If there’s any chance for other smartwatch brands to keep
Apple’s watch at bay, a feature that can’t go missing in their device would
have to be a heart rate monitor. Fortunately, Garmin’s new wearable – the Forerunner
225 has just that.
The watch features a 1-inch coloured display with a
resolution of 180 x 180 pixels and shows three different user stats including
distance, pace and heart rate. It also comes with a built-in accelerometer, a
sleep tracker and a slew of pre-programmed features including advanced
workouts, pace alerts, interval training and customizable screens.
Battery according to Garmin can last up to four weeks of
basic training or around 7-10 hours if you’re constantly using the GPS and
heart rate tracker. The device can be submerged up to 50 meters and connects to
a smartphone using Bluetooth.
The Garmin Forerunner 225 will be available in the next
couple of months for around $299.99
