Browsing: Smartwatches

Garmin has returned with a new update for its Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 smartwatches. Cheaper alternatives to existing Forerunner smartwatches, the pair arrived in May with $249 and $299 MSRPs, respectively, or $50 more for the Forerunner 170 with Wi-Fi connectivity (curr. $349 on Amazon).

Save $79 on the Apple Watch SE 3 at Amazon and catch the 44mm GPS model at under $200 for the first time ever. By •

Which is the better smartwatch for hikers, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 or the Garmin Instinct 3? The latter may be built for logging outdoor adventures, but both watches use similar tracking tech, offer a dedicated hiking mode, and also cost about the same.

Do you ever feel that some smartwatches have just too much smartwatch in them? That’s what struck me when Garmin announced the Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro today. Sure, they look like great devices — but at over $1,000 / £850 / AU$1,500 a pop, I’ve been wondering how many people actually need everything…

Garmin Fenix 8 drops back to $849.99 at Amazon, matching its all-time low for this 47mm titanium AMOLED model. By •

It’s safe to say that we weren’t huge fans of the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, with our reviewer scoring it a measly two stars and branding it “one of the most confusing smartwatches I’ve ever tested.” Yet despite the disappointment, a new leak suggests that Samsung is going to take another stab at the entry-level…

After months of leaks, rumours and anticipation, Garmin unveiled its full Fenix 9 smartwatch range, including the Fenix 9 Pro, and I was in Chamonix for all the action. Immediately after the press conference, I strapped a shiny new Fenix 9 Pro onto my left wrist and hit the trails to find out if it…

At next month’s September Apple Event, we expect the tech giant to introduce the Apple Watch 12 alongside the new iPhone. While rumors are sparse about what new additions the Series 12 will have, we’ve had a year with the Apple Watch Series 11, and we think it’s an excellent smartwatch that’s packed with insightful…

Garmin has scheduled a live event on YouTube, without much fanfare. Titled ‘Play Harder’, the event — we’re not sure if this is a live event, or merely a trailer or series of trailers for another of the best Garmin watches — is scheduled to go live at 12:00pm BST.

If you’re in the market for a capable smartwatch and a robust health tracker, then Garmin’s Venu 3 is an excellent choice. While it’s an older model (released in 2023), it’s packed with insightful features, and in our Garmin Venu 3 review, we called it ‘anear-perfect balance of smartwatch and health tracker’. Amazon has dropped…