5 Things to Consider Before Buying a GPS Watch
New workout clothing and a GPS watch are all the motivation anyone needs to get in shape for summer. But, it is a lot hard to find a GPS watch than it is to buy workout gear. When GPS watches first became popular, they had very basic features. Now, however, the market is saturated with many feature packed GPS watches.
Market overload makes it overwhelming to shop, but, once you’ve discovered the 5 most important features of all GPS watches, it will be much easier to find the ideal one for you. There are 5 things to consider when shopping for a GPS watch.
1) Comfort
You will be wearing the watch for many hours. This means comfort is super important. Leather is a resilient watch strap material. In the world of GPS watches, however, rubberized finishes are most prevalent. A rubberized finish makes watch bands comfortable and a lot easier to clean after a long workout, but all rubberized watch bands are not of the same quality.
Cheap GPS watches tend to have hard plastic bands, which lack breathability and are not ideal. For best online shopping results, it is best to purchase your watch from a reputable GPS watch maker like Samsung, Garmin, Apple, etc.
2) Style
Make sure your watch band is neutral or changeable. Some GPS watch brands offer more watch band choices than others. For instance, Garmin Vivofit 2 Activity Tracker offers thousands of aftermarket watch band options, while other watches and brands offer less variety.
Watch band variety is a plus. However, it is essential for the watch face to match your wardrobe because, in most cases, it is not changeable. Most GPS watch faces are black, silver, gold, or rose gold.
3) Function
If you’re a runner, cyclists, swimmer, or triathlon warrior you’ll need a GPS watch dedicated to your activity of interest. All MemoryC.com GPS watches always have main functions listed in the title. For example, the Garmin Forerunner 35 Fitness GPS Running Watch lets you know its primary function right away – running.
Simple titles make shopping for a fitness watch easier. However, a one function GPS watch is not always what buyers want when they are spending over $100. The “get more for your money” philosophy is great for some home appliances but not always the best mindset to have when shopping for a watch.
4) Battery life
You’ll get the most battery life out of watches with basic features and the least out of watches with premium features like internet access. For example, Garmin Vivo 2 Activity Tracker is a basic watch that counts your steps and gives activity alerts. It lasts for up to a year on two CR1632 batteries.
In contrast, Garmin Forerunner 920XT Multi-sport is a smart watch with email, text messaging, and special alerts. Like most smart watches, Garmin Forerunner 920XT takes a rechargeable lithium ion battery that last 40 hours in UltraTrac mode, 24 hours in training mode, and 4 months in watch mode.
5) Water Resistance
Even if you’re not a swimmer, you’ll want a watch that can withstand rain or even a quick shower after a hard workout. 3ATM is the least water resistance available, but you’ll want at least 5ATM.
*If you’re into water sports, you will need 10ATM for general swimming and at least 20ATM for diving.
To conclude, 5 considerations make the GPS watch buying tasks a breeze. To make the best buying decision, one must think about comfort, style, function, battery life, and water resistance.
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