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Garmin Forerunner 220 vs Polar RC3 GPS

    Garmin Forerunner 220 Fitness Watch
    Garmin Forerunner 220
      Polar RC3 GPS Fitness Watch
      Polar RC3 GPS
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      4
      4 editorial reviews
      The Garmin FR220 is the company’s latest mid-range (price-wise) running watch, which succeeds the older FR210 unit.  The FR210 carved out the mid-range niche, ahead of a slew of competitors that have followed in its footsteps.  But can Garmin jumpRead more
      Garmin Forerunner 220 (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
      The Garmin Forerunner 220 is a very capable midpriced GPS watch for runners that syncs workouts with your smartphone.Read more
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      2
      2 editorial reviews
      Finally, it’s here.  Polar’s first integrated GPS product.  After years of waiting and hoping, Polar released their first fully integrated GPS product – the RC3.  Previously, Polar watches connected to a separate GPS pod (about the size of a thinRead more
      The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Polar RC3 GPS WatchRead more
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      User rating
      40
      4.2 out of 5
      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		37 %
      4 stars
      		42 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      37
      4.1 out of 5
      37 user ratings
      5 stars
      		29 %
      4 stars
      		51 %
      3 stars
      		16 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Display

      Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
      Polar RC3 GPSPolar RC3 GPS
      Touchscreennono
      Colour screenyesno

      Dimensions

      Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
      Polar RC3 GPSPolar RC3 GPS
      Gender
      • Men's
      • Women's
      		Men's
      Weight1.44 oz2.05 oz

      Design

      Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
      Polar RC3 GPSPolar RC3 GPS
      Colour of product
      • Black,Red
      • Violet,White
      • Black
      • Blue
      • Orange
      Protection featuresWater resistantWater resistant

      Features

      Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
      Polar RC3 GPSPolar RC3 GPS
      Heart Rate MonitornoBuilt-in
      Distance meternono
      Calorie counteryesyes
      Alarmyesyes
      Date displayyesyes
      Display lightyesyes
      Speedometeryesyes

      Connectivity

      Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
      Polar RC3 GPSPolar RC3 GPS
      Bluetoothnono
      GPSyesyes

      Power

      Garmin Forerunner 220Garmin Forerunner 220
      Polar RC3 GPSPolar RC3 GPS
      Battery typeBuilt-inLi-polymer
      Battery life (running)10.0 h12.0 h
      Battery life (standby mode)42.0 day120.0 day

      Pros & Cons

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