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10km Showdown: Fitbit Air vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 on heart rate and calories
technology1 month ago

10km Showdown: Fitbit Air vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 on heart rate and calories

On a 10km run, the author compares Google's new screenless Fitbit Air with the Apple Watch Ultra 3, using a Polar H10 chest strap as a backstop (which malfunctioned). Both devices rely on optical HR to estimate calories, but the Air piggybacks on the iPhone’s GPS (no built‑in GPS) while the Ultra 3 has built‑in GPS, so Apple is expected to be more accurate for distance metrics. Health data from Google Health and Apple Health aren’t linked in this test. The piece also touches on Fitbit’s app changes and the Air’s AI Health Coach, with the run results shown in a navigable on‑page chart detailing heart rate, calories, and pace differences.

Huawei GT Runner 2 GPS Hype Meets Reality: Dual Antennas Fall Short in Real-World Tracking
technology4 months ago

Huawei GT Runner 2 GPS Hype Meets Reality: Dual Antennas Fall Short in Real-World Tracking

Huawei’s GT Runner 2 introduces a dual GNSS antenna system and a feature-rich running focus, touting high GPS accuracy and long battery life; however, real-world testing shows inconsistent GPS performance with notable track offsets and elevation drift in easy to moderate scenarios and city runs. While the hardware feels premium and software adds depth (maps, training tools, marathon guidance), the claimed precision doesn’t consistently meet rivals like Garmin and Apple, suggesting antenna design limits may be the primary hurdle rather than software fixes.

"Galaxy Watch Ultra: Fitness Promises, Comparisons, and Preorders"
technology2 years ago

"Galaxy Watch Ultra: Fitness Promises, Comparisons, and Preorders"

The Galaxy Watch Ultra largely meets Samsung's fitness promises with improved heart rate accuracy and dual-band GPS, showing promising results in initial tests. While there are minor issues with heart rate tracking during rapid changes and step counting, the watch's hardware upgrades make it a strong contender in the fitness watch market. Further in-depth testing is needed to fully evaluate its performance.