How to Compare GPS Running Watches
As GPS technology advances, the market has become overrun with GPS products of all kinds. One of the most popular GPS devices, the GPS running watch, provides useful features and functions for runners; but choosing the best GPS running watch can be difficult. As you compare GPS running watches, keep several qualities in mind to buy the best product.
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Features
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GPS running watches vary the most in the features they offer. Some allow you to upload information from your run, such as your distance traveled or average speed, directly onto your computer so that you can visualize and store your statistics. Others have features like heart-rate monitors that help you run efficiently. Finally, while some GPS running watches track things like altitude, others do not; compare the features of several running watches before making a final decision.
Size
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The best GPS running watches will be lightweight and not interfere with the natural movement of your arms as you run. For this reason, it's best to try on GPS running watches in person to feel firsthand what the best one for you will be. Certain GPS running watches have extra accessories to activate some of their features. For example, while some watches have a built-in heart rate monitor, others require a traditional heart rate monitoring band to function.
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Price
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You can find a good running watch for under $100; but a watch with GPS will usually cost between $200 and $300. Weigh the difference in features and size of a more expensive model and a less expensive model, taking your budget into account.
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