Hi everyone,
I’m considering purchasing my first Apple Watch this year. I’ve worn a garmin for years and while it isn’t the most versatile when it comes to tech features, it is the top fitness tracking company out there.
Question is has anyone made the switch from Garmin to Apple? How did the AW compare to the Garmin on heart monitoring, sleep monitoring, stress monitoring? Was it easier to track workouts?
With the new series 9 out now is it worth getting the series 9 or the cheaper series 8?
My main draw to the AW is actually the loud noise detection. I have chronic tinnitus from loud noise exposure so have that notification would be helpful, but I actually want buttons on my watch lol.
Anyways any insights would be greatly appreciated.
I made the switch a year and a half ago. I’ve been using Garmin since the forerunner 101. I use Apple to track everything but long runs and skiing when I put my Fenix on.
As I’m sure you’ve heard it comes down to this: Apple does all the smart stuff and daily stuff better. Workout tech at this point is pretty good. Garmin does the workouts way better but lacks real smart capabilities. I wanted the ability to leave my phone at home and run while being reachable and I wanted easy music connection to Apple Music.
Everything you’ve heard about Apple Watch battery is true. It’s lame. After 18 months on my series 7 the battery is at 83%. If you do the Apple Watch get the ultra. Constantly charging the aw is a drag.