Some fitness trackers are inaccurately measuring running distance, according to research from the consumer watchdog Which?
It tested 118 trackers using a treadmill to complete the distance of a marathon - 26.2 miles (42km). It found that the least reliable unit tested underestimated the distance by 10.8 miles – meaning the researcher actually ran 37 miles!
It tested 118 trackers using a treadmill to complete the distance of a marathon - 26.2 miles (42km). It found that the least reliable unit tested underestimated the distance by 10.8 miles – meaning the researcher actually ran 37 miles!
“Our tests have found a number of models from big-name brands that can’t be trusted when it comes to measuring distance, so before you buy, make sure you do your research to find a model that you can rely on,” said Natalie Hitchins, head of home product and services at Which?
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