Running Watches: The Most Common Problems Owners Report
Updated October 2026
We sorted 98 owner reports on 5 running watches by topic. The problem owners raise most is durability and reliability. See which models they report it on least.
Problems by how often owners raise them
- Durability and reliability16 of 98 reports
- GPS and tracking accuracy14 of 98 reports
- Software and apps12 of 98 reports
- Connectivity and audio11 of 98 reports
- Battery and charging9 of 98 reports
- Display and readability6 of 98 reports
- Training features6 of 98 reports
Durability and reliability
16 of 98 owner reports raise a problem with durability and reliability, and 4 praise it. By model, fewest problems first:
Fewest complaints: Garmin Forerunner 265 Running Watch, raised in 1 of its 20 owner reports.
🛒 Buy on AmazonGPS and tracking accuracy
14 of 98 owner reports raise a problem with gps and tracking accuracy, and 9 praise it. By model, fewest problems first:
Fewest complaints: Garmin Forerunner 965 Running Watch, raised in 1 of its 21 owner reports.
🛒 Buy on AmazonSoftware and apps
12 of 98 owner reports raise a problem with software and apps, and 2 praise it. By model, fewest problems first:
Fewest complaints: COROS PACE 3 GPS Sport Watch, raised in 1 of its 21 owner reports.
🛒 Buy on AmazonConnectivity and audio
11 of 98 owner reports raise a problem with connectivity and audio, and 2 praise it. By model, fewest problems first:
Fewest complaints: Garmin Forerunner 265 Running Watch, raised in 1 of its 20 owner reports.
🛒 Buy on AmazonBattery and charging
9 of 98 owner reports raise a problem with battery and charging, and 7 praise it. By model, fewest problems first:
Fewest complaints: Garmin Forerunner 165 Running Watch, raised in 0 of its 16 owner reports.
🛒 Buy on AmazonDisplay and readability
6 of 98 owner reports raise a problem with display and readability, and 6 praise it. By model, fewest problems first:
Fewest complaints: Garmin Forerunner 165 Running Watch, raised in 0 of its 16 owner reports.
🛒 Buy on AmazonTraining features
6 of 98 owner reports raise a problem with training features, and 12 praise it. By model, fewest problems first:
Fewest complaints: COROS PACE 3 GPS Sport Watch, raised in 0 of its 21 owner reports.
🛒 Buy on AmazonEach owner report is counted once per topic, as a problem when it describes a failure or annoyance. Counts cover the owner reports behind our current verdicts for this category and refresh when those verdicts change.