Garmin typically releases four feature updates throughout the year. On August 19, 2025, they announced their Q3 update for the year – and rolled out a bunch of new features to the fenix 8 family. These feature updates have been a contentious topic over the past year or so, with some users complaining that their … Read more
Last summer, Garmin released the new fenix 8, introducing a new top of the line watch and creating some separation from the cheaper Forerunner line. But this summer, Garmin released the new Forerunner 570 and 970 – and there’s now much less daylight between the fenix and the Forerunner. Historically, there weren’t a lot of … Read more
The last twelve months has been a busy time for Garmin. In August 2024, they released the fenix 8 and Enduro 3. In January, they released the Instinct 3, followed by the vivoactive 6 in April. This was all capped off with the latest Forerunners (570 / 970) in May and the brand new Venu … Read more
Lately, the hullabaloo on r/Garmin has been focused on Garmin Connect+. People are up in arms about the new subscription plan and what it (possibly) portends for the future of Garmin’s products. I’m subscribed to the free trial, I shared some initial thoughts here, and I’ll be back with a full review at the end … Read more
If you take a look at Garmin’s line of running watches, it’s easy to get confused. There are a lot of different series. By my count, there are at least 18 different series of Garmin watches currently available on their website. Some of these – like the Garmin Approach or the Garmin Descent – appeal … Read more
When Garmin introduced the new fenix 8 a few months ago, they added some additional choices. Now, you may be finding yourself comparing the fenix 8 AMOLED vs Solar – and wondering which one is right for you. You can find a more thorough description of the new releases here. But for today’s purpose, we’re … Read more
So you’re looking for a solar powered Garmin with lasting battery life and premium features. Should you go for a fenix or an Enduro? With the recent release of the Garmin fenix 8 and the Enduro 3, this choice has gotten a little murkier. The , the , and the are all very similar. So … Read more
Last month, Garmin released their latest new watches – the and the . Note: This post focuses on the new Fenix watches. For more about the Garmin Enduro 3 – and how it compares to the Enduro 2 – check out this post. In the months leading up to the release, there was plenty of … Read more
After hemming and hawing for a bit, I recently took the plunge and upgraded from my old Garmin Forerunner 245 to a Garmin Fenix 7S Pro Solar. You can read about my first impressions of the watch here. One feature I was curious about – and not particularly sold on – was Garmin Fenix 7 … Read more
I’ve been thinking about upgrading my old Garmin Forerunner 245 for a while now. I got it a little over three years ago, when I was first getting back into running. It’s been a great watch, and it saw me through a lot of miles. I almost upgraded to the Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE when … Read more