Running Watch reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 264 Reddit reviews across 24 subreddits and 66 posts to rank the best Running Watch brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/running, r/Garmin, r/AdvancedRunning, r/Strava, r/GarminWatches. Top-rated brands include Garmin (4.4/5), COROS (4.7/5), TomTom (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews264
Subreddits24
Posts66
Brands14
Products94
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#1
Garmin
4.4
(205)
"FR265 will be perfect for you."
"You could look at a 965, Fenix, or Epix."
"If you have money to burn and can benefit from maps, you could look at a 965."
"You can get some really good pricing on Fenix 7."
"You can get some really good pricing on Fenix 7 and Epix Gen2."
"You could look at a 965, Fenix, or Epix."
"Forerunner 255 definitely"
"I’ve found the fenix excellent for all activities including biking, hiking, canoeing."
"Just got the 265 and have not been disappointed at all."
"Garmin all the way. They have the solar one which you really don’t need to charge at all."
#2
COROS
4.7
(26)
"Coros Pace 3 is super good."
"Coros pace 3! I love that I only have to charge it like once a month."
"Team Coros all day! My watch lasts for 2 weeks most of the time I run 20-30 miles/week."
"Battery life and durability are unmatched."
"I highly recommend it"
"Relatively cheap. Super comfortable and you only have to charge it once a month"
"Coros for sure! Love my Apex."
"COROS over Garmin any day. The Vertix or Vertix 2 for all of those features?"
"Love the battery life and it finds GPS very quickly even in the city."
"Coros Pace 2 user here. I've had mine since December 2020."
#3
TomTom
4.1
(7)
"Go with TomTom Runner Cardio."
"I use a tomtom runner 2. They've stopped making them so you can pick them up for not much."
"The TomTom Runner can be had for less than that if you're looking for a watch with basic functionality."
"For budget friendly GPS option, look at the tom tom runner."
"I'm petite and use a TomTom Runner."
"I use the multisport and love it."
"The TomTom Runner Cardio is a mid-range watch that might work well for him."
#4
Apple
4.2
(6)
"If you’re an iPhone user, the Apple Watch is great."
"Apple Watch series 4. I use it to run all the time, it’s amazing."
"The Apple Watch is an amazing smartwatch and a great running watch."
"The only watch that fits your need is the Apple Watch cellular version."
"I use the apple watch for my runs (S3), I enjoy using it."
"Even the apple watch will track what you want."
#5
Polar
4.0
(6)
"Polar m430 has been great for me and you are very likely to find it on sale in most stores."
"GPS is good and accurate."
"The Polar 400 and 430 are great."
"Polar Vantage M is a nice watch."
"A polar m430 is $200 now which is still out of your mentioned price range but a really good watch."
"Try the Polar M400!"
#6
Amazfit
4.3
(3)
"Have used Amazfit products for the last eight years and they integrate well."
"If you are restricted to $100 then Amazfit is probably the best option."
"I recommend Amazfit Bip."
#7
Fitbit
3.7
(3)
"I recently bought a Fitbit off eBay for 50 bucks and it works just fine."
"My Fitbit Surge isn't very colorful, but I am smaller."
#8
Suunto
5.0
(2)
"If you’re looking for deals the Suunto Peak Pro is 50% right now."
"I have an Suunto Ambit 3 and love it."
#9
Wahoo
5.0
(1)
"Wahoo Element Rival"
#10
Xiaomi
4.0
(1)
"Just ordered the Xiaomi Amazfit Pace for $135 CAD."
#11
Samsung
4.0
(1)
"Given the music storage/playback requirement, I think your best option might be the Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro."
#12
Timex
4.0
(1)
"Timex Ironman Triathlon."
#13
Mi Watch
4.0
(1)
"It is just 999 when on sale in Lazada ☺️ it’s good naman na during those times."
#14
Garmin FR165
4.0
(1)
"It will certainly do the job for you - you have quite a lot of running features built into it."
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