Published on: 2025-04-19 19:20:18
ZDNET's key takeaways The Garmin eTrex Solar is available now for $250, while the eTrex SE without solar sells for $150. Potential for unlimited battery life, extensive GNSS support, rugged build, and affordable. Small monochrome display, no turn-by-turn directions of TopoActive maps. $222.49 at Amazon Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I gained a deep affection for the great outdoors. The forest is my happy place. I have a good sense of direction, too -- even in nature -- but the farther o
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-23 12:30:05
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority In late March, Garmin launched a new subscription service to bring more features to the Garmin Connect app. Creatively dubbed Garmin Connect Plus, the new service added a few upgraded tools while asking users to sign on for a $6.99 monthly fee. I briefly checked it out and wrote up a Garmin Connect Plus hands-on describing what readers could expect to find. The negative response to that article sent me down a rabbit hole, digging into the public reception of t
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-25 11:00:53
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority With a diverse range of powerful watches, Garmin earns a top spot in the wearables market. As a fitness enthusiast, I absolutely love Garmin’s entire lineup, from the Fenix 8 to the Vivoactive 6. The company’s lifestyle smartwatch, the Venu 3, offers fantastic heart rate and GPS accuracy, and a wealth of performance metrics. But despite its impressive features, I can’t bring myself to wear one every day. If you’re all about health and fitness, Garmin’s perfect
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-27 07:45:13
If you’re shopping for a health and fitness smartwatch and you keep running into models with big price tags and relatively short battery life, you’re probably wondering exactly how are they supposed to get all of that amazing monitoring done when you keep having to put it back on its charger? Good question, but here’s a better answer: The Garmin vívoactive 5 health and fitness GPS smartwatch can go up to 11 days without needing to recharge, and it’s just $219 right now at Amazon thanks to a 27%
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-27 11:35:00
ZDNET's key takeaways The Garmin Vivoactive 6 is available in four colors for $300. The AMOLED display is brilliant, the available activity functions are comprehensive, and the battery lasts 5-11 days. There is no altimeter, the 30 minute smart alarm interval is a bit long, and it's a bit small for those with larger wrists. $299.99 at Amazon $299.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices Garmin's latest smartwatch for the masses, the Vivoactive 6, brings a fresh perspective to its lineup with a s
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-30 02:33:15
Not everyone wants to spend $500 on an Apple Watch, especially if the primary use is tracking and improving sporting performance. For those for whom fitness data takes precedence over high-end brands, Garmin is the global market leader in sport-focused smartwatches. The Garmin Vivoactive 5, available today on Amazon for as low as $199—which is a 33% discount from its original price of $299—is a classic case of how Garmin bundles high-performance capabilities at a very reasonable price. The Garm
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-30 04:00:11
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority There isn’t a Garmin fitness tracker review that goes by that I don’t talk about how much I appreciate Garmin’s robust companion app. In fact, I usually talk about it as a comparison point when reviewing other brands as well. Garmin Connect Plus introduces a broad range of new features to the already excellent app, as well as a subscription fee, and while I’m not thrilled about the latter, I do like the suped-up app experience. How to activate Garmin Connect
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-01 11:50:48
is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Two weeks ago, Garmin announced it was launching a new subscription. Where the Garmin Connect app had previously offered everything from in-depth metrics and training plans for free, the beloved fitness tech company was now adding premium AI summaries, among other features, behind a paywall. In The Verge comments, my social media ment
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-03 07:53:15
is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Garmin has announced a new addition to its Varia line of safety and visibility accessories for cyclists. The Varia Vue is the first to pair a bright headlight with a front-facing 4K camera designed to automatically record incidents and save the footage locally or send it to the cloud through a smartphone. It’s available now through the company’s
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-15 11:26:00
Matthew Miller/ZDNET The main reason I always have a Garmin watch on my wrist is due to the comprehensive ecosystem powered by Garmin Connect. While the service will continue to provide a free, personalized experience via its phone app and website, Garmin recently launched another option, called Garmin Connect Plus, for those who want more from their devices, and it is, understandably, rubbing the community the wrong way. More later. Also: New FDA-cleared blood pressure monitor delivers medica
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-15 19:25:55
We most definitely had to check our calendar when we saw this Amazon deal offering the Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS running watch for just $149. We know Garmin is one of the leading brands for GPS running and fitness watches, if not the leading brand. We also knew that the Garmin Forerunner 55 had never been priced this low before. But, sure enough, this isn’t an April Fool’s prank. Amazon is selling the Garmin Forerunner 55 for just $149, a savings of $50 off its usual price and an all-time lowest
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-19 15:02:45
TL;DR The Garmin Vivoactive 6 has just been revealed, with orders for the new smartwatch set to start on April 4. The Vivoactive 6 introduces a smart wake alarm and expanded fitness features, while animated workouts return. The watch comes in four colorways and keeps the same $299.99 price tag as its predecessor. We hope Garmin isn’t playing an April Fool’s prank on us because it just dropped the news that many smartwatch fans have been awaiting. The brand has announced the Vivoactive 6, the
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-25 23:36:02
If there’s anything we’ve been learning these last couple of months, all good things must end. Fortunately, Garmin isn’t putting an end to its free tier, but it is introducing a premium plan called Garmin Connect+. The perks will sound familiar if you subscribe to apps like Strava. And because its 2025, the paid features added to Garmin Connect+ all have something to do with AI. For $7/month or $70/year, Garmin Connect+ will unlock personalized “Active Intelligence insights,” which seems to be
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-26 10:26:00
Garmin is jumping into the fitness subscription game with a new AI-powered service designed to deliver smarter, more personalized insights to people who own its devices. The new service, called Garmin Connect Plus, is designed to give you more tailored, actionable insights using AI, plus extras like expert training tips and expanded LiveTrack features. Existing features and data in its Garmin Connect app will remain free, the company announced Thursday. Throughout the day, Garmin Connect Plus
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-26 23:10:17
Not all of the huge deals during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale are brand-new, and that’s totally okay. It’s hard to complain when you see an extended deal like this one on an elite-level active smartwatch like the Garmin epix Gen 2, which fell to its all-time lowest price last week-end and has remained there for the Big Spring Sale. It’s still just $419 down from $899 — a massive 54% off deal on one of the very best wearables for outdoor adventurers and hardcore workout fans. See at Amazon This dea
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-27 02:00:00
Image: Garmin The main reason I always have a Garmin watch on my wrist is due to the comprehensive ecosystem powered by Garmin Connect. This service will continue to provide a free, personalized experience, via its phone app and website, but Garmin is now launching another option, called Garmin Connect Plus, for those who want more from their devices. Also: This Garmin watch won my heart with flagship features at an affordable price point Garmin Connect Plus is an optional subscription servic
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-27 12:00:07
TL;DR Garmin introduces Garmin Connect Plus, a premium app experience offering advanced features. Key features include AI-powered insights, enhanced personalized dashboards, and new indoor and outdoor workout tools. The premium service is available now for $6.99 per month or $69.99 annually. Subscription fees and premium features have become increasingly common in the wearables market, and Garmin is now joining the trend. Today, the company introduced Garmin Connect Plus for users who want de
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-27 12:00:16
Image: Garmin Aside from the essential LED flashlight, the major reason I always have a Garmin watch on my wrist is the comprehensive ecosystem powered by Garmin Connect. This service will continue to provide a free, personalized experience, via its smartphone app and website, but Garmin is now launching another option, called Garmin Connect Plus, for people who want more from their devices. Also: This Garmin watch won my heart with flagship features at an affordable price point Garmin Connec
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-27 12:00:00
is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. It was only a matter of time. Garmin announced today it’s launching Garmin Connect Plus, a premium tier to its app that adds AI-powered insights and a few other expanded features. Existing and new Garmin users will be able to opt in to a free 30-day trial and then choose between a $6.99 monthly or $69.99 annual subscription. All exist
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-05 07:45:44
If you’re serious about working out or an outdoor adrenaline junkie, there are lots of smartwatches that can be useful during your exertions. But Garmin’s smartwatches are specifically made for any and every physical activity or outdoor adventure. There’s a big difference, and it’s one you usually have to pay a premium price for. But Amazon’s just dropped a gigantic 54% sale on one of the very best fitness sportswatches around, the Garmin Epix Gen 2. This premium smartwatch is just $409 during t
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-09 10:41:00
ZDNET's key takeaways The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar is available in two sizes and four color variations for $399 (45mm) and $499 (50mm). The unlimited battery life, brilliant integrated flashlight, rugged build, and accurate tracking make this a perfect watch for adventurists. Unfortunately, the display is still monochrome, mapping remains limited, and the watch can be chunky for some people. $449.99 at Garmin $449.99 at Amazon $449.99 at Best Buy more buying choices The Garmin Instinct series
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-11 10:55:00
More than 20 years ago, Garmin launched its first wrist-based GPS trainer in the Forerunner 201. The Forerunner 965 is a perfect option for runners, but Garmin has broadened its appeal to multi-sport athletes, outdoor adventurers, and weekend warriors, so you can hike with a Garmin Instinct 3 or golf with the Approach S70. Garmin offers a sports watch for everyone with a price range to match your budget. Garmin's smartwatches stand out with precise location accuracy. Its watches provide health
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-16 13:00:37
Max battery life: Up to 11 days | Case material: Silicone | Supported OS: GarminOS | Display type and size: AMOLED, 1.2-inch | Weight: 39g | Waterproof: Yes, 5ATM Out of all the watches I tested, the Garmin Forerunner 165 was the one I wanted to wear the most when I went out for a run. The expertise of the Forerunner line is in the name, and Garmin truly excels at making comprehensive yet friendly GPS running watches in flavors that will suit all kinds of athletes, from beginner to expert. The
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-17 14:48:58
is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Few brands are as synonymous with outdoor sports as Garmin. You’ll find these fitness trackers and smartwatches on dozens of wrists at any 5K, marathon, or Ironman. You’ll also find Garmin devotees among divers, thru-hikers, golfers, kiteboarders — you name it. But these devices aren’t just for athletes. The company’s made significant
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-18 06:55:40
As an athlete, the most important tool you have at your disposal is data. A quality running watch is an important investment if you’re trying to improve your speed and distance and build consistency as a runner. Whether you’re gearing up for your 26.2 mile with a marathon sometime this year, signing up for local 5Ks, or just trying to get out there a couple times a week before or after work, you need yourself a good running watch. Amazon has the Garmin Forerunner 55 for 25% off right now. That’s
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-30 05:00:47
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Late in 2025, Garmin introduced a new tool: Garmin Coach Strength Training. Freshly postpartum at the time, I noted the addition with an approving nod, then swiftly turned back to my Oreos and sleep deprivation. However, when the time came to get back into working out (as the job requires), I decided to see what the new training programs were all about. Four weeks later, I’m sold. Have you tried Garmin Coach Strength Training? 5 votes Yes! 0 % No, I have not
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-08 01:09:00
ZDNET's key takeaways The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar is available in two sizes and four color variations for $399 (45mm) and $499 (50mm). The unlimited battery life, brilliant integrated flashlight, rugged build, and accurate tracking make this a perfect watch for adventurists. Unfortunately, the display is still monochrome, mapping remains limited, and the watch can be chunky for some people. $449.99 at Garmin $449.99 at Amazon $449.99 at Best Buy more buying choices The Garmin Instinct series
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-10 01:25:48
For the fitness freaks out there, you need a solid watch that can keep up with you. I’m not talking about the person that goes to the gym a few days after work, or signs up for 5K road races. Where are my Iron Man athletes? My Ultramarathon runners? You need the best of the best and that’s the Garmin Fenix 7X Pro. The Garmin Fenix 7X Pro rugged outdoor smartwatch is available at Amazon for a solid 25% off. The watch is normally priced at $1,000 so after the discount, you’ll be able to grab it fo
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-14 12:30:00
ZDNET's key takeaways The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar is available in two sizes and four color variations for $399 (45mm) and $499 (50mm). The unlimited battery life, brilliant integrated flashlight, rugged build, and accurate tracking make this a perfect watch for adventurists. Unfortunately, the display is still monochrome, mapping remains limited, and the watch can be chunky for some people. $449.99 at Garmin $449.99 at Amazon $449.99 at Best Buy more buying choices The Garmin Instinct series
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-14 10:20:00
ZDNET's key takeaways The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar is available in two sizes and four color variations for $399 (45mm) and $499 (50mm). The unlimited battery life, brilliant integrated flashlight, rugged build, and accurate tracking make this a perfect watch for adventurists. Unfortunately, the display is still monochrome, mapping remains limited, and the watch can be chunky for some people. $449.99 at Garmin $449.99 at Amazon $449.99 at Best Buy more buying choices The Garmin Instinct series
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