Awesome Watches Review: What can sport watches do?
Athletic watches are considered as one of the tools that help record exercise and daily life data for everyone. Today, we would like to introduce to the basic information you should know before buying a sport watch.
The basic features that should be considered of these watches are their movement tracker, supporting of various sports such as walking, running, swimming, treadmill walking, bicycles, scuba diving, etc, battery life, GPS quality, weight, and their design which are all necessary elements before purchasing a good sport watch.

Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar
This sport watch stands out as it is solar energy-powered and charged through its 1.4-inch panel that doubles as a screen with a resolution of 280x280 pixels. In addition to its use of solar energy, the Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar’s long-lasting battery that can last up to 3 weeks after charging in smartwatch mode. For those who want a durable watch, the Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar can also be put on a titanium watch band. The starting price of the Fenix 6X Pro Solar is US $ 1,150 (about 34,776 baht, excluding taxes).
Suunto 9
Another high-quality multisport watch presented by Suunto, this watch completely supports exercises and outdoor activities. More specifically, the model has been tested for more than 1,000 hours under harsh environments for its resistance under impact load, cumulative heat, chlorine water, sea water and other tests and is proven to be able to withstand all weathers. If you are looking for a watch without a large body but made with high quality material and equipped with many functions for various types of exercise, Suunto 9 is surely a good candidate on your list!
นาฬิกา Garmin Forerunner 945
This athletic watch is a perfect match for triathlon lovers. Looking at the outside, this model resembles the Forerunner 935 released in 2017, but the Forerunner 945 battery lasts much longer, up to 2 weeks in the smartwatch mode. Another difference with the Forerunner 935 is its music function that allows you to be able to listen to music from Deezer and Spotify, with a built-in memory to save up to 500 songs. Yet, the most impressive feature of Forerunner 945 is its ability to record exercise data that athletes want to know such as V02, calories usage, heart rates, etc. With the price of 22,990 baht, this watch is one of our most recommended models./p>
Suunto 5 GPS Multisport Watch
This GPS-equipped multisport watch is an intermediate model suitable for people who need watches at a good price yet still provides all the necessary functions. Suunto 5 supports both indoor and outdoor workouts similar to other models, but the cost is reduced through its materials as it has a smaller non-touch screen which is different from other models. This is considered a disadvantage, but in exchange, you can get this model for a cheaper price than the others.
Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar | Suunto 9 | Garmin Forerunner 945 | Suunto 5 GPS Multisport | |
Screen size | 1.4 inches | 0.94 inches | 1.2 inches | 1.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 280 x 280 px | 320 x 300 px | 240 x 240 px | 218 x 218 px |
Screen material | Solar charging Power Glass | Sapphire Crystal Glass | Strengthened Mixed polymer | Mineral crystal |
Band material | Silicone or titanium | Silicone | Silicone | Silicone |
Weight | 82 g | 81 g | 50 g | 66 g |
Storage | 32 GB | - | 200 hours of activity data.8 | - |
Sport support | Basic sports (running, swimming, etc.) both indoor and outdoor | Basic sports (running, swimming, etc.) both indoor and outdoor | Basic sports (running, swimming, etc.) both indoor and outdoor | Basic sports (running, swimming, etc.) both indoor and outdoor |
Music function | Stores up to 2,000 songs | Not supported | Stores up to 500 songs | No supported |
Battery life | Up to 21 + 3 days in the smart watch mode. 16 hours with GPS activated and music played. | Up to 5 days in the smart watch mode. 25 hours with GPS activated. | Up to 14 days in the smart watch mode. | Up to 7 days in the smart watch mode. 20-40 hours with GPS activated. |
Others | PacePro | - | - |
These 4 recommended watches are just some examples of several sport watches in the market which are sold at a fairly different prices. Therefore, you should look for the features you need in order to select the watch that best suits your lifestyle. However, don't forget to ask for sale promotions of sport watches with affiliation with KTC to get your discounts or get cash back reward. For more information, you can enquire directly at the shops or see all the special discounts at www.ktc.co.th/sports #KTCRealSporter #KTCSPORTS