Forerunner 70 - Recent Threads

Is lack of barometric altimeter a disadvantage?

DJGShef — Mon, 25 May 2026 14:40:12 GMT

I'm thinking of replacing my Instinct with the Forerunner 70.

It has all the features I need for running, hiking and swimming which are the main activities I do.

Is the lack of an altimeter an issue? Is Garmin Connect able to provide accurate elevation gain without it?

RE: Is lack of barometric altimeter a disadvantage?

socorsu — Tue, 26 May 2026 06:54:54 GMT

Hi, yes it's useful, otherwise elevation info come from GPS which is not accurate.

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All these Coros models are more interesting at reasonable price, Suunto is very interesting too

Pace 4 - all sensors + Music (but only MP3)

the two other models add maps and more features, for hiking i recommend the Nomad.

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