Anonymous
Post 03/07/2024 13:55     Subject: Garmin or Coros?
One of the newer garmins with the highly visible watch faces. Easy to read if you are older. I am waiting for my current garmin to die before I replace it with a newer model.
Coros I have heard a lot of good things about, but Ive been using a garmin for so long that I don't want to learn a new interface platform
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2024 13:54     Subject: Garmin or Coros?
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Anonymous wrote:I don't know what Coros is. But I have a Garmin and I love it. I have the Forerunner - anything past 265 is excessive. They just came out with a new one - 165. It's fun and has some good insight. I've been doing the Daily Suggested Workout and find them helpful.


165 would probably work OK for OP.

But they all have their quirks, including screen quality. That’s why I suggested watching the reviews. There is a reason he makes an entire living doing those reviews.

Past 165 or 265 would be “excessive” for OP, maybe. But not generally. I wouldn’t do a full distance iron man with a 165. Maybe a 265, but probably not. It all depends on the use case.

So, yeah, watch the reviews.


Op here thx I think the 265 tracks strength training but the 165 does not. Strength tracking is a requirement for me.


Strength training tracking isn't super useful. It's too much of a pain in the ass to use.


I track strength on my Fitbit, not willing to give that up.


I've had a Fitbit and a Garmin. They both "track" strength training but my wrist was constantly buzzing and it was constantly incorrect. I stopped using that activity and now do "Cardio" when I lift weights.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 19:12     Subject: Garmin or Coros?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't know what Coros is. But I have a Garmin and I love it. I have the Forerunner - anything past 265 is excessive. They just came out with a new one - 165. It's fun and has some good insight. I've been doing the Daily Suggested Workout and find them helpful.


165 would probably work OK for OP.

But they all have their quirks, including screen quality. That’s why I suggested watching the reviews. There is a reason he makes an entire living doing those reviews.

Past 165 or 265 would be “excessive” for OP, maybe. But not generally. I wouldn’t do a full distance iron man with a 165. Maybe a 265, but probably not. It all depends on the use case.

So, yeah, watch the reviews.


Op here thx I think the 265 tracks strength training but the 165 does not. Strength tracking is a requirement for me.


Strength training tracking isn't super useful. It's too much of a pain in the ass to use.


I track strength on my Fitbit, not willing to give that up.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 19:07     Subject: Garmin or Coros?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't know what Coros is. But I have a Garmin and I love it. I have the Forerunner - anything past 265 is excessive. They just came out with a new one - 165. It's fun and has some good insight. I've been doing the Daily Suggested Workout and find them helpful.


165 would probably work OK for OP.

But they all have their quirks, including screen quality. That’s why I suggested watching the reviews. There is a reason he makes an entire living doing those reviews.

Past 165 or 265 would be “excessive” for OP, maybe. But not generally. I wouldn’t do a full distance iron man with a 165. Maybe a 265, but probably not. It all depends on the use case.

So, yeah, watch the reviews.


Op here thx I think the 265 tracks strength training but the 165 does not. Strength tracking is a requirement for me.


Strength training tracking isn't super useful. It's too much of a pain in the ass to use.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 19:06     Subject: Garmin or Coros?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't know what Coros is. But I have a Garmin and I love it. I have the Forerunner - anything past 265 is excessive. They just came out with a new one - 165. It's fun and has some good insight. I've been doing the Daily Suggested Workout and find them helpful.


165 would probably work OK for OP.

But they all have their quirks, including screen quality. That’s why I suggested watching the reviews. There is a reason he makes an entire living doing those reviews.

Past 165 or 265 would be “excessive” for OP, maybe. But not generally. I wouldn’t do a full distance iron man with a 165. Maybe a 265, but probably not. It all depends on the use case.

So, yeah, watch the reviews.


Op here thx I think the 265 tracks strength training but the 165 does not. Strength tracking is a requirement for me.
Anonymous
Post 02/27/2024 09:39     Subject: Garmin or Coros?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't know what Coros is. But I have a Garmin and I love it. I have the Forerunner - anything past 265 is excessive. They just came out with a new one - 165. It's fun and has some good insight. I've been doing the Daily Suggested Workout and find them helpful.


165 would probably work OK for OP.

But they all have their quirks, including screen quality. That’s why I suggested watching the reviews. There is a reason he makes an entire living doing those reviews.

Past 165 or 265 would be “excessive” for OP, maybe. But not generally. I wouldn’t do a full distance iron man with a 165. Maybe a 265, but probably not. It all depends on the use case.

So, yeah, watch the reviews.


I totally agree. I think the 965 has maps which is fine if you are a hiker or doing really long runs. I don't know much about the 165 and there is probably not many reviews of it since it's brand new. DC Rainmaker usually wears the watch for a week before a review. The Compare feature on Garmin's website is really helpful.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2024 17:07     Subject: Garmin or Coros?
Anonymous wrote:I don't know what Coros is. But I have a Garmin and I love it. I have the Forerunner - anything past 265 is excessive. They just came out with a new one - 165. It's fun and has some good insight. I've been doing the Daily Suggested Workout and find them helpful.


165 would probably work OK for OP.

But they all have their quirks, including screen quality. That’s why I suggested watching the reviews. There is a reason he makes an entire living doing those reviews.

Past 165 or 265 would be “excessive” for OP, maybe. But not generally. I wouldn’t do a full distance iron man with a 165. Maybe a 265, but probably not. It all depends on the use case.

So, yeah, watch the reviews.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2024 15:33     Subject: Garmin or Coros?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't know what Coros is. But I have a Garmin and I love it. I have the Forerunner - anything past 265 is excessive. They just came out with a new one - 165. It's fun and has some good insight. I've been doing the Daily Suggested Workout and find them helpful.


OP here, thx how many miles a week do you run?


10-15 miles/week.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2024 14:27     Subject: Garmin or Coros?
Anonymous wrote:I don't know what Coros is. But I have a Garmin and I love it. I have the Forerunner - anything past 265 is excessive. They just came out with a new one - 165. It's fun and has some good insight. I've been doing the Daily Suggested Workout and find them helpful.


OP here, thx how many miles a week do you run?
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2024 13:57     Subject: Garmin or Coros?
Anonymous wrote:Go watch some dc rainmaker reviews and you’ll have your answer.


This. If you aren't willing to, Coros is a Gamrin rip off, some features are better implemented better than others.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2024 13:52     Subject: Garmin or Coros?
I don't know what Coros is. But I have a Garmin and I love it. I have the Forerunner - anything past 265 is excessive. They just came out with a new one - 165. It's fun and has some good insight. I've been doing the Daily Suggested Workout and find them helpful.
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2024 20:41     Subject: Garmin or Coros?
Go watch some dc rainmaker reviews and you’ll have your answer.
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2024 19:39     Subject: Garmin or Coros?
Replacing a Fitbit Versa 2. Running 20 miles a week, 3 days weight lifting, some road biking and walking as primary activities. Please recommend fitness watch. I want better metrics for running and other fitness activities. Not concerned about streaming music with watch.