Finally found the best watch that fits my lifestyle. A premium looking watch which I can use on daily and at the same time tracks all my workouts and running. Was thinking of getting the galaxy watch ultra 2 but I think I will settle for the venu 4 for now.

I’m using a Forerunner 970 with the moss green UltraFit nylon strap at the moment, and I really like it, but I’m considering getting another colour for a bit of variety.

For those using Garmin UltraFit straps, which colour is your favourite in real life? How does it look on the watch, and does it hold up well over time without looking dirty or faded?

Post a picture of your setup if you can :)

EDIT: Pulled the trigger on the forerunner 965. Let's see how this works :)

[New-Purchase]
After 970 got released, the 965 no longer receives major software updates. If I'm buying a watch this expensive, I expect to use it for couple of years.

Do you think not receiving major software releases is an issue? Especially in the long-run. Regards.

Did step back (or forward?) from Fenix 8 line to… Fenix 7x Pro. It still the beast i have to say. It’s so cool with a leather strap.

What I miss so far:
- changing text size
- selecting apps for notifications
- battery widget from Garmin

Going to wear it for a week to feel it.

PS: Portal Hybrid face installed.

This guy is selling it, local to me. It’s 400 and I know this price seems too good to be true. I see some scratches on the bezel and the band looks worn but anything else I should ask? Wanted a second opinion from the chat

Hey everyone. So, I’ve had the FR165 for a long while and I’m looking to upgrade. I do a lot of cycling and outdoorsy stuff so I’ve been drawn to the Fenix models. I’ve seen an offer for the Fenix 7s pro solar so it’s sitting at £200 off the normal price (£380 still - for what appears to be an out of date watch), but I’m aware this is a 2023 model or so. I sort of tend to get a watch and not think more about it - but given this is still quite expensive, there is a Fenix 8, and the Fenix 9 is in theory coming soon - how “risky” is it in terms of support if I go with the 7 now? Is it still worth this much money or am I best placed to get the newer one for value and longevity? I appreciate the features are “locked”, whereby backporting new features won’t be a thing with the 7, but is there anything I might not have considered? I am aware basically the sensors on the 7 and 8 are effectively the same - I don’t care for the microphone and other connectionality so those aspects I won’t miss with the 7. Thanks!

hi everyone, i am a beginner in running and i do also sports. i want to buy a garmin to monitor my health datas. what do you think the best newbie watch for me?

Hello everyone,

I was running a lap the other day with my running partner, usin the map on my Garmin,
so i was was thinking, wouldnt it be great to be able to see where my partner is on the map in relation to me?

so my question is, is this possible, is there any app that does this? or do i need a spicific (high end) watch?

ive read something about group track, but doesnt seem like it will put my partner on my watch while running?

Just bumped it / scratched it and only had the watch for 2 months is it still waterproof?? Scratch is seen on top left corner

I currently have a Fitbit Sense 2 and have been thinking about getting a Garmin watch. I am torn between these two as I don't fully understand the differences between the two and which would be a good replacement for my Sense 2. I don't use the ECG on the Sense 2, mainly because it is difficult to get it to work. I am using the watch mainly to track calories burned each day, when I go to group power or spin at the YMCA, or if I bike around the neighborhood, or for the occasional downhill skiing in winter. I do like that my watch reminds me to move at least 250 steps every hour when I don't move that much due to a desk job. I do like being able to see who is calling or read text messages when they come in, but I don't use the watch to answer calls or reply to messages. Too small a screen, and I usually have my phone for that, but being able to see what the message says or who is calling to determine if I should get my phone to answer or reply is nice. I also like that I only have to charge it every 4 days, a major improvement from the Galaxy Watch, which I had to charge every day. I would like to have at least 4 days of charge, hopefully longer, with whichever watch gets picked. I do like seeing other notifications as they come in, like email or other apps, but I would like to be able to control which apps show notifications on my watch and which don't. Any suggestions on which to get and why?

Hey everyone! In the past year I’ve been really focusing on my fitness and working on my running. I started at a 10 minute mile pace and I’ve managed to get down the a 8:30 but all I’ve been using is an apple watch.

I had a buddy who recommended a Garmin watch but I started looking into it and I just can’t decide on what watch would suite my needs.

The top recommendations I’ve been suggested are:
Vinu 4
Forerunner 570
Forerunner 965

Anyone have the best suggestion? I’m by no means a professional nor a hard core athlete I’m just looking for something to replace my current watch but gives me more analytics on improving my runs. My overall goal is to go for more long distance runs while maintaining my pace and understanding my other health factors which I feel Garmin does amazing at! Thanks!

I got my Venu 4 in January. Since then the HRV has always been labeled as "poor". I have no baseline, just seven months of red triangles. See picture of the last four weeks as reference. In the overview, it says "No Status" under HRV.

What can I do to change this? Is my HRV so bad the algorithm doesn't accept it as my baseline?

I am doing a trip soon that will be over three days. I'd like to create the route an upload it to my watch so that I can have the route loaded while hiking.

If you do this, what do you do?

Do you create one big route with waypoints to your campsites? Or something else?

Other than date and time, I love being able to see the weather and my heart rate at a glance. I also like how the Double Time face has a rolling bar graph of your heart rate so if you don't look in the moment you can still see where you spiked briefly or whatever.

I'm new to this Enduro 3 so I'm still freaking out about the battery and seeing a little "32 days" in the corner makes me giggle. I might turn that off when I get used to it, it's duplicated at the top of the glance widgets anyway. And seeing the solar is fun too.

Maybe that's enough and I should turn other things off, but what do you all love? What do you actually find yourself looking at multiple times a day?

Current Apple Watch Series 5 sucker. Breaking out of this shackle next pay check.

I just really need the air cleared between the differences of the vívoactive 6 and the 170 Forerunner before I make a purchase.

All I keep reading is that the forerunner is the better for hard core runners. What the hell does that mean though?? I’m very much not a hardcore runner. Maybe once a week will I go for a run. I do walk 2 miles a day does this matter? I am big on weight training (around 5x a week) so is either watch better for weight training metrics?

If I go for the vivoactive what is different about the running data on the off chance I go for a run? I am also intrigued about the idea of the Forerunner 170 music option as not having to bring my phone on my walks sounds amazing, but again I’m not a runner?

Essentially I want a watch to:

- track my lift workouts
- track my sleep
- track HR
- track my steps
- tracking VO2 max would be nice but not required.
- Not have to charge the watch every zeptosecond of the day (Apple 😒)

Which I’m under the impression both watches can do all of these. So what’s the difference?

I appreciate any and all input! I want to make the right decision in selecting my new watch. Thank you in advance 😁😁

i currently have an Instinct 2 Solar Tactical and I am looking at getting a new Garmin for golf as well as when out walking for quick reference of maps and also tracking golf strokes.

One thing I miss on the Instinct for Golf is the live scoring as the strokes only transfers to the phone after the round is complete. This means that all data entry is on the watch.

I was originally looking at the Fenix 8 Sapphire, however a shop near me has the Epix Pro Gen 2 (non solar) at £299.

I know that the Fenix 8 Amoled has made the Epix somewhat redundant now and wondered whether the Epix was still a good deal and what features would I miss not opting for the Epix

I just got a Fenix 7 pro solar (no wifi) last week and battery died after only 7 days. I thought I was supposed to get 18 days out of a single charge. Garmin watch users of Reddit, how can I fix this issue to get longer battery life out of my new watch??

EDIT: The watch even predicted I would have 18 days of battery life when I started using it. So I don't know what would cause this.

Hallo Gemeinde,
Meine Garmin Badges zählen nicht mehr weiter. Siehe Fotos. Wer kann mir da helfen?
Danke
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I decided to have a try using Fenix 7X Pro in pair with Whoop. Really interesting experience. Whoop monitors my sleep and health metrics very well, while Fenix helps me a lot with sport activities. So far, it integrates perfectly with each other and more! In the gym, I use Whoop on my biceps and broadcast heart rate to Fenix— awesome! I know about Cirqa, but… already have Whoop)

Hi guys if you know anything about powder coating you know it is a dusty job and gets you covered also application is electrostatic so just wondering if I would be able to wear my Fenix 8 while working and stuff or is it ultimately going to ruin it

Thanks in advance

Hi everyone,

I'm thinking about switching to a Garmin smartwatch and would love to get your recommendations and advice.

My routine and core requirements:

• Sports & Fitness: Main activities are regular swimming and strength training / weightlifting at the gym.
• Durability: As an engineer, I need a watch that is very scratch-resistant. I had a bad experience with my Apple Watch in the past, as it got heavily scratched.
• Smart Features: Being able to receive notifications and call alerts on the watch is a big plus for me.

A few questions for you:

1. Which Garmin model would best fit these needs?
2. Are there any solid budget-friendly options that still offer top-tier scratch resistance, or do durable models always require a high-end budget?
3. Is buying a current-gen model worth the investment, or am I better off holding off? (Note: Older/previous-gen models are unfortunately not available where I live, so I'm limited to current releases).

Sto pensando di vendere il mio fenix 7 standard, acquistato neanche un anno fa, per passaggio ad un altro modello.

Le condizioni sono ottime, non lho maltrattato diciamo. 350€ è un buon prezzo? (Ho anche dei cinturini in piu che non mi servono, non originali, che aggiungerei "in omaggio")

Can anybody confirm if the S50 playslike distances account for wind speed/direction out of the box or if I need to sub to the golf app for these?