Garmin recently released the next generation of some of its more premium sports watches: the Fenix 8 and Enduro 3. Released two years ago, the previous Garmin Fenix 7 received mostly positive reviews. The Fenix 8, while also being well received, does seem to struggle a bit more due to its high price which starts at $999. Let’s break down what some of the early reviews have to say.
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Looking to upgrade your sports watch this Fall? Garmin is currently having a massive sale on Amazon with some of its best sports watches on sale for up to $400 off. Below, we have the entire list of our favorite Garmin deals happening during this September sale.
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The Garmin Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Solar sports watches have only been out for a few weeks, but there already seem to be leaks hinting at three additional versions still in development: the Fenix 8 Pro 47mm, Fenix 8 Pro 51mm, and Fenix 8 MicroLED.
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One of the most frequent questions I see every year are from those trying to decide between purchasing an Apple or Garmin sports watch. In the video below, I break down the biggest differences between them, as well as my experience using the two brands in 2024.
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Garmin yesterday announced the newest smartwatch to its lineup, the Forerunner 165. It’s a more affordable GPS running smartwatch that will help people of all skill levels to meet their personalized fitnes goals. Head below to learn more about the Garmin Forerunner 165.
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At the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2024, Sennheiser unveiled three new pairs of headphones – including the Momentum Sport – which can help track your fitness while you listen to music across multiple health platforms. Keep reading below the fold to learn more about Sennheiser’s Momentum Sport headphones.
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The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) officially kicks off tomorrow, but we are already getting glimpses of what tech companies are offering – or will soon offer – to consumers. Garmin’s new HRM-Fit is impressing quite a few people with its ability to easily clip onto a sports bra. Head below for more details.
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Insta360, the popular 360° camera for capturing action shots, is now compatible with Garmin and Apple Watches, allowing users to sync data to their camera footage. Keep reading below the fold for more details.
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On October 31, Garmin’s latest Forerunner public beta was released for the Forerunner 255, 265, 955, and 965. The update includes acute insights and details into your sleep, naps, an improved Body Widget, and more. Keep reading below the fold to learn about Garmin’s 17.18 beta update.
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The new Garmin Venu 3 feels as much a smartwatch as a sports watch. With smart features including a mic and speaker for answering calls, in addition to an upgraded heart rate sensor, and improved sleep monitoring, this feels like a great all-in-one option. Check the video below as we dive into all the features, as well as compare it to the recently released Garmin Forerunner 265.
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The Garmin Epix Pro takes everything that was great about the previous Garmin Epix but further amplifies it with a massive amount of small, but very noticeable improvements. From an improved heart rate sensor, to a new directional flashlight, there is a lot to love about this pro version.
We dig into all of this in the video below. Also discussed are some the differences between the Garmin Epix Pro, regular Garmin Epix, Garmin Fenix 7 Pro, and others to help you decide if this is the perfect sports watch for you.
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Garmin recently released a new Pro model for the Fenix 7 and Epix sports watches. Given how well received the original Garmin Fenix 7 was, it is no surprise to see mostly positive reviews coming out for the Fenix 7 Pro. With a new flashlight, new optical heart rate sensor, and updated MIP display, it seems one of the best sports watches is now a tiny bit better. That said, many also feel the upgrade wasn’t quite enough to justify its existence.
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The recently released Garmin Fenix 7 Pro and Epix Pro watches include a variety of both hardware and software upgrades over their predecessors. Luckily, a good portion of the new software features will also be finding their way onto the Fenix 7, Epix, MARQ 2, and Forerunner 955/965.
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The recently released Garmin Forerunner 265 just may be the best new sports watch of the year that will appeal to both hardcore and casual runners. With features like downloadable music support, dual-band GPS, an extremely accurate heart rate sensor, and a brand new bright and colorful AMOLED display, Garmin has raised the standard once again.
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A new report analyzes the accuracy of various smartwatches and wearables, including Apple, WHOOP, OURA, Garmin, Fitbit, and Samsung. Each wearable’s accuracy is broken down according to the available studies and literature. Watch the video below to get a full breakdown.
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Just in time for the holidays, Garmin has released a slew of new updates to many of their GPS watches. Here’s what you need to know about the new features, from wrist-based running power to the new morning report! Read on to learn more.
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The new Apple Watch Ultra features significant upgrades, including a larger screen, improved GPS tracking, an action button, and improved battery life.
But how does the Apple Watch Ultra hold up as a premium sports watch vs. the Garmin Fenix 7, Epix, and Enduro 2? Here is everything you need to know!
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Garmin has just released the new vívosmart 5, an updated version four years in the making. It was eight years ago that Garmin released the first vívosmart, followed with three more iterations over the next four years. Ending this vívosmart drought, the 5 is noticably different.
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