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Runners - which Garmin watch do you have and what do you like about it?

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Happywalnut · 19/05/2026 13:35

Trying to decide which watch I should get. Probably not looking at running further than 10k anytime soon so don’t need anything amazing. Would like accurate pace, distance, steps etc. I’d love one that shouts out when you’ve completed each km / mile if poss 🤣
thanks if you can help

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Happywalnut · 19/05/2026 13:49

Redcrayons · 19/05/2026 13:47

I have a fenix 6. It’s my third running watch and I bought this more for the look than anything else as I wear my watch all the time. There’s more info in the stats which I like butnit wasn’t the deciding factor.

take a look at options by budget. Generally the more you pay, the more whistles and bells you get. Fenix 55 is a good price point for a basic running watch.

you can set all of them to buzz at mile or KM markers. I don’t think any of them shout it out.

Thanks. Budget is approx £200. I heard someone’s shout out something like ‘you have done 1 mile’ a little while ago but whether it was a Garmin watch or a different brand I don’t know.

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Happywalnut · 19/05/2026 13:47

I don’t want anything too fancy as I won’t use half of it either but my Garmin watch at the moment isn’t accurate on pace and distance so really need the new one to be accurate.

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Redcrayons · 19/05/2026 13:47

I have a fenix 6. It’s my third running watch and I bought this more for the look than anything else as I wear my watch all the time. There’s more info in the stats which I like butnit wasn’t the deciding factor.

take a look at options by budget. Generally the more you pay, the more whistles and bells you get. Fenix 55 is a good price point for a basic running watch.

you can set all of them to buzz at mile or KM markers. I don’t think any of them shout it out.

NoKnit · 19/05/2026 13:43

If you are only doing 10 runs then a forerunner basic model (I think like the 50) is fine. It does all those things you want

I have the forerunner 245 before that i had the 235, 410, 405 and I think 205 or something. I've used garmin since 2008 when I trained for my first marathon. Very happy but don't need fancy stuff couldn't work half of it anyway