watch rival with a sporting focus, Garmin's Vivoactive is a strikingly thin (8mm) multi-sport machine that's designed to go wherever your sweat-fuelled ambitions take you. With modes for running, cycling, swimming and more, alongside in-built GPS, the Vivoactive makes up for a lack of on-board heart-rate reading with its array of specialised apps and a hi-res screen that's clear in (almost) any light. It might not be as svelte as the Apple Watch Sport but, with a battery life of up to 3 weeks (10hrs with GPS enabled), it's far more convenient. The Vivoactive does deliver smart notifications from a paired iPhone, as well as vibration alerts and music controls though its real forte remains the fast-paced tracking. Waterproof to five metres and with custom watch faces to keep the key data clear, Garmin's Vivoactive is a smartwatch built around budding athletes and up-and-at-it types who like to keep connected. Sure, you can install third-party fitness apps on an Apple Watch, but the level of integration offered as standard on the Garmin Vivoactive makes it a very valid choice for those of a speedy disposition. The best news? It'll set you back a good deal less than Apple's offering, at £160.
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