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The Garmin Venu X1 sitting on an armrest, pointed toward the camera with the flashlight on.

The Garmin Venu X1 gives the Forerunner 970 a flashy run for your money

By Michael L Hicks published

Gaunt Garmin Garmin made some odd choices with the Venu X1, but if you can stomach the short battery life (for Garmin), it mostly lives up to its painful price tag.

Gaunt Garmin
The Garmin Fenix 8 showing Google Maps directions

How to use Google Maps on a Garmin watch

By Michael L Hicks published

Find your way We'll explain how to set up Google Maps so it works automatically, as well as how it compares to Maps on a Pixel Watch and which Garmin watches support it.

Find your way
A person with a smartwatch emitting an LED light beam

Walmart's Labor Day sale cuts $350 OFF this premium Garmin watch for a limited time

By Zachary David published

Sun-Powered GPS The Garmin Fenix 7X Solar with the Sapphire edition build—just $550 for Labor Day.

Sun-Powered GPS
The Garmin Forerunner 970 sitting on an armrest showing the impact load graph for a track workout compared to the actual mileage, with some portions generating double the impact.

The Garmin August 2025 update throws the Forerunner 970's best tricks onto other watches

By Michael L Hicks published

A feature feast Garmin is plucking the Forerunner 970's exclusives for its other premium watches, while adding several exciting new coaching tools.

A feature feast

Only a few smartwatches have marathon training plans — so I found the best and worst options for my Garmin marathon

By Michael L Hicks published

Sunday Runday I found every fitness watch with a personalized marathon training plan, so I could choose one for my own marathon this November.

Sunday Runday
The Garmin Venu X1 on a wrist next to a golf glove, showing the yardage for the hole, with a golf cart path and tree visible behind the Venu X1.

I've returned to golf after 15 years, and my Garmin Venu X1 has been a huge help

By Michael L Hicks published

Sunday Runday Serious golfers don't need a smartwatch, but someone without much golf know-how or a rangefinder will really benefit from this Garmin watch.

Sunday Runday
The Garmin Venu 3 (left) and Forerunner 265 (right) side-by-side

Garmin Venu 3 vs. Forerunner 265: Two classics with plenty left in the tank

By Michael L Hicks last updated

Versus The Forerunner 265 has more accurate GPS and better training tools, while the Venu 3 has a mic & speaker, better style, and more useful health data.

Versus
A side-view of the Garmin Venu 3 showing the speaker slots

The Garmin Venu 4 should arrive soon; here's how Garmin should improve it

By Michael L Hicks published

Coming soon The Garmin Venu 4 is due to appear before we know it, and we already have a long list of features and upgrades we expect and hope to see.

Coming soon
The Garmin Venu X1 sitting on an armrest, pointed toward the camera with the flashlight on.

Garmin Venu X1 vs. Venu 3: Should you upgrade or wait for the Venu 4?

By Michael L Hicks published

Versus Garmin Venu 3 users might be tempted to upgrade to the Venu X1, but they'll have to accept a major downgrade and a steep price increase.

Versus
The Garmin Forerunner 970 sitting on a rock, showing a default watch face.

Garmin Forerunner 970 vs. Forerunner 570: Which running watch is the best value?

By Brady Snyder published

Versus Garmin's Forerunner 970 is a running watch packed with features, and it's priced like it. Should you go with the Forerunner 570 to save a few bucks instead?

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