SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH ACTIVE2, UNDER ARMOUR EDITION

$400, Black 40 mm; $450, Mod Gray 44 mm

Easily set up, the Samsung Galaxy Active2 UA edition, whose bells and whistles rival any of the higher-end smartwatches, connects to Under Armour’s full suite of real-time coaching tools, courtesy of the pre-loaded MapMyRun app. That’ll give you easy access to audio, visual or haptic coaching while you work out. (The speaker is a big feature of this watch, which can be used like a phone, even without bluetooth earbuds.) Get heartrate and sleep-tracking data, and easily sync with your phone to get notifications. Most people will find this watch’s rotating bezel more comfortable and easy to control than one that you swipe through functions with, especially mid-workout. When paired with UA hovr shoes, the watch provides you with live coaching feedback during your run, such as stride length and cadence. After your run, the watch’s rough data is converted into useful coaching tips and plugged directly into constantly evolving training plans. The watch comes with a six-month membership to MayMYRun mvp.