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Magellan Echo

Magellan Echo
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alaScore 84

76 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 76 reviews of Magellan Echo. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the battery and software. The design and usability also get good comments, but there are some mixed reviews about the size and price. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Magellan Echo is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Magellan Echo

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 user reviews of Magellan Echo from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the usability. There are some mixed opinions about the size, and some have doubts about the design and reliability.

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71% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Michael Sawh (trustedreviews.com)

Magellan Echo

 

The smart running watch take data to the wrist, but lacks killer built-in features.

Long battery life ; Real-time data syncing ; Light and comfortable design

Only four third party apps supported ; Works best with iPhone ; Limited built-in watch features

Currently there’s five apps that work with the Magellan Echo; Strava, MapMyRun, Wahoo Fitness and iSmoothRun. All are free and have premium options to get additional features. Magellan has made the developer platform open so each app can customize what...

Oct, 2014
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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Magellan Echo review

 

Running watches are fast becoming two a penny. Magellan, best known as GPS company, is also entering the ever-busying market with its Echo smartwatch. There is a huge amounts of potential in the Echo. It is such a simple yet "open" device: pair it up...

Light, easy to use, clear display, powered by a watch battery that lasts for months, works with iPhone (Android promised in the future)

Very basic - almost looks like a toy, only works with a handful of apps, needs to sync with phone to have much value, no Android (just yet)

There is a huge amounts of potential in the Echo. It is such a simple yet "open" device: pair it up with your iPhone and the right app - it does need more, though, we must say - and it delivers a clean, useful experience.

Dec, 2013
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Expert review by : Dan Graziano (cnet.co.uk)

Magellan's Echo Fit watch can display real-time training data from your favorite apps

 

Magellan's new activity tracker can pair with a variety of apps to display information for running, cycling and golfing.

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Expert review by : Patrick Budmar (goodgearguide.com.au)

Magellan Echo smart running watch review

 

Wearable technology gets sporty

Simple and functional design ; Interfaces well with fitness apps

Uses button battery ; No Android support

The Magellan Echo may not stand out as a watch or a fitness tracker, but the device’s real value is in how it combines these features into a single, functional package.

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : Lee Crane (digitaltrends.com)

Magellan Echo review

 

For runners and cyclists living in Apple's iOS ecosystem, the Magellan Echo is a solid option that covers both bases.

There is no doubt about it: Smartwatches are coming. For runners and cyclists living in Apple’s iOS ecosystem, the Magellan Echo is a solid option that covers both bases. It would even work well for hiking. However, the watch’s susceptibility to water...

Dec, 2013
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Expert review by : Dan Graziano (cnet.com)

Magellan's Echo Fit watch can display real-time training data from your favorite apps

 

Magellan's new activity tracker can pair with a variety of apps to display information for running, cycling and golfing.

Jan, 2015
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Expert review by : Jill Duffy (pcmag.com)

Magellan Echo

 

Magellan's Echo smart sports watch offers a good value for a neat device that borrows some features from smartwatches. You still need to fire up an app to track your run, bicycle ride, or even golf game, but you can control the app that's doing the...

Borrows smartwatch concepts for a sports watch. Bluetooth functionality lets you control smartphone fitness apps. Excellent battery conservation features. Tracks miles, time, pace, cadence, and heart rate (with a connected heart rate monitor). Good value.

Chunky shape. Works with iOS only at the moment. Requires carrying a smartphone (limited to stopwatch functionality without phone).

On the other hand, if you're in the market for a device that's more of a daily step-counter with some extra abilities to track activities (but not a more advanced sports watch with pace, cadence, etc.), our Editors' Choice is the Basis Carbon Steel...

May, 2014
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Expert review by : Brian Bennett (cnet.com)

Magellan's Echo grabs workout data from your iPhone

 

Costing $149.99, the Echo GPS watch can chat with iPhones to keep an eye on your exercise.

Feb, 2014
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Expert review by : Patrick Budmar (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Magellan Echo smart running watch review

 

Wearable technology gets sporty

Simple and functional design ; Interfaces well with fitness apps

Uses button battery ; No Android support

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : Dan Graziano (cnet.com.au)

Magellan's Echo Fit watch can display real-time training data from your favorite apps

 

LAS VEGAS -- While devices like the Microsoft Band and Samsung Gear S don't rely solely on a smartphone connection, Magellan has taken the opposite approach for its new sports watch. The company's Echo Fit sports watch is like many of the other...

There are many more activity trackers and running watches being announced this week at the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas. Follow CNET's ongoing coverage of CES 2015 here.

Jan, 2015
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