New Balance has released RunIQ, its first smartwatch. Using built-in fitness tracker and heart rate monitor, the wearable tracks your running, and connected feature lets you view notifications from your smartphone.
The RunIQ is a well-designed and advanced smartwatch that focuses on your workout. As we can see from the images, the wearable sports a low-profile and sleek design, and its rounded watchcase shows off a charming combination of classic watch design and sport-style aesthetics.
Meanwhile, its matte finish and breathing holes let you comfortably wear it on your wrist for daily usage, and interchangeable watch bands in different colors enable it to match a variety of lifestyles.
The smartwatch pays more attention on your running, and using built-in heart rate monitor, RunIQ accurately tracks the multiple metrics during running including running time, intervals, heart rate, pace, routes and more. The fitness tracker automatically syncs your workouts to Strava app in order to analyze your runs, join challenges, train with friends and follow pros around the world.
Furthermore, built-in GPS allows you to run without taking your phone with you, and MyBN app can connect with Google Play Music so you can enjoy your favorite music without your smartphone.
Moreover, the smartwatch is 5ATM water resistant to withstand downpours and quick swims. Its rechargeable battery offers up to 24-hour battery life with typical use or up to 5 hours of continuous life with GPS and heart rate monitoring.
In addition, connected feature allows it to wirelessly connect with your smartphones and show you notifications from the phone. Using various apps, you can customize your dashboard based on your demands.
The RunIQ smartwatch is priced at $299.99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to NB Amazon shop for its more details. BTW, don’t miss the Fēnix 5S GPS smartwatch and more cool related gadgets by following tags.