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This Product Comparison Calculator will allow you to compare products in one of two ways. Choose from the two dropdown menus below to auto-populate the product boxes with results, or click on the product boxes to activate your own personalized choices. Once the product boxes are shaded per your liking, click the “COMPARE NOW” button to retrieve a customized product comparison graph.
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.
Select product use/budget for a comparison from the drop down menus:
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 | Hammerhead Karoo | Stages Dash |
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Copyright DC Rainmaker - Updated December 10th, 2020 @ 7:09 am New Window | ||
Price | $399 | $299 |
Product Announcement Date | May 2nd, 2017 | Aug 31st, 2016 |
Actual Availability/Shipping Date | Feb 9th, 2018 [No longer available] | Jun 7th, 2017 |
GPS Recording Functionality | Yes | Yes |
Data Transfer | WiFi | USB & Bluetooth Smart |
Waterproofing | IP67 | IPX7 |
Battery Life (GPS) | 10-15hrs | 24-30 Hours |
Recording Interval | 1-second | 1-second & All data packets (even faster) |
Alerts | Visual | Audio/Visual |
Backlight Greatness | Great | Great |
Ability to download custom apps to unit/device | In future | No |
Acts as daily activity monitor (steps, etc...) | N/A | No | Music | Hammerhead Karoo | Stages Dash |
Can control phone music | No | No |
Has music storage and playback | No | No | Connectivity | Hammerhead Karoo | Stages Dash |
Bluetooth Smart to Phone Uploading | No | Yes |
Phone Notifications to unit (i.e. texts/calls/etc...) | No | Yes |
Live Tracking (streaming location to website) | Yes | No |
Group tracking | No | No |
Emergency/SOS Message Notification (from watch to contacts) | No | No |
Built-in cellular chip (no phone required) | Yes (with SIM card added) | No | Cycling | Hammerhead Karoo | Stages Dash |
Designed for cycling | Yes | Yes |
Power Meter Capable | Yes | Yes |
Power Meter Configuration/Calibration Options | Yes | Yes |
Power Meter TSS/NP/IF | Yes | Yes |
Speed/Cadence Sensor Capable | Yes | Yes |
Strava segments live on device | Yes | No |
Crash detection | No | No | Running | Hammerhead Karoo | Stages Dash |
Designed for running | No | No |
VO2Max Estimation | (No for cycling too) | N/A |
Recovery Advisor | (No for cycling too) | N/A | Swimming | Hammerhead Karoo | Stages Dash |
Designed for swimming | N/A | No | Triathlon | Hammerhead Karoo | Stages Dash |
Designed for triathlon | No | No | Workouts | Hammerhead Karoo | Stages Dash |
Create/Follow custom workouts | Yes via TrainingPeaks | Yes |
On-unit interval Feature | No | Yes |
Training Calendar Functionality | No | Yes | Functions | Hammerhead Karoo | Stages Dash |
Auto Start/Stop | Auto-pause/restart (but not Auto-Start) | Yes (GPS or Sensor activated) |
Virtual Partner Feature | No | No |
Virtual Racer Feature | No | No |
Records PR's - Personal Records (diff than history) | No | No (Planned July 2017) |
Tidal Tables (Tide Information) | N/A | No |
Weather Display (live data) | No | no | Navigate | Hammerhead Karoo | Stages Dash |
Follow GPS Track (Courses/Waypoints) | Yes | No (Planned August 2017) |
Markers/Waypoint Direction | Yes | No (Planned August 2017) |
Routable/Visual Maps (like car GPS) | Yes | No |
Back to start | No | No (Planned July 2017) |
Impromptu Round Trip Route Creation | No (But can create one-way routes on device) | No |
Download courses/routes from phone to unit | No (only via WiFi from site) | No (Planned August 2017) | Sensors | Hammerhead Karoo | Stages Dash |
Altimeter Type | Barometric | Barometric & GPS |
Compass Type | Magnetic | GPS |
Optical Heart Rate Sensor internally | N/A | No |
Heart Rate Strap Compatible | Yes | Yes |
ANT+ Heart Rate Strap Capable | Yes | Yes |
ANT+ Speed/Cadence Capable | Yes | Yes |
ANT+ Footpod Capable | No | No |
ANT+ Power Meter Capable | Yes | Yes |
ANT+ Lighting Control | No | No |
ANT+ Bike Radar Integration | Yes | No |
ANT+ Trainer Control (FE-C) | No | No (Planned Winter 2017/2018) |
ANT+ Remote Control | No | No |
ANT+ eBike Compatibility | No | No |
ANT+ Gear Shifting (i.e. SRAM ETAP) | Yes | No (Planned August 2017) |
Shimano Di2 Shifting | Yes | No (Planned August 2017) |
Bluetooth Smart HR Strap Capable | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth Smart Speed/Cadence Capable | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth Smart Footpod Capable | No | No |
Bluetooth Smart Power Meter Capable | Yes | Yes |
Temp Recording (internal sensor) | Yes | Yes |
Temp Recording (external sensor) | No | No | Software | Hammerhead Karoo | Stages Dash |
PC Application | No | Yes |
Web Application | Yes | Yes |
Phone App | No | iOS/Android |
Ability to Export Settings | No | Yes | Purchase | Hammerhead Karoo | Stages Dash |
Amazon | Link | Link | DCRainmaker | Hammerhead Karoo | Stages Dash |
Review Link | Link | Link |