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Garmin watches' exploding prices and popularity go hand-in-hand, for better or worse

By Michael L Hicks Published

Sunday Runday I break down why Garmin raising prices has somehow led to greater sales, and whether people are overpaying for their Garmin watches.

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Sunday Runday
A photo of a man in the mountains wearing a Garmin Fenix 8 Pro, using it to check his nearby mapped location.
Why the Fenix 8 Pro could set a new standard for Garmin watches, despite hurdles

By Michael L Hicks Published

LTE for you and me The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro introduced LTE calling and satellite emergency SOS. These features should come to other Garmin watches, but there's a problem.

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LTE for you and me
A photo of a man in the mountains wearing a Garmin Fenix 8 Pro, using it to call someone using LTE cellular data.
Breaking down every key Garmin Fenix 8 Pro feature, from LTE and SOS to MicroLED

By Michael L Hicks Published

Blinding brightness Ranging from $1,200 to $2,000, plus a subscription, the Fenix 8 Pro is a significant change for Garmin. Here's everything you need to know.

Blinding brightness
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.

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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.

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