Do you want a high-quality fitness tracker with added GPS functionality but don’t know what to choose? There are dozens, if not hundreds, of these devices on the market. This article will look at the five best fitness trackers with GPS of 2021.
Comparison Chart
Fitbit Charge 4 Fitness and Activity Tracker with Built-in GPS, Heart Rate, Sleep & Swim Tracking, Black/Black, One Size (S &L Bands Included)
Garmin Vivoactive 4S, Smaller-Sized GPS Smartwatch, Features Music, Body Energy Monitoring, Animated Workouts, Pulse Ox Sensors And More, Black
Withings Pulse HR – Water Resistant Health & Fitness Tracker with Heart Rate and Sleep Monitor, Sport & Activity Tracking
Fitbit Inspire 2 Health & Fitness Tracker with a Free 1-Year Fitbit Premium Trial, 24/7 Heart Rate, Black/Rose, One Size (S & L Bands Included)
Best Fitness Trackers with GPS: Reviews
Fitbit Charge 4 Fitness and Activity Tracker
This is one of the higher-end fitness trackers. It is made by the popular Fitbit brand and comes loaded with features and functions.
Review
The Fitbit Charge 4 features a very sleek and slim lightweight design that is relatively comfortable. This is partially due to the soft and adjustable wristband.
In terms of durability, it has a scratch-resistant screen, a decent amount of impact resistance, and it is swim-proof to 50 meters as well, so you can swim and shower with it.
When the Fitbit Charge 4 is synced with your phone, you can use the included GPS feature to monitor your route, set routes, measure your distance and speed as well.
To help you keep fit, this model also comes with an activity tracking function that monitors how active you are and can give you alerts as well.
This unit also features 20+ goal-driven sport modes, plus it also features 24/7 heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking. The battery can last for up to seven days, or in the GPS mode, it can last for up to five hours.
Pros
- Accurate heart rate monitoring
- Sleep tracking
- Decent battery life in normal mode
- Lightweight, sleek, and comfortable
- Fairly durable – waterproof
- Many exercise modes
Cons
- Syncing with a phone the first time can be problematic
- A bit pricey
Garmin vivoactive 4S
This is the most expensive smartwatch and fitness tracker on the list today, but you know what they say – you get what you pay for – and here you get quality and functionality.
Review
When it comes down to it, the Garmin vivoactive 4S is one of the most comprehensive fitness trackers available as there is almost nothing that it cannot keep track of. This fitness tracker can monitor your heart rate, sleep, your breathing, your blood oxygen saturation, stress, hydration, and more.
When connected to your phone’s GPS, it can also monitor the distance, speed, and route of your cycling or running workouts. It also serves as a basic activity tracker with calorie, step, and other forms of tracking. What’s cool is that there are over 20 preloaded sport and cardio apps on this fitness tracker, and you can always download more. The Garmin Coach is a pretty cool feature too.
It comes in a reasonably compact package yet has a display large enough to read with ease, plus it’s quite durable, being scratch resistant and allowing you to swim with it. The Garmin vivoactive 4S has a seven-day battery life, with a five-hour battery life when the GPS is turned on.
Pros
- Decent battery life in normal mode
- GPS enabled
- Quite durable – waterproof
- Full-scale fitness, activity, and health tracking
- Can even measure blood oxygen saturation
- Great sport modes and apps
Cons
- Expensive
- Takes time to connect to GPS and phones
Withings Pulse HR Fitness Tracker
This offering from Withings is a middle-of-the-line fitness tracker that doesn’t cost quite as much as either of the others, yet still has some great features.
Review
What is really cool about this particular fitness tracker is that it comes with over 30 sport modes for all of your favorite activities. Moreover, one of this unit’s primary purposes is to be a heart rate monitor, which it does with great accuracy.
The Withings Pulse HR Fitness Tracker can keep track of sleep patterns, and when connected to the GPS on your phone, it can also keep track of workout pace, speed, distance, elevation, and route.
The Withings Pulse HR Fitness Tracker is water-resistant, so you can swim and shower with it, although its level of water resistance is limited.
What’s cool here is that the battery can last for up to 20 days, although it will be well under one day if the GPS is turned on. What many will like is that this fitness tracker is a lightweight unit that is comfortable to wear.
Pros
- Good price
- Great battery life
- Tons of sport modes
- Accurate HR tracking
- Sleep tracking
- Full GPS features
Cons
- Limited water resistance
- Limited overall durability
Fitbit Inspire 2 Health & Fitness Tracker
This is a slightly older and less advanced Fitbit than the one reviewed, and it’s a bit more affordable. Although it’s not the most expensive fitness tracker out there, it still has some great features.
Review
The Fitbit Inspire 2 can perform all-day fitness tracking, which means tracking steps, distance, hourly activity, and calories burned; plus, when connected to your GPS on your phone, it can also monitor things like pace, elevation, route, and more. It can also keep track of your heart rate.
There is a goal system that inspires you to get at least 150 minutes of activity per week, and it helps you do this through the 20+ exercise modes. To help you get a good rest, the Fitbit Inspire 2 also features advanced sleep tracking.
The whole thing comes in a lightweight package with a comfortable wristband, not to mention a 10-day battery life.
Pros
- Advanced fitness tracking
- HR monitoring
- Sleep monitoring
- Full GPS features
- Many exercise modes
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Good battery life
- Good price
Cons
- Limited impact resistance
- Battery life when GPS is on is not good
Lintelek Fitness Tracker
If you are looking for a simple and affordable fitness tracker, this one is about as affordable as it gets without sacrificing too many features and functions.
Review
The Lintelek Fitness Tracker serves as a basic heart rate monitor, plus it has advanced sleep-tracking features.
It serves as a regular fitness tracker that can monitor your time spent active, calories burned, and steps taken. When connected to your phone and the GPS, it can also monitor your route, distance, speed, elevation, and more.
In terms of sports, it has 14 different sport modes. Now, it claims to be water-resistant, although, from our research, we would not recommend taking it for a swim. It has a sleek, compact, and comfortable design, although durability appears to be a bit limited.
Pros
- Very affordable
- Accurate HR tracking
- Advanced sleep tracking
- Basic fitness and activity tracking
- 14 sport modes
- GPS functionality
- Comfortable
Cons
- Limited durability
- Not recommended for swimming
Buyer’s Guide
Before you shop for a fitness tracker with GPS, let’s take a quick look at some of the features you should look for.
GPS
Of course, you need the GPS to be present so you can monitor your route, speed, distance, pace, elevation, and more. Make sure that the model can sync with your phone and its GPS.
Heart Rate Sensors
A good fitness tracker should always come with a heart rate sensor so you can monitor your fitness level and cardio output. Read reviews to make sure that this feature is accurate on the model you intend to buy.
Screen Options
You should also look for a model that has a scratch-resistant screen, as well as one that is anti-glare. A backlit screen for easy reading never hurts. The resolution doesn’t need to be as good as your TV’s, but a bright and clear display is a visual advantage.
Final Verdict
We recommend checking out either of the Fitbits that were reviewed today. However, all five of the fitness trackers with GPS are some of the best out there.