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Running watch Recommendations
Posted on 12/3/23 at 11:09 am
Posted on 12/3/23 at 11:09 am
Looking to get back into running and wanting a new running watch for Christmas. I would like to keep it in the $200 range. Things I'm looking for are:
Fast, reliable GPS.
Always on display
Good build quality, scratch resistance
Decent battery life
Lightweight
Music, preferably on board, but even just remote controls would be nice
Smart notifications: not a deal breaker, but would be nice.
Anyone have a watch they can recommend?
Fast, reliable GPS.
Always on display
Good build quality, scratch resistance
Decent battery life
Lightweight
Music, preferably on board, but even just remote controls would be nice
Smart notifications: not a deal breaker, but would be nice.
Anyone have a watch they can recommend?
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Posted on 12/3/23 at 12:03 pm to dltigers3
Garmin 245 Music
Can shop used for a deal on a better model too.
Can shop used for a deal on a better model too.
Posted on 12/3/23 at 2:13 pm to dltigers3
I have the Garmin 255 and love it!
Posted on 12/3/23 at 2:36 pm to dltigers3
At $200ish budget- Coros pace 3
Stretch it up to $300- Garmin forerunner 255. I believe the "music" version is on sale for $300 now
Stretch it up to $300- Garmin forerunner 255. I believe the "music" version is on sale for $300 now
Posted on 12/3/23 at 5:29 pm to jordan21210
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Garmin 245 Music
+1. This is what I use
Posted on 12/3/23 at 7:56 pm to dltigers3
I would hate to be in the market for anything running related.
Posted on 12/3/23 at 8:02 pm to uscpuke
quote:
running related.
I prefer walking. I find that 13,000-15,000 steps a day helps me maintain my healthy weight along with consuming around 2,500-2,700 calories per day.
Posted on 12/4/23 at 2:08 am to uscpuke
quote:
I would hate to be in the market for anything running related.
Why?
Posted on 12/4/23 at 8:08 am to dltigers3
Garmin Forerunner 245 as well.
Pricing varies across several websites. I've bought a refurbished Apple Watch 3 years ago and it was in great shape. Only imperfections were minor swirls in the pain underneath the watch near the HRM which you will never notice or see.
Controls are fairly easy to learn. If you want music you need to have a Spotify Premium/Amazon Music Unlimited account in order to add the songs.
Pricing varies across several websites. I've bought a refurbished Apple Watch 3 years ago and it was in great shape. Only imperfections were minor swirls in the pain underneath the watch near the HRM which you will never notice or see.
Controls are fairly easy to learn. If you want music you need to have a Spotify Premium/Amazon Music Unlimited account in order to add the songs.
Posted on 12/4/23 at 1:39 pm to dltigers3
careful with garmin. i have hte 945 and and am on my third one. previous two died. i was able to get one repalced for free, the other cost a little under 200 bucks. music on board the watch is awesome.
Posted on 12/4/23 at 2:09 pm to 1999
I have had my Garmin 245 music since 2018. Battery needs to be charged more often, but I still get about 4 days between.
Posted on 12/4/23 at 6:24 pm to dltigers3
I bought the cheapest Garmin forerunner when I got back in to it, but knew it was ugly and cheaper. Once I hit 30 days of consistency, I got the Epix and love it. Ran my first half and trained purely off the Garmin Coach. Came in under my goal of 2:00 and now it’s a complete lifestyle.
For me, I needed to prove to myself that I’d stick with it before I upgraded. Either way, get on it!!
For me, I needed to prove to myself that I’d stick with it before I upgraded. Either way, get on it!!
Posted on 12/4/23 at 8:33 pm to dltigers3
Pigging backing with the others to say the Garmin Forerunner. Personally I’d spend the extra $ and go ahead and get the 255 but the 245 would be good too and within your price range.
Posted on 12/4/23 at 9:18 pm to dltigers3
I know it's basically double your stated budget, but I'm quite happy with my Forerunner 955 solar I've had for about a year. Might be able to find a used one somewhat closer to your price range.
Posted on 12/4/23 at 9:18 pm to TheJunction
Anyone had the Vivo active 4? It looks to check all my boxes
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:42 am to dltigers3
quote:
Looking to get back into running and wanting a new running watch for Christmas. I would like to keep it in the $200 range. Things I'm looking for are:
Fast, reliable GPS.
Always on display
Good build quality, scratch resistance
Decent battery life
Lightweight
Music, preferably on board, but even just remote controls would be nice
Smart notifications: not a deal breaker, but would be nice.
Anyone have a watch they can recommend?
You first need to determine one important factor. Do you have friends that run and if so, are they using a Garmin watch? Garmin allows friends and those friends can see you stats (of course you can see theirs as well).
Posted on 12/6/23 at 11:18 am to HeartAttackTiger
quote:
You first need to determine one important factor. Do you have friends that run and if so, are they using a Garmin watch? Garmin allows friends and those friends can see you stats (of course you can see theirs as well).
I'm pretty sure almost all activity/running watches have Strava capabilities which is way better than the Garmin Connect social aspect.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 12:07 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
quote:
I'm pretty sure almost all activity/running watches have Strava capabilities which is way better than the Garmin Connect social aspect.
I actually do both but definitely have contacts that only do Garmin.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 8:46 pm to HeartAttackTiger
I don't care about sharing runs with friends or anything like that
Posted on 12/7/23 at 6:37 am to dltigers3
Just get a Garmin. Second choice would be a Coros. If you’re an Apple guy, those are passable but Garmin and Coros are 1a and 1b for running watches. They all can link with Strava if you care about that, but that shouldn’t be the first thing to consider as alluded to above.
This post was edited on 12/7/23 at 6:38 am
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