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Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for Best Heart Monitors.

Whether you're an athlete who wants to keep track of your fitness, or just someone who wants to monitor their health, a heart monitor is a great device to have. They're handy and most come with apps that can help you watch your progress. Browse the top-ranked list of best heart monitors below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. Garmin - Forerunner 165 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black/Slate Gray - Front_Zoom
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    "I loved this watch, it connects to GPS so quickly and also tracks my sleep and heart rate so well. I love it for all of my easy runs and workouts as well....Overestimates my heart rate...I bought this product a couple of months ago as a replacement for my old garmin, but found it overestimates my heart rate by about 15 beats per minute when I am exercising. "

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    Go ahead — sign up for that race, and train brilliantly with the easy-to-use Forerunner 165 GPS running smartwatch. With pace, distance and heart rate, you’ll see your progress shine on the watch’s AMOLED touchscreen display while Garmin Coach and race adaptive training plans help you chase your goals. Wake up to your morning report to see health insights alongside an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). Use training effect and training effect labels to see how your workouts impact your fitness and to understand the primary benefit achieved from your workout. Then, check recovery time to know how long to take it easy between runs. Pair your watch to your smartphone, and your notifications will show up right on your wrist. Get a more complete picture of your health, not just a glimpse, from your Forerunner 165 smartwatch, with up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
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    "I loved this watch, it connects to GPS so quickly and also tracks my sleep and heart rate so well. I love it for all of my easy runs and workouts as well....Overestimates my heart rate...I bought this product a couple of months ago as a replacement for my old garmin, but found it overestimates my heart rate by about 15 beats per minute when I am exercising. "

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    Go ahead — sign up for that race, and train brilliantly with the easy-to-use Forerunner 165 GPS running smartwatch. With pace, distance and heart rate, you’ll see your progress shine on the watch’s AMOLED touchscreen display while Garmin Coach and race adaptive training plans help you chase your goals. Wake up to your morning report to see health insights alongside an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). Use training effect and training effect labels to see how your workouts impact your fitness and to understand the primary benefit achieved from your workout. Then, check recovery time to know how long to take it easy between runs. Pair your watch to your smartphone, and your notifications will show up right on your wrist. Get a more complete picture of your health, not just a glimpse, from your Forerunner 165 smartwatch, with up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
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    Your price for this item is $249.99
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  2. Garmin - Instinct 2S 40 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Graphite - Front_Zoom
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    "It works perfect for me that just want to monitor my steps, sleep, heart rate and body battery. ...It's a good just daily watch as well, seems pretty accurate with step count, tracking sleep, and tracking heart rate. I've only had a few times where it disconnects from my phone or the battery life suddenly lessens significantly and I just completely shut it off and let it charge over night and then it's good to go. "

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    Whatever you do, own it with Instinct 2S. This rugged GPS smartwatch is tough enough to keep up with you, unique enough to fit your style and small enough to fit your wrist. Do more of what you love with preloaded activity profiles for running, biking, swimming and more. Live the ultimate connected life with smart notifications and Connect IQ compatibility when paired with your compatible smartphone. Understand your body better with all-day health monitoring for energy levels, stress, sleep, Pulse Ox and much more (Pulse Ox not available in all countries. This device is intended to give an estimation of your activity and metrics; it is not a medical device).
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    "It works perfect for me that just want to monitor my steps, sleep, heart rate and body battery. ...It's a good just daily watch as well, seems pretty accurate with step count, tracking sleep, and tracking heart rate. I've only had a few times where it disconnects from my phone or the battery life suddenly lessens significantly and I just completely shut it off and let it charge over night and then it's good to go. "

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    Whatever you do, own it with Instinct 2S. This rugged GPS smartwatch is tough enough to keep up with you, unique enough to fit your style and small enough to fit your wrist. Do more of what you love with preloaded activity profiles for running, biking, swimming and more. Live the ultimate connected life with smart notifications and Connect IQ compatibility when paired with your compatible smartphone. Understand your body better with all-day health monitoring for energy levels, stress, sleep, Pulse Ox and much more (Pulse Ox not available in all countries. This device is intended to give an estimation of your activity and metrics; it is not a medical device).
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    Your price for this item is $299.99
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  3. Google - Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) Smartwatch with Obsidian Band - Wi-Fi - Matte Black - Front_Zoom
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    "This very accurately monitors my heart rate, especially during strenuous exercise. ...Best smart watch to buy for accuracy...I recommend it over the Galaxy watches for accuracy of heart rate monitor tracking. It's probably the best watch you can buy right now. "

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    The Google Pixel Watch 3 is designed for performance.¹ The cutting-edge Actua display is bigger, brighter, and ultra responsive.² Beat your best times with advanced running features from Fitbit, then use all-new readiness and cardio load tracking to balance rest. And stay on top of your day with help from Google.
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    "This very accurately monitors my heart rate, especially during strenuous exercise. ...Best smart watch to buy for accuracy...I recommend it over the Galaxy watches for accuracy of heart rate monitor tracking. It's probably the best watch you can buy right now. "

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    The Google Pixel Watch 3 is designed for performance.¹ The cutting-edge Actua display is bigger, brighter, and ultra responsive.² Beat your best times with advanced running features from Fitbit, then use all-new readiness and cardio load tracking to balance rest. And stay on top of your day with help from Google.
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  4. Garmin - epix Pro (Gen 2) Standard Edition 47mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Slate Gray with Black Band - Front_Zoom
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    "The precise metrics offered by the Epix Pro are an invaluable tool for any athlete. From heart rate tracking and blood oxygen saturation to sleep and stress analysis, this watch provides detailed data that helps optimize performance and improve overall health. ...And also not being able to track my V02 (an important metric I'd like to use) without purchasing a power meter for my pedals. Heart rate monitor can also be stop tracking while bouncing downhill through the janky stuff, but it's not a big deal, and I don't feel compelled to buy the optional chest-strap heart monitor. "

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    All day, every day — the epix Pro smartwatch helps you conquer every hour. This ultimate high-performance smartwatch features a stunning AMOLED display. Go longer between charges with up to weeks of battery life in smartwatch mode. Rise to any challenge with advanced training features; hill score measures your climbing performance over time, and real-time stamina updates gauge your stamina potential. The bright LED flashlight provides convenient illumination when you need it. Take an ECG from your wrist when you want (not available in all regions; must be 22 years or older). Prioritize your mental and physical wellness with 24/7 health monitoring features such as advanced sleep tracking, HRV status and more (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). Download TopoActive maps from around the world to keep your explorations on track. Navigate on the slopes with 2,000 preloaded ski resort maps worldwide. Gain superior positioning accuracy in any environment while optimizing battery life, thanks to multi-band and multi GNSS with SatIQ technology.
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    "The precise metrics offered by the Epix Pro are an invaluable tool for any athlete. From heart rate tracking and blood oxygen saturation to sleep and stress analysis, this watch provides detailed data that helps optimize performance and improve overall health. ...And also not being able to track my V02 (an important metric I'd like to use) without purchasing a power meter for my pedals. Heart rate monitor can also be stop tracking while bouncing downhill through the janky stuff, but it's not a big deal, and I don't feel compelled to buy the optional chest-strap heart monitor. "

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    All day, every day — the epix Pro smartwatch helps you conquer every hour. This ultimate high-performance smartwatch features a stunning AMOLED display. Go longer between charges with up to weeks of battery life in smartwatch mode. Rise to any challenge with advanced training features; hill score measures your climbing performance over time, and real-time stamina updates gauge your stamina potential. The bright LED flashlight provides convenient illumination when you need it. Take an ECG from your wrist when you want (not available in all regions; must be 22 years or older). Prioritize your mental and physical wellness with 24/7 health monitoring features such as advanced sleep tracking, HRV status and more (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). Download TopoActive maps from around the world to keep your explorations on track. Navigate on the slopes with 2,000 preloaded ski resort maps worldwide. Gain superior positioning accuracy in any environment while optimizing battery life, thanks to multi-band and multi GNSS with SatIQ technology.
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    Your price for this item is $899.99
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  5. Garmin - Venu 3S GPS Smartwatch 41 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Stainless Steel and Pebble Gray - Front_Zoom
    Top comment

    "I bought this a month ago mainly for the ECG App to track my heart rhythm but I’m truly amazed at all of the great features it has....Mostly got it for the heart rate monitor, but have found I like many of the other functions, and am still discovering more regularly! "

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    Know the real you with the Venu 3S smartwatch, the ultimate on-wrist coach designed to support your goals — whatever they may be. Featuring a bright, colorful display and up to 10 days of battery life, this smaller-sized GPS smartwatch is purpose-built with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. Body Battery energy monitoring helps you keep your energy levels in check with personalized insights based on sleep, naps, stress, workouts and more. Improve the quality of your sleep with personalized sleep coaching and nap detection plus even more details such as HRV status (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). During the day, switch up your activities with animated workouts and more than 30 built-in sports apps — including for active wheelchair users — plus advanced training features to keep you going strong. With its built-in speaker and microphone, the Venu 3S smartwatch makes it easy to make and take calls right from your wrist when paired to your smartphone — and even reply to texts by using your phone’s voice assistant. Plus, enjoy connectivity features such as music storage, Garmin Pay contactless payments (with a supported country and payment network) and more.
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    "I bought this a month ago mainly for the ECG App to track my heart rhythm but I’m truly amazed at all of the great features it has....Mostly got it for the heart rate monitor, but have found I like many of the other functions, and am still discovering more regularly! "

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    Know the real you with the Venu 3S smartwatch, the ultimate on-wrist coach designed to support your goals — whatever they may be. Featuring a bright, colorful display and up to 10 days of battery life, this smaller-sized GPS smartwatch is purpose-built with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. Body Battery energy monitoring helps you keep your energy levels in check with personalized insights based on sleep, naps, stress, workouts and more. Improve the quality of your sleep with personalized sleep coaching and nap detection plus even more details such as HRV status (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). During the day, switch up your activities with animated workouts and more than 30 built-in sports apps — including for active wheelchair users — plus advanced training features to keep you going strong. With its built-in speaker and microphone, the Venu 3S smartwatch makes it easy to make and take calls right from your wrist when paired to your smartphone — and even reply to texts by using your phone’s voice assistant. Plus, enjoy connectivity features such as music storage, Garmin Pay contactless payments (with a supported country and payment network) and more.
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    Your price for this item is $449.99
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  6. Garmin - Forerunner 255S GPS Smartwatch 41 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Powder Gray - Front_Zoom
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    "None of the run data sets came with heart rate on the face. A separate data set had to be added from the Connect IQ store. ...This bad boy has it all: heart rate monitoring, O2 metering, and can even tell you when the sun’s going to rise! "

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    Run at a higher level with the Forerunner 255S smartwatch. These running smartwatches help you train and recover smarter with training status, running power, multi-band GPS and daily suggested workouts that adapt to your performance and goals. Plus, other new features — such as race widget — help you plan your race-day strategy, and morning report with HRV status reveals your overall health alongside the day ahead. And with Garmin Pay contactless payments with a supported card, it’s never been easier to buy that post-workout coffee — no matter how you work out — with more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlon, cycling, swimming and more. With Forerunner 255, you can get a continuous picture of your health, from training and recovery to sleep quality and overall wellness — and with up to 12 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 26 hours in GPS mode.
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    "None of the run data sets came with heart rate on the face. A separate data set had to be added from the Connect IQ store. ...This bad boy has it all: heart rate monitoring, O2 metering, and can even tell you when the sun’s going to rise! "

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    Run at a higher level with the Forerunner 255S smartwatch. These running smartwatches help you train and recover smarter with training status, running power, multi-band GPS and daily suggested workouts that adapt to your performance and goals. Plus, other new features — such as race widget — help you plan your race-day strategy, and morning report with HRV status reveals your overall health alongside the day ahead. And with Garmin Pay contactless payments with a supported card, it’s never been easier to buy that post-workout coffee — no matter how you work out — with more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlon, cycling, swimming and more. With Forerunner 255, you can get a continuous picture of your health, from training and recovery to sleep quality and overall wellness — and with up to 12 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 26 hours in GPS mode.
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  7. Garmin - Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Edition Smartwatch 50 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Tan - Front_Zoom
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    "It took some getting used to but I don't really have any complaints besides I need to wear it a little tighter than I'd like to have it read my heart rate and sleep, which it is what it is. Watch is great....Seems like a solid watch. My only complaint is heart rate monitor is not very accurate. Does not mater where on wrist you wear it. "

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    Why just carry out the mission? Own it with Instinct 2X Solar – Tactical Edition. This bold, rugged GPS smartwatch is built to U.S. military standard (MIL-STD-810), water-rated to 10 ATM and features solar charging for unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode when exposed to 3 hours of direct sunlight (50,000 lux) per day. Dedicated tactical features, such as night vision goggle compatibility, waypoint projection and dual-position GPS format, keep you mission-ready. Stealth mode lets you go dark by disabling wireless communication and data sharing. Count on multi-band signal reception technology to provide more accurate positioning, and multi-GNSS support to provide more reliable service in challenging environments. Stay ready for anything with all-day health monitoring for energy levels, stress, sleep, Pulse Ox, heart rate and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked. Pulse Ox not available in all countries).
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    "It took some getting used to but I don't really have any complaints besides I need to wear it a little tighter than I'd like to have it read my heart rate and sleep, which it is what it is. Watch is great....Seems like a solid watch. My only complaint is heart rate monitor is not very accurate. Does not mater where on wrist you wear it. "

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    Why just carry out the mission? Own it with Instinct 2X Solar – Tactical Edition. This bold, rugged GPS smartwatch is built to U.S. military standard (MIL-STD-810), water-rated to 10 ATM and features solar charging for unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode when exposed to 3 hours of direct sunlight (50,000 lux) per day. Dedicated tactical features, such as night vision goggle compatibility, waypoint projection and dual-position GPS format, keep you mission-ready. Stealth mode lets you go dark by disabling wireless communication and data sharing. Count on multi-band signal reception technology to provide more accurate positioning, and multi-GNSS support to provide more reliable service in challenging environments. Stay ready for anything with all-day health monitoring for energy levels, stress, sleep, Pulse Ox, heart rate and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked. Pulse Ox not available in all countries).
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    Your price for this item is $499.99
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  8. Garmin - Venu 3S GPS Smartwatch 41 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Stainless Steel and Sage Gray - Front_Zoom
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    "My biggest complaint is that no one has ever told me that the heart rate monitor will NOT be accurate if you have a tattoo on your wrist. ...My intended use was for health reasons especially monitoring my heart rate. Was debating between garmin and google. "

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    Know the real you with the Venu 3S smartwatch, the ultimate on-wrist coach designed to support your goals — whatever they may be. Featuring a bright, colorful display and up to 10 days of battery life, this smaller-sized GPS smartwatch is purpose-built with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. Body Battery energy monitoring helps you keep your energy levels in check with personalized insights based on sleep, naps, stress, workouts and more. Improve the quality of your sleep with personalized sleep coaching and nap detection plus even more details such as HRV status (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). During the day, switch up your activities with animated workouts and more than 30 built-in sports apps — including for active wheelchair users — plus advanced training features to keep you going strong. With its built-in speaker and microphone, the Venu 3S smartwatch makes it easy to make and take calls right from your wrist when paired to your smartphone — and even reply to texts by using your phone’s voice assistant. Plus, enjoy connectivity features such as music storage, Garmin Pay contactless payments (with a supported country and payment network) and more.
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    "My biggest complaint is that no one has ever told me that the heart rate monitor will NOT be accurate if you have a tattoo on your wrist. ...My intended use was for health reasons especially monitoring my heart rate. Was debating between garmin and google. "

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    Product Description

    Know the real you with the Venu 3S smartwatch, the ultimate on-wrist coach designed to support your goals — whatever they may be. Featuring a bright, colorful display and up to 10 days of battery life, this smaller-sized GPS smartwatch is purpose-built with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. Body Battery energy monitoring helps you keep your energy levels in check with personalized insights based on sleep, naps, stress, workouts and more. Improve the quality of your sleep with personalized sleep coaching and nap detection plus even more details such as HRV status (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). During the day, switch up your activities with animated workouts and more than 30 built-in sports apps — including for active wheelchair users — plus advanced training features to keep you going strong. With its built-in speaker and microphone, the Venu 3S smartwatch makes it easy to make and take calls right from your wrist when paired to your smartphone — and even reply to texts by using your phone’s voice assistant. Plus, enjoy connectivity features such as music storage, Garmin Pay contactless payments (with a supported country and payment network) and more.
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    Your price for this item is $449.99
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  9. Garmin - Forerunner 265 GPS Smartwatch 46 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black/Aqua - Front_Zoom
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    "Some good features but not super intuitive. Show me my heart rate and let me go about my day. Also, why do I have to tell it I’m working out. ...I got it about a month ago and the best thing I like about it is a battery life it's just huge 10 plus days even with me using it all the time and the health stuff the pulse oximetry, heart rate Etc it's a great watch."

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    Train brilliantly with the Forerunner 265 GPS running smartwatch. Its colorful AMOLED touchscreen display stands out while the training readiness feature — which tells you when you’re primed for a productive session — helps you crush your goals. Wake up to your morning report with HRV status to see health insights alongside an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). Plan your race strategy with the race widget, which enables personalized daily suggested workouts that adapt to performance, recovery, the race you’re running and its course. Get ready to make the most of every run with wrist-based running power and multi-band GPS. And when you want to switch it up with cross training, choose from more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlons, cycling, swimming and more. Get a more complete picture of your health, not just a glimpse, from your Forerunner 265 with up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
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    "Some good features but not super intuitive. Show me my heart rate and let me go about my day. Also, why do I have to tell it I’m working out. ...I got it about a month ago and the best thing I like about it is a battery life it's just huge 10 plus days even with me using it all the time and the health stuff the pulse oximetry, heart rate Etc it's a great watch."

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    Train brilliantly with the Forerunner 265 GPS running smartwatch. Its colorful AMOLED touchscreen display stands out while the training readiness feature — which tells you when you’re primed for a productive session — helps you crush your goals. Wake up to your morning report with HRV status to see health insights alongside an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). Plan your race strategy with the race widget, which enables personalized daily suggested workouts that adapt to performance, recovery, the race you’re running and its course. Get ready to make the most of every run with wrist-based running power and multi-band GPS. And when you want to switch it up with cross training, choose from more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlons, cycling, swimming and more. Get a more complete picture of your health, not just a glimpse, from your Forerunner 265 with up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
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  10. Garmin - Forerunner 265S GPS Smartwatch 42 mm Fiber-reinforced polymer - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Brought this watch beginning of December 2023 with for various reasons, especially the heart rate montior & steps settings along with various sports options, love it highly recommended, only downside is lost of connectivity when finishing a workout or uploading to Garmin Connect app....My only issue is if you are heavily tattooed like I am the heart rate monitor has a hard time reading through the ink. "

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    Train brilliantly with the smaller-sized Forerunner 265S GPS running smartwatch. Its colorful AMOLED touchscreen display stands out while the training readiness feature — which tells you when you’re primed for a productive session — helps you crush your goals. Wake up to your morning report with HRV status to see health insights alongside an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). Plan your race strategy with the race widget, which enables personalized daily suggested workouts that adapt to performance, recovery, the race you’re running and its course. Get ready to make the most of every run with wrist-based running power and multi-band GPS. And when you want to switch it up with cross training, choose from more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlons, cycling, swimming and more. Get a more complete picture of your health, not just a glimpse, from your Forerunner 265S with up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
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    "Brought this watch beginning of December 2023 with for various reasons, especially the heart rate montior & steps settings along with various sports options, love it highly recommended, only downside is lost of connectivity when finishing a workout or uploading to Garmin Connect app....My only issue is if you are heavily tattooed like I am the heart rate monitor has a hard time reading through the ink. "

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    Train brilliantly with the smaller-sized Forerunner 265S GPS running smartwatch. Its colorful AMOLED touchscreen display stands out while the training readiness feature — which tells you when you’re primed for a productive session — helps you crush your goals. Wake up to your morning report with HRV status to see health insights alongside an overview of sleep, recovery and training outlook (data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked). Plan your race strategy with the race widget, which enables personalized daily suggested workouts that adapt to performance, recovery, the race you’re running and its course. Get ready to make the most of every run with wrist-based running power and multi-band GPS. And when you want to switch it up with cross training, choose from more than 30 activity profiles, including triathlons, cycling, swimming and more. Get a more complete picture of your health, not just a glimpse, from your Forerunner 265S with up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
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