GARMIN FORERUNNER 235
Not the newest tech, but the longevity shows that range of functionality, ease of use and value for money are always popular. RW tech tester Kieran Alger ranks it among the best running watches ever and it’s a favourite of the RW team. Why? Its features stand up well against more expensive recent models, covering distance, pace, time and heart rate, with automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, live tracking, audio prompts, smart notifications and social-media sharing. You can download customised workouts and training plans and it also functions as an activity tracker, counting daily steps and calories, and tracing sleep. £249.99, garmin.com