Most high-quality fitness watches cost well above $300. I compared the $249 Garmin Forerunner 165, $229 COROS PACE 3, and $159 Fitbit Charge 6 to see how they compare for steps, heart rate, GPS accuracy, and other metrics. Here's what I learned!
Although the update is supposed to offer "improved optical heart rate performance in cold weather," plenty of forum posts suggests the heart rate data has gotten LESS accurate, regardless of the weather.
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Garmin has responded to over 10,000 SOS reports via its InReach satellites. While the majority were for hikers or campers, the emergency services line responded to many other accidents across over 100 countries in 2023.
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The Forerunner 165 looks destined to be one of the best running watches of 2024, with some great depth despite its $249 price tag. The question is, can you give up on the upgrades that the Forerunner 265 offers?
Garmin running watches are among the best, but they're not cheap. The Forerunner 165 should offer upgrades over 55 and 255; the only question is how much it'll cost.
Some long-requested features like the ability to undo accidental lap presses or switch from one sport to the next automatically are now available, if you're willing to download the beta.
Though the Garmin Lily 2 and Lily 2 Classic don't make that many changes from the original, they at least bring back the petite, waterproof, and long-lasting design that you liked the first time.
The Garmin Connect app, as it stands today, is an inscrutible labyrinth to navigate. The redesigned Home page puts all of your most important data upfront, so it's easier to find.