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Garmin vivofit with hrm...Opinions PLS

AnchoredinHimfitness
AnchoredinHimfitness Posts: 144
edited February 23 in Chit-Chat
I've done a lot of research. This seems to be at the top. I would get the bundle with the hrm strap. I would like personal opinions though.

Have you used it?

Likes/Dislikes?

Thank you for your help :)

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  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    I've been using it for over a month now, with almost 1M steps logged.

    Pros:
    Form factor
    Battery life/don't have to recharge
    It has made me get up and move more from my desk job
    Fun competitions on GarminConnect
    Very secure clasping
    If all else fails, it's a modern looking timepiece ;)

    Cons:
    Logs a lot of false steps, probably 10% are erroneous I'd say
    Distance is way off and can't be calibrated yet
    If you're pushing a shopping cart/lawnmower/whatever, it doesn't log steps (but I guess the ones in error make up for it!)

    I don't wear an HRM as much as I thought I would, but the few times I did and ran, it created a separate workout from my more accurate Garmin FR210 and I had to in and delete it. However, the heart rate data was the same because the strap was picked up by my watch and Vivofit.

    Would I buy it again? Sure. Garmin is constantly improving their site/app and I'm loyal to the brand.
  • AnchoredinHimfitness
    AnchoredinHimfitness Posts: 144
    Thank you Sonic!
  • AnchoredinHimfitness
    AnchoredinHimfitness Posts: 144
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