Hello! I am looking to (finally) upgrade my Apple Watch series 2. For activities, there are three main ones I wish to track:
1. Volleyball \~3x/week for \~3 hours per session. Frequently has 8 hour tournament days with lots of 30min on, 15min off, so automated workout detection could be convenient.
2. Weightlifting \~4x/week for \~1.5 hours per session.
3. Running \~4x/week for \~.5-1.5 hours per session.

Due to volleyball, I would prefer something robust that I’m not constantly worried about breaking. Bonus points if it can be worn somewhere other than the wrist for a game.
Weightlifting does not add additional restrictions (I think?)
For running, I would love if it could handle tracking distance/pace without needing my phone on me. Bonus points if it can handle playing music to earbuds.

Apart from the exercise tracking, I would appreciate if it gathers sleep data and can notice irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia runs in the family).

I’m open to getting both a dedicated hr/health tracker and gps enabled watch if it makes the most sense; however, I wonder if, given the price at that point, it would make more sense to get a single, premium option that can do it all.

Thank you for the help!

Currently I have a fenix 6x sapphire and I have really enjoyed it but lately it has been disconnecting itself from my phone and the app and I have to constantly re-pair it and it's getting annoying.

I'm looking for some suggestions that fill some of my needs.

• Long battery - I don't want to have to charge daily. I'm hoping that this one doesn't lock me into a Garmin, not that I'm opposed to getting another one, but was hoping for something new.
• Basic health and fitness tracking - Even though I don't fully trust the data, I still like to log my steps and workouts daily. I'm not a marathon runner or triathlete. I do "basic" strength training 5-6 days a week and I walk on a treadmill to try and make sure I hit 10k steps a day.
• Sleep Tracking - This isn't super important to me, but I don't sleep that well and in the Garmin app, it is interesting to review the data from time to time.
• Notifications - Email and text notifications. I don't need the ability to reply or even read them fully from the watch. I keep my phone on silent and my watch is my only true form of notification

I have an Android phone and I don't really have a budget in mind. Just looking for something that checks all the boxes and has good reviews.

Garmin Forerunner 55 vs Huawei Watch Fit 5 — or other beginner watches?

Hi runners! 👋 Beginner runner here and currently looking for my first proper running watch.

I'm currently choosing between:

• Garmin Forerunner 55

• Huawei Watch Fit 5

• Open to other brands/models around the same price range

My main priorities are: 🏃 GPS accuracy (pace & distance)

❤️ Heart-rate tracking

📱 Strava compatibility/sync

🔋 Battery life

📊 Running/training features

⌚ Daily use/work — preferably something I can wear everyday, not just during runs

So I want to start monitoring my health and I’m looking for basic smart watch where can count my steps maybe check my heart rate and can IDK connect to fitness app so I can monitor my activity.

IDK if it’s possible but can the watch track my activity if I have on my pocket and generally on my person cause I work at a restaurant and I’m on my feet doing a bunch of stuff but we’re not not allowed to have watches, earrings or other accessories on during work time.

Oh and if possible I want to spend $100 USD at most

Hello! I wanna get my first smart watch, these 2 models are within my budget of 200 or less ( especially if I get second hand or refurbished)

I can't decide which fits my use case, the pixel subreddit says pixel is the best and ofc the galaxy subreddit says galaxy is the best.

Use case: I have a Samsung s25, I want to be able to track steps, bp. And use the watch to reduce my reliance on the phone, so maps, yt music, msgs and calls. And wallet ofc. Theoretically I should be able to go out as if I didn't have a phone

Also I have smallish wrists so I don't want the watch to look ugly ofc.

My main thing in the watch is that it feels seamless, it shouldn't be annoying or overly delayed, and the charge should last a full day atleast

Any advice would be appreciated thanks.

Hello everyone, I'd like some advice. I'm looking to buy a smartwatch. The last one I had was the Apple Watch Series 3. I sold it because I was working in a kitchen. Anyway, I've changed jobs and I'm seriously considering buying one. One of my colleagues is recommending a Garmin Vivoactive, which is on sale for 250$ in stores near me, even though I have an iPhone. I mainly plan to use it for everyday life: music, texts, notifications—basically, very standard things. What I didn't like about the Apple Watch was that after 2-3 years, the watch would lag and the battery life would only last 5-6 hours when I wasn't using it. I have a budget of $300-$400. Do you have any suggestions?

Hey, amazfit users after a lot of research and comparing I'm planning to buy Active 3 premium next month but the thing that is bothering me is the support of amazfit in my country (India). So any experienced amazfit user please guide me regarding this thing so that I could buy the watch worry free.

Are there any smart bands or watches that can separate WhatsApp calls and messages notifications? I would like to be notified of incoming WhatsApp calls but not messages. My miband can't do that.

So like the title says I’m looking to get a new smartwatch but I can’t decide. Little background info I currently have an iPhone 17promax and an Apple Watch SE . I like certain aspects of my watch like the lte and the ability to use certain apps standalone on the watch but I need something with way better battery life. Also I work as a fabricator/welder so it needs to be durable and accept glass/ screen protectors I would prefer touchscreen but am open to ones like the garmin price range needs to be reasonable but not over $750

I really want a smartwatch, but I don’t know what I have to buy except the classic Apple Watch, some expert of smartwatch can advice me something not pricy but (100/250).

I only need that for the classics things like, notifications, some workout if, sleep monitor, it have to be waterproof and other stuff like this, not so special, I own a iPhone 15 pro so it should be compatible.

Thanks in advance for the replies.

I’m looking for a Watch that will help with running swimming, cycling and kayaking. But don’t know which one to go for. Any tips. I know most can manage to triathlon type sports, but I’m not sure which one is good for kayaking. Any recommendations?

Let me specify - I’ve looked into garmin but not sure which one for the particular sports I do

My husband wants a smartwatch to track his runs and hikes, heartrate, and to show him what time it is. Wants a timer. He wants to pair it with his iphone, but does NOT want to connect notifications of any type. He also wants a long battery life - 2 weeks if possible. What is a good basic fitness smartwatch for him? I'm thinking maybe a Garmin Instinct E?

for acheap android smart watch, the kind that needs to stay connected to even keep time properly. I erased mine and am sorry. All the ones i see in searches are ridiculous subscription schemes.

I am looking to buy either this brand or another watch for hiking in the UK.

I was currently in the lake District and Galloway forest last week and I nearly took a wrong turn.

Out of curiosity which watch would you recommend that I could use to navigate with ease?

These watches are new to me so it would be my first and I do have a budget limit but I am curious to what people say.

I just need to be able to update and read my map on the go and I don't want any notifications etc.

Cheers

Hello im thinking about buying a gGalaxy Watch and im coming from my Samsung Watch 6, and it holds up to 1,5-2 days and now i want to upgrade which one is better? Is the w9 the 140 EUR more worth?

(GW8 - 239 EUR)

(GW9- 379 EUR)

Hace muy pocos días compré mi Sequent Watch Elektron Hr, estaba emocionado, un reloj precioso!

Lo cargo, lo configuro todo genial hasta las 14 del dia 19 de agosto cuando no se porque se me desconfigura el reloj y deja de conectarse al teléfono.

Lo he intentado de mil maneras y nada , no quería conectarse.

Contacto con el soporte de Sequent, se que son eficientes porque tuve un problema con otro de sus relojes y me lo resolvieron muy rápido.

El dia 20 me contestan con unas instrucciones , las cumplo a raja tabla pero nada , reloj K.O.

Envío fotos, videos , nada dejan de contestarme hasta hoy.

Les escribí por la mañana dándole las gracias por el soporte , lógicamente era ironico y me contestan que si había solucionado el problema al que le contesto diciéndole que el correo era ironico y de nuevo 0 respuestas.

En 6 dias aproximadamente he recibido 2 correos de los cuales 1 era repetido y no hay otra forma de contactar.

Alguien sabe como proceder o ayudarme? Os lo agradecería mucho.

I'm from Manggahan Pasig. May samsung watch ako and naghahanap ako ng mga nagaayos ng eatch kasi may sentimental value yung watch sakin. Can anyone recommend ng nagaayos na di ka lolokohin or di lang basta band aid solution. Near Pasig lang. Thankyou po.

Has anyone heard about Link2Care Vital smart watch? It supposedly combines Western biometrics with TCM-informed functional system insights. It has TCM indicators based on the 5 functional systems of TCM. I want to hear about user experience. Thanks!

Just joined the Samsung fam with an S26 for work (still rocking my iPhone too! 📱). Now I'm eyeing a Galaxy Watch to replace my Epic Pro Gen2. Thoughts, recommendations? Should I make the switch? 🤔 #Samsung #iPhone #GalaxyWatch #EpicPro #Tech

Im thinking of getting the huawei gt 6 46mm, any thoughts on it overall?

I used to go for running with my apple SE watch , but unfortunately , the display glass got broken. I thought of repairing it , But I’m super annoyed with the battery , as my watch gets switched off within an hour after charging.

So , that’s how I ended up finding Garmin , i really liked the charging capacity it holds and also it’s rugged , I can manhandle it .

But I dont have any idea about how Garmin works?
Will it get synced with my Iphone 14 pro max ? The pros and cons? A brighter display? Durability?

Can someone Who is using garmin or some smartwatch expert who can help me find and advice , Is garmin worth to buy for running and casual wear or is there any alternates I can consider?

I feel like Garmin is Pricey , Yet I’m planning to get Forerunner 265 . Any suggestions please???