I trekked the Cascade Mountains with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Garmin Instinct 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — this is the one I'd take on my next hike
Of course, I logged each day of my adventure using a menagerie of the best smartwatches.To kick things off, my partner and I hiked to Blue Lake, a seriously stunning alpine lake accessible via a well-maintained out-and-back trail. I also ran Strava from my iPhone 16 Plus.Apple Watch vs Galaxy Watch vs Garmin: hike data compared (Image credit: Dan Bracaglia)Three hours, five miles, roughly a thousand feet of climb, and one very chilly swim later, we returned to the car, where I carefully logged the results from each device. The outcome of the comparison was crystal clear; one wearable proved more capable and up to the task than the others.
- ▪Of course, I logged each day of my adventure using a menagerie of the best smartwatches.To kick things off, my partner and I hiked to Blue Lake, a seriously stunning alpine lake accessible via a well-maintained out-and-back trail.
- ▪I also ran Strava from my iPhone 16 Plus.Apple Watch vs Galaxy Watch vs Garmin: hike data compared (Image credit: Dan Bracaglia)Three hours, five miles, roughly a thousand feet of climb, and one very chilly swim later, we returned to the ca
- ▪The outcome of the comparison was crystal clear; one wearable proved more capable and up to the task than the others.
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Wellness Smartwatches Fitness Trackers I trekked the Cascade Mountains with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Garmin Instinct 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — this is the one I'd take on my next hike Face Off By Dan Bracaglia Published 5 August 2026 Garmin vs Apple Watch vs Samsung Galaxy Watch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Dan Bracaglia/Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I just got back from a trip to North Cascade National Park where I experienced the grandeur of jagged mountain peaks, dynamic waterfalls, cerulean rivers, and breathtaking glaciers.
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