Fitness watch recommendations wanted

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#295573 7-Apr-2022 12:52

I am after a watch that will monitor my heart and steps and record it to an app so I can see it over time and in particular report my heart rate to my doctor - I want to track it resting, exercising, and sleeping.

Fitbit seems to be an option for around $200, but its got more stuff than I need really.

Is there a good cheaper option? Must be moderately waterproof as I walk in all types of weather.

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#2898086 7-Apr-2022 13:22

Not "cheaper" but in my opinion Withings Scanwatch and Huawei GT watches are really good options.

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#2898118 7-Apr-2022 14:02

The Quantified Scientist does excellent reviews on the accuracy of fitness trackers and provides recommendations according to budget.

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#2898565 8-Apr-2022 12:48

freitasm:

Not "cheaper" but in my opinion Withings Scanwatch and Huawei GT watches are really good options.

Thanks for these leads. I ended up grabbing a Huawei Watch Fit for $200, not as many features as the GT but should be good enough for what I need.

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#2898587 8-Apr-2022 14:10

If you have $1600 this could be an option: https://www.garmin.com/en-NZ/p/760778#specs

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#2898591 8-Apr-2022 14:18

Handsomedan:

If you have $1600 this could be an option: https://www.garmin.com/en-NZ/p/760778#specs

Garmin Epix Gen 2

I personally feel that all of the high end Garmins are overpriced by at least $250. It's a shame because, as an athlete, I would love one of these.

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#2898611 8-Apr-2022 15:09

Picked up the Garmin Fenix 6 sapphire in November last year from Amazon for around $800

Money well spent I feel. 14 day battery, rock solid bluetooth, music, gps tracking, heart rate, maps.

Was interesting seeing the blood oxygen drop at night when I had a really bad cold.

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#2898661 8-Apr-2022 15:26

I just splashed out on a new Fenix 7 Solar Sapphire. Had considered the Epix 2 but decided to stay with the trusty transflective display with solar for longer battery life. I had my FR945 for 2 years and in that time I covered:

3,800Km in road and trail running
2,200Km in cycling
500km in hiking
100km in stand up paddle boarding and kayaking

If I get the same out of the Fenix then it works out to ~25c per km. Not a bad investment really.

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#2898668 8-Apr-2022 15:59

I had a Fenix 5 Plus for a couple of years and I really liked it but eventually the charging port failed. I opted not to buy another one as I felt that it was a weak point in the design to have exposed electrical contacts on a device that gets drenched in sweat, chlorine and salt water.

I wouldn't worry about it on a $500 watch, but for $1000 plus I needed to have a bit more confidence in the durability.

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#2898887 9-Apr-2022 08:34

I recommended the Withings Scanwatch and the Huawei GT Runner because of budget. I have bought a Withings Scanwatch Horizon last December - but had to ship to a friend in Belgium and forward via DHL to New Zealand. These are only available in EU and US at the moment. Beautiful watch but a bit on the heavy side and need a phone for GPS. But it fits the look I wanted.

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