u/louielowerplenty

Hi,

I'm getting back into running after having children. I'm wanting the following from a watch:

- Ability to easily and reliably track pace from the watch (I wear reading glasses so the screen must be readable whilst running) and maybe vibrate or beep if I get out of pace zones

- Reliable GPS

- All day step counting

- Easily sync to the phone app for further analysis and push to Strava

- I want to also use it for spin cycling and weights so happy to have the ability to pair bluetooth HR strap if the wrist based sensor is average as I already own one

- Track long full day hikes, so good battery

I'm tossing up between the Suunto Pace Pro 9 (on sale for $220AUD), Polar Pacer (on sale for $180AUD) or Amazfit Active 3 (waiting for Prime Day next month). I have owned an Amazfit Bip 6 but it only lasted 6 months, so I'm really not sure they are any good.

Prefer something of better quality that's why I'm leaning towards Suunto, just not sure it will be too heavy ay 60g and that I can read the screen easily. What are your thoughts?

I'm a casual runner just getting back into running after having children. I have tried the Amazfit but it died after 6 months so I sent it back. I'm after:

- Good GPS and HRM

- Ability to pair a bluetooth HRM

- Easy to read screen whilst running as my eyes aren't what they used to be (check pace/distance) so probably need a 45mm ish size but not huge as I'm female

- Syncs easily with the Suunto app

- Second hand under $200 Australian dollars

- Battery does not have to be amazing as I'm not a marathon runner. But I don't want to have to charge it every second day.

Thanks all!

Hi all - I've tried a few cheap GPS watches but they seem to break. I'm just using Strava for now. I am looking for a solid watch to track runs (pace and distance mostly). I see that Amazon has the M430 for $117 and thought it could be a solid option. Does it sync to Strava easily. Any comments on if this would be an ok watch that is durable are welcome!