Help me choose a garmin

[Ciro_DiMarzio]

I fancy a garmin watch. It will be used for running and possibly cycling.

I am hoping to keep it under £200 so ideally.

 

[oROSSo]

735xt is a touch over

 

[Ciro_DiMarzio]

735xt is a touch over

The one I have been looking at is the vivoactive 3. £150. I know there is a vivo active 4 now too. What are the difference between a vivoactive 3 and a 735xt?

 

[becs]

I've got Vivoactive 4 and I like it better than my Fitbit Charge 2. It's more accurate with steps and has GPS built in for running. I find the body battery and running coach are useful.

 

[Ciro_DiMarzio]

I've got Vivoactive 4 and I like it better than my Fitbit Charge 2. It's more accurate with steps and has GPS built in for running. I find the body battery and running coach are useful.

I'll have to compare the 3 and 4. There is a canny difference in price.

 

[LewisLad]

The one I have been looking at is the vivoactive 3. £150. I know there is a vivo active 4 now too. What are the difference between a vivoactive 3 and a 735xt?

735 is more of a dedicated fitness watch (and supports triathlons) while vivo 3 is more of a 'lifestyle' watch.

Both will probably do what you need if you just want something for general exercise but 735 is a more serious bit of kit (despite being canny old now) if you are a serious runner / cyclist / swimmer.

I got the vivo 4 when it was on offer and am pleased with it.

 

[Ciro_DiMarzio]

735 is more of a dedicated fitness watch (and supports triathlons) while vivo 3 is more of a 'lifestyle' watch.

Both will probably do what you need if you just want something for general exercise but 735 is a more serious bit of kit (despite being canny old now) if you are a serious runner / cyclist / swimmer.

I got the vivo 4 when it was on offer and am pleased with it.

735 will probably be overkill for me then so I'm looking at the vivo 3 or 4.

 

[Fletch]

Ebay

 

[Ricci's Special Kebabs]

735 will probably be overkill for me then so I'm looking at the vivo 3 or 4.

There's not a huge amount of difference between the 235 and the 735 for what you're after. Can pick them up for around 100 to 130 on ebay.

 

[Charlestonian]

There's not a huge amount of difference between the 235 and the 735 for what you're after. Can pick them up for around 100 to 130 on ebay.

I’ve had a 235 for nearly a year and it’s class, does exactly what I need.

 

[Ciro_DiMarzio]

I have decided on the vivoactive3, seems like it ticks the boxes I need and is well under my 200 quid budget. Cheers for the replies.

 

[The Butcher]

235

 

[daveydavey]

I’ve had a 235 for nearly a year and it’s class, does exactly what I need.

Yes another vote here for the 235. Roughly £150 and does GPS tracking, heart rate, syncs to different fitness apps etc, good battery life...looks reasonable for a running watch if you wear it daily.

 

[Ciro_DiMarzio]

What apps do people like to use? I'm tracking my runs with strava. Is there anything else worth having?

 

[Charlestonian]

What apps do people like to use? I'm tracking my runs with strava. Is there anything else worth having?

I’ve got another one called iSmoothRun that I used to use a lot pre having the Garmin, it lets you set intervals etc but you can do that with your new watch now so I don’t think you’ll need owt else.

Strava is the only thing I use, does any one pay for the additional features whilst I’m on? Worth it if so?

 

[Ciro_DiMarzio]

I’ve got another one called iSmoothRun that I used to use a lot pre having the Garmin, it lets you set intervals etc but you can do that with your new watch now so I don’t think you’ll need owt else.

Strava is the only thing I use, does any one pay for the additional features whilst I’m on? Worth it if so?

I'm pleased with Strava. Haven't used an app for running for a long time and things have definitely improved.