Swapping a FitBit for an Apple Watch

[louiseybobs]

I use an Apple Watch 3 for running and recently it’s not been tracking very well,

I did a 10 mile group run yesterday everyone else’s tracked as 10... mine tracked as 8.3😢

[mushumadness]

I wish inhaling made the swap
I had my Fitbit on all the time
My Apple Watch just sits gathering dust on the side

[YorkshireT]

If you are wanting the watch primarily for fitness activities, I’d go for a Garmin. I’ve had Fitbits, Android Wear, Apple, the best is Garmin. They have enough smart watch features but are the best at sports (I do running on mine) and the Garmin app is very good. Decent battery as well, charging every day becomes very tedious quick. Depending on use I get 5 days to a week out of the Garmin.
If you like running they’ve even just started a running coach on it, works very well if you’ve got the time to do it.
Heart rate monitor now on these is scarily accurate, much better than even they were 3 years ago, and continuous now.
My latest Garmin also had the update last week to pick up the new Gallieo satellites for the best accuracy (albeit all the satellites are not launched yet).
I just swapped out my Garmin running watch (hold value well, I sold it for about 60% of what I paid for it three years ago) for a Garmin Vivoactive 3 music. This has every sport you could imagine on it (including things like cross trainer machine) but I can also load my Deezer playlists on it and listen to music whilst running with no phone (Spotify coming).
There’s a reason why many serious sports people and runners often use Garmin.

[skalexander]

Originally Posted by louiseybobs

I use an Apple Watch 3 for running and recently it’s not been tracking very well,

I did a 10 mile group run yesterday everyone else’s tracked as 10... mine tracked as 8.3😢

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I had those issues with my Apple Watch. It was also inconsistent at showing my distance on the watch, which I find I need to keep me going.

I got a payrise in February, and on a whim I bought a Garmin Fenix 5S - it was brand new and boxed on eBay, and I got it for a great price.

I've got a 20% off code for Garmin if it interests anyone. I got it when I did the Manchester 10k, but I don't need it, though Garmin isn't necessarily the cheapest place to buy from.

[choccielover]

FYI you get a garmin discount through vitality also

I have the Apple 3 through it and haven’t paid a penny other than the £49 upfront payment

I love the Apple Watch for all reasons outlined above plus being able to take calls and pay for Starbucks and use a lot of my apps.

You need to determine your primary use, only then will you know which is best fit you

[Alices Aunt]

I’ve been thinking about this as well and I’m not sure. These replies have nearly convinced me to go for the Apple Watch. Just not sure I want a smart watch.

[Leyfy]

Thanks for all the input, guys.

I've decided to bite the bullet and order an Apple iWatch for £9. I usually hit my step count and my Vitality points maximum in a week, so fingers crossed I wont have to pay any more than that, so either way it's a bargain!