hi

i started "training" (read running/cycling/gym) in februari 2017 and i bought a cheap tomtomrunner 2 with music watch... was a cheap choice at the moment to keep track of my cardio since i also wanted the bluetooth music ability. the music was fun ... but the tracking was horrible... it needs to be connected every time to my laptop ... i dont do that after working out ... so i only had a heart rate monitor on my wrist. and not always accurate (dropping from 140 to 70 for a few seconds and then going up again to 120 ... useless unless cycling with stable hands...

now if i want to do some indoor cycling all the equipment is setup to match polar heartrate monitors.
all the gym equipment is from the MATRIX-Brand (Egym)

i am comparing some watches / attributes to decide what's best for me. I would like a complete fitness watch that can be also used for daily use / wearable. it does need a bluetooth-music-option. i dont like to drag my phone around the different training equipment... i want all on my watch ! but it doesnt really need to be connected to the phone, i dont care about notifications etc...

does any of u have expierience with following "smart/fitness-watches":

- Fitbit Ionic
- Polar M600 (searched for the M430 and the V800 aswell but i cant seem to find music option...)
- Apple watch series 3 (i have iphone/macbook)
- others???

need advice on:

- Heart rate monitor
- Music
- Automatic tracking
- Compatible with Matrix or other equipment
- User friendly

just hit me with advice, needs to beat the Tomtomrunner+cardio2

This post was edited by Falkerakatim on Oct 17 2017 07:36am

I am very happy with my Garmin Forerunner. Heart rate for running is very nice. It also keeps track of HR during the day and night. I use the 235 model. You only do not have music on it. I love to go for a run without my cell phone. If I want music I use my Sony https://www.sony.com/electronics/walkman/nwz-w273-nwz-w274s

I do not have any connection problems with bluetooth etc. I can just put music on during the run if I want!

Greetz,
Sara

T4i

Any more opinions?

My Samsung Gear S2 is pretty useful for fitness related stuff.

what is your budget?

The garmin Fenix is fairly nice, just slightly pricey.

The Suunto Spartan Sport is also REALLYYYY nice and customizable, but very pricey.

I have the Sunnto, customized, and I LOVE it. I also have the apple watch, which is fairly nice too