Watch Series 4

Honestly, if you are an iPhone user a used old applewatch (like series 4 or 5) is extremely good value for the money. And you don’t have any subscriptions or anything like that

Battery life was a no brainer for me. My old Apple watch series 4 provided me with all the stuff I need but at its best, it only gave me 2 days of battery. Maybe not even. My garmin FR165 slaps. Lasting 8-10 days in 1 charge.

I have a stainless steel S4 that I bought on release. It’s generally ok for fitness tracking but otherwise showing its age. Is now the right time to upgrade, or do I hold out for the 2026 releases in the hopes it will be special? I’m not in a rush to upgrade, and whilst the cost isn’t an issue per se, I just find the current watches to be really similar to my old one, doesn’t really seem to be a stand out feature I’m missing out on? And the watch body largely looks the same?

Well I’m on the fence between an AWU3 or a Suunto. Connectivity or none. Have had an AW4 that is now dying. Need one for some smart features and running. For me Garmin 970 or Fenix Pro 8 may be overkill. And I am pretty deep in the Apple ecosystem although I am coming to dislike how everything is dumbed down and also too much. I run on trails a few times a week that lack cell connection so the AWU3 and its SOS features seem important although I question if we’ve been “sold” on safety.

I’ve been using an Apple Watch Series 4 for several years now, and it’s definitely time for an upgrade. The biggest issue being its battery life as it’s gotten to the point where it sometimes dies during my evening runs or even before I head out. Lately, I’ve been getting back into running more consistently, so I’ve been tracking my workouts and paying closer attention to my health and fitness data. Because of that, I want something reliable that can keep up. Before I automatically go out and buy the latest Apple Watch, I wanted to get some input. Would my money be better spent on a different watch? For those of you who run regularly, what watch do you use for both workouts and everyday wear? Are there features you’ve found that work better than what Apple offers? I’ve heard good things about Garmin, but I haven’t looked into them much yet. Open to any recommendations or insights!