Magellan Switch Up

12 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 reviews of Magellan Switch Up. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. People really like the durability. The screen is also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the design and price. There are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Magellan Switch Up is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Magellan Switch Up and Heart-Rate Monitor

The Magellan Switch Magellan's Switch Series of GPS activity monitors starts with, of course, the Switch. This small device uses a wristwatch design with a 1.26-inch screen to display information about your current activity -- for example, a run.

The Magellan Switch series allows users to monitor their outdoor activities with GPS data. Compatibility with ANT+ fitness monitors adds to the Switch's flexibility. Waterproof, rugged construction allows the unit to take a beating and be submerged up...

Data isn't automatically saved at power-down, requiring a manual save and reset at the end of every activity. The Switch buries the time under a menu, even when the device isn't in use, somewhat limiting its usefulness as a timepiece.

Rugged, waterproof, and, most importantly, accurate, the Magellan Switch series is a good GPS and ANT+ monitoring option for amateur to enthusiast athletes.

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com)

Magellan Switch Up review: Magellan Switch Up

Magellan, manufacturer of portable navigation devices, gets into the wrist-wear business with the Switch series. These wristwatch-shaped activity monitors aren't very good at telling the time, but they are great for monitoring a host of parameters...

Rugged, waterproof, and, most importantly, accurate, the Magellan Switch series is a good GPS and ANT+ monitoring option for amateur to enthusiast athletes.

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Valentina Palladino (tomsguide.com)

Magellan Switch Up Review

The Magellan Switch Up is a solid GPS watch that will serve you well in even the most rugged activities. I particularly loved how much information the Switch Up puts at your fingertips with Magellan Active. Nearly any fitness metric you could want to...

Interchangeable between wristband and bike mount ; Customizable activity profiles ; Easy-to-use online interface

Bulky design ; Doesn't automatically save recorded activities

The Magellan Switch Up is a comprehensive GPS watch that maps running, cycling and hiking routes, but you'll have to deal with its archaic, clunky design.

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Stephanie McDonald (goodgearguide.com.au)

Magellan Switch Up GPS watch

This GPS watch is designed to record multiple activities and can also measure heart rate, but it's not great

Heart rate monitor ; Usable for multiple activities

Unreliable GPS signal ; Inaccurate distances ; Heavy and bulky to wear on the wrist

While the idea of a multi-sport watch is nice, the Magellan Switch Up GPS watch didn't perform to expectations in our tests. It was uncomfortable to wear, too hard to use and its data had a tendency to be inaccurate.

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Stephanie McDonald (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Magellan Switch Up GPS watch

This GPS watch is designed to record multiple activities and can also measure heart rate, but it's not great

Heart rate monitor ; Usable for multiple activities

Unreliable GPS signal ; Inaccurate distances ; Heavy and bulky to wear on the wrist

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Stephanie McDonald (techadvisor.co.uk)

Magellan Switch Up GPS watch review

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Macworld Australia Staff (macworld.com.au)

Magellan Switch Up

Magellan's Switch Up sports watch with heart rate monitor is an excellent companion for those participating in everyday fitness workouts or athletes trying to scrape a few seconds off their personal bests.

Packed full of features; highly sensitive GPS; solid battery life with quick recharge

Data must be manually saved; removing the watch from mounts can be difficult

The Magellan Switch Up is a fantastic choice for those exercising outdoors. Swimmers, mountain bikers, runners and cyclists would all benefit from the huge array of data the Switch Up records.

Nov, 2012

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