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![An animated exercise example on the Garmin Forerunner 265](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HQVxHBgv5GNyYrj8kSxfB9-320-80.jpeg)
Garmin Forerunner 265 vs. Fitbit Sense 2: Different watches for different athletes
By Michael L Hicks published
getting fit Fitbit has a better focus on at-home workouts and lifestyle tools, while Garmin wins for training tools and longevity.
![Post-run recovery and VO2 Max data on the Garmin Forerunner 265](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SzhM3mmF7vqMjhPtRaoLzA-320-80.jpeg)
Garmin Forerunner 265 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: Which should athletes buy?
By Michael L Hicks published
smart vs. sport The Galaxy Watch 5 has some decent fitness tools through Samsung Health or third-party Wear OS apps, at a lower price than the Forerunner 265. But should athletes really buy it?
![Garmin Forerunner 265 and 255 side-by-side](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T9wd3P7YZZCPJAngN9aWTB-320-80.jpeg)
Garmin Forerunner 265 vs. 255: Should you upgrade?
By Michael L Hicks published
Both of these watches topped our list of the best running watches available, and the 255 is $100 cheaper. Does the AMOLED display make the pricey 265 that much better, or can you make do with MIP?
![Garmin Forerunner 265 and 255 side-by-side](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T9wd3P7YZZCPJAngN9aWTB-320-80.jpeg)
Garmin watches are better than ever; here's our wishlist for where they go next
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Fitness editor Michael Hicks has reviewed seven Garmin watches in the last year. Here's what he wants to see from future Garmin tech.
![Strava app showing Live Segments records](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A3RqLHv9Ssu2dU4mCznxLY-320-80.jpeg)
Running apps focus too much on friends instead of rivals
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Having virtual running friends may help get you out the door, but runners need real competition to push themselves towards faster times.
![Front view of the COROS APEX 2 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DgxKy8xPHLsMCRDv6kj7Fc-320-80.jpeg)
COROS APEX 2 Pro review: Casual runners need not apply
By Michael L Hicks published
The APEX 2 Pro gives you an absurdly powerful battery, better satellite tracking, a climbing tool, and quadruple the music and map storage. But do you actually need it?
![The Garmin Forerunner 245 (left) and Forerunner 255 (right)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3pT4dnR7EkXD42UTzZEsWN-320-80.jpeg)
Garmin Forerunner 255 vs. 245: Should you upgrade?
By Michael L Hicks published
The Garmin Forerunner 255 is the best runner's watch available today, but its predecessor, the Forerunner 245, is no slouch. Here's how the two models compare.
![Polar Pacer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LdAFJSB5mfmPDm4Scjnz6o-320-80.jpg)
Polar Pacer review: An excellent data-driven running watch that's frustrating to use
By Chris Wedel last updated
This is a set-it-and-forget-it kind of watch that is great, until you have to change something.
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