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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?

Versus
The Garmin Vivoactive 6 next to the Pixel Watch 3

Garmin Vivoactive 6 vs. Google Pixel Watch 3: Casual smartwatches, compared

By Brady Snyder published

Versus Garmin's new Vivoactive 6 is marketed for mainstream fitness-curious users, but is the Wear OS-powered Google Pixel Watch 3 the better buy? Let's find out.

Versus

The Pixel Watch 4 would be my go-to fitness smartwatch if Google added this feature

By Derrek Lee published

Editor's Desk Google still has room to improve fitness tracking on the Pixel Watch, and it only has to look at Garmin for inspiration.

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Editor's Desk
A garmin smartwatch display on someone's wrist

This stylish Garmin smartwatch never lost its Prime Day discount — grab it while you can

By Zachary David published

Mid-range Watch Savings The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a solid smartwatch for fitness and GPS use.

Mid-range Watch Savings
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