Fitness & Wearables Buying Guides

Honest Buy, Skip, or Consider verdicts for fitness & wearables — what to check, what to avoid, and where to search for better options.

BUY

Garmin Forerunner running watch

Buy if you run more than twice a week. Garmin's GPS accuracy, battery life, and training load data is unmatched at this price. Apple Watch is not a substitute for serious running.

CONSIDER

Apple Watch SE

Consider if you want notifications and fitness tracking tightly integrated with iPhone. A Garmin or Fitbit at a similar price offers better fitness depth and far longer battery life.

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