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Hey everyone! I'm looking to upgrade my current fitness tracker and considering a new smartwatch. My main focus is on accurate heart rate monitoring, GPS tracking for runs, and good sleep analysis. I've heard good things about the new Pixel Watch 3 and the Garmin Forerunner series. Does anyone have hands-on experience or recommendations? What are your must-have features?

Hi JaneSmith, I recently got the Garmin Forerunner 265 and I'm loving it for my runs. The GPS is super accurate, and the training metrics it provides are fantastic for improving my pace. Battery life is also a huge plus compared to my old Apple Watch. Sleep tracking is decent, but if that's your absolute top priority, some specialized devices might be better, though the Forerunner is good enough for most.

I'd also lean towards Garmin for dedicated fitness. If you want something that's more of a general smartwatch with good fitness features, the Pixel Watch 3 is a strong contender, especially if you're in the Android ecosystem. The integration with Google Fit and Fitbit's backend is quite seamless. Heart rate accuracy is generally very good on both. For sleep tracking, Fitbit's algorithms are pretty well-regarded. I’d suggest checking out reviews that specifically compare the sleep tracking on the models you’re interested in.