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Additional_Abies9192 • 3 months ago

I have been using forerunners (245 and 255) for some years and they're pretty accurate. You still need to manually enable drill mode but it's almost perfect for the basic strokes. By the way, it's worth noting that how it detects styles depends also on your technique.

r/Swimming • Garmin Swim 2 vs Form vs apple vs ole fashin pen & paper ->
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anbu-black-ops • 2 months ago

I have the 245 and 265. I actually like the touch screen when scrolling my data versus the buttons. Especially when looking at the morning report. Very convenient when scrolling. I was hesitant to get the 265 back then but happy i did. Love the screen. Very bright. My next one will definitely the 970. I love the flashlight, sapphire and titanium features.

r/Garmin • Should I get the forerunner 265 ->
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BlondeOnBicycle • 9 months ago

My forerunner 245 is still going strong 5 years in. It occasionally confuses a rest for a lap when i dont tell it I'm resting. Otherwise it's great.

r/Swimming • Thinking of getting an apple watch just for swimming without iPhone ->
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BlondeOnBicycle • 12 months ago

My Garmin Forerunner does a decent job tracking lap swimming. It struggles with open water but I do'nt do that very often.

r/Swimming • What device do u use to track your swimming ->
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boringperson4020 • 7 months ago

I have a garmin Forerunner 245 and its really great, try looking for a similar watch used

r/Strava • Best watch/tracker strictly for use during biking and running? ->
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Capable_Tip7815 • 13 days ago

I use an old Forerunner 245 as I got it for running and I can listen to music without having to take my phone. It does the job for crossfit. I record it as either Strength or Cardio. Or if it's a running WOD, then Workout (tracks distance). It just depends on your budget and personal preferences with aesthetics and fit.

r/crossfit • Watch for Crosssfit ->
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Capital_Valuable4508 • 10 months ago

i own fenix 7pro solar. Best watch ever(literally), will not replace it at least 5 more years. I do hiking/climbing/road cycling except for running tho. I do actually train for a marathon in April rn, Forerunner 245 is you best choice if you don't need mountain oriented features and other stuff. What's so great about garmin watch. I track quite accurate my surfing activities, skiing, have always great navigation out in the wild, satellite messaging features, great battery capacity, great water pressure resistance(up to 100m). What else do i need, i ask myself. But in reality, only for running you don't need much. You basically need only HR tracker and gps device to track the pace and distance. So any watch is fine

r/GarminWatches • What makes a garmin watch better than others and why should I buy one? ->
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captainpeapod • 2 months ago

What are the current MIP models? I’m having a hard time finding this info. I have a 245 that I’m very reluctant to let go of. I can’t have a glowing watch for my job. Also, I’m not super impressed with AMOLED

r/Garmin • What's the best Garmin for running these days? ->
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Competitive-Spot688 • 3 months ago

Garmin Forerunner 245. I like it, it works well for running, mountain biking, and canoeing.

r/trailrunning • what fitness watch you all using? ->
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CraigKirkLive • 4 months ago

This is true, mostly, but the deciding factor for me upgrading from the 245 (I know this is not the same watch you mention but still more or less the same) to the 965 was maps. And maps are also the reason I chose AMOLED over MIP (which I do also like). OP, if you don't want maps this post is a very strong argument. Edit: just noticed this is 3d old, but that's the Reddit algorithm...

r/Garmin • Forerunner 955 vs 965 - Best choice for running, gym, and walking without overspending? ->
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Dolla_Dolla_Bill-yal • 11 months ago

Yup. He bought the polar watch because he had the polar chest strap for hr just from lifting. I used the chest strap alongside my Garmin forerunner 245 back when I first got it and the data was identical EXCEPT for interval training, like 9/10 short burst hard efforts. Think hill sprints. The strap catches those spikes but the watches lag too much between your heart and your wrist and it ends up missing the highest heart rate. Honestly though I don't care about that data because whether I'm at 190 or 200 bpm it all feels like certain death/inevitable vomiting to me anyway lol. I stopped pointing that out online though, people hate hard on smart watches for whatever reason and I don't get paid by Garmin so 🤷🏼‍♀️ let the hate flow lol

r/crossfit • Best wearable fitness tracker for the CrossFit athlete? ->
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Dramatic_Bug_9531 • 29 days ago

I've had the 245 for about four years and recently just got a replacement refurbished one from Garmin after I broke the strap lugs, so committed to it again for a few years. I'd recommend it as a good smartwatch for running and other activity. I track weights, netball, swimming and hiking as well as running and cycling. I've not used the workout section that much but know it's there and it looks good. It's still a fairly straightforward watch (no touchscreen, no sleep scores) and some of the stuff I've seen on more recent models does look good but I wonder how much I would actually use them. You can always be upsold on the next incremental improvement but the 245 does hit most boxes for me.

r/Garmin • Forerunner 165 or 245 ->
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fortuitus • 4 months ago

Because the 245 came out over six years ago. This list is supposedly from this past year. Not only is it harder to get, as an owner of a 245, I wouldn't recommend it almost only because it suffers from a known dead-pixels issue (gone through multiple 245 watches with that problem). The 265s not only doesn't have that issue, but it has improved hardware. I'd get the 265s on the improved GPS alone if I were getting a watch today, and I just went through this decision process with a friend who ended up choosing a 265s.

r/triathlon • The 25 most recommend fitness tracker according to Reddit (in the past year as of Jun 2025) ->
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gopropes • 13 days ago

I went from a 45 to a 245 to now the 955. I love the 955. I did wait until it went on sale for $350usd.

r/Garmin • Is it worth getting the Forerunner 955 still? ->
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Impressive-Cod-4861 • 7 months ago

I've previously had various Fitbit Charge series fitness trackers and they were ok, it took about a month to get used to wearing one before I could keep it on 24/7. I've now got a Garmin Forerunner 245 that I got when I got really into running a few years ago as it has lots more useful features for that than any of the Fitbits. Generally the Garmin feels like a more grown up version of a fitness trackers, but it really depends on what you want to use it for. If I were to get another fitness trackers I'd definitely go for a Garmin again, I've no desire to return to Fitbit.

r/AutismInWomen • Do any of you wear watches/fitness trackers ->
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lndigoChild • 24 days ago

Don’t buy a apple or samsung smartwatch. Any of your selected options is much better than a smartwatch. I have a forerunner 245 that I bought in 2019, and I love it. It genuinely helped me run a marathon, and I was trying to do 5k when I first got it. Garmin has a running plan and coaches that you can apply in your runs. Im sure others have this too, but I think only garmin can measure VO2max

r/trailrunning • Garmin vs Coros vs Suunto ->
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_man_of_leisure • 5 months ago

I think the 970 has the new HR sensor, but not sure if it will be better for tattoos. I have a 245 and it won't work on my left wrist, sorta sometimes works on my right. Always just wear the HR strap, but tempted to get the 970 and the new HR strap.

r/Garmin • The New Garmin Forerunner 570 ->
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MaPleaulkin • 7 months ago

I had forerunner 245 and used it for running and swimming. It was great, but I fell and trashed it. Had forruner 165 but didn't get training readiness so I upgraded to forruner 265 and happy with my choice. Ony downside with forruner 245 is that it didn't have hrv stats.

r/Garmin • Best Watch Around 250 Euros for Running and Swimming? ->
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MrTourette • 11 months ago

Completely agree, I have the 245 and really like it. Once you get used to the interface it’s really easy to use, and it just works with any of the other apps you’ll be using. Bet there’s some bargains to be had in the next few weeks around Black Friday too.

r/firstmarathon • Running Watch Recommendation ->
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n0name74 • 6 months ago

Due to the huge black bezel(?) I just can't switch to 955 from 245. It just fell like a step back :( I'm still waiting with hope for 975/275 MIP version. And in that point of my training. I really need only one more thing from what I already have: HR strap, resting HR, body battery, and missing barometer for elevation tracking.

r/GarminWatches • Thoughts on the forerunner 955. ->
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ncdmr77 • 3 months ago

As mentioned already, disabling the auto-interval feature is, in my opinion, essential for accurate swim tracking. I’ve swum with the Garmin Forerunner 245, then the Swim 2, switched to the Apple Watch, and now I’m back to the Garmin Epix Pro. All of them seem to struggle a bit with auto-interval detection, but aside from that, I’ve never had any major issues with tracking swim styles, laps, distance, or heart rate. Occasionally they might miss a lap or two, but nothing worth stressing over. Also, as far as I know, most indoor swim trackers rely on the push-off from the wall to mark the end and start of a lap (outdoor swims use GPS). So it’s possible your push-off isn’t strong or consistent enough to register properly.

r/Swimming • Garmin Swim 2 vs Form vs apple vs ole fashin pen & paper ->
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nightryder21 • 27 days ago

Used Forerunner 55 is pretty much you answer. If you can find a used 245 for around the same price you can go the route too.

r/Garmin • Best watch purely for running? ->
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Oli99uk • 2 months ago

I have a garmin forerunner 245 which does the trick but would be a hazard to check on the wrist. So I bought a used Garmin Edge 520+ years ago and it's been great.   Interface is a bit clunky and slow but you tend to watch one screen, so not a big issue. A dedicated computer and out front mount is best.   Garmin, wahoo, hammerhead are the big 3 but expensive. Cheaper alternatives available from Bryton, Magene, igpsport. Eg, you might look at igpsport bsc200 for budget or there higher end models for more features.

r/cycling • Best smart watch to track rides? ->
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PowerfulRaisin • 7 months ago

Also chiming in in favor of forerunner 245, but would strongly advise consideration of a basic biking computer as well (I have garmin edge but have heard good things about most major vendors) if wanting to navigate while cycling (can use wrist broadcast heart rate from watch to computer if desired).

r/Strava • Best watch/tracker strictly for use during biking and running? ->
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QuietVacation2391 • 27 days ago

I have a Forerunner 245 that I got second hand. The main reason was so I can listen to music while running without bringing my phone. The health metrics etc are more than enough for me to keep track my progress

r/Garmin • Best watch purely for running? ->
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RedShirt2901 • 4 months ago

When I started this sport 5 yr ago, I was in the same spot. I picked the Garmin Forerunner 245 but found the screen to dim. I upgraded to the 255 and happy with that. I wouldn't get the version with the Spotify option as I ended up never using it. Never as I always had my phone and Shokz.

r/triathlon • Beginner Triathlete Looking for a Budget-Friendly Watch (Garmin or Polar?) ->
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Rururaspberry • 6 months ago

Garmin forerunner 245. I can go easily a week without charging it, and that’s with doing 4-6 runs per week. My husband has a new apple watch and basically has to charge it every single day, which would honestly drive me mad. I chose the 245 because of the battery and it also has buttons instead of a touch screen, which makes it easy for me to use while running.

r/XXRunning • What fitness tracking watch do you use? ->
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Sbhill327 • 8 months ago

My Garmin Forerunner 245 is great. I’ve had it 4+ years and works just as well as the day I got it!

r/orangetheory • Smartwatch Recommendations for Fitness + OTF Beat Burn Outside the Studio? ->
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stemXCIV • 12 months ago

I have a forerunner 245 (though I think it’s more expensive than the 55) which I originally bought for running but it’s been good for both lifting and swimming. For lifting, auto-detecting reps and exercise type work alright, I mostly will manually enter the reps and use it to track my rest between sets. For swimming, it works quite well but sometimes miscounts by a 25 (and it doesn’t track kicking distance at all since there’s no arm movement). I haven’t looked closely at how good the stroke detection is, since I write my sets in advance and know what strokes I’ll do. I primarily use it as a personal pace clock + hr monitor and it’s great for that.

r/Swimming • Garmin 55 Forerunner? ->
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Sweet_Fun7034 • 6 months ago

That's the one I have too. I love it!

r/XXRunning • What fitness tracking watch do you use? ->
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Thirstywhale17 • 12 months ago

It's an old watch, so comparing it to recent Garmins is a bit crazy. You can find Forerunner 245's for really cheap and they were released around the same time as the Pace 2. Both companies make great watches, though!

r/Marathon_Training • What do you use to track your runs? ->
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ubiond • 5 months ago

if you need maps buy 965, if not go for 265. If you even do not need OLED go 255. If you need battery go for the one with more battery capability. Don’t get fooled by fancy metrics you’ll never use. I have a 955. Very happy with it. I was happy also with my 245 without mapping and using the preloaded tracks. Only reason I upgraded was screen size e possibility to have 5 fields on the screen. Other than that it was perfect, and I still miss how it was disappearing on my wrist in terms of weight, bulkiness and band size. Consider used to try it out or go to a local shop to play with it and see how it feels at your wrist. Also consider a nylon band (ultrafit by garmin or a similar amazon one) since it is mor stretchy, secures better, breaths better then silicon.

r/GarminWatches • Any review to choose Garmin 965 or Garmin 265? ->
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ubiond • 5 months ago

if you need oled no maps go 265. If you need no oled no maps 255. If you need maps and oled 965, if you need maps no oled 955. Must say I was also happy with my 245 using preloaded tracks to follow (you just do not have tha background image only a track. I switche to 955 because I needed more fields on my screen (fr245 had only 4) and I do trail running. I am happy with my 955 but I dont really am a fun of maps, I still use my phone for that. I could have been ok with the slicker and lighter 255. I still miss how the 245was disappearing on my wrist in terms of weight, bulkiness and band size. Consider to buy used to try it out or go to a local shop to play with it and see how it feels at your wrist. Also consider a nylon band (ultrafit by garmin or a similar amazon one) since it is more stretchy, secures better, breaths better then silicon. Trust me, you dont need touch screen on a sport watch. Garmin one is also bad in my experience. Also dont get fooled by fancy metrics you will never use.

r/GarminWatches • Which Garmin Forerunner to buy? ->
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wander_into_neature • 5 months ago

I have the same watch, but without the music option. It connects to MFP perfectly.

r/Myfitnesspal • Best step tracker or fitbit that works with the app? ->
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zeroabe • 4 months ago

Garmin will add less laps if you stop less or segment your workouts accordingly. Kinda like saying user error? But it’s because the watch is too sensitive? Example: I swim 25 underwater. I get to the wall to stretch for 30 seconds, and then swim back to complete the lap before I do 1500 freestyle. I usually end up with 75 or 100 meters when I complete that first warmup lap. And it’s because it is detecting movement consistent with the movement of pushing off a wall while I’m stretching. If I don’t start my watch until after I stretch and warm up and I just track my main set in one big block it’s spot on. If I am doing intervals it also adds half laps periodically, but for the same reason: it’s detecting change of direction movement. To minimize this I look at a wall clock instead of my watch to know when to blast off again. Solution for garmin: stop moving your watch when you’re not swimming if you told your watch you were swimming. They could probably fix it by making it less sensitive to changes in direction. But for now I can get 100 meters just by putting my goggles on if I want. Watches: forerunner 245 and fenix 7. 25 meter pool. Freestyle only.

r/Swimming • Garmin vs Apple Watch + Swim.com: What is your workout and accuracy experience with these? ->
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AlkalineArrow • 10 months ago

BUTTONS I had a 245 that broke a couple years back, and while I waited to get a new one I borrowed my wife's old apple watch, and hated every minute of using it due to the touch screen for everything interface. Now I've got a nice sleek 965 my dad gifted me last year and it's so nice. Love the AMOLED screen.

r/GarminWatches • Thoughts after my first few weeks with the Garmin 265 after leaving the Apple Watch. ->
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DavidBelgium • 24 days ago

Edit: why not change the battery of your AW7? Shouldn’t be too expensive normally, and that may help you run the 15k distance without running out of battery. It should still be supported for a few years, so it won’t be obsolete immediately. The FR55,165 and 255 won’t receive any updates anymore, except maybe a bug fix, but don’t expect new features like Apple may still add to WatchOS. I won’t recommend you to get the FR55, it’s just too old and expensive for what it is. Try to look for a 165 or 255, they are more recent and/or have some extra features and better gps (255). https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/s/PoeYUQKgTm And between Garmin and Amazfit, ask yourself if you want a no nonsense running watch or a watch with lots of gadgets and features, which may not all work well or be useful? They’re just 2 different types of watches. Personally I’m still using my FR245 that I got in December 2021, and it’s still working great. I’d love to upgrade, but the most recent version of it, the 570, is just soooooooo overpriced. And I secretly also prefer MiP instead of OLED. 😀

r/amazfit • Watch recommendation! T-REX 3(non pro) or Forerunner 55 ->
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dostsignificantbit • about 2 months ago

The 245 runner works just fine for me for all these use cases, and additionally for hiking and swimming as well.

r/Garmin • Running/ Gym/ Bodyweight - which watch is recommended? ->
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Fun_Apartment631 • 2 months ago

Lots of options. Check out the Venu series, Vivofit, and Vivoactive. IMO the value-added aspects of the Forerunner are around running and other aerobic endurance sports. Are those relevant to you?

r/Garmin • Which fitness watch should I buy? ->
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Fun_Apartment631 • 5 months ago

I had a 610 years ago and a 700-series a different time. Might be getting it backwards. I think there's always been a 900-series? The intermediate models tend to wander, though I think they've usually had a 200-series as well. I had a 230 for a while and I know there was a 245, 255 and 265, so it was a reasonable assumption that there'd be a 270. DC Rainmaker kind of hated the 165 and 265. Like his reviews really read like he thought we should get Instincts instead. He's also been talking about how Garmin is maybe trying to rationalize their line. So maybe now it's Lifestyle watches -> Instinct -> FR 570 -> FR 970 -> Fenix -> higher-end Fenix variants. I dunno... I was really waiting for this because I wanted to at least wait a generation before replacing my 165. But the price hike in the 970 is kind of a shock. Maybe I'll do a 965 in a bit, now that there's something to make it last year's model. Now that I have AMOLED I don't really want to go back, especially if part of my deal is wanting maps.

r/Garmin • The New Garmin Forerunner 570 ->
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Fun_Apartment631 • 3 months ago

Forerunner can be a great alternative to Fenix if you're price conscious. Or just last generation Fenix. Do you care about maps?

r/hikinggear • Best watch for hiking/skiing? ->
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HuxleyanWorld • 4 months ago

I had an Apple Watch Series 5 and it was good at distance but very patchy at stroke detection (my form isn’t that bad!). Switched to a Garmin 245 4 years ago and it was much better at stroke detection. Distance is fine with the occasional missed lap but that also happened with the AW for me. I now use a Fénix 7S and I like it a lot. I really like the ability to push structured workouts to it. That was not doable with the AW. The system for logging drills is a little cumbersome but you get used to it. The missed laps problem has been reduced for me. Now I find that if I keep swimming it catches up eventually most of the time. (Of course newer AWs may have improved too.) Good luck!

r/Garmin • Does Garmins track swim laps as good as the Apple Watch? ->
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msbigelow • 11 months ago

Garmin 245. Not a smart watch, but if you want to can pair it with your phone to view messages. It looks and feels like a normal watch. Pairs with their app or Strava. Tracks and records everything you want. It will track for nearly 12 hours. Tells you distance, vertical gain, calories, heart rate. Just plain works.

r/running • Looking for a Non-Smart Fitness Watch ->
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SnooRobots5863 • 4 months ago

If i remember correctly swim 2 was very similar watch to fr245? (gen 3 sensor, outdated in 2025) instinct 3 amoled doesn't have touch and music but have flashlight and stronger built quality. i3 solar have small memory. fr265 have lover atm rating (if you go regularly to swimming poll there is good chance to cloge barometar hole after a year of swimming) and don't have flashligh. As usual with garmin: pick you poision. Both watches have 5 buttons, and swim drill log mode, that's good. Both watches have gen 4 sensor that is ok for average hr, but pretty slow to adapt to intervals. Gen 5 sensor is little better. In newer watch models i think there is swim coach but didn't track that part. 50mm i3 is probably to bulky for swim, but 45 i3 or 46/42 fr 265 should be ok size.

r/Garmin • Alternative to Garmin Swim 2 ->
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stever71 • 10 months ago

How is the tech getting outdated? It's literally the same as the 965, but MIP. And Garmins latest watches are still being released with MIP And then the actual functionality is still all there with no realistic end date. I was using a 245 until earlier this year, that was still a fantastic watch and I only sold it because I'm getting into trail running and wanted maps for overseas travel.

r/GarminWatches • Help me decide.. Forerunner 955 vs 265 or wait. ->
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suddencactus • 4 months ago

How are the Forerunner 265s and 255 in the top five but the FR 245 is near the bottom? You've got a similar problem for the 945 vs the 955. Any methodology that produces such disparate "rankings" for two watches with similar features, build quality, and price is pretty suspect.

r/triathlon • The 25 most recommend fitness tracker according to Reddit (in the past year as of Jun 2025) ->
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cohiba29 • 25 days ago

I second this. Exact same use case run 3x/week and weight train 3-4x/week. I found the epix pro gen 2 sapphire to be best utility and bang for buck. I tried the FR but was too run focused and I preferred the more tactical look. The fenix 8 was nice but at double the price with same sensor technology it didn’t felt worth it. You do forgo the mic and voice features but I didn’t need it and didn’t want a true smart watch but prioritized a fitness forward watch. 3 months in and I love my Epix pro gen 2 47mm

r/GarminWatches • Somewhat new Runner + weightlifting + daily wear: which Garmin? ->
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Gurnug • 5 months ago

I use Garmin forerunner watch, sync Strava with Garmin Connect and sync Komoot with Strava. It works like a charm.

r/Strava • So you guys track your workouts directly with Strava? ->
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QTPie_314 • 5 months ago

I have a Garmin Edge bike computer and chest based heart rate because I like to see my speed on the handlebars rather than having to look at my watch. It also navigates for me on more adventurous rides and race courses I'm unfamiliar with. For local social rides I just track on my Garmin Forerunner watch.

r/Strava • Best sport watch for cycling and Strava? ->
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VincebusMaximus • 5 months ago

Runs are the same concept as rides. Personally, I use purpose-built devices to record: Garmin Edge bike computer, Garmin Forerunner watch (they also both do navigation, connect to heart rate sensors, watch does music, etc.). When I stop an activity and hit save, it's uploaded to Strava before I can even get the garage door open. I don't want to carry my phone on a run, and I don't want to run down the battery on all-day rides.

r/Strava • So you guys track your workouts directly with Strava? ->
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WARxHORN • 25 days ago

Obviously a Fenix 8 Micro LED. For real though, Fenix/Epix watches will give you full golf functionality minus a feature or two which are reserved for the golf specific watches. If you are budget conscious I would look for a Fenix 7/epix 2 series watch. If you have money to spend, a Fenix 8 will be great for everything you can imagine. Forerunner watches do have some golf features but they are dumbed down a bit to basic distance to green and score keeping.

r/Garmin • Want to get rid of Apple Watch- what Garmin should I get? ->
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adrun • 6 months ago

I’ve had and loved garmin forerunners and a coros pace. Slight preference for coros over garmin for battery life. Slight preference for garmin for multi-app interoperability.  I’m actually planning to buy an Apple Watch because it’s fine as a fitness tracker and has better health tracking capabilities on top of the fitness stuff. 

r/XXRunning • What fitness tracking watch do you use? ->
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AlienDelarge • 9 months ago

Not having a screen doesn't really seem like much of a selling point. It's nice to have the watch function and access to other data bits on the screen. I have an older Garmin Forerunner that I've used for about 8 years.

r/GoodValue • 2025 is the year that I finally take an honest shot at getting fit somehow! I'm looking for a good fitness tracker to buy (watch, band, ring, whatever). Help me out? ->
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arch_three • 3 months ago

Yes, they’re great. Make sure to download the connect app, that’s we’re all the useful data will be much easier to read.

r/crossfit • Recommendations for a hear rate monitor / fitness tracker please ->
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AussieRunning • 6 months ago

Garmin Forerunners are a great fitness watch.

r/BeginnersRunning • Best Watch for Running ->
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BedrockPoet • 12 months ago

Garmin Forerunner does a great job. I like the Apple Watch, but the battery life kills me. With my Garmin, I can use it to track swims, runs, and bike ride and I still only need to charge it once a week.

r/Swimming • looking for smartwatch that keeps track of laps while swimming ->
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Betelgeaux • 4 months ago

You can get a Fenix 7 Pro for less than that from John Lewis at the moment. It depends what you want from the watch. If you want sturdy and looks good then go for a Fenix, if you want lighter then go Forerunner. You won't get a Fenix 8 in that budget but the 7 Pro is still very good for the money.

r/Garmin • Best Garmin Watch for All-Round Fitness? (£700 Budget) ->
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BowlSignificant7305 • 7 months ago

Coros or garmin pace or forerunner, if you like music while running get the garmin, if your more minimalist (smaller screen, simpler interface) get the coros

r/Strava • Best watch/tracker strictly for use during biking and running? ->
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brittnotbot • 8 months ago

I turn it off on my garmin forerunner as it drives me mad and once it’s off you never get notifications. Even after system updates and stuff. Easy peasy

r/GarminWatches • Fitness watch with ZERO notifications (no texts, calls, emails) strictly fitness ->
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Brodelio13 • 3 months ago

I would suggest any Fenix or even any forerunner over any vivoactive or venu of you're serious about training. Sure you can get by with most basic stuff on those watches but if you get serious about training or want better features you'll have wanted at least a forerunner model

r/Garmin • What Garmin ->
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cantbecreative1 • 3 months ago

Came to say the same… I had an Apple Watch, replaced it with a garmin forerunner for 1 month it was the worst! So inaccurate and when I’d swim in pools it would so often double count my lengths… I went back to Apple Watch

r/OpenWaterSwimming • What GPS watches are you using to track your swims? ->
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carb0holic • 10 months ago

None of the forerunners have a metal bezel. They’re all solid colours. The Venu just looks better period , imo

r/Garmin • What garmin watch has the best blend of style and battery life for a woman? ->
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Chattadawg • 3 months ago

I’ve worn a lot of watches and trackers. For a beginning runner I would get a Garmin Forerunner. I’ve owned the entry level and the Epix Pro ($1100). Garmin is the most consistent running tool I’ve owned

r/smartwatch • Help me choose a fitness tracker for my new running hobby! ->
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ChickWithPlants • 9 months ago

Update I bought a forerunner and used it a couple times but ended up returning it for the Venu 3. I am happy with my choice!!!

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ChickWithPlants • 3 months ago

I got the Venu 3s and couldn’t be happier! Tried out the forerunner but hated the way it looked and I feel like their running tools/stats are incredibly similar

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Clean-Parsnip9816 • 9 months ago

Go with a venu 3, all the important things is there, it has great accuracy comparable with forerunners, and it's adequate for your running needs, and also the design is more fitting for you.  But yeah, if I have to choose for myself I'd go with Forerunner because as a guy I like Forerunner better design wise, and I like to have all the features even though I might not need it. 

r/GarminWatches • Does anyone prefer the Venu 3s to the Forerunner 265s for running? ->
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cockyHammerhead • 10 months ago

I have a Garmin Forerunner, hopefully soon to upgrade to Fenix. Anyway, it has the quickfit watch strap, so I have an orange band on it all the time, and for formal occasions I have the chestnut leather band, takes all of 30s to swap them over 👍🏻

r/triathlon • Best Fitness Tracker for Multi-Sport and Daily Use? ->
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coco_brotha • 7 months ago

I’d check Facebook Marketplace for a used Garmin Forerunner. They are good watches for running and biking, and they also have good sleep-tracking if you decide to wear it 24/7.

r/Strava • Best watch/tracker strictly for use during biking and running? ->
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coffeetreatrepeat • 3 months ago

This was my experience, too-- went from Apple watch to Forerunner and I'm glad that I made the leap. The tipping point for me was that the Apple watch battery was draining so fast on my rides that I was losing data, and I was charging it twice a day.

r/Garmin • Apple Watch to Garmin Experience ->
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csmobro • 26 days ago

I don’t know what you’re doing with your Ultra, but mine gets barely 2 days and I have the brightness on the lowest settings and no third party apps installed. My Garmin Forerunner gets 4-5 days on a single charge and if I turn off the AOD, that goes up to 15

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Delicious-Ad-3424 • 10 months ago

Yes you can order plenty of bands online. I started with the Venu 2S and swapped to the Forerunner. They are the same size. Forerunner definitely has sportier bands. But I appreciate more activity modes, more training metrics and better battery life.

r/Garmin • What garmin watch has the best blend of style and battery life for a woman? ->
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doobusauce • 29 days ago

Forerunner or Enduro for all around "everything." Weights suck with any watch, but that's not specific to any model.

r/GarminWatches • Somewhat new Runner + weightlifting + daily wear: which Garmin? ->
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Eastern_Rooster471 • 4 months ago

Garmin all the way if you are using android The tracking is really quite good and the features arent exactly advanced for a beginner, it walks you through basically everything Ive seen a few forerunners or vivoactive go on sale for slightly over 200. Abit higher than your budget but imo worth it, it will last you even when you are no longer a beginner

r/askSingapore • Affordable fitness watch recommendations for a beginner runner? ->
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East_Honeydew_3144 • 5 months ago

I would go Fenix personally if money isn't an issue. Better looking, better build, longer battery, and better (more waterproof) buttons. I really don't like the look of the forerunners so that may also be a big bias for me.

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East_Honeydew_3144 • 5 months ago

Funnily enough, a lot of people do more than just road running..... a forerunner is not great for swimming, cycling, heavy trail running etc. Ive run multiple half marathons in my fenix no issues as well as doing many other activities without the worry of cracking a plastic watch and having enough battery to do so. I also did say that I was bias towards the look.... but it still remains that I think forerunners look cheap.

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Educational_Egg91 • 10 months ago

Most of the training data is a gimmick anyway. Youll be fine with a venu 3. One of my friends is an ex Olympian Rower. Hè has a venu 3 I have a forerunner. He is in much better shape than I am. The Watch doesnt matter.

r/GarminWatches • Does anyone prefer the Venu 3s to the Forerunner 265s for running? ->
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Electronic-Net-5494 • about 1 month ago

Brother gave me a used Garmin Forerunner a year ago as he upgraded. It's been awesome so I'd go second hand/refurbished from reputable source.

r/Swimming • Best and most economical watch to record swimming distance, open water mainly ->
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Equivalent_Tap_5271 • 7 months ago

get a low digit garmin Forerunner, they do what you are looking for

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EvenEnvironment7554 • 10 months ago

I have the forerunner and I haven’t as it’s not rated for that kind of temp. However google searching has people going into the sauna with their Garmin without issue so it’s really a personal risk / reward scenario.

r/Sauna • Do you wear your smart watch / fitness trackers in the sauna? ->
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Expensive_Profit_106 • about 2 months ago

Basically any Garmin from the 255 and up. Fenix is the best but pricey so forerunner should be more than enough

r/kilimanjaro • Fitness tracker recommendations for Kiki ->
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FatDad66 • 3 months ago

I had a forerunner and only switched to an Apple Watch when I had to stop running. Garmin is a superior fitness watch. Especially if you are running every day. You can use both but it will screw your daily stats. You get a few more smart features (eg replying to texts)  in n the Garmin if you pair it to an Android phone as Apple deliberately don’t integrate well.  Oh, and the battery lasts days even when exercising a lot (weeks without excercise). 

r/AppleWatch • Does anyone use different watches for wearing during daily life and a different one for working out? (Husband got me a Garmin Forerunner 255) ->
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Fickle_Ad2015 • 9 months ago

For a long time, I only ran with my phone and used the Map My Run app, and then switched to Strava. I used live tracking on the apps as I ran, but I didn’t have a watch to see how it was going in real time. Both apps have voiceovers that tell you when you hit a mile and your pace.  I ran my first half marathon and had no clue what my heart rate was, which is what made me get a little more serious afterwards. I got a cheap Garmin forerunner to start with, and moved on from there! So you don’t necessarily need anything, but if you get more serious with it, a watch is nice to have! A running belt like Flipbelt or SPI belt is handy to carry your phone.

r/Marathon_Training • Your Opinion on Fitness Tracker ->
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FriendshipOk4635 • 5 months ago

I’ve had both fenix and forerunner. Even as a multi sport athlete ( although primarily a runner) I hands down love my forerunner way better.

r/GarminWatches • Why should I choose Fenix 8 over Forerunner 970? ->
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Gasp0de • about 2 months ago

If you want a sports watch with superb training feature and battery runtime, get a Garmin (Forerunner). If you want a smartwatch with some sports features, get an Apple Watch.

r/Garmin • I need a new watch. Garmin or Apple? ->
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genx_horsegirl • 3 months ago

I tried a Garmin Forerunner but couldn't figure out how to customize it (and I'm pretty tech savvy). Sold it to a triathlete. I'm a Samsung gal and I love my Samsung Galaxy 6. I easily customized it so that getting to the swim app is just one face swipe and a click. It auto detects my strokes pretty reliably and even though I don't do flip turns it knows when I switch direction and gets the distance right.

r/Swimming • What watches is everyone using to track? ->
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GrayDogLLC • about 2 months ago

Probably Forerunner. I did a whole video on picking your Garmin: https://youtu.be/UuSZG52uOrg

r/GarminWatches • I'm a Pixel Watch user who wants to switch to Garmin. Only interested in in running. Which Garmin is right for me? ->
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GregryC1260 • about 2 months ago

Current/recent Forerunners aren't clunky and are a fine everyday wellness watch.

r/GarminWatches • Which garmin for general wellness? ->
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GregryC1260 • 2 months ago

Forerunner. Any model. Any model from last few years up to now. Great range of watches. Loads out there pre-loved as runners do live to upgrade. FR 745 is vastly underrated / undervalued as a device for the non-elite level runner.

r/Garmin • What's the best Garmin for running these days? ->
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grossest2 • 2 months ago

I’ve been double wristing it for about a year and a half since I got into marathon training. Garmin Forerunner on the right, rotation of analog watches on the left. It has completely killed any desire for a digital watch on my “nice watch” arm, and I get a question about it occasionally, but otherwise I don’t really think about it

r/Tudor • Does anyone here wear your Tudor and a fitness tracker on the other arm? ->
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ibeatyourdadatgalaga • 6 months ago

Dammit I loved my Forerunner, I pool swam, ran, trail ran, hiked, OWS, you name it, and the watch is awesome. It holds music so I can run with just the watch. Tracking was great. The numbers were big enough to read I had it for 3 years, and the plastic bracket that holds the wrist strap pin broke. I am using my sons Google watch and I curse every time I have to look at it. I keep thinking I'll get used to it and eventually love it. Nope I hate it every day. So now I run with 2 fitness trackers, the Garmin without a strap, in my pocket and my every day Google watch on my wrist. Buy the Garmin

r/XXRunning • What fitness tracking watch do you use? ->
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Imthenewbee • 6 months ago

Forerunners are much lighter weight and therefore much more comfortable to wear.

r/Garmin • Forerunner vs Fenix - is there anything the Forerunner can do better for running beginners? ->
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Jdudley13 • 11 months ago

I have a Garmin forerunner and it’s great for fitness tracking and everything else, I wear it all day every day. It will give you yardages to front middle and back, and it’s pretty accurate. I mainly use my range finder though so I don’t often use the watch for golf. I was thinking about making the switch to a more golf forward version and the epix pro is the top of my list. It has unbelievable golf functionality but is also a great fitness watch. The only better “golf feature” garmin is the S62 or similar, but they aren’t as convenient for fitness tracking IMO. Garmin kicks ass though, I highly recommend it. The site DC rainmaker is a good resource, that dude has reviews on every damn garmin product I think

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Jeffmaru • 12 months ago

Garmin forerunner for sure. I got myself a Garmin venu 3 and it’s good but there’s a few features the forerunners have that I miss. I use that combined with Strava for community, Garmin connect app for stats, and Runna app for training plans. They all connect together. Runna automatically sends runs to my watch, then the watch sends the stats back to all three apps when I’m done 👍 Edit: it also all sends the data to my Apple health and my Lifesum dieting app which updates my daily calorie intake based on activity level

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knottyoutwo • 6 months ago

Apple Watch will do fine for a long time - only got a Garmin last year. However once you go to only having to charge your watch once every two weeks you just can’t go back to Apple. I have a Garmin Fenix (on the $$$ side) but I wear it every day as my normal watch too and have had zero issues making the switch. However there’s heaps in the range, I love accuracy, maps, long battery and lots and lots of data so I can overthink every run - so Fenix it is! The forerunners are great and the vivoactives are a good mid range model. There’s other brands like Suunto, Polar etc. For true accuracy on any wrist watch you may need a chest monitor. But if you really like your Apple Watch I found it pretty good unless you’re somewhere with not much reception

r/BeginnersRunning • Best Watch for Running ->
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luca-nicoletti • 3 months ago

Forerunner if you care about run-specific metrics, the vivoactive 5 lacks them, the vivoactive 6 has some, but forerunner would be the go-to

r/Garmin • Forerunner 165 vs Vivoactive 5 ->
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McCoovy • about 2 months ago

Apple watch is pretty useless by the time you're trying to add sensors to your workouts. Look at wahoo and coros. Garmin forerunner is awesome if you want to splurge.

r/triathlon • Apple Watch vs Garmin - Activity tracker? ->
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musicalastronaut • about 2 months ago

My forerunner lasts like 3 days 🫠

r/Garmin • Day 2 vs Day 14… say no more 😅 ->
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neverJamToday • 8 months ago

If you want to get healthy and get phone notifications and *maybe* do music or something, get a Garmin. Instinct 2 (gives music controls but requires a phone for the music itself) or a used Forerunner (I believe they're done of the cheapest models that do on-board music, Spotify, etc.) or what have you. If you want to do smartphone stuff on your wrist and *maybe* get healthy, go Samsung.

r/GarminWatches • Galaxy watch 7 or Garmin ->
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oberarbitrageur • 9 months ago

Garmin Forerunner + Playrun App from IQ is working for me pretty smoothly.

r/Garmin • Tell me I f'ed up. Just bought an Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) (instead of a Garmin) purely for running. ->
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Oneguywhoknowz • 12 months ago

Get a garmin forerunner best investment I’ve ever made

r/Marathon_Training • What do you use to track your runs? ->
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OS2-Warp • 9 months ago

Well, it is not necessary, but definitely it helps. I’d recommend you to buy at least some basic Garmin Forerunner - it doesn’t cost much, has a decent battery life and is light. Regarding AW, for marathon, you should buy ultra, which is a lot of money. Whoops is more an add-on than running tracker. It’s not very comfortable to run with a phone and the watch shows live metrics, which is very useful. So yes, you should.

r/Marathon_Training • Your Opinion on Fitness Tracker ->
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pavel_vishnyakov • 5 months ago

I have all phone notifications disabled on my Forerunner and on my Garmin Edge. So it works just as you expected - it records my activities and syncs them to Garmin Connect / Strava afterwards.

r/triathlon • Are there any "pure" activity trackers out there? ->
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Peulders • 4 months ago

My wife has the vivoactive 5. She recently started running and finds it rather basic compared to the running metrics and functionalities I get from my forerunner. The things she would like to have the most, that are not on the Vivoactive, are Daily Suggested Workout and breadcrumb trails.

r/GarminWatches • Vivoactive 5/6 or Forerunner 165? ->
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pugsandponies • 11 months ago

I have a Whoop band that I really like for tracking activities. It’s not a watch - doesn’t have a face to it at all - but I think it does a good job tracking sleep/activities and horse riding is an option for activity on it. You don’t pay up front for it - it’s a $35/month service fee. So while not a big expense up front, it obviously adds up over time, which is not necessarily for everyone.  I wear a garmin forerunner on my other wrist too. I like that as well, but I have to say I prefer the app and the data provided by the whoop. I basically only use my forerunner for the actual watch face at this point.  Edit: I just checked whoops website and they do offer a $399 up front fee for 2 year membership. 

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rcuadro • 4 months ago

The forerunner line is geared towards running and triathlon. They are excellent watches. You can get them relatively cheap used.

r/Garmin • Best watch for running? ->
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rcuadro • 4 months ago

The forerunner will meet and exceed all your needs except one. What type of integration are you requiring? Basic smart notifications?

r/Garmin • Forerunner 965 or Pixel Watch 3? Need advice for running/trail and connected use with Pixel 9a ->
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Roadrunner571 • 7 months ago

I’d also recommend going for a Forerunner. Forerunners are built for running and can be used for swimming. An Instinct 2 lacks for example Garmin Run Coach, which the Forerunners have.

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Roadrunner571 • 9 months ago

IMHO Apple does fitness tracking better than Garmin. Esp. sleep tracking is more accurate, plus you get ECG on most Apple Watches. In the US, blood oxygen tracking is currently disabled for new Apple Watches. Btw. I am wearing both, Garmin and Apple (I like redundancy for marathons, plus my Apple Watch has LTE, while my Forerunner does not)

r/AppleWatchFitness • Apple Watch and health and fitness tracker only? ->
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Roadrunner571 • 21 days ago

>It's actually not bad, it's just a compromise you MUST take I don't like compromises. So I wear an Apple Watch and a Garmin Forerunner.

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Saffigotchi • about 1 month ago

Whoops focus during exercise is how much strain you are putting your body through.  I’d recommend getting a Garmin forerunner if you want a fully dedicated running watch! 

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sfo2 • 6 months ago

Basically any modern smartwatch will do this. Your axes of choice are ecosystem, battery life, and price. The basic Apple Watch will do what you want, but because you’re using the GPS, the battery will be dead mid-day. I do not recommend any Apple Watch but the Ultra for an athlete or active person because of the awful battery life. If you want something cheaper than the Ultra, I’d look at the Coros Pace and cheaper Garmin Forerunner options. They’ll both cost about half and are really good products with roughly 5-10x battery life vs the basic Apple Watch.

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sfo2 • 6 months ago

Oh wow I didn’t know the Ultra 2 also had that issue. Honestly after getting a garmin watch, I don’t think I can go back.

r/cycling • Best smartwatch for general fitness? ->
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shredditor1234 • 2 months ago

The Fenix is much heavier than the Forerunner. I had a Fenix and switched to Forerunner because of the weight.

r/GarminWatches • Fenix 8 or Forerunner 970?? ->
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Slip_Delicious • 2 months ago

I have the Fenix 8 amoled which I use for running and hiking, the sapphire glass is great so it doesn’t scratch and I love having topo maps standard. Cons is the price. Forerunner is a good option if price is an issue.

r/Garmin • What's the best Garmin for running these days? ->
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somedaywellgetthere • 24 days ago

I just got a forerunner garmin after my Apple Watch couldn’t last a day. if you can, I’d definitely recommend getting one, maybe even with the holidays coming up. It tracks my sleep, workouts, stress - a whole lot more than my old Apple Watch!

r/PetiteFitness • Best fitness wearable? ->
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SPL15 • about 1 month ago

I have an AWU: it’s a smart watch w/ mostly useless rudimentary fitness tracking metrics that don’t match at all with what training peaks, intervals, Strava, or Garmin Connect give for metrics & stats. Also, battery lasts less than 24 hours if you actually use your watch for tracking rides. I had a Garmin Forerunner: It was a legit fitness tracker that has useful metrics that align w/ 3rd party training platforms and also has some basic useful smart watch features. Seamless integration w/ Garmin Edge bike computer stats as well. When I upgrade watches, I’m going back to Garmin because I prioritize the fitness features more than the often annoying & useless smart watch novelty features that Apple caters towards for the general public. What do you prioritize? Novelty smart watch features (Apple), or useful training metrics (Garmin).

r/cycling • Smart watch for a cyclist? ->
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sundaymorningbrunch • about 2 months ago

I used my Garmin Forerunner and it was perfect. Only charged once after 6 days.

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SvLyfe • 3 months ago

If price isn't an issue check the Garmin line. They have watches for runners, climbers, n daily life. I'm not a runner but I got the forerunner since it matched well with my life style. Just pick the one that u like the most based on its features. Battery life is from 7 days to 15 depending on the watch n use. If price is an issue get the lower end ones, less feats but still very nice battery life

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TheCrimson_Guard • 4 months ago

I use Strava and the Whithings app, paired with one of their smart scales and a few add ons. Apple Health can pull from both, and while I don't care about my daily steps (for example) they automatically pull from my watch (forerunner) into the various apps as well.

r/cycling • Garmin Connect vs Apple Health/Fitness – Which do you like better for health tracking? ->
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thelastofusnz • 14 days ago

Depending on how much you want to interact with your watch, the lack of buttons on a Venu might be frustrating. For that reason a Forerunner might be better as you can lock the touch screen during runs and use the buttons.

r/Garmin • First Garmin for Runner ->
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TheOtherGuttersnipe • 11 months ago

Can't go wrong with Garmin imho. I've had a fenix and a couple of forerunners, and they've all worked great.

r/Swimming • Swimming watch recommendations Android? Apple? ->
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vaughannt • 9 months ago

I have been trying to get going as a runner for a few years but kept getting injured... anyway I've had a Garmin Forerunner for a few years as well and I am happy with it. It's useful as an everyday watch but also has built in training programs. I'm going through one right now for a half marathon in May and it's going well. I did six miles yesterday (the farthest I've ever ran in my life) and I feel great today. It is durable, has great battery life, and for the money is a pretty good bargain imo. I would suggest it to anyone.

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WatchandThings • 12 months ago

Three things to consider that comes to my mind. 1. If you are only looking to track runs(no use for daily health metrics) then you can just wear the running watch during the run, and then put the watch away after you are done. That is what I do with my Garmin Forerunner. I do my run with the watch and then after I come back home the Forerunner gets turned off and put away. 2. Alternative option is to just use your phone's GPS data to track run data. Personally I tried this method, and I wasn't a fan because the phone GPS would struggle to find me sometimes and I'd end up with a weird run distance and times. Non watch style fitness tracking device would likely also have this issue where the GPS function is either non-existent or not as accurate as the watch style running watches. 3. Lastly, I'd just run by time and effort without any tracking if you are just starting out. Time on feet will likely matter more for your progress than accurate distance or speed measures. Set a timer on your phone and run until the timer goes off, then turn around and run back to the starting point. Slowly increase the time on the timer over as you get better. This is more or less what I did when starting out, and I still use this method when going for an easy run.

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Wirelessness • 6 months ago

If you don’t wanna get a dedicated computer like the Garmin edge. Then get a forerunner or fenix.

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db720 • 10 months ago

Ive had a few Fenix versions, they are great/ top of the range. Last few years ive been using forerunners which have all the functionality - 9xx series is great, or 2xx for something easier on the pocket. My activities include trail running, hiking, triathlons (and running/swimming/riding only), golf/disc golf. Navigation and battery are good, and glass is strong. Lifestyle is great for sleep, general hr tracking, step counts, tap to pay. The 955 i have also has great multimedia (music). Cant go wrong with a forerunner (solar if you are doing ultra's or multiday). Fenix is a nice splurge

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arachnophilia • 5 months ago

>Its a Vivoactive by another name. ironically i've been looking at the FR series to upgrade my old vivoactive. lack of altimeter is deal breaker for me.

r/Garmin • The New Garmin Forerunner 570 ->
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DisplayLast3455 • 6 months ago

People have to stop comparing these. These are for two different people. I would never wear an Apple Watch based on battery life alone. I specifically got the Garmin for a wrist based gps and mapping tool to track and orient myself. You buy an Apple Watch to use smart features and be connected to your phone. Garmin has never been in that market. It’s a whole company based on gps systems for outdoor activities . You buy an Apple Watch to have Apple ecosystem. you can’t use half the feature of the fenix on an iPhone bc they only want you to use their watch… Garmin are all specifically made for their audience even down the the model . Apple watches are just to keep you plugged into your phone and have no bearing on actual outdoor activities despite calling it ultra. The Millitary has been orienteering with Garmin wrist based gps systems forever. You’d never catch an Apple Watch on patrol in Afghanistan. 😂

r/Garmin • Garmin Fenix 8 vs. Apple Watch Ultra: My Disappointing Experience ->

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