"Testing Smartwatches at Mount Diablo: Which Brand Offers the Best Elevation Accuracy?"

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A fitness tech expert tested five smartwatches from Apple, COROS, Garmin, Polar, and Samsung for elevation accuracy during a hike up Mount Diablo in California. The results showed variations in accuracy, with Garmin, Apple, and COROS performing well, while Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 Classic fell short. The test highlighted the importance of testing a smartwatch's accuracy in real-world scenarios and emphasized the significance of dual-band GPS tracking for more reliable elevation data.
Topics:technology#elevation-accuracy#fitness#mount-diablo#smartwatches#wearable-technology#wearables
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