T3 - UK (2020-05)

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wearable? If it is an upgrade,
have a look at newer models of
the watch you use now – you are
probably more familiar with the
button layout and the user
interface. If it’s a new purchase,
you might be new to sports
overall and therefore don’t need
the high-end model with the
premium features and price tag.

02 OLD OR NEW?

The best running watch from

last year is still not the worst

option this year. Many features

of newer models trickle down to

older ones through software

updates. Especially if the new

model came out very recently,

the older models will provide

more stable performance (at

least at the beginning).

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being able to use maps in areas

where there is no phone signal.

 BATTERY LIFE

Battery life varies wildly from

one watch to the other and it

also depends on how you will

use it. If you exercise outdoors

often, get a watch with a good

‘with GPS’ battery life: ‘20 hours

of tracking with GPS’ means you

won’t have to charge the watch

more than once every other

week. Larger, always-on screens

also tend to consume more

battery power.

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putting a large watch on might

skew your heart rate readings

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skin. Take ergonomics into

account, too: some running

watches come with touch

screens, others don’t; it’s best to

try before you buy to see which

version you prefer the most.

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