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Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Garmin Forerunner 165

Reddit prefers Apple Watch Ultra 2 โ€” higher sentiment (58% vs 50% positive).

Apple Watch Ultra 2
#11 in Fitness TrackersReddit favorite

Apple

Apple Watch Ultra 2

$599.00

58

Pros

  • +great watch
  • +Apple Pay
  • +perfect for everyday life
  • +fast charging

Cons

  • โˆ’too big
  • โˆ’inconvenience needing to recharge it
  • โˆ’would not last two days
  • โˆ’poor cellular reception inside most buildings
โ€œMaking calls without a phone nearby: This was a big one. With the Apple Watch (cellular), I could go for a run or bike ride without needing to carry my phone at all.โ€
r/Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 165
#13 in Fitness Trackers

Garmin

Garmin Forerunner 165

$199.99

50

Pros

  • +AMOLED screen
  • +can estimate 10K times
  • +can estimate 21K times
  • +can suggest a daily workout

Cons

  • โˆ’overpriced
  • โˆ’buggy software
  • โˆ’gives a rash
  • โˆ’Inaccurate sleep tracking
โ€œOver the last 11 years Iโ€™ve owned 4 watches. I have never had to replace any of them, replacement was for new features, reduced size, etc.โ€
r/Garmin