Connected GPS reliability was acceptable when phone GPS was used, but it depends on carrying the phone.
Pros: weight, charging convenience
Cons: sleep apnea monitoring, calorie tracking usefulness
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One review evaluated connected GPS positively, saying phone-based GPS accuracy was still useful and not something to dismiss.
Pros: workout mode variety, durability
Cons: activity reminders, calorie tracking usefulness
Connected GPS reliability varied, with one review reporting reliable quick connection and others noting overreported distance or unreliable phone connection.
Pros: subscription value, cadence tracking
Cons: fit, GPS accuracy
Connected GPS reliability was limited by phone location and Bluetooth requirements, which one reviewer found restrictive.
Pros: GPS accuracy, swimming tracking
Cons: alarm function, calorie tracking usefulness
Connected GPS reliability was limited because reviewers had to bring a phone for accurate outdoor distance tracking.
Pros: subscription value, weight
Cons: Strava compatibility, third-party app compatibility
Connected GPS reliability was limited by phone dependence and connection issues, including one review that lost ring connection during a ride.
Pros: distance tracking accuracy, pairing reliability
Cons: automatic workout detection, activity reminders
Connected GPS reliability was criticized by TechRadar, which linked distance loss to how the band connects to the phone.
Pros: alarm function, data syncing reliability
Cons: connected GPS reliability, GPS accuracy