Apple Watch SE 3 vs Garmin Forerunner 70: which is the better smartwatch for fitness tracking? Both devices start at $249, and even though the SE 3 has more smart features and the Forerunner 70 has more training tools for runners, when it comes to basic fitness tracking chops, the two are pretty evenly matched.
So, to determine which smartwatch is best, I tracked a 5,500-step walk with one device on either wrist while manually counting my steps as my primary control. As a control for climb, pace, and distance, I also logged the walk using the Strava app on my iPhone 16 Plus.
