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Which watch to buy

Hi, I'm upgrading from vivosmart 4 fitness band. Which I do like.

However, looking for new garmin watch. I mainly run alot and want to improve times.

I like the vivoactive 4 but now moving away from it, fr55, fr245, fr645 & fr935 or the Fenix 5 series. But not sure on which one.

Any idea's which one on the list is best for me? Got around £280 to purchase. Seen plenty of deals for all these watches so want to understand from you all which one to buy.

Thanks for the help all

0 tmk2 over 3 years ago

Go for the 245.

0 7710208 over 3 years ago in reply to tmk2

Even though the 245 doesn't have barometer, you'd still go for the 245?

0 Former Member over 3 years ago in reply to 7710208

If a barometric altimeter is important to you, you've should have mentioned it. I'm sure tmk2 was recommending a watch to you based on what you said you were interested in. Do you want maps? If yes, the F5 is the only choice on your list. If maps aren't important, I'd personally choose the 935. You said you mainly run a lot and want to improve your time. Based on that, I too would recommend that you get the 245.

0 7710208 over 3 years ago in reply to Former Member

tmk2 & Former Member, thanks for the recommendation.

With regards to maps, they might be useful as we might be hiking soon, plus my eldest wants to start trail mountain biking. But, I believe the 245 has bread crumb trail and mountain biking as sport to pick for the list. So, the recommendation for the 245 is good call. Been looking for a good month now, but the 245 still keeps coming up. Looked at Polar vantage m2, suunto 5, 7 & 9, plus the coros apex. But 245, 645 always seem to come out on top.

Last question, do I get brand new or renewed/refurbished? Can get refurbished unit for less than £200

Thanks again

0 tmk2 over 3 years ago in reply to 7710208

7710208 said:
do I get brand new or renewed/refurbished?

Go for a refurb if it's significantly cheaper than a brand new unit, and if it comes with a decent warranty.

0 7710208 over 3 years ago in reply to tmk2

Brilliant thanks, the refurb is from an official authorised dealer for garmin. Thanks for them help