If you decide to use the GPS signals, the battery timing will come down to 10 hours, which is still great when you compare it with the battery timing other GPS-enabled smartwatches provide. Although I was a bit skeptical at first, having used this watch, I can testify that Fitbit were right in their assertion.įor, if you don’t activate the GPS signals, the watch will last for up to 7 days with a single charge.

When asked, Fitbit were of the opinion that the huge design of this watch allowed them to provide it with a big battery life. Thankfully, the ugliness with which this watch welcomes us has no bearing on its features. In fact, UGLY is the right word when describing the exterior of this watch. In introducing Fitbit surge, I called it unattractive – a statement which won’t do justice to its outer appearance. If you are willing to ignore the unattractive, drab design which the Fitbit Surge has, it is a pretty good smartwatch for all things running. Check our selection here! Comparison Table Model We went through the most common smartwatches out there and checked if they are a good option for runners.

Not all of them are suitable for running though. While this is probably the best option for serious training, having a running GPS watch mostly means it’s something that they use specifically only while running.īut lately smartwatches are everywhere, can be worn daily and on top of tracking your runs can do a lot of other things. Then most people usually progress to buying a proper GPS running watch.

Most start by carrying their smartphones with them and using any kind of running app (check here our selection for iPhone and for Android). Nowadays in 2017, there’s a lot of choice for runners to track their progress.

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