I have a Vivoactive 3 that Garmin support have replaced twice with a refurbished model due to battery degradation. They have broke my heart! The current one I've had a year now the battery barely last a day. Yesterday I went out for a 30min run with 56%, when I cam back it was 19%.
I want to get a HRM Pro Plus heart rate chest strap, my understanding is that the Vivoactive 3 does not support it.
My requirements for a cost effective upgrade are then
- work with HRM Pro Plus heart rate chest strap
- HRM Pro Plus heart rate chest strap
My research indicates a Forerunner 255 would be the best cost effective solution, do you agree?
I live in Europe, is there a location that sells refurbished ones ? Will Garmin provide one for me to buy after the awful experiences I have had with the Vivoactive 3?
Any advice appreciated, thanks!!
p.s. I did not know where to post this query as I could not find a non watch specific forum, if there is a better place please let me know.
