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Ever wondered which is more accurate theApple Watch Series 10or theGarmin Forerunner 265when it comes to counting your steps?

Read on to find out which watch was more accurate.

a photo of the Garmin Forerunner 265 and the Apple Watch 10 on the wrist

Each swing counts for two steps.

I wore the Apple Watch 10 on my left wrist, and theGarminForerunner 265 on my right.

The first two walks were in the city, as I walked between different meetings in London.

Apple Watch Series 10

For the third walk, I headed out for a hike with the dog to my local woods.

Again, I wasnt particularly remote, but I walked for two miles in a wooded area.

Every step I took, I clicked.

Forerunner® 265 Black Bezel…

When I got home, I downloaded all the data.

Thats not to say the Apple Watch 10 isnt accurate.

The average person takes 2,000 steps in a mile, so 465 steps isnt a huge amount.

Close-up of a user�s wrist wearing both the Apple Watch 10 on a blue fabric strap (left) next to the Garmin Vivoactive 6 (right) on an emerald green strap

Again, were talking about very small differences here.

Its also worth noting that both these watches do a lot more than count your steps.

The Apple Watch 10 is thebest smartwatchon the market and is like having your iPhone on your wrist.

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