Garmin’s Memorial Day sale dropped the Fenix 8 from around $1000 to $850. I’ve been eyeing this watch for a while.
I know there’s no definitive answer, but is there any reason not to buy a roughly 2-year-old watch at this price point? I mainly care about durability, fitness/outdoor features, and long-term value rather than having the newest tech every year.
Thank you!
Hi everyone, I am new here and want to buy my first Garmin. I intend to buy it at my local carrier and they have few in store. Could you please give me pointers to decide between: Garmin Fenix 8, Garmin Descent G2 or Instinct 3 amoled. I am someone who enjoys the gym very much and I train as much as I can. Plus, I love walking and cycling. Also, I like to fix stuff anytime I can, so I want something that is rugged and won't scratch that often. Could you point me in the right direction to decide which one is best for me? Also to mention, I really wouldn't want to spend too much money on Fenix for example, but if it is overall a much better watch than the two already mentioned, I will have no option but to buy it. Thanks in advance.
Hey everyone,
I found this TPU/silicone-style screen protector case for the Garmin Forerunner 970 and I’m wondering if anyone here has actually used it.
Does it help protect the watch without making it feel bulky or ruining the touchscreen/display quality?
I mainly use my watch for running and gym workouts, so I’m trying to decide if it’s actually useful or just unnecessary extra plastic.
Would love to hear:
Would you buy it again? Thanks!
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Debating between the 170 music ($350) and the 570 (on sale for $450). Do you think the $100 difference is worth it? Mostly multiband and the aluminum build seem to be the biggest differences. What would you go with any why? Thanks!
I have a FR955 and I can't find a way to make my runs be categorized as Street Running by default, I have to do that manually.
For Trail Running and Track Running there are specific profiles in the watch but not for Street Running, I use the normal Run profile.
Anybody knows how I can do that?
Hey everyone,
I’m looking to buy my first Garmin watch and would love some recommendations because there are so many models that I’m getting a bit lost.
What I mainly care about is:
• Health and sleep tracking
• Strength training (I lift weights 5x a week)
• Hiking/walking with my dog
• Durability: I want something that can handle everyday use without scratching or breaking easily
• Good-looking design: I’d like it to look stylish enough to wear daily, not too “rugged” or bulky if possible
I’m not a runner or triathlete, so I don’t necessarily need super advanced endurance features, but I do want accurate metrics and a good overall experience. Battery life is also a plus.
Right now I’ve been looking at models like the Fenix, Venu and Epix lines, but I honestly don’t know which one fits my needs best.
What would you recommend and why? Thanks!
Love my Instinct 3 solar 50mm. I need the ruggedness of it and its sunlight visibility is amazing.
Love my Forerunner 970 when I get home in the afternoonThat Amoled screen is beautiful and the watch disappears in your arm when sleeping with it. It wears much smaller than what a 47mm would indicate.
I thought about having a one watch to do it all but all of them have some sort of compromise.
This is what works for me.
Just picked up my first Garmin watch. I've had Galaxy watches in the past, but wanted something more specific to the outdoors.
What I'd like to know from all the Enduro 3 users is:
- What would you have liked to known about the watch when you first got it?
- What are some things that you do to get the most out of your watch and the data it aggregates?
- Any other advise/tips you think are important.
As a side note, I do a lot of outdoors stuff (hunting, fishing, shooting, camping, hiking, etc) and also use my GPSMAP 67 pretty heavily.
New upgrade after my epix got an oled burn in.
I'm about to enlist in the USMC in a few months, and even though I can't bring a Garmin with me to boot, I figured that a Garmin would be a great investment since I'm spending alot of time running/in the gym. My budget is $250. What's the best watch that I could get at that price?
Am I missing a really easy way to map laps to different activities? I've tried to get really good about hitting the lap button when I'm doing a HIIT but there doesn't seem to be an easy way to designate certain laps as lifting versus running? Coming from a purely running background. This is highly frustrating as it's not recording my miles at all.
Hello all! I am planning to buy a Garmin after hearing how good they are from my friends, but feel overwhelmed with the amount of different ones and all the features! Please help me pick one.
I am a long distance swimmer (which is what i'd be using it for the most) and hiker. I'd like a watch that helps me keep track of my basic fitness, as well as maybe helping me train for later goals. I dont need all the bells and whistles, but would be interested if you guys think anything else would be beneficial to me! I also dont want to spend too much- 300 pounds would be my limit. T
hankyou so so much. I really value your opinion as I know you're not sponsored or anything like that.
I finally made the switch. This watch was on the market when the ultra 2 dropped but I ultimately opted for the ultra to “stay in the ecosystem” and always wondered what it could’ve been.
Years later this bad boy went on sale for 55% off and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity.
Now time to figure out how to get the most out of it with some deep research.
Anyone else getting lots of “immeasurable” gaps in Body Battery/stress on Garmin watches?
I bought a Lily 2 because I love my Garmin Index Sleep Monitor for sleep/body battery, but wanted a smaller daytime option for steps and Body Battery.
The watch has good skin contact, but I’m seeing frequent black unmeasurable gaps when I wear it. Whether moving or resting. My Index sleep armband senses continuously unless I’m exercising hard.
Confused I reached out to Garmin support who confirmed wrist movement can count as steps, while walking without arm movement may not ie a walking pad while working.
Are others experiencing either of these issues as well? I've had it 3 days and I'm ready to return it. For almost $300 it should know the difference between washing dishes and walking.
Bought my Instinct at the beginning of covid and it's a beast! I work in HVAC service, so it takes a beating and gets wet and hot often. Never skips a beat! Battery lasts 10+ days. But the charging cable has stopped staying in the charging port.
Just some background here: I am moving away from Fit Bit.
I loved the charge line up. But looks like they aren't going to add anything more to it.
The reason i liked that was the watch looks like a black wrist band and you can pretty much wear it everywhere and it goes with every outfit.
Now, Wanted a simple watch. But looks like there are WAY too many options. It really is confusing and overwhelming.
I just want a watch that is colorful, has a touch screen that is scratch resistant, tracks my work outs. Steps. Heart Rate.
I dont even wear it to bed. So I am not crazy about the readiness scores and Sleep Metrics as well.
If there are other models, please feel free to suggest
The Vivo Active 6 is only 42mm. A bigger watch would be nice
Hi,
I am looking to have my first Garmin watch, in fact, my first smartwatch.
I workout twice a week (strength training) and run twice a week as well (5k). Running is more of a hobby, so I am not aiming for any marathon in the future, but I do run regularly and very interested in having an accompanying accessory. (Not a fan of keeping phone with me while running anymore)
My main aim in having a smartwatch is to have something specific for running metrics, sleep, heart rate, etc. Nothing extravagant. I am also not aiming to regularly switch the smartwatch to an upgraded version. So, I need something solid (with good sensors, as I will need the basic functions to work properly for years) that can last without frequent updates. Aesthetics is also a factor.
Here's a list of watches I have shortlisted based on this:
Forerunner (165, 265)
Instinct (2 Solar, 2X Solar)
Venu 3
I am leaning heavily toward the 2X Solar because of its looks. I don't really care about AMOLED, but that might be because I've never owned one. If you have had both AMOLED and MIP, please give some input on what I might be missing. Also, I have a Casio G-Shock, so I really dig its rugged look.
I am asking for suggestions here because the compare function on the website doesn't work, I guess. All the functions are shown for all the watches, and I don't understand if there's any hardware or software difference.
PS: I'm also interested in a second-hand one if you have a spare. You can DM me regarding this. (Location: New Delhi, India)
Hi guys, I currently wear a venu 2 and it’s on its last legs I’ve owned nearly 5 years so been great for me.
I’m looking to upgrade to either FR965 or fenix 7 or 7s. I’m quite active and also play golf but nothing extreme off terrain stuff. I usually gym, play golf, road cycle and occasional run so want something that can do it all. I wear it everyday but take it off at work so I don’t damage it. I like the look of both watches and both in my price range.
Any recommendations or suggestions would be helpful
TIA
I'm just curious how come with all the "which watch should I get?" posts almost none consider Venu X1?
I'm a Venu X1 owner. I moved to it from venu 2+ and it's a giant leap in every aspect. It has about all the same functionalities as FR970 or Fenix 8. Main differences come from battery duration, 1 GPS receiver and the physical watch size. Having owned the X1 for 3 months now, I have the say it's nice to have a watch which is not like a dumbell in the arm 😄. Battery life: yeah, I need to charge it couple of times a week when I'm really active, but it does not bother me. GPS: There are no mountains here, thus the one band receiver works fine, accuracy is IMO in par or better than with Venu 2+ had. All in all: the same great functionalities which the way larger and heavier watches have, but it seems to be ignored by the masses.
What is the main shortcoming in your view that you wouldn't consider it?
