This affordable running watch is an awesome Garmin alternative

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I’m pretty committed to the Garmin running watch I wear every day. Usually, it’s the Forerunner 970, but sometimes I’ll switch it up with the trail-ready Fenix 8 or the bright, colorful Instinct 3 AMOLED. The thing is, though, I know that a lot of Garmin running watches are expensive, and that can make them hard to recommend. So, when a more affordable alternative comes along, I’m more than happy to check it out.This time around, that means strapping on the sequel to a smartwatch I reviewed nearly four years ago. HUAWEI finally decided to upgrade its Watch GT Runner, and after a few runs with it, I can’t believe this is the same watch. Here’s what makes the Watch GT Runner 2 so much better, but why the same flaws might keep you from buying one.