TomTom advises regularly updating your Spark 3 to ensure a fast fix to GPS satellites. But in my testing, I got a GPS lock within a few seconds of stepping out of the door and hitting run or cycle. This is a movable feast, and depends on the weather and atmospheric conditions. For one thing the GPS locks on as quickly as any device I have tested. The TomTom Spark 3 offers several great features for performance athletes. There are also indoor cycle and treadmill functions, which we didn’t test (indoor exercise is always an approximation anyway, and you can get the data from your exercise equipment). I tested it on multiple occasions running and cycling outside. So I was looking forward to testing the Spark 3 Cardio + Music. Knowing how fast and far you are traveling as it is happening is critical if you are looking to improve. Microsoft Band 2 to accurately measure performance during and after exercise. TomTom has a good reputation with runners and cyclists, and I have previously enjoyed using both TomTom’s An activity tracker that measures steps is really no use if your aim is to improve athletic performance. I’m a keen runner and cyclist, and much prefer to use GPS-enabled performance device such as the Spark 3 than an activity tracker or a full-featured smartwatch. TomTom Spark 3 review: as a running watch or cycling watch And thanks to the GPS, you’ll be able to accurately track your speed, pace and distance, even if you’ve left your phone at home, which is something many rival smartwatches miss out on.Ĭompared to other trackers, the app dashboard not the easiest to use. Multisport mode means you can record training sessions whether you’re running, cycling, swimming, at the gum or on a treadmill. Paired with the TomTom MySports app, available for Android and iOS, you’ll be able to see your steps, active minutes and calories burnt, and you’ll also be able to set goals to challenge yourself further. The TomTom Spark range runs TomTom’s own software that’s pretty basic in terms of looks but is easy to use and encompasses features that’ll suit a huge range of people. TomTom Spark 3 review: Software and compatibility We’ll have to wait and see just how much of a difference it’ll make to the price, though. Having these various models has the potential to become confusing, but we actually think it’s a nice idea to give users the option of saving a bit of cash if they prefer to listen to the sounds of nature on their run or if heart-rate tracking isn’t something of interest.
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