SeekerNew Balance RunIQ
The New Balance RunIQ is an Android Wear-powered smartwatch for runners, but it's big, heavy, and doesn't offer significant advantages over a dedicated running watch.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Sync with Strava - Connect and share workouts with a global community of athletes
- Bring the music - sync, store and Listen to Google play playlists via Bluetooth Headphones
- Map every workout and keep the pace - Track course, pace and distance with built-in GPS and Track time and intervals with dedicated lap button
- Track hr - monitor heart RATE in real time and stay in the target zone
- Track a marathon - up to 24 hour Battery life with typical Use, or up to 5 hours continuous life with GPS and hr monitoring
PROS
+ Runs Android Wear 2.0.
+ Tight integration with Strava.
CONS
- Heavy and uncomfortable.
- Poor battery life.
- Buggy.
- Slow.
- Expensive.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on May 04, 2017
The New Balance RunIQ is an Android Wear-powered smartwatch for runners, but it's big, heavy, and doesn't offer significant advantages over a dedicated running watch.
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By TechRadar on August 14, 2017
This Strava-powered watch disappoints more than it impresses - an unremarkable Android Wear watch but GPS is a plus.
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By TrustedReviews on April 12, 2017
New Balance is a brand most will know for its sports apparel but, like
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By TrustedReviews on April 12, 2017
In order to get the New Balance RunIQ up and running, you’ll need to install no short of three separate apps, which makes for a rather convoluted setup. You’ll need the Android Wear app, par for the course, but also the New Balance app and Strava as well.
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