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Getting close to purchase: FR235 VS 'soon to be released' Vivoactive HR

Assuming the new vivoactive works as advertised, this is a tough decision...
I like the features of the vivo, but love the looks and larger screen of the FR235.

I do...
Some outdoor running
Some treadmill running
Some treadmill 'fast walking' for longer times (like 4.2 mph for miles)
I'd 'like' to see heart rates and sleep tracking
I'd also like step counts and such.

Looks like they both would 'do all this'? Just not sure how the 235 would see, or could be made to 'see' a fast treadmill walk-a-thon?

Any insights?

Thanks!

0 Ronpfid over 9 years ago

OK, I'll still 'think' about one, but now... getting disapointed :(

0 Former Member over 9 years ago

235 worked well for me. But got interested in swimming. Hiking etc....so I got the F3Hr.
But for most the 235 is probably good enough, as you have running, biking, other....and can download app recording hike/walk.

0 Ronpfid over 9 years ago

If, I get one, I think I'll just get the 230 since HR and sleep tracking is so unreliable, no reason to pay extra for those

0 jim_m_58 over 9 years ago

Ronpfid -

The 230 does sleep tracking, but you don't have the complications of the HRM during that time. I have little trouble with sleeping in general - I take off the watch before I go to bed anyway! :)

0 Ronpfid over 9 years ago

So it assumes your asleep? If you take it off?

0 Ronpfid over 9 years ago

Ok just to verify, I can for sure download a countdown timer app? I do use one quite a bit
I'm about to click order on a 230 :)

0 Ronpfid over 9 years ago

OK, just ordered a 230, fingers crossed here, hoping it all works good enough :)