Best smartwatches for runners, fitness tracking in June 2026

Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
Features: Grade 5 titanium bottom case and middle frame, scratch-resistant sapphire glass, 1.32-inch Amoled display, Zepp Coach, dual-band GPS with multi-satellite positioning, up to 31 hours of GPS battery life for marathons and up to 20 days of battery life for everyday use
Price: RM2,099

A smartwatch built for marathon runners who believe preparation is everything, the Cheetah 2 Pro is engineered for runners who know speed is not only about miles and splits, but also the strength, recovery and discipline that support performance over time. Rooted in a hybrid training philosophy, it helps runners build endurance alongside strength and recovery, supporting the durability and consistency needed for long marathon build-ups.

Garmin Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170
Features: 1.2-inch Amoled display, responsive touchscreens, five-button design, built-in GPS, time, distance, pace and wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep tracking, sleep coach, breathing variations, heart rate variability (HRV) status, Pulse Ox, lifestyle logging and Health Status, 13 days of battery life and Garmin Pay contactless payments (Forerunner 170)
Price: RM1,119 (Forerunner 70) / RM1,349 (Forerunner 170)

The Forerunner 70 and 170 are purpose-built running smartwatches that are easy-to-use and loaded with features to kick-start a running journey or help dial in training to help runners take their training one step further.

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Series
Features: 1.82-inch to 1.92-inch display, peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits, aerospace-grade titanium alloy bezels with durable 2.5D sapphire glass, non-invasive PPG-based vascular signal analysis, cardiovascular health management with CE and MDA-certified ECG and Pulse Wave Arrhythmia Analysis
Price: RM799

A significantly upgraded visual and design experience, the Watch Fit 5 Series is built to physically endure outdoor activities while beyond aesthetics, it expands Huawei’s approach to smarter personal wellness through advanced preventive health management features in smartwatches.

Redmi Watch 6
Features: 2.07-inch Amoled display, 550mAh battery, dual L1 antennas, underwater heart rate detection and enhanced heart rate PPG module
Price: RM469

The Redmi Watch 6 redefines everyday smartwatch experiences with not just its robust aluminium alloy frame that provides enhanced durability against drops and deformation, but also a myriad of software and features for smarter health tracking through Xiaomi’s HyperOS support.

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