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Currently there are eight product types:
– Watches (and bike computers!!!!)
– Trainers (for cycling indoors)
– Activity monitors (things like Fitbits and step counters)
– Power meters (for cycling)
– Action Cams (things like GoPro’s and the like)
– Heart Rate Sensors (Straps and Optical sensors that measure HR)
– Trainer Apps (for cycling indoors on trainers)
– Drones (primarily sport focused options)
For trainers, the focus is primarily on computer-integrated trainers that provide resistance control. Additionally, like the watches I only include units that I’ve personally reviewed and/or used.
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Note: While many running watches have a basic bike mode, only running units that are multi-sport focused are also included in the bike-only results (in addition to bike-specific units). Hiking units are those that include a Barometric Altimeter, Magnetic Compass and navigational functions.
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Comparison Results:
Function/Feature | TomTom Multisport | TomTom Runner | TomTom Runner Cardio |
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Copyright DC Rainmaker - Updated November 22nd, 2016 @ 2:56 pm New Window | |||
Price | $199.00 | $99 | $269.00 |
Product Announcement Date | APR 17, 2013 | APR 17, 2013 | Apr 2, 2014 |
Actual Availability/Shipping Date | JUL 24, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 | Mid-April 2014 |
GPS Recording Functionality | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Data Transfer | USB/Bluetooth Smart | USB/Bluetooth Smart | USB/Bluetooth Smart |
Waterproofing | ATM5 (50m roughly) | ATM5 (50m roughly) | ATM5 (~50m) |
Battery Life (GPS) | 10hrs | 10hrs | 10hrs with GPS-on |
Recording Interval | 1-second | 1-second | 1-second |
Alerts | Vibrate/Sound/Visual | Audio/Visual/Vibrate | Audio/Visual/Vibrate |
Backlight Greatness | Great | Great | Great |
Ability to download custom apps to unit/device | No | No | No |
Acts as daily activity monitor (steps, etc...) | No | No | No | Connectivity | TomTom Multisport | TomTom Runner | TomTom Runner Cardio |
Bluetooth Smart to Phone Uploading | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Phone Notifications to unit (i.e. texts/calls/etc...) | No | No | No |
Live Tracking (streaming location to website) | No | No | No |
Emergency/SOS Message Notification (from watch to contacts) | No | No | No |
Built-in cellular chip (no phone required) | No | No | No | Cycling | TomTom Multisport | TomTom Runner | TomTom Runner Cardio |
Designed for cycling | Yes | No | No |
Power Meter Capable | No | No | N/A |
Speed/Cadence Sensor Capable | Yes | No | N/A |
Strava segments live on device | No | Running | TomTom Multisport | TomTom Runner | TomTom Runner Cardio |
Designed for running | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Footpod Capable (For treadmills) | Internal accelerometer | No, has internal accelerometer | No, has internal accelerometer |
Running Dynamics (vertical oscillation, ground contact time, etc...) | No | No | No |
VO2Max Estimation | No | No | No |
Race Predictor | No | No | No |
Recovery Advisor | No | No | No |
Run/Walk Mode | No | No | No | Swimming | TomTom Multisport | TomTom Runner | TomTom Runner Cardio |
Designed for swimming | Yes | No | No (protected though just fine) |
Openwater swimming mode | No (Swimcap only | N/A | N/A |
Lap/Indoor Distance Tracking | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Record HR underwater | No | N/A | N/A |
Openwater Metrics (Stroke/etc.) | No | N/A | N/A |
Indoor Metrics (Stroke/etc.) | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Indoor Drill Mode | No | N/A | N/A |
Indoor auto-pause feature | No | N/A | N/A |
Change pool size | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Indoor Min/Max Pool Lengths | 15m-50m | N/A | N/A |
Ability to customize data fields | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Captures per length data - indoors | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Indoor Alerts | Goals only | N/A | N/A | Triathlon | TomTom Multisport | TomTom Runner | TomTom Runner Cardio |
Designed for triathlon | Yes | No | No |
Multisport mode | No | No | No | Workouts | TomTom Multisport | TomTom Runner | TomTom Runner Cardio |
Create/Follow custom workouts | No | No | No |
On-unit interval Feature | Yes (as of Oct 17th, 2013) | Yes (as of Oct 17th, 2013) | Yes |
Training Calendar Functionality | No | No | No | Functions | TomTom Multisport | TomTom Runner | TomTom Runner Cardio |
Auto Start/Stop | No | No | No |
Virtual Partner Feature | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Virtual Racer Feature | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Records PR's - Personal Records (diff than history) | iOS (Android Sept 2014) | No | No |
Tidal Tables (Tide Information) | No | No | No |
Weather Display (live data) | No | No | No | Navigate | TomTom Multisport | TomTom Runner | TomTom Runner Cardio |
Follow GPS Track (Courses/Waypoints) | No | No | No |
Markers/Waypoint Direction | No | No | No |
Routable/Visual Maps (like car GPS) | No | No | No |
Back to start | No | No | No |
Impromptu Round Trip Route Creation | No | No | No |
Download courses/routes from phone to unit | No | No | No | Sensors | TomTom Multisport | TomTom Runner | TomTom Runner Cardio |
Altimeter Type | GPS (Barometric for Performance Bundle) | GPS | GPS |
Compass Type | None | N/A | N/A |
Optical Heart Rate Sensor internally | Yes | ||
Heart Rate Strap Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes (also internal optical HR sensor) |
ANT+ Heart Rate Strap Capable | No | No | No |
ANT+ Speed/Cadence Capable | No | No | No |
ANT+ Footpod Capable | No, has internal accelerometer | No, has internal accelerometer | No, has internal accelerometer |
ANT+ Power Meter Capable | No | No | No |
ANT+ Lighting Control | No | ||
ANT+ Bike Radar Integration | No | ||
ANT+ Trainer Control (FE-C) | No | ||
ANT+ Remote Control | No | No | No |
ANT+ eBike Compatibility | No | No | No |
Shimano Di2 Shifting | No | ||
Bluetooth Smart HR Strap Capable | Yes | Yes | Yes (also internal optical HR sensor) |
Bluetooth Smart Speed/Cadence Capable | Yes | No | No |
Bluetooth Smart Footpod Capable | No, has internal accelerometer | No | No |
Bluetooth Smart Power Meter Capable | No | No | No |
Temp Recording (internal sensor) | No | No | No |
Temp Recording (external sensor) | No | No | No | Software | TomTom Multisport | TomTom Runner | TomTom Runner Cardio |
PC Application | MySports Connect | MySports Connect | MySports Connect |
Web Application | TomTom MySports | TomTom MySports | TomTom MySports |
Phone App | No | iOS (Android Sept 2014) | iOS/Android |
Ability to Export Settings | No | No | No | Purchase | TomTom Multisport | TomTom Runner | TomTom Runner Cardio |
Amazon | Link | Link | Link | DCRainmaker | TomTom Multisport | TomTom Runner | TomTom Runner Cardio |
Review Link | Link | Link | Link |