The Apple Watch is the most accurate when it comes to measuring heart rate. The Apple Watch series 2 has a built-in GPS tracker, which makes it comparable to the high-end Garmin GPS devices in terms of run-tracking.
Are Garmin watches more accurate?
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How accurate are Garmin watches for running?
The GPS location accuracy of Garmin fitness devices is around 3 meters (10 feet), 95% of the time. This means, at any given time, your device will save your location within 3 meters of your actual location. ... When in an area with degraded GPS signal, your device can record even more distance while stopped.
Is Garmin accurate on a track?
GPS watches are usually not accurate when running around a track due to interpolation and measurement errors. There are things that you can do to minimize the error, including calibrating your watch properly and getting a watch that records your location more frequently.
Does Garmin overestimate distance?
Because most devices collect positions at a high frequency—though this can vary based on the brand as well as the current position of GPS satellites—Ranacher and his coauthors found it more likely that distance will be overestimated when using GPS technology.8 dic 2015