Best Workout Timers
Updated How we research
Everything about a gym timer follows from how far away you will be standing. A 15-inch LED wall display is legible across a room and while you are upside down in a handstand or lying under a bar, which is the whole point; a pocket unit with a one-inch screen is fine clipped to a waistband and useless mounted on a wall. Decide which of those two you are buying before comparing anything else. Programming depth is the next real difference. Simple models count down a single interval and repeat it, which covers most conditioning work, while units with stored interval programs handle rounds with different work and rest phases, count-up stopwatch mode, and a clock function for the rest of the day. If you train intervals with unequal work and rest, check that both are independently settable and that the number of rounds can be set rather than run open-ended. Mounting matters more than it sounds: magnetic backs stick to a rack upright and can be moved between stations, while wall mounting is tidier and permanent. Power is worth checking, since mains units never run flat but tie you to an outlet, and battery models should state the type rather than using a sealed cell. The beeper needs to be loud enough to hear over music, and a visual flash is better than volume in a shared building.
The short version
We compared 5 picks. Our scores range from 7.6 to 8.3 out of 10, across $, $$ price bands.
- Best overall:Gymboss Interval Timer and Stopwatch. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.3/10.
- Also great value:ANJANK Gym Timer 15in Large LED Display Wall Clock, Interval Workout Clock. Value score of 8/10, overall 8.2/10.
- Solid build:LUCORB Gym Timer, Large Digital Gym Clock Wall with Interval Programs. Build and materials score of 7/10, overall 7.9/10.
- Feature-rich:Synergee Magnetic Gym Timer, LED Display Interval Timer. Features score of 7/10, overall 7.9/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
Gymboss Interval Timer and Stopwatch
Gymboss's interval timer and stopwatch, a small clip-on timer for HIIT, tabata and circuit workouts.
Our score8.3/10Budget
Acedeck Portable Gym Timer Clock, Fitness Digital Clock with Magnet
Acedeck's portable gym timer clock with a magnet, a digital fitness clock for home and garage gyms.
Our score7.6/10Mid-range
#1Gymboss's interval timer and stopwatch, a small clip-on timer for HIIT, tabata and circuit workouts.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10
- + Pocket-sized timer clips to clothes for workouts anywhere
- + Gymboss is a long-standing interval timer brand
- + Vibrate and beep alerts work without watching the screen
- - Tiny display is hard to read from a distance
- - Small buttons are fiddly for setting complex intervals
#2ANJANK's 15in large LED display gym timer and wall clock with interval workout programs.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 15in LED display is visible from across a garage gym
- + Interval workout clock handles HIIT and tabata timing
- + Doubles as a wall clock when not training
- - Large unit needs a wall spot and power outlet nearby
- - Bright LED display can be harsh in small dim rooms
#3LUCORB's large digital gym wall clock with interval programs, a gym timer for HIIT and circuit training.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Interval programs automate work and rest periods
- + Large display is easy to read from across the room
- + Wall clock mode means it is useful between workouts
- - Check the display size for readability in your space
- - Setting custom programs can take some manual reading
#4Synergee's magnetic gym timer with an LED display, an interval timer that sticks to racks and machines.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Magnetic back mounts on steel racks without screws
- + LED display shows intervals clearly during workouts
- + Synergee makes a range of functional fitness gear
- - Magnet mounting needs a steel surface nearby
- - Check the display size before mounting it in your gym
#5Acedeck's portable gym timer clock with a magnet, a digital fitness clock for home and garage gyms.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Portable design moves between rooms and workouts easily
- + Magnet sticks to racks, fridges and metal doors
- + Digital clock supports simple interval timing
- - Portable units often have smaller displays than wall timers
- - Lesser-known brand, so button durability is uncertain
Before you buy: trade-offs we flagged
No pick is perfect. These are the main compromises we noted for the top products in this guide, so you can check they will not matter for you.
- Tiny display is hard to read from a distance (Gymboss Interval Timer and Stopwatch)
- Large unit needs a wall spot and power outlet nearby (ANJANK Gym Timer 15in Large LED Display Wall...)
- Check the display size for readability in your space (LUCORB Gym Timer, Large Digital Gym Clock...)
- Magnet mounting needs a steel surface nearby (Synergee Magnetic Gym Timer, LED Display...)
- Portable units often have smaller displays than wall timers (Acedeck Portable Gym Timer Clock, Fitness...)
Frequently asked questions
›What is the best choice among workout timers?
Gymboss Interval Timer and Stopwatch is our top overall pick. Gymboss's interval timer and stopwatch, a small clip-on timer for HIIT, tabata and circuit workouts. It earns our score of 8.3/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.
›What is a good budget option?
Acedeck Portable Gym Timer Clock, Fitness Digital Clock with Magnet is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. Acedeck's portable gym timer clock with a magnet, a digital fitness clock for home and garage gyms.
›How much should I expect to spend?
Picks in this guide span $ to $$ price bands (roughly: $ = under $30, $$ = $30 to $100, $$$ = over $100). We never display exact prices because they change constantly, so the buttons above always show Amazon's current price.
›How were these products chosen?
We shortlist products that fit the job this guide solves and compare their published specifications, such as size, capacity, materials and what is included. Each pick gets an editorial score out of 10 for fit, features, build and value, and we write the pros and cons from those details. Our score is not an Amazon customer rating. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never affects the ranking.
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