Which GPS Running Watch Is The Most Accurate in 2024? | ft Apple, Garmin, Suunto, Coros, Fitbit

[@JeffreyOchoa8]

Glad to see y’all acknowledging Coros exists, and watch brands other than Garmin in general.

[@FUyoutubemakingmechangemyname]

Coros is all over the Internet, seeing as most running youtubers have it as a sponsor.

[@TBasianeyes]

A lot of runners on KZbin are sponsored by Coros and unfortunately the heart rate monitoring accuracy often looks questionable.

[@ItsTimeToBuildIt]

@@TBasianeyes do you mean coros hrm arm strap? they're accurate af in my experience.

[@Audifan8595]

​@@ItsTimeToBuildIt I think they meant the watch's monitor. I just bought the arm band after 7 months of only using the watch, and was surprised that there wasn't as much discrepancy between them as I thought there'd be, maybe 6-10 BPM at most. I do have periodic issues with my watch where it will read my heart rate way lower than it should (like 130 BPM when I'm running threshold pace for example).

[@Audifan8595]

​@@ItsTimeToBuildIt I think they meant the watch's monitor. I just bought the arm band after 7 months of only using the watch, and was surprised that there wasn't as much discrepancy between them as I thought there'd be, maybe 6-10 BPM at most. I do have periodic issues with my watch where it will read my heart rate way lower than it should (like 130 BPM when I'm running threshold pace for example).

[@ionpanaiti6343]

And here I am, happy with my Garmin Forerunner 55, simple and efficient. :)))

[@dmuig6193]

I'm still rocking a Forerunner 305. Works perfectly.

[@vickyshaw1709]

I always find my forerunner 55 is pretty accurate 👍

[@arthurdoctolero8813]

Proud owner of Forerunner 55 as well!

[@totolaw2654]

Yes me too. Proud owner of FR55. Simply the best smart watch for me so far.

[@Reckoning2943]

Same here. I need to upgrade, but that’s more of a circumstantial thing rather than because of the watch. 10/10 recommend

[@bpx2798]

Would love to see non-Ultra Apple Watches tested (SE and current gen)! Thanks for the video :)

[@runningchannel]

We can look into it 😁

[@leenicholas5101]

Check out the Quantified Scientist…he’s tested all these and way more in depth 👍

[@MattPlays96]

I use the se and idk how accurate the strava data is, but I have found the gps data to be very accurate. Even catching me when I stopped a bit short on a 400m

[@mikebegley994]

I came to say the same thing. I have the latest gen Apple Watch but have to use a separate polar watch to record runs because Apple GPS is awful!

[@MattPlays96]

@@mikebegley994 i use the SE and have had no issues, but I also live in a metropolitan area so maybe that helps

[@Schottenhaml]

I am extremely happy with the Coros Pace 3. Thanks to the technology, it has a super long battery life, even with dual-band GPS switched on. I have been using it for three months. I also wear the Coros Pod 2 on my shoe. This means that changes in pace are displayed to me with almost no delay.

[@TwoHappyChildrenFarm]

2 thumbs up. Coros hands down for running and training.

[@StarBattle08]

Does the coros pod 2 also measures distance replacing the GPS? Or is it only measuring pace? I also got the pace 3 and considering the pod 2

[@markjohnson4237]

@@StarBattle08 the POD 2 increases GPS accuracy as it measures stride length. You really notice the benefit during races when you know the organisers have set the course accurately, the watch come sin bang on distance, pretty much every time. The real time pace feedback is also greatly improved, which is great for not only pace but also power, should you use that metric.

[@Schottenhaml]

@@StarBattle08 I don't know for sure, to be honest. They call it "Instant Pace" and it also seems to improve GPS accuracy. I checked my tracks (up to 35 km) a few times afterwards with Komoot and there was hardly any deviation.

[@Schottenhaml]

@@StarBattle08 As far as I know, the Pod 2 does not completely replace the watch's GPS, but complements it.

[@_Seppixx]

Nice comparrison, I bought myself a refurbished Garmin Forerunner 245 Music together with an Garmin Chest strap and I am super happy so far :) The size is perfect and all settings can be set up quite easily as well as the connection between the watch and your app on the phone is awesome!

[@sayanbiswas_sports]

Wanted to how to buy a refurbished watcha and how the experience...could it be money saving or wasting isf it doesn't work or so

[@_Seppixx]

@@sayanbiswas_sports There are actually a lot of websides they provide an refurbished service. Some of them have different conditions so it is up to you how much money you wang to spend and what is important for yourself. Amazon also offers a marketplace with many refurbished products. For me it worked perfect there is nothing demolished :)

[@_Seppixx]

@@sayanbiswas_sports For me it worked out pretty well. I bought it on Amazon in a bundle together with the chest strap :)

[@PhilMUK]

The Coros Pace 3 is an amazing watch and only £220! If it’s good enough for Kipchoge…

[@drumedorable]

Being good enough for a pro athlete usually only means that they are sponsored by them.

[@PhilMUK]

@@drumedorable Yeah, of course they are sponsored by them, but they probably wouldn’t use a sub-standard product. The same with their shoes.

[@sylvestersam2724]

Great video! Although it will be more complete if you guys shows us the resulting map for each watch. I'm sure some discrepancies in the race results can be explained by looking at the gps map tracking results. Keep up the good work!

[@patrick7228]

Would love to see results on a track. Including not just the innermost lane as many of us casual runners are in outer lanes during our jogs

[@TommiHimberg]

Was just going to suggest this. My Polar Vantage for some reason draws squares and hexagons on the map when I run around my local track and the distances are way out of whack compared with what I normally get when running on streets and paths at the same area even. Perhaps something to do with GPS update frequency? Anyway, would be good to see if different watches perform differently on a track and also would appreciate some more insights on how to adjust your positioning settings to serve you better in different use cases (probably different settings might be optimal for trail ultras vs. track intervals).

[@faykellett9589]

I love these types of videos, i have the garmin fenix 7s. My pride & joy, id be lost without it. I use the autolap function every 1km. Had the fitbit versa 3 beforehand & the inaccuracies drove my data driven mind crazy

[@Twopennysau]

Been using Garmin since the Forerunner 201. As a trail runner, cyclist (on & off road) & off-track hiker, the fenix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar is the absolute ducks nuts!

[@tomaszkwiatkowski1049]

You could test also how different watches behave when they lost gps signal for some time. On some races there are tunnels on the track and you have new pb because of that 😂

[@runningchannel]

Great idea!!

[@ivivek_1309]

😂😂😂😂

[@ericviera5120]

How about test them in a really tough environment....take them on a twisty trail run through the woods. In that test, add the Garmin Fenix to see how it compares to the FR 965. We know they'll all be short, but which will be the most accurate for twisty trail races.

[@JanneRasanen2]

Kudos to Sarah for pronouncing Suunto spot on🎉 They are from Finland and so am I.

[@markturvill]

From the Apple Watch side, it depends on which app you use. The default one doesn’t poll gps position as much as other apps so tends to be short on wiggly courses

[@thetimwinter]

A great test for accuracy. Thanks for for the video. This will be an issue at the Chicago Marathon while in downtown. Another factor of GPS is how long it takes to fully connect. The GPS on my Garmin Fenix 6 connects much faster than older models. 5-10 seconds at the most. Pervious watches I had might take a minute or longer to connect! Unrelated but in terms of heart rate accuracy, my Garmin Fenix 6 is very close to what my old Polar chest strap records. My max heart rate was only off by 1 beat per minute. 1 beat higher on the chest strap.

[@dhdavidholloway]

Good test but I find that my watch can vary by as much as 10-15 m for a km on any given day. Weather variations maybe?

[@sunshine9712]

Would you be able to compare different running apps and how they track your run using just your phone perhaps? I use my fitbit for heartrate and my phone to track distance and splits, but I find different apps perform better than others! Definitely hoping to get a watch for my birthday or Christmas lol. Love the video!

[@stevendeckert6373]

I've had the polar pacer pro and the 965 for dozens of runs each. The polar was not very accurate for me, but I always use a stryd footpod to give me distance and pace. The 965 is very good, even better than other fenixes and instincts I've used.

[@josephinecorderosapien2611]

I have an Apple Watch Series 6 and have turned it into a sports watch with the WorkOutdoors app, which works for me in terms of getting all the smart watch and sports watch features unless I decide to do a 10+ hours ultra (not there yet), in which case I’d need to consider battery life

[@gwynjonesdc]

I use a Garmin Forerunner 745, so it would be great to see how it might fare in a test. Also, longer distances (10k, 10mile, or half marathon) would be interesting, since in my experience the additional distance due to weaving is even greater. I've been very happy with the Garmin and was glad to see my sense backed up by your tests! 🙂

[@runningchannel]

We can definitely look into it!

[@jorislal]

GPS is just one of satnav systems and it's not even the best one anymore. Galileo by EU is the most accurate now so your watch settings are very important in this case.

[@pw1970pw]

It would be interesting to see if the watches record the distance differently at different running paces. Mine for example, seems to want me to run further now that I am running a little quicker, not much, maybe 30m over 3 miles but an interesting phenomenon.

[@caspernemo]

Please do accuracy test for Amazfit T-Rex 3 please. Thank you!

[@sigbjoernrevheim2125]

I would love to see you do the test on a track since that appears to be the most challing one for the watches. I would also like to see them compared to Stryd footpod and to HRM chest strap. Did you use the highest accuracy mode when doing your test?

[@Invisigoth05]

Been using Polar Grit X, and with that the GPS tends to show about 1-2% longer than actual distance (for instance a measured marathon distance I got about 500m more than the actual length of the race)

[@99pixie88]

I have the Fitbit versa 4 and I really regret my choice- the gps and pacing is so inaccurate I have to rely on my phone instead. I bought it at the very start of my running journey and it was because I had a Fitbit years before and didn’t realise there were other options at the same price point, wish I had gone for the corsa

[@glenbaddeley7290]

Try doing the same trial around a track….a difficult test for the watches….some have track settings some don’t, and the 7m difference between lanes can throw them out

[@dionblundell9733]

Love the methodology. Thanks

[@terolaitanen]

Suunto 9 peak has been pretty good for my use.

[@oliverpocket1540]

Yes

[@felipebragaalmeida2330]

You guys should test the new galaxy watch 7. It has dual band GPS

[@runningchannel]

We will if we have another test!

[@peterpanci78]

Can you try sunnto ocean, garmin mk3 and garmin instinct 2x

[@mariosloizides5331]

Thank you for today, amazing video, but she has amazing voice

[@mauriciobori]

This is the first time a title like this would not be clickbaity:”tech companies don’t want you to see this.”

[@LKeet6]

I turn my watch off after every run, because I'm not interested in monitoring every moment of my life; i just want it for runs. My coros pace 2 demands to be updated every week (why?!) and the variation on the identical run i do every day is driving me nuts! Might it be the switching it on just before running thays causing this??

[@nyguist]

Is Huawei (watch gt3 pro) any good for run tracking?

[@yash_umesh]

Just connect ur phone strava with a heart rate strap and foot pod and youll have data of heartrate gps and cadance

[@Theo_1984]

Commenting before I watch but it's always a mystery looking at my track workout on Strava using a Garmin Forerunner 235. Apparently I forgot that I ran up the middle of the infield several times... Looking forward to this video! :)

[@runningchannel]

hahaha love it when a GPS map goes off on a little walk by itself!

[@marclozada6740]

Still using my phone for recording runs and a bluetooth heart monitor

[@saaamyk]

anyone have a Garmin Fenix 6x? Mine is consistently and from day 1 10% short on distance. So frustrating as it would have been a great watch.

[@kperttul]

Running in remote place would be interesting: in a place where is trouble to get call signal.

[@GeveRetzah]

There's no correlation between cellular connection and GPS, these are two separate things

[@zylviij]

@@GeveRetzah There is a lot of data that GPS devices use to improve the accuracy and time it takes to get a location loaded via the internet. This information is generally called "Assisted GNSS". Weaker receivers that can only get certain bands or networks can take 10+ minutes to get a good location without GPS assist data over the internet. This hybrid of internet and satellite data is particularly important in cities where there are potentially lots of obstructions to the sky complicates getting a good position due to multi-path problems.

[@zylviij]

That's a great point! You're absolutely right that GPS itself functions independently of cellular data. It receives signals directly from satellites to pinpoint your location. However, there's another layer to consider called Assisted GPS (A-GPS). A-GPS uses cellular data to download information that helps the GPS get a fix on your location faster, especially indoors or when starting up for the first time. So, while GPS doesn't rely on cellular data to work entirely, A-GPS can enhance its performance in certain situations.

[@michaelcannon7640]

As far as I can tell, my Apple Watch Ultra 2 lacks about 30-40m for every 1000m - so after 5k it's about 150-200m short, which is pretty close to your results in this video.

[@savagedriver1967]

Slight correction - GNSS is not a system, it's just the umbrella term for any satellite based navigation system.

[@savagedriver1967]

Sorry to be a pedant (it's kind of my job).

[@tomb2289]

Are all these dual band not multi band? Thanks!

[@df98156]

dual is still technically multi :P

[@robertfarris7375]

I use a Garmin with auto laptop turned on.

[@adhirathwadge3960]

If the guy who made his Instagram big with those 4 (?) watch videos all over is not mentioned then I would be a little disappointed. :P

[@JHA854]

I can't imagine using anything but Garmin after so many years of using Garmin

[@runningchannel]

Which model do you have?👀

[@MrNadav1995]

why not take it to a running track and measure which is most accurate after 20 laps or so?

[@runningchannel]

That would be another way

[@nicholast.9827]

Samsung Galaxy watch is not a running watch apparently, interesting...

[@peakproofuk]

5km isn’t 3.18miles it’s 3.107 so close to 3.11 - so the Apple Watch was bang on.

[@fidget918]

They said they measured this particular race with a trundle wheel and it came out to be 3.18 miles, hence why they are using that figure to measure accuracy. So, no. The Apple watch was not "bang on".

[@peakproofuk]

@@fidget918 except they used a trundle wheel with a tiny wheel - not sure that’s more accurate than the official race distance but yeah, I take your point. 👍🏼

[@fidget918]

@@peakproofuk , well they were testing all the watches based on the trundle for the whole video. Also, we don't know how the actual race was measured. Sometimes, races run from one landmark to another.

[@yogapratamawadi5365]

Should have tested Huawei

[@TheChrevil]

Nick Bester making a cheeky cameo appearance at the front of the start line at 6:38 😂

[@runningchannel]

😂

[@IRSoutreach]

I noticed that as well😊

[@TheChrevil]

@@runningchannel you should reach out to him sometime, talk about the trials and tribulations about setting up his own race, his plans for 2:20hr marathon or his transition from innercity banker to all round running legend. 😂 Oh if you do another test Garmin Fenix 7x please.

[@PatrickStar-km1dm]

BOOM SHAKALAKA!

[@TheChrevil]

@@PatrickStar-km1dm 😂

[@dmax747]

Yeah that's my experience with Polar... Bought a high end Polar and found it struggled to give reliable GPS. Suunto and Garmin both worked really well down the years.

[@garydover2680]

Used Suunto race for this years London marathon, super accurate even around the Isle of Dogs👍

[@taavinen]

Appreciate you including the Suunto Race in this test 🙏🏼

[@relatablerunning]

That waiting for GPS reminded me of when I used to have to put my watch outside before I went and got ready for a run because it took so long (double digit minutes) to find the signal 😂 makes me feel old (I'm only in my early 30s!)

[@cherrypieforever]

Interesting video! Since so many of the watches measured *slightly* short on the trail run, I suspect it was a case of the terrain varying a little. The trundle wheel has to go up and down ever so slightly due to the ground not being completely flat, so the measured mile may have been closer to 0.99 or 0.98 in a completely flat line, which is what the watches will measure. It would be much less of a factor for the built up area test since the ground is paved and therefore much closer to being flat.

[@runningchannel]

That's a very good point! Do you prefer running on the trails or in built up areas? Do you find a difference on your watch?

[@cherrypieforever]

@@runningchannel I live in the middle of nowhere so definitely no built up areas around me to worry about! I love both road and trail running though, and I've been really happy with the accuracy of my coros pace 3 for both. My previous watch was a budget and quite old garmin that was usually great, but would occasionally lose GPS (especially when cloudy) and jump when it connected again, leading strava to think my 400m PB was 40 something seconds!

[@joe-ldp]

Yes! I don't see how GPS inaccuracy can ever cause a reduced distance, as any deviation from your true line has to add to the measured distance. Only entirely losing signal could potentially draw a shorter line I'm pretty sure.

[@chrishall5180]

@@joe-ldp Poor signal can cut off corners whenever you run anything other than a straight line. Hairpin turns or changing direction entirely can particularly result in a reduced distance on less accurate watches.

[@pquirk99]

My Garmin Fenix 7 has a 3D distance option which adds in those extra up and down distances - important for hilly trail runs.

[@ActiveIdeas]

FANTASTIC video team ❤ Really cool to see the variety of results, pretty shocked at the Polar 🤣 Cool to see Suunto & Garmin toeing that 1st place together 🔥

[@KingLifeTale]

🔥 🔥

[@Ibs123]

Coros Pace 3 ftw Note: I hope you had it on the dual band setting 😮

[@runningchannel]

It is a GREAT watch!

[@markjohnson4237]

Coros Apex 2, POD 2 user here and the accuracy I get is way better than I ever got from my Garmin, especially in a race setting.

[@theJade]

Sounds like you guys need to do a few ultras to, you know, get the best accuracy over reasonable distances.

[@the23er]

I am wearing the Polar Pacer Pro since a year now, pretty happy with that choice. I did not experience any difference in the measurements from 5k to half marathon and all the training. Especially as i can compare it to the calculations afterwards in i.e. Strava. I do know what would provoke such a big difference in the measurement. Also, i usually start it directly leaving the house and it has the position quite fast. Don't really have to wait for it. I use GPS and Glonass. Funfact, it even had quite good measurement on the treadmill.... i do not know how that is possible.

[@runningchannel]

Really glad you're enjoying it and finding it accurate! Have you got any big races on the horizon?

[@evilkirby3863]

Oh no, I have a fitbit!

[@vickyshaw1709]

Very interesting. I have always had Garmin but would definitely consider a Coros for my next watch. Currently using a forerunner 55 and find it pretty accurate in races etc for distance.

[@ShantyIrishman]

I have a Coros Pace 2, use to be brand loyal to FitBit until they got bought by Google and nosedived in quality. I do use the autolap in miles because I'm an American.

[@Reddles37]

Interesting comparison, but it seemed like your first two tests were on relatively straight routes. If that is the case then it isn't a very good test, because if the watch loses GPS signal for a while it can just fill the missing bit in with a straight line and still be relatively accurate. You should use twisty routes so that if the watch loses GPS it will miss some of the loops you're doing, which I suspect is what happened in your race test. I also would have liked to see a test on some mountain trails with a lot of sharp turns and switchbacks. I've noticed that type of course can really throw off GPS tracking depending on how much it tries to smooth out "jitter" in your route. And its interesting to pull up the GPS map you get and see how well it matches the actual shape of the trail.

[@retzlaffruns920]

Turn on each watches most accurate GPS setting, I'd bet on the pace 3 for the win or at least ties for the win.

[@noahrextalosig685]

I was wondering why there were numerous duplicate activities in Strava for Sarah last week. Now it finally makes sense!

[@runningchannel]

hahaha

[@regularcyclist4852]

I’ve got a COROS Vertix 2S and love its accuracy. I’ve got a BOB (8.08k) route that it nails every time.

[@JasonFarrell]

Wore a Coros Pace 2 for a year and the GPS was always very accurate. Then upgraded to a Coros Apex 2 Pro which features more accurate "duel frequency" GPS, but never used it much b/c normal GPS mode is just as good while consuming far less battery. Added a Coros Pod 2 accessory recently and it increases accuracy further by smoothing out GPS blips when running under bridges, etc, but even cooler than that, IMO, is it's near-instant pace updates (vs the 2-3 seconds it usually takes). And... I use auto-lap for everything except for open-ended workouts. I hit the back button to mark the end of a warm-up, etc, and move on.

[@DGCOROS]

Love to hear this. It sounds like you have found an EPIC COROS setup that works for you!

[@merovekh]

Question whether I do autolap: I used to use it, but with the Garmin at least it messes up both automatic (Garmin) interval laps and manual laps during interval training. When I do an interval training (whether pre-programmed in Garmin or not), I do not want interval laps to randomly cut off because I've finished an auto lap or visa versa. Just to add; you two are excellent presenters! Love the chemistry and sense of humor. Hope to see in another Netherlands marathon again, Sarah! Can recommend Leiden!

[@pquirk99]

Duplicate your Run activity and name it Intervals. In the Intervals activity, turn off auto lap, but turn it on in the Run activity. For easy runs, duplicate your Run activity and name it Zone 2. In the Zone 2 activity, set a zone 2 HR alert. You can do numerous things on a Garmin to tailor the activity settings. I have another copy of the Run activity called Runna that turns off the auto lap feature for their workouts.

[@laaneychoonz1330]

Excellent. Love to see more device testing. Also would love to hear your thoughts on the Huawei GT Runner...

[@seascape]

Would have been interesting to calibrate the watches with the wheel as you measured the miles, or on a track. fwiw, if I pause my Apple Ultra Watch during a run without moving about too much, it’ll record a longer distance by 0.1 or 0.2 miles than if I hadn’t paused. Also, running at a slower pace over the same course tends to result in longer distances. Same for an older Garmin Forerunner. It may be due to watch calculations to compensate when it loses GPS signal.

[@mattschm5486]

Using a coros apex 2 I’m quite happy with it but I don’t really care too much about exact distances. I used to run a lot on trails/ through the jungle in Taiwan and my shortest race ever was a 21k trail with about 1300m of elevation. Still waiting to make it to my first ultra. Wanted to do a 75k with 4500m elevation last November but unfortunately had to move before I could make it 😢

[@gusklemos1438]

5 km = 3.107 miles

[@84derbycounty]

I’d like to see it done over the half and marathon distsmce but also include the Coros Apex 2 Pro and the Vertix 2S

[@Theaddekalk]

SUUNTO ftw lets go!

[@rnelias]

Garmin Fenix 7S here and autolap always 👍🏼 and I hate these km checkpoints on the track! Because they remember me how much suffering left to the end 😂😂😂 They should be replaced by incentivation phrases like "Keep going! You're almost there". "Go harder! Prove yourself" or something like this

[@nikkojoson]

Please include Huawei watch fit 3

[@BadDubII]

I still have the apple watch 2 and i do the same 5km lap and sometimes I have to go further to make it to 5km other times it hits 5k further back lol

[@youngsuk3329]

Huawei are the best Android smartwatches, yet not even included here though 🙄🙄

[@whitehorsebricks2670]

My 5k PB only read as 4.95km on my Garmin, so doesn't show in my Strava records 😢😢

[@thetimwinter]

I would have kept running past the finish line! It doesn't count if Strava doesn't record it. 🤣😭😒

[@totolaw2654]

There are only 2 smart watches in the world.. Garmin and others.. 😂😂

[@stuartcampbell2107]

Solid IT Crowd joke Sarah hahahah

[@runningchannel]

💪

[@StephenFungOK]

Do the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra next!

[@Knotdead73]

Suunto has the best tracking on the market. Then Garmin slightly tiny bit behind. End of story

[@03bruisercat]

The wheel measurement was probably the least accurate given the circumference of the wheel and its wobble.

[@lachlaser7547]

instead of more expensive options try cheaper options for more affordable options and the best watch for a cheaper price

[@chemicalclowns]

I use the Garmin venu 3s and I just let the gps do its thing and let the watch lap at 1 mile by itself since I use a cover for mine (Where I work I'd for SURE crack a screen) and when my fingers get shaky during races its so hard to press buttons I'd rather not mess with it lolll But anyways I've never had an issue with my GPS and its usually really accurate but it does call me out for swerving around too much hahaa

[@dprid]

Measuring wheels are not always accurate, particularly on trails. I tried to measure with one when setting up a parkrun in a forest on gravel paths and despite 4 attempts never got two measurements anywhere near the same. The issue is that on rough surfaces the wheel bounces, and as soon as it loses contact with the ground it starts to slow down and therefore under-reads, and when it lands it can jump slightly forward if it lands on a stone. And I'm told those little wheel versions are even worse as the wheel doesn't have the momentum so slows even faster, and it's also more difficult to keep them straight - you can see in the video how the wheel keeps twisting as you walk with it. The Sri Chinmoy races in Battersea Park are run on a certified measured course, which means a qualified course measurer has measured the route, most likely with a certified Jones counter on a bike. So unless the course had a detour you can pretty much guarantee that the distance is correct if you follow the racing line. A good test is to view the run track at maximum magnification on a satellite map and see how accurate it is - the answer is often not very accurate. Do it on a 400m track and you'll probably see it has you weaving between lanes, running through the water jump, the sand pit, and maybe even the stands. Most wearable GPS devices are only accurate to around 5m - you need specialist equipment to get much more accurate.

[@GodfreyMann]

But for training you need accurate heart rate monitoring and the Apple Watch is easily the best, plus getting good sleep is essential for recovery and Apple Watch is best for that. Plus, it has so many other uses.

[@EvilSecondTwin]

Good concept…but I think a missed opportunity. Would have been nice if you guys would have e gone back to the map chart and see if the watches traced your actual steps -as opposed to the gps tracing a nearby road….good video, nonetheless.

[@staceydostie3451]

I’d like to know why when my bestie and I are both using garmin running together there’s typically a .1-.2 difference between us. Aren’t we on the same satellite and system!?!?!

[@nrs8043]

With all satellites on, Garmin watches are off by minimum 300m around a 5km track run. Of course if you put it on track mode it will be accurate. But in normal run mode you can see just how inaccurate they really are.

[@erva1976]

Polar Pro is not top of the polar line like other watches are top of theirs, so somewhat strange comparison between premium and base watches. Should have been Polar V3 in the test, sure Polar would have scored higher

[@malikshabazz7596]

You have all those GPS watches and no Casio who first started GPS watches or a Seiko GPS Solar, nonsense.

[@harryrs5273]

I would like to see how those watches perform with elevation in activities such as hiking and counting floors

[@pakovg4297]

Why if I set off the GPS at my Garmin watch it gives the distance completed at the activity results?

[@fendy9733]

After I updated the Garmin app, my trail/route when I ran was no longer displayed in the app

[@tobberfutooagain2628]

Heaven forbid should you get lost…… in the city… smh…