Choosing a Watch for WOO
WOO supports all the latest models from Apple Watch, Android Watch, and Garmin for GPS recording and pairing to your WOO 4.0. Here are some of our favorites:
Apple Ecosystem
Minimum Requirements: Apple Watch Series 4+, watchOS 9+
| Apple Watch Ultra 2 | Apple Watch 10 | Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
 |  |  |
| $800 MSRP | $400 - $500 MSRP | $249 - $300 MSRP |
| ✅ WOO Jump Estimation | ✅ WOO Jump Estimation | ✅ WOO Jump Estimation |
| ✅ Display Jumps with WOO 4.0 | ✅ Display Jumps with WOO 4.0 | ✅ Display Jumps with WOO 4.0 |
| ✅ Record GPS with WOO App | ✅ Record GPS with WOO App | ✅ Record GPS with WOO App |
| 🤿 Dive Rated to 40m | 🤿 Dive Rated to 6m | 🤿 Water Resistant |
| 📍 12+ Hour GPS Tracking | 📍 8+ Hour GPS Tracking | 📍 6+ Hour GPS Tracking |
| 🔆 OLED (3000 nit max) | 🔆 OLED (2000 nit max) | 🔆 OLED (1000 nit max) |
| 🏋️♂️ 61 grams | 🏋️♂️ 30-42 grams | 🏋️♂️ 26-33 grams |
| 🗓️ Released Sept 2023 | 🗓️ Released Sept 2024 | 🗓️ Released Sept 2022 |
Our Take
Picking an Apple Watch size and model is best experienced in person, either at your local electronics store or Apple Store. The latest batch all work well in our testing, especially with the longer battery life on the Ultra 2 and Series 10.
We do recommend choosing a watch band carefully. Go for either an elastic style that doesn't "unclip" or a water-specific band. You don't want to loose your expensive watch while kiting, and you'll be taking it on and off with your wetsuit.
Older models are supported, but you might take a hit on battery life, charging speed, screen brightness or future operating system updates. If you're looking for a deal, going one generation back (Apple Watch Ultra or Series 9) can be a nice way to grab a used model.
Most Popular: Apple Watch Ultra 2
Best Value: Used Apple Watch Ultra
Budget: Used Apple Watch 8 or 9
Android Ecosystem
Minimum Requirements: WearOS 3.0+
| Galaxy Watch Ultra | Galaxy Watch 7 | Galaxy Watch FE |
|---|---|---|
 |  |  |
| $650 MSRP | $220 - $250 MSRP | $200 MSRP |
| ✅ WOO Jump Estimation | ✅ WOO Jump Estimation | ✅ WOO Jump Estimation |
| ✅ Display Jumps with WOO 4.0 | ✅ Display Jumps with WOO 4.0 | ✅ Display Jumps with WOO 4.0 |
| ✅ Record GPS with WOO App | ✅ Record GPS with WOO App | ✅ Record GPS with WOO App |
| 🤿 Dive Rated to 100m | 🤿 Dive Rated to 50m | 🤿 Dive Rated to 50m |
| 📍 12+ Hour GPS Tracking | 📍 8+ Hour GPS Tracking | 📍 6+ Hour GPS Tracking |
| 🔆 AMOLED (3000 nit max) | 🔆 AMOLED (2000 nit max) | 🔆 AMOLED (2000 nit max) |
| 🏋️♂️ 61 grams | 🏋️♂️ 34 grams | 🏋️♂️ 27 grams |
| 🗓️ Released June 2024 | 🗓️ Released June 2024 | 🗓️ Released June 2024 |
Our Take
Picking an Android Watch size and model is best experienced in person, either at your local electronics store or Samsung Store. The latest batch all work well in our testing, especially with the longer battery life on the Ultra.
We do recommend choosing a watch band carefully. Go for either an elastic style that doesn't "unclip" or a water-specific band (FYI - we've broken a few of the Watch 7 straps). You don't want to loose your expensive watch while kiting, and you'll be taking it on and off with your wetsuit.
Older models are supported, but you might take a hit on battery life, charging speed, screen brightness or future operating system updates.
Most Popular: Galaxy Watch 7
Best Value: Galaxy Watch 7
Budget: Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
Garmin
Minimum Requirements: BLE Compatible (Full Device List)
| Garmin fēnix 8 | Garmin Instinct 3 | Garmin Forerunner 165 |
|---|---|---|
 |  |  |
| $800 MSRP | $400 MSRP | $200 MSRP |
| ❌ WOO Jump Estimation | ❌ WOO Jump Estimation | ❌ WOO Jump Estimation |
| ✅ Display Jumps with WOO 4.0 | ✅ Display Jumps with WOO 4.0 | ✅ Display Jumps with WOO 4.0 |
| ✅ Record GPS with WOO App | ✅ Record GPS with WOO App | ✅ Record GPS with WOO App |
| 🤿 Dive Rated to 40m | 🤿 Swim Rated | 🤿 Swim Rated |
| 📍 47 Hours GPS Tracking | 📍 32 Hours GPS Tracking | 📍 19 Hours GPS Tracking |
| 🏋️♂️ 73-80 grams | 🏋️♂️ 53 grams | 🏋️♂️ 39 grams |
| 🗓️ Released August 2024 | 🗓️ Released January 2025 | 🗓️ Released February 2024 |
Our Take
Garmin Watches have a reputation for long battery life, rugged design, and simple interface (sound familiar 😉). They work with both Apple and Android phones, plus pair nicely with the WOO 4.0 to display jumps and record GPS sessions.
When it comes to choose a model, we recommend starting with the Instinct 2 and working upward from there. If you want a brighter screen, move up to the Instinct 3 or Forerunner 165. If you want a metal construction, the fēnix line has you covered.
Older models can still offer great value and a lot of battery life, so consider going a generation back and looking second-hand if you're on a budget. Some of our favorite older models are the fēnix 6, the Instinct 2, and the Forerunner 945.
Most Popular: Garmin fēnix 8
Best Value: Garmin Instinct 2 or Forerunner 165
Budget: Garmin Forerunner 55
Updated 21 days ago