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Fitbit/activity trackers what do you use?

antennachick
antennachick Posts: 464 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
There are so many, what do you use? I mainly want to track my miles. I used my phone with run keeper app but now that my runs are reaching the 15 mile range, it kills my battery on my phone.
There are so many...how do I figure out which one is thr best?

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  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,588 MFP Moderator
    since you want to run I suggest heading toward garmin. They have much better running features and GPS than fitbit. I think fitbit still rely's on hooking to your phones GPS.

    Lots of different levels within garmin, so it all depends on what features want. You can compare models on their website.

    I really like the reviews this guy does:
    https://www.dcrainmaker.com/
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    i like garmin too
    check out dcrainmaker's reviews
  • Davidsdottir
    Davidsdottir Posts: 1,285 Member
    Garmin Vivoactive 3. I used to have Fitbits and really prefer the Garmin
  • Go_Deskercise
    Go_Deskercise Posts: 1,630 Member
    since you want to run I suggest heading toward garmin. They have much better running features and GPS than fitbit. I think fitbit still rely's on hooking to your phones GPS.

    Lots of different levels within garmin, so it all depends on what features want. You can compare models on their website.

    I really like the reviews this guy does:
    https://www.dcrainmaker.com/

    Although I love my Fitbit Charge 2, I agree with 4legs that you would be happier with the features of a Garmin.
  • SCoil123
    SCoil123 Posts: 2,111 Member
    since you want to run I suggest heading toward garmin. They have much better running features and GPS than fitbit. I think fitbit still rely's on hooking to your phones GPS.

    Lots of different levels within garmin, so it all depends on what features want. You can compare models on their website.

    I really like the reviews this guy does:
    https://www.dcrainmaker.com/

    Although I love my Fitbit Charge 2, I agree with 4legs that you would be happier with the features of a Garmin.

    I’m happy with the Charge 2 as well and it has a run tracker. I only do a weekly 5k at this point though so I’m not sure how much different it would be using it for more regular distance running
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    Another recommendation for the Garmin Forerunner series. And also for dcrainmaker's website for thorough, comprehensive reviews.
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