Garmin Forerunner 230 GPS Watch: Is it Still Worth It In 2020 or 2021? Best Used GPS Watch?

[@TrailSage]

The 230 was my first watch and agree, it is still relevant and a steal for the price. For me the biggest con was the lack of altimeter. Great review Steven.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Agreed. The lack of altimeter isn't really an issue for road runners. Thanks for watching!

[@AllDragonsAreDead]

I am using it for 6 years and I see no reason to buy anything better. Although, I must agree that it's a bit off when you run in forests or mountains but in my case it never got completely lost. I often run through a specific forest trail and it shows that I'm running ~2 meters next to that trail but that's it, the distance is more-or-less ok and the pace shown during run is accurate (or at least shows same results as my phone).

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Awesome; glad it is working for you!

[@Haydini69]

Great video man! Just got given one new in the box. I’ve had a couple apple watches but that’s the only smart watches I’ve used to excited to see what these Garmin’s are all about

[@UltraTrailSteven]

New in box! Wow awesome!

[@RunFreeandStrong]

Hey Steven - UltraTrailDeclan needs a GPS watch! I love my Garmin 235 and use it 80% of the time, and use my Fenix 5 Sapphire only where battery life and accuracy is a must. I prefer the lighter watch on my wrist, still getting used to the heavier, chunkier Fenix.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I have heard that about the Fenix watches; that they are heavy! Thanks !

[@aldobega2649]

Great review! direct to the point! Thanks!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidserrano7935]

Great video!! I love the FR230 because of the lack of HR sensor. If I wanted to replace my 230 with something more current (any brand), what would you recommend?

[@UltraTrailSteven]

What do you want in a GPS watch? Will you use it for road or trail or both? What features are important for you?

[@davidserrano7935]

After watching videos from you and UltraDad, I am going to jump on the Coros wagon. I definitely need something that'll last deep into the ultra hours. I don't want to keep needing to have a spare contraption to use after my 230 dies. I bought a Plan B 230 off of OfferUp, but I just need to make the investment and buy a coros.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

@@davidserrano7935 You can't go wrong with the Apex! Great watch!

[@CelineFerocious]

Seems like it was worth the investment! Too bad that it’s off when you’re running trails because that’s your thing but all in all looks like you’re getting a lot out of it.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I actually haven't worn this watch in over two years except in my heart rate comparison video. I did get a lot of great use out of it, and so did my wife!

[@CelineFerocious]

@@UltraTrailSteven oops! Looks like y’all **got** a lot out of it haha.

[@KiaraHargrove]

Great informative video man! ✅🔥💯

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you!

[@e125]

I bought it 8 years ago and still using.. waited it to brake to have a reason to buy new one. But no, it's just going. But now it's enogh, I really want to see the hartrate from my arm. Time to change.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thats a long time of use; I would say you got your money's worth! haha

[@CelineFerocious]

Are there other watches with longer battery life for ultra running?

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Yep. I have the Coros Apex 46mm watch; it can go for 30 hours in full GPS mode, or upto 60 hours in a modified state.

[@thescarecrowrunner]

@@UltraTrailSteven totally agree! Love my Coros Apex 46mm. I went 29:18 in my 100 last year and still had 18% charge when I finished.

[@LeftyPencil]

just snagged one for 45 of eBay to check out Garmin's app :D same price as Pebble 2 (rip, long live Rebble)

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Cool! I hope you like it!

[@tompikar]

10K : 43' ??

[@UltraTrailSteven]

My 10k PR? It’s like 40 something

[@tompikar]

@@UltraTrailSteven hmm not bad!