I walked 4,000 steps with these 4 fitness trackers — here’s the most accurate
www.tomsguide.com
Apple Watch vs Garmin vs Fitbit vs Suunto

I have been using the Mi Band for years which I generally like, although it’s quite a simple device

  • @owf@feddit.de
    22•1 year ago

    Apple Watch.

    I had a couple of Garmins before and the difference is night and day. The Apple Watch isn’t perfect, but it’s clear that a lot of thought went into it.

    The Garmins on the other hand, were lowest of low effort.

    They blatantly didn’t talk to even a single cyclists while building their cycling app.

    Cyclists use average speed, not pace. Even the junkiest $3 cycle computer from Ali Baba gets this right, but not Garmin. They just copy-pasted the running screen.

    • @supercheesecake@aussie.zone
      44•1 year ago

      This is a troll comment.

      Let’s review: has “had a couple of Garmins”, but doesn’t know that both speed and lap speed are default data fields in the bike activity. And can be trivially changed to average speed or essentially a bazillion other types of data (HR, power etc) in a highly customisable way.

      • @owf@feddit.de
        1•1 year ago

        I haven’t touched the thing in three years.

        I just remember that it had pace where it should have average speed. That is all.

        Now go away. I’m not interested in defending myself to someone like you, who’s been nothing but nasty.

    • jabib (he/him)
      11•1 year ago

      Pretty sure my Garmin does pace for cycling. You bed to get a multisport watch from them first. The Forerunner watches are going to be focused on running obviously. Fenix line should do average speed

    • @twotone@beehaw.orgOP
      1•1 year ago

      Oh, that’s interesting. I was under the impression that Garmin was best for the actual fitness stuff, but this is good to know

      • @supercheesecake@aussie.zone
        26•1 year ago

        Nah you’re right and this person has obviously never used a Garmin.

        The Apple Watch is a great smartwatch though and solid for sports. My wife has one and loves it. I’m on the Garmin side, so we’re always comparing.

        • @owf@feddit.de
          1•1 year ago

          Nah you’re right and this person has obviously never used a Garmin.

          You mean that you didn’t bother to read my comment properly before personally attacking me. Let me guess, you’re from Reddit.

      • @LunarticBot@beehaw.org
        9•1 year ago

        Garmins are smart fitness watches, not smart watches.

        I have a forerunner 255 and it’s amazing for hiking and running which is what I do most times. I can also take calls and see notifications which is all I need and the battery life is amazing.