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Should You Be Concerned About Garmin Fenix 7 / epix (Gen 2) Not Receiving Updates?

April 12, 2025 by Brian Rock
Close up of a Garmin Fenix 7S Pro running watch.

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

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Which Are the Most Popular Garmin Running Watches?

December 6, 2024 by Brian Rock
My new Garmin Fenix 7S Pro Solar watch.

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

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fenix 8 AMOLED vs Solar: Comparing Garmin’s Latest Watches

December 3, 2024December 2, 2024 by Brian Rock
A Garmin fenix 8 Solar and a Garmin fenix 8 AMOLED, with the caption, "Which display is the right choice for you?"

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

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Should You Get the Garmin fenix 7X Pro, fenix 8 Solar, or Enduro 3?

October 24, 2024October 22, 2024 by Brian Rock
Pictures of the Garmin Fenix 7X Pro, the Garmin Fenix 8 Solar, and the Garmin Enduro 3

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

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Where Do The New Garmin fenix 8 AMOLED, Solar, and E Fit In?

October 21, 2024September 8, 2024 by Brian Rock
Pictures of the Garmin fenix 8 AMOLED, Solar, and E side by side

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

Categories Running Watches Tags Fenix, Gamrin 1 Comment

Garmin Fenix 7 Solar Charging: How Many Lux Hours Is Enough?

December 31, 2023August 22, 2023 by Brian Rock
Woman running with the sun shining in the distance.

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

Categories Running Watches Tags Fenix, Garmin Features 3 Comments

First Reaction: Switching to a Fenix 7S Pro Solar

December 29, 2023August 3, 2023 by Brian Rock
My new Garmin Fenix 7S Pro Solar watch.

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

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Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Fenix 7 Pro: Choosing a Running Watch

January 28, 2024July 5, 2023 by Brian Rock
Garmin Forerunner 965 or Fenix 7 Pro, Choosing the Perfect GPS Running Watch

So you’re serious about running, and you’re looking for a new GPS running watch. You want the best Garmin has to offer – and you’ve narrowed it down to the Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Fenix 7 Pro. These two watches are at the top end of their respective Garmin product lines – the Forerunner and … Read more

Categories Running Watches Tags Fenix, Forerunner 2 Comments

Garmin Forerunner 955 vs Fenix 7: Choosing the Right Running Watch

December 29, 2023June 11, 2023 by Brian Rock
Comparing a Garmin Forerunner 955 vs Fenix 7

So you’re in the market for a running watch, and you’ve narrowed it down to the Garmin Forerunner 955 vs Fenix 7. Maybe you want solar charging, maybe you don’t. But you know you want a high end watch with lots of bells and whistles, along with all the premium training metrics. The two watches … Read more

Categories Running Watches Tags Fenix, Forerunner 1 Comment

Choosing a Garmin Fenix 7 Pro – Which Watch Is Perfect For You?

September 25, 2023June 4, 2023 by Brian Rock

So you’re in the market for a GPS running watch. You’re ready to spend some serious cash, and you’re eying up the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro. But with so many versions to choose from – which one should you get? What are the actual differences? The standard version of the Garmin Fenix 7 was released … Read more

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