Smartwatch reviews, comparisons, and buying guides
This site is about smartwatches and other sports gear and tech. Mostly Garmin Fenix and Epix, written by John.
Interactive chart
Compare 25 Garmin watches
From the new fēnix 9 and Enduro 4 to bargains like the fēnix 7. Filter by budget, battery and the features you need, then compare up to three side by side.
Buying guides
Recent posts
All posts
Garmin Fenix 8 vs Enduro 3: Which One Should You Choose?
Garmin Fenix 8 vs Enduro 3 after using both: weight and materials, real-world battery life and solar, MIP vs AMOLED, price, diving, the LED flashlight and maps on the trail.
Information
Garmin Vivoactive 6 Unboxing and First Impressions: 11-Day Battery for €250
Garmin Vivoactive 6 unboxing: what's in the box, design, the 1.2-inch AMOLED screen, 11-day battery and how it compares with the Fenix 8.
Information
Garmin Smartwatch comparision table 2024–2026
Garmin smartwatch comparison table: prices, battery, AMOLED or MIP display, flashlight and titanium for Forerunner, Instinct, Venu and fēnix.
Information
Garmin Fenix 7: 6 Reasons to Buy Over the EPIX Gen 2
Six reasons to choose the Garmin Fenix 7 over the Epix Gen 2: price, battery life, case sizes, solar charging, no burn-in risk and a flashlight.
Information
Garmin Fenix 7 & Epix How to Download Maps
How to download maps on the Garmin Fenix 7 and Epix, using Map Manager on the watch or the faster Garmin Express on your computer.
Information
Garmin Instinct 2 Review
Garmin Instinct 2 review: rugged G-Shock style, up to unlimited battery with solar, new sensors and Garmin Pay, but no maps or music.
Information
Garmin Epix: 3 Reasons to Buy Over the Fenix 7
Three reasons to pick the Garmin Epix over the Fenix 7: the vivid AMOLED screen, higher resolution and a display you can read in the dark.
Information
Garmin Epix Gen 2 Review
Garmin Epix Gen 2 review: the Fenix 7 with an AMOLED screen. Hardware, sensors, battery life, price and first impressions from the unboxing.
Information