The TomTom Multi-Sport Cardio is a GPS watch that tracks running, indoor swimming and cycling. The watch has a built-in heart rate sensor that collects data about your pulse as you exercise. At $300, theTomTom Multi-Sport Cardio is one of the most affordable multisport GPS watches on the market. The Forerunner 920XT — a Garmin watch that also tracks running, swimming and cycling — retails for $490 with a compatible heart rate strap. I used the Multi-Sport Cardio for a month to track my runs, bike rides and swim workouts. Here’s what I found:
Overall rating: 6.5/10
The Multi-Sport Cardio’s built-in heart rate sensor sets it apart from other GPS watches in this category, all of which use external heart rate monitors that you strap around your chest. The watch’s unique design (you can detach the display unit from the band without using any special tools) is also a practical feature for triathletes looking to mount the device on a bicycle.
However, the Multi-Sport Cardio cannot track open-water swims, and is unable to collect underwater heart rate data for swimmers. You also can’t use this watch to track your steps or sleep, making it useless if you’re looking for an everyday activity tracker. TomTom’s app and website also lack the social networking features you’ll find with multisport watches from companies like Garmin and Suunto.
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