Table of Contents Table of Contents The Garmin Lily 2 smartwatch looks absolutely stunning Most of Garmin’s tracking features were incredible What I liked about the Garmin Lily 2: Tracking, aesthetic, connectivity What I didn’t like about it: Activity UX and the Garmin Connect app Is the Garmin Lily 2 worth it? There are many … Read more
In certain circles, the word “Garmin” is less a brand name than a category definer, like Q-Tip or Band-Aid. From casual hikers to nationally ranked professional athletes, anyone who loves outdoor sports can glean useful information from the bevy of sensors, safety features, and sophisticated software that come with every Garmin watch. A few other … Read more
Even the most advanced fitness trackers can’t catch everything. While testing the Garmin Forerunner 165 Music, I got a severe case of food poisoning and spent two days in bed. There’s nothing more irritating than your cheery fitness tracker notifying you that you’ve gotten tons of sleep and your Body Battery is at 100 as … Read more
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If you’re training for a race, few multisport watch brands do it like Garmin. But there are two things I don’t like about ‘em. They’re pricey, and the platform can be intimidating to newcomers. Have you seen its online store? For newbies, it’s tough to parse which of Garmin’s dozens of watches gets you the … Read more
to celebrate the start of the spring season, Garmin is holding a sale on various gadgets and accessories—including a few WIRED-approved smartwatches. Whether you’re a novice runner or a seasoned hiker, we’re confident that at least one of the discounted smartwatches below will make the perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. These deals aren’t … Read more
Matthew Miller/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Amazfit Balance smartwatch is available now for $219.It features a sleek and stylish design with a brilliant AMOLED display, accurate GPS, and a list of health-tracking features.Just be prepared for the data-heavy companion app, which will take some time to familiarize with. As a reviewer of wearables here on ZDNET, I’ve … Read more
Insta360 One of my wrists always has a Garmin watch on it when I exercise and I also regularly use an Insta360 camera to capture video footage on my road running, trail running, and cycling. Now, Insta360 has announced you will be able to overlay key stats recorded by Garmin onto your Insta360 camera video … Read more
Matthew Miller/ZDNET When the Apple Watch Ultra first debuted last year, many comparisons were made between it and sports watches from Garmin, Coros, Polar, and Suunto. But that first-generation Watch Ultra, it turns out, wasn’t quite ready to take over the wrist from dedicated GPS sports watches. Still, the potential was certainly there. One year … Read more
Ready to run with the 47mm Garmin Epix Pro. Matthew Miller/ZDNET Smartwatches have long-enjoyed AMOLED displays — and now sports watches are getting in on the action, too. Garmin has offered an AMOLED display on its mid-range Venu watch since 2019, but fans of the Forerunner and Fenix series weren’t willing to compromise features for … Read more
Matthew Miller/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Garmin Quatix 7 Pro is available now for $999. It’s a 47mm watch made with recycled ocean-bound plastics.A lovely AMOLED display graces the front of the watch with a powerful LED flashlight, long battery life, and deep support for a host of marine activities.Some drawbacks to note are the battery-draining always-on … Read more