In the world of wearable technology, Garmin has always been a trailblazer. Continuing this trend, Garmin has recently announced its latest additions to their lineup of smartwatches, designed specifically for the adventurous at heart and extreme fitness enthusiasts. However, these innovative gadgets are not for the faint-hearted or the light-pocketed. Reflecting the high-end specifications packed into these watches, they carry a matching price tag.
Leading the pack is the Epix Pro series. The standout feature of these watches is the inclusion of an AMOLED display, which is bright and clear, making it perfect for all types of outdoor adventures. This design choice is a reflection of Garmin’s commitment to providing users with the best viewing experience without draining the battery life excessively. The Epix Pro series also comes equipped with a built-in flashlight that offers various intensities and a strobe mode, as well as a red-only visual display option designed to cater to darker conditions.
But Garmin hasn’t stopped at just the outdoor adventurers. The company knows that serious fitness enthusiasts demand advanced features in their wearable tech. Accordingly, the Epix Pro series includes an array of preloaded activities, ranging from soccer and basketball to horseback riding and racquet sports, among others. The fitness trackers are now equipped with innovative metrics such as endurance scores and hill scores. Runners and walkers will also appreciate the notifications about points of interest along their route. The Epix Pro series also introduces new weather map overlays for a real-time understanding of local environmental conditions and improved shading features to facilitate comprehension of elevations within topographic maps. The Epix Pro series, available in three sizes (42mm, 47mm, and 51mm), is priced from $900.
For those who seek to take exploration to the next level, Garmin presents the Fenix 7 Pro series. With features like solar charging and a powerful LED flashlight, this watch is a companion that will keep you aware and prepared in the dark. Its advanced mapping upgrades and a red safety light are designed to enhance your safety during nocturnal training sessions. An improved heart rate sensor, equipped with new optical sensors and sport-specific algorithms, ensures accurate pulse rate tracking across a wide range of activities.
The Fenix 7 Pro series also introduces the endurance score feature, designed to measure an individual’s capability to engage in prolonged physical activities. This feature utilizes VO2 sensors, hill scores, and previous training data to provide a comprehensive picture of one’s endurance level. Like the Epix Pro, the Fenix 7 Pro also boasts an updated mapping system with weather overlays and points of interest. This series also brings new preloaded activities to the table, including whitewater rafting and motocross. With multiple sizes and designs to choose from, the Fenix 7 Pro series starts at $800.
These high-end smartwatches by Garmin reflect the company’s commitment to providing users with the best wearable technology that caters to their adventurous spirit and fitness goals. Though they come with a higher price tag, the plethora of advanced features make them worth every penny for explorers and fitness enthusiasts who demand the very best.
