I’ve had a garmin for years, but it recently broke. It’s been pretty good so I think I’ll just get another. What I’m wondering is if all the garmin watches have pretty much the same gps. On the website they have a comparison, but all watches just have a check mark next to the gps part, no details beyond that.

I don’t really feel the need to have all sorts of bells and whistles, but I’m worried if I get the absolute cheapest it may have an inaccurate gps. Is there a difference in gps accuracy between garmins and if so is it worth caring about?

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    Here is a somewhat recent article from a guy who reviews these things incredibly in depth. He tests 6 Garmins and a Coros here simultaneously and compares their accuracy. DC rainmaker gps comparison test

    It seems the cheaper Garmins aren’t quite as good in the more difficult city area but the stuff out in the open stuff looks pretty comparable to the more expensive ones. Much of it seems to be multiband vs. not.

    If you’re into a specific watch he probably has a review on it. Very in depth and I believe gps accuracy is something usually covered.