The latest edition Apple Watch SE and Garmin Forerunner 165 each start at $249 and boast bright, crisp touchscreens, onboard GPS, heart rate monitoring and excellent wearability. Both devices also have a dedicated mode for tracking bike rides — but which is better?
I decided to take advantage of an unseasonably beautiful spring day in the Pacific Northwest and find out. With a smartwatch strapped to either wrist, my bike tuned and ready to roll, I made my way toward the rocky shores of Seattle’s Golden Gardens.
