Gadgetory

the r ni q is the result of the tech company and a fitness company coming together to create a SmartWatch New Balance provided the running expertise and Intel detective power it they say it's a watch designed by runners for runners complete with Strava integration the popular tracking and social network app used by runners and cyclists this means it definitely checks all the boxes in terms of running features heart rate monitor built in GPS waterproofing up to 50 meters and up to four gigs of onboard music storage to pair with your Bluetooth headset most importantly it gives you complete independence from the phone when you're out pounding the pavement or treadmill what it claims to do particularly well is heartrate though it uses a similar optical sensor as its competitors it's specifically designed to prevent light from interfering with the reading to provide a more accurate result it gives a continuous read throughout your run and then the Strava app does a great job at breaking down the information for you by average max and splits another useful feature its physical buttons which allow you to quickly start or stop a run or access your music without fumbling with a screen with sweaty fingers sadly no barometer to measure elevation but Strava uses a database to calculate elevation when you're on a run battery is key when it comes to long-distance running and the run IQ seems to be up to the challenge it's supposed to last 24 hours of moderate use or 5 hours during activity this means continuous heartrate and GPS always-on that's enough to run a marathon if you're fast not the best in the market but not the worst so let's get to the non running features while elegance may not be a priority for runners it's definitely a plus and I found the run IQ to be attractive if you're a man on a woman's wrist it still looks a bit bulky even in rose gold it's surprisingly customizable for a running watch with 3 stainless steel bezel options in rose gold gunmetal gray and black and interchangeable silicon straps and let's not forget that there's a pretty powerful Android wear watch under all these bells and whistles with a dual-core processor that can handle phone calls notifications app use and navigation it works best with an Android device but also pairs with an iPhone the run IQ is already available to order from the New Balance website for about $300 which is on par with similar watches from Garmin and polar you