Garmin versus Apple

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My husband is really getting into running and I know he's keen to track his times/distances etc. I'd like to treat him to a smart watch which will do this (it's a surprise present) but not sure what would be best. I love my Apple Watch but is Garmin better for his purposes? My budget is about £300.
Any advice welcome.

I'd definitely go for Garmin over Apple for running. Coros watches are also really good and have a better battery life than Garmin.

Garmin every time for exercise. The data is far superior to apple. A Garmin pro heart rate monitor provides even better data. I'd love an Apple Watch for social functionality but I know my Garmin is better.

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Garmin, if he's a serious runner (or Coros, a less well known brand with v similar functionality, but cheaper).

The Forerunner would be the best model, and with your budget then the 255 (if you can stretch to another £50, then you can get the ones with music interoperability too). He can examine his data to his heart's content on the (free) Garmin Connect app.

Another advantage for Garmin (and I assume Coros) is that you aren't tied in to iPhones in perpetuity. And you can synch directly to Strava if he's already on there.

I agree with everyone else, Garmin. I updated my Garmin Forerunner earlier this year and I am really finding the new features useful and the Connect app is really useful too.

We have Apple everything else in our house but Garmin is best for running and fitness generally.

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Thanks everyone! I've ordered him a Garmin Forerunner!