• wristlessbandit
      • Smartwatch with music without phone (with Spotify), intervals, tracking distance 4/15/2019 2:04PM
      • wristlessbandit
      • Hi LetsRun!

        I need some recommendations for a running watch that will let me :

        -play music without a phone (using Spotify).
        -lets me set intervals in adjustable distances (like 200m, 350m, etc) and play a sound when the interval has finished
        -track the distance I have run, and my speed.
        -decent battery life (as in, with the features above running, it will last for at least 4 hours)

        I do not need GPS unless GPS is required or adds significant value to these above features.

        Thanks
    • Gahmin
      • RE: Smartwatch with music without phone (with Spotify), intervals, tracking distance 4/15/2019 2:09PM - in reply to wristlessbandit
      • Gahmin
      • Garmin 645 music or Fenix 5x with music fit the bill.
        You will need to build the workouts in something like Training Peaks and export them to the watch.
        The music uses your spotify subscription and downloads to the watch.
    • wristlessbandit
      • RE: Smartwatch with music without phone (with Spotify), intervals, tracking distance 4/15/2019 2:20PM - in reply to Gahmin
      • wristlessbandit
      • Have you tried the Garmin 645? I've read that its GPS tracking is poor.

        (Once again, not sure if I need GPS for tracking distance and speed)
    • Gahmin
      • RE: Smartwatch with music without phone (with Spotify), intervals, tracking distance 4/15/2019 2:23PM - in reply to wristlessbandit
      • Gahmin
      • Yes, I own one and use it in the same manner as you are wanting.
        As far as accuracy I think its fine, I have never compared it to anything.
        You do not need GPS for distance and speed but you would need a very accurate foot pod, Stryd claims theirs is the best but I have one and feel that it is sometimes not accurate so I generally rely on the GPS from the watch.
    • wristlessbandit
      • RE: Smartwatch with music without phone (with Spotify), intervals, tracking distance 4/15/2019 2:31PM - in reply to Gahmin
      • wristlessbandit
      • Oh okay, cool. Thanks for the feedback from someone that actually has one.

        And you're satisfied with the battery life? Do you use a footpod? If so, which one?
    • wristlessbandit
      • RE: Smartwatch with music without phone (with Spotify), intervals, tracking distance 4/15/2019 2:32PM - in reply to wristlessbandit
      • wristlessbandit
      • Sorry, I just saw that you said you rely on the GPS from your watch, and that you tried a footpod.

        I guess I'll do that too then!