The Best Stopwatches
Sometimes, there's no better competition than yourself. Stopwatches help you compete with your past by recording the time it took for you to complete a task down to the last millisecond. Whether you're a jogger, cyclist, or even someone looking to stay on task at work, the benefits of using a stopwatch are endless. We know that there are plenty of ways to use a stopwatch on your phone, but nothing beats the feeling and reliability of a classic analog stopwatch. To help you get on the path to more streamlined workouts today, we've assembled this comprehensive list of the best stopwatches on the market.
Marathon Adanac 3000 Stopwatch
On your mark
Get off to the races with this convenient and accurate stopwatch from Marathon. The Adanac 3000 from Marathon is a perfect workout companion for anyone trying to keep on a steady path of progression. This stopwatch records your times down to one-hundredth of a second and also displays minutes, hours, and even days of the week. Marathon’s useful split time mode allows you to record two times at once. This feature comes in handy when you’re running a mile and want to see how long it takes for you to run each quarter-mile along the way. On top of all that, it’s available in seven vibrant colors and comes with a durable lanyard to wear around your neck.
Pros:
- Accurate to 1/100th of a second
- Keeps track of minutes, hours, and days of the week
- The split mode feature allows you to record two times at once
Cons:
- Not the sharpest-looking stopwatch
Gymboss Interval Timer Stopwatch
Photo finish
Most stopwatches come with lanyards to wear around your neck. This feature is great for some, but many joggers find that having a stopwatch bouncing around on their chest while running is quite irritating. Gymboss’s interval timer stopwatch solves this problem entirely. Instead of a lanyard, this stopwatch features a removable belt clip that attaches to your waistband while you’re working out. This stopwatch is an interval timer, which means it allows you to record two different times at once. For example, if you wanted to time your 90-minute workout while allocating 30 minutes for each muscle group, the Gymboss would make it easy to do so. We highly recommend this interval timer stopwatch to anyone looking for an alternative to bouncy lanyard stopwatches.
Pros:
- Clips to your waistband
- Interval timer that allows you to time two things at once
Cons:
- It can fall off your belt loop at times
BizoeRade Silent Stopwatch
Race to the finish
If you’re in the market for an ultra-cool stopwatch that’s just as durable and it is reliable, BizoeRade has got you covered. This silent stainless steel stopwatch is the perfect workout companion for folks who are tired of flimsy plastic stopwatches falling off and breaking during runs. The BizoeRade stopwatch features a large display that you can easily read from feet away, along with sturdy buttons for stopping and starting. Many stopwatches on the market perform well, but more often than not, they feel like cheap hunks of plastic. The weighty, ergonomic feel of the BizoeRade really sets this stopwatch apart from the pack.
Pros:
- Slick stainless steel stopwatch
- More durable than plastic alternatives
- Large display
Cons:
- The weightiness might make it more uncomfortable to run with for some
Accusplit Pro Survivor A601X Stopwatch
Get ready and go
You wouldn’t think that a stopwatch could be all that stylish, but this pick from Accusplit made us second guess that assumption. With 10 vibrant colors to choose from (including standout picks like aqua, cherry, smoke, and lime) you’ll be sure to find one that suits your fashion sense. Workout apparel is becoming more and more stylish, so why not upgrade your stopwatch in the looks department too? Accusplit’s stopwatch also features a highly-usable split mode along with a large display that makes it easy to read your times even in the middle of an intense workout.
Pros:
- 10 cool colors to choose from
- Features split mode
Cons:
- The design feels a little flismy
Uigos Digital Kitchen Timer Two-Pack
The kitchen companion
We know we’ve been singing the praises of workout stopwatches up until this point, but exercise is not the only arena that these products are useful. Stopwatches make for excellent cooking companions that help you make sure each course of your delicious dinner meal is getting cooked with precision and care. Say goodbye to burnt turkey and undercooked veggies with Uigos’s hyper-convenient two-pack of kitchen timers. These kitchen timers feature large displays that you can read from anywhere in the kitchen. Not to mention, they’re able to count up and down, making it easy to set a time and come back when the buzzer goes off. We can’t recommend these kitchen timers enough for folks looking to take their cooking game to the next level.
Pros:
- Accurate and reliable kitchen timers
- Able to count up and down
Cons:
- They tend to go through batteries quickly
Frequently Asked Questions
Why shouldn’t I just use the stopwatch on my phone?
You definitely can use the stopwatch on your phone, but analog stopwatches are much more convenient and reliable — particularly for workouts. That’s because it’s cumbersome and sometimes dangerous to hold your phone in your hand while you’re running. It may also be difficult to push the stop or start button at the right time. With an analog stopwatch that you can wear around your neck or clip to your waistband, it’s much easier to accurately record your times. Not to mention, you won’t have to worry about dropping or falling on top of your phone and cracking the screen.
What are some uses for stopwatches outside of exercise?
Most people indeed use stopwatches for exercise, but there’s are a boatload of uses for them. Stopwatches can come in handy in the kitchen when you’re trying hard not to burn that Thanksgiving turkey. Also, they can be very helpful during the family game night if you’ve lost the hourglass or timer for that particular game. If you’re a person who likes to allocate different amounts of time for different tasks throughout the day, there’s no telling how much help a stopwatch could be to your daily routine.
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