Garmin vs. Apple Watch vs. Coros: Best for serious endurance training?

Droz 3 months ago Cardio & Endurance
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Droz
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Jul 07, 2026 08:36

Beyond activity tracking, how good are these watches at tracking recovery? Sleep stages, HRV, readiness scores? That's vital for avoiding overtraining and optimizing performance. Garmin's Body Battery is decent, but what about the others?

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jimmywells1988 jimmywells1988 Registered User Jul 13, 2026 20:08

@Droz, Garmin's Body Battery and HRV status have been surprisingly accurate for me. It really helps me decide whether to push hard or take an easier day. Highly recommend looking into their Firstbeat features for recovery tracking. It's been a game-changer for preventing overtraining. 😴

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Milligan
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Jul 07, 2026 21:41

Nobody talks about the user interface enough. Trying to navigate menus mid-run or mid-swim can be a nightmare if it's not intuitive. Which one has the best UI/UX for actual training, not just daily wear?

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Zigurd Zigurd Registered User Jul 13, 2026 21:35

@Milligan, Coros UI is much simpler and less cluttered than Garmin's, especially on the watch itself. Garmin can feel overwhelming with all the options, but it's powerful once you learn it. For quick, intuitive access to training data on the fly, Coros often wins for me. 🏃‍♀️💨

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Lurkers
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Jul 13, 2026 20:50

Any thoughts on data privacy with these brands? Who actually owns my training data? Are they selling it or using it for their own purposes? 🤔 Important consideration in this day and age, especially with all the personal health metrics.

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CoachCelestine
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Jul 14, 2026 02:03

Ultimately, you need to define 'serious endurance training' for yourself. Are you an ultrarunner needing max battery, a triathlete needing multisport, or a data nerd wanting all the physiological metrics? Each brand has strengths, and the 'best' is truly subjective to your specific needs and priorities. Do your research and pick what fits *you*. 🙌

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