Best Running Watches 2024 | ft Garmin, Polar, Coros, Apple

Running watches are arguably the most important running accessory, but how do you know which one to choose? Whether you’re starting out running or wanting to take it up a level, we’ve reviewed the best running watches to help you decide which one will suit your needs best!

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[runningchannel]

James has a favourite word - fun game, how many times does he say "phenomenal" in this video? 😂

[VTweedle]

What makes it so hard for me to leave Garmin is the daily suggested runs. I dont have to worry about finding training plans (or paying for them), or figuring out what heart rate my runs should be in. As someone who is not good at these things, this feature has become invaluable!

[watermelonking]

Coros pace 3 is all anyone would ever need

[kirstenc]

Can we get a Runna Training Plan vs Garmin Suggested Workout for marathon prep video? It’s so hard to know which one I should be using 😫

[catnipclementine]

Not me over here wearing my Garmin to every fancy event I've been invited to for the past decade 😂 what do you mean fluorescent yellow doesn't fit a black tie dress code?

[keeganretzlaff]

Have the coros pace 3. Simple. Cheap. Accurate. Had it for about a year and its always worked great for my use. Using it for my half marathon training currently.

[Jetiexperte]

Love my FR 165. It actually HAS mapping and also the sleeping adviser.

[bubsybrown]

Not mentioned the 255 which has everything for me. It's a brilliant watch and I got it for £175 in the sale.

[Shigi_]

Garmin 955 is basically all features of the 965, but incredibly cheaper. So if you are looking to save some money (at the cost of a less premium screen) and have a super functional watch, I would really recommend it

[AlbertWeijers]

I have the 255 of Garmin, I bought for just above 300 euro's now it's below 300. It has everything I need. Upgraded from the Forerunner 45.

[narenchandra]

Using Garmin Forerunner 255 since two years and i love it, helped me run my first marathon and now going towards my second marathon in oct 2024

[ewanski]

Love my Coros Pace 3. So easy to program workouts to it and can add your parkrun barcode. Did need a YouTube video to show me how to do that though.

[idawson]

I mean if you like to hear the word phenomenal every 5 seconds you'll love this vid

[Legofunall]

Coros pace 3 is the best watch for the normal runner, and I'm a garmin user

[ericly]

Awesome timely video! I’ve been scoping the Coros Pace 3 for a while as an entry level watch/runner. Your video just confirmed it for me. Looks like I’ll be picking it up soon.

[AngellicAkima]

Garmin 965 is a wonderful bit of kit. Garmin 255 was my first watch and that was brilliant too to get me hooked

[silvermandavid]

Former Garmin user. Present Corus user. The best thing about the Corus Pace is that more than Garmin the feature set keeps getting substantially upgraded with every firmware version. My Corus watch now is quite a different watch than when I bought it a year ago.

[IanPleiter]

Got the Coros Pace 3 for a few months now and I can confidently say it's a great watch at an affordable price.

[stan-lamb]

Big gap of this test: Comparing the companion software. Polar vs Garmin is a huge difference for instance. While the watches might be in the same league at each tier, the apps are miles apart. This will make a big difference in daily usage.

[jimmythefish]

Garmin Forerunner 245 Music has been serving me well for years and is more than enough for running. I'd like the hiking and pay features so next one would be the latest 900 series.