What BuyOrSkip would check
- Which Forerunner model matches your distance and sport
- Battery life versus weekly training volume
- Compatibility with Strava, Garmin Connect, and your phone OS
- Refurbished or previous-generation Forerunner models
Fitness & Wearables
Should You Buy a 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.
Red flags
- Buying top-tier model if you run fewer than three times a week
- Apple Watch if you want running metrics — heart rate zones and GPS drift in comparison are inferior
- Wrist HR accuracy on intervals — chest strap is still more accurate
Better searches
- Garmin Forerunner 255 vs 265 comparison
- Garmin Forerunner refurbished UK
- best GPS running watch under £250
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