Garmin Forerunner 745 vs 945 vs 735Xt  vs Fenix 6 – It’s a Forerunner 945 without the maps but the same price (for now)
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Garmin Forerunner 745 vs 945 vs 735Xt vs Fenix 6 – It’s a Forerunner 945 without the maps but the same price (for now)

Today Garmin has finally released an update to their ageing Forerunner 735t. It represents a significant upgrade from the previous generation, bringing it line with the other recent launches from the brand. However, when you compare it to the other watches in the range, it may not necessarily be the best choice. Price Comparison For…

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro vs GT2 vs Honor Watch GS Pro – Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro offers a premium build quality with stylish looks for a fashionable alternative to the Honor Watch GS Pro
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Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro vs GT2 vs Honor Watch GS Pro – Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro offers a premium build quality with stylish looks for a fashionable alternative to the Honor Watch GS Pro

[Update] Added new information from the press release Last week, Honor introduced their latest Honor Watch GS Pro, a rugged outdoors focussed sports watch for urban adventurers. Today, Huawei announced their latest watch, based on the same underlying hardware and software but with a more style-focused appearance. As critical as I may sometimes seem with…

Huawei Watch Fit costs £20 more than the  Honor Watch ES but has built-in GPS
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Huawei Watch Fit costs £20 more than the Honor Watch ES but has built-in GPS

Last week, Honor launched their new range of wearables, including the Honor Watch ES where I highlighted the similarities between the Huawei Watch Fit. Price and Availability Huawei has now confirmed the launch of the new Huawei Watch Fit with it being available from the 16th of September for £119.99, though it looks like Amazon…

Withings ScanWatch Hybrid Smartwatch Announced: ECG & sleep breathing disturbance detection in a smart classic style, but with a premium price
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Withings ScanWatch Hybrid Smartwatch Announced: ECG & sleep breathing disturbance detection in a smart classic style, but with a premium price

I quite like the way Withings have just gone their own direction when it comes to wearables. Most smart/fitness watch brands sync as Fitbit and Honor/Huawei have gone down the road of as much functionality as possible without committing to a full OS like WearOS. These watches are good, but they tend to end up…

Withings BPM Connect Review – Keep track of your blood pressure trend
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Withings BPM Connect Review – Keep track of your blood pressure trend

Following on from my review of the excellent Withings Body Cardio scales, I have also been reviewing the Withings BPM Connect. Covid-19 With the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been identified that people overweight are more at risk from the infection. This has led the Government to start a new campaign to help the nation lose…

Honor Watch ES vs Huawei Watch Fit – Two new stylish watches from Huawei / Honor
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Honor Watch ES vs Huawei Watch Fit – Two new stylish watches from Huawei / Honor

Today Honor announced their stylish new fitness fashion watch the Honor Watch ES. This a more affordable fashion orientated alternative to the just launched Honor Watch GS Pro. Huawei has already revealed the Huawei Watch Fit a few days ago, but have not announced international availability. As usual from the two brands, both devices are…

Honor Watch GS Pro vs MagicWatch 2 vs Huawei Watch GT2e & GT2 Pro – Honor launches new adventure watch, but what’s different?
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Honor Watch GS Pro vs MagicWatch 2 vs Huawei Watch GT2e & GT2 Pro – Honor launches new adventure watch, but what’s different?

Today at IFA, Honor launched their latest fitness-oriented watch, the Honor Watch GS Pro. The focus on this watch is (from their marketing material) urban adventurers. Specifically, young adults who lead active lives and enjoy outdoor activities. The Huawei/Honor ecosystem of wearables is a little different than other brands; they do their own thing, and…

Coros Pace 2 Launched – Affordable sports watch with built-in running power & native Stryd support makes a better choice than the Garmin Forerunner 45 or 235 & Polar Vantage V
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Coros Pace 2 Launched – Affordable sports watch with built-in running power & native Stryd support makes a better choice than the Garmin Forerunner 45 or 235 & Polar Vantage V

I am a bit late to the game on this announcement, but it is something that caught my eye. I haven’t covered Coros much in the past, but they have just launched a new multi-sport / running watch called the Pace 2. There are a few notable features that make it different from other sports…

Fitbit Sense vs Versa 3 & Versa 2 vs Apple Watch vs Garmin Venu & Vivoactive – Fitbit finally get their act together
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Fitbit Sense vs Versa 3 & Versa 2 vs Apple Watch vs Garmin Venu & Vivoactive – Fitbit finally get their act together

Yesterday Fitbit announced their latest 2 smartwatches, finally embracing built-in GPS, making them both viable alternatives as sports watches compared to many brands. Fitbit Sense Features Both watches look good, but I think the Versa 3 may struggle due to competing options. The Fitbit Sense is the star of the show, while it may be…

Withings Body Cardio Smart Scales Review – A vital tool for weight loss with the added benefit of monitoring your heart health
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Withings Body Cardio Smart Scales Review – A vital tool for weight loss with the added benefit of monitoring your heart health

With the Covid-19 pandemic, a lot of people seems to have gone one of two ways. Many people have used the lockdown period to take up exercise and start eating healthier (helped by a lack of access to restaurants and pubs). Many others have gained weight and often drunk a lot more than they should…

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs Suunto 7 vs Apple Watch 5 vs Huawei Watch GT2e – Which is the best smartwatch?
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs Suunto 7 vs Apple Watch 5 vs Huawei Watch GT2e – Which is the best smartwatch?

This week Samsung had a bumper Unpacked launch event announcing the Note 20 series, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Buds Live and the latest Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. The Samsung Galaxy Watch series has always been one of the best options for a smartwatch if you are an Android user. You typically…

The Best Pedestal Fans on Amazon – Low noise Cooling fans ideal for sleeping & working at home
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The Best Pedestal Fans on Amazon – Low noise Cooling fans ideal for sleeping & working at home

With us all at home, likely for another couple more months at least, and the weather hotting up, demand for fans will likely be hotting up (sorry). If you just want a fan to cool you down during the day either in a hot office or while working from home, you can choose almost any…

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