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Garmin Watch Reviews/Suggestions
Posted on 3/15/22 at 10:03 am
Posted on 3/15/22 at 10:03 am
Recently got rid of my Apple Watch as I never really liked the shape of it/plus having to charge it everyday
I've been looking at the Garmin Instinct. There doesn't seem to be too much of a difference in the original Instinct and Instinct 2, and the original Instinct is ~$150 cheaper on Amazon
I'm not a huge outdoorsman and will use it for pretty standard cardio/strength training workouts. The only real smartwatch feature I care about is knowing when I have a text if I have my phone in my pocket
I have a couple group text threads with friends that I have notifications silenced for on my phone. Will the Instinct still show I have a message without the haptic notification. (if I look down at my wrist periodically will it show a msg from a silenced group thread, or will it not silence the notification at all)
The apple watch did this but I assume iOS is much more seamless with iPhone to apple watch
I've been looking at the Garmin Instinct. There doesn't seem to be too much of a difference in the original Instinct and Instinct 2, and the original Instinct is ~$150 cheaper on Amazon
I'm not a huge outdoorsman and will use it for pretty standard cardio/strength training workouts. The only real smartwatch feature I care about is knowing when I have a text if I have my phone in my pocket
I have a couple group text threads with friends that I have notifications silenced for on my phone. Will the Instinct still show I have a message without the haptic notification. (if I look down at my wrist periodically will it show a msg from a silenced group thread, or will it not silence the notification at all)
The apple watch did this but I assume iOS is much more seamless with iPhone to apple watch
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Posted on 3/15/22 at 10:38 am to tunechi
You will only get a notification if your phone would have had a notification. So no you will not get a notification for a silenced group text thread.
I have had a garmin forerunner 245 for a couple years now and it has been a great watch.
I have had a garmin forerunner 245 for a couple years now and it has been a great watch.
Posted on 3/15/22 at 2:06 pm to tunechi
I recently busted my apple watch on a kettlebell so I'm in the market for a sports watch as well. I am comparing the Garmin Vivoactive 4 ($250), the Garmin Venu 2 ($350), and the Polar Ignite 2 ($230). I am wanting to get away from Apple watch because of battery life, and more limited fitness features. Currently leaning toward the Polar Ignite 2 for features and price.
Posted on 3/15/22 at 4:47 pm to Merlin1200
I’ve had a vivoactive 3 and the original Venu. I’d go Vivoactive 4 over Venu 2 probably. The screen is nice but I like the week long battery life and the watch faces aren’t that amazing that I use the oled much
Posted on 3/16/22 at 5:27 am to tunechi
Garmin 245 here, no complaints. Though when/if it ever dies I’ll be looking into getting a Coros.
Posted on 3/16/22 at 6:26 am to jordan21210
Looking hard at a Coros Apex now.
Posted on 3/16/22 at 8:40 am to tigNstick629
Had never even heard of Coros. Looking into them now
Posted on 3/16/22 at 9:44 am to tunechi
Well, I re-read your post and it may not be what you’re looking for. Coros is geared toward running, though I think they just released a trail/hiking watch.
Posted on 3/16/22 at 10:18 am to tunechi
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I'm not a huge outdoorsman and will use it for pretty standard cardio/strength training workouts. The only real smartwatch feature I care about is knowing when I have a text if I have my phone in my pocket
I recently purchased a Garmin VivoMove Sport to provide me the same info you are seeking. I’ve only had it a couple weeks but so far I’m liking it and the info it provides. Does a good job of notifying you as texts come through, and though I do have an iPhone I don’t know if silences a group text without haptic notification if you have notifications silenced on your iPhone - that info is not provided in the owners manual. Comes in at about a $170 price point.
Posted on 3/16/22 at 1:33 pm to tunechi
+1 on having a 245 and loving it. Little over a year now.
Posted on 3/16/22 at 2:09 pm to The Easter Bunny
Nice thanks for the rec. Now I seem to be between a Garmin 245 and the Vivoactive 4S. The vivoactive 4 being 45mm is probably too big. I could wear the 245 at 42mm. I did a side by side comparison and am leaning toward vivoactive. I am more of a fitness/gym person that does a little running which seems to be what Vivoactive gears to.
Posted on 3/16/22 at 3:23 pm to tunechi
I'm also considering Garmin watches. It's frustrating that features that should be available are not across the line. For example, I like a lot about the Venu 2 Plus but when following a plan and, say, told to increase intensity there are only beep notifications and not voice instructions. I could use my phone but don't want to take it around everywhere exercising.
Posted on 3/16/22 at 3:40 pm to tunechi
I have looked at a few myself because I have a Garmin 225 and don't run like I used to. I opted to not buy anything else because when I'm weight training, I take my watch off. I like to wear wrist wraps due to having surgery on both wrist.
Posted on 3/16/22 at 11:53 pm to tunechi
Bought a Garmin Vivoactive 4 a week or so ago. Seems like a good one for the price point. $185 refurb but new is like $250ish. It is my first smart watch. Well second since I did the Pebble Kickstarter deal.
Posted on 3/17/22 at 11:42 am to tunechi
Over the past five years, I have had an Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, and now the Garmin Epix 2.
The Epix 2 is by far my favorite watch to date. I thought I wanted all the bells and whistles of a smart watch, but found myself constantly getting aggravated at unnecessary notifications and distractions, constant charging (every day), and inconsistent cellular switching that drained the battery (had cellular models of each). I finally realized that I really use my watch for quick glance message notifications, health data, and exercising.
Those three things are done really well on the latest versions of Garmin watches. While I cannot voice to text on my Epix 2 (maybe a deal-breaker for some), I have come to not give a shite about quickly responding back to people. The Epix 2 is very expensive but I run, cycle, hike, and exercise very regularly and the data and battery it provided is perfect.
To the notification question, the Garmin watches will mirror your phone's notifications; if you do not get a notification on your phone for a silenced group chat, you will not on your watch. Furthermore, you can customize what notifications hit the watch as well.
The Epix 2 is by far my favorite watch to date. I thought I wanted all the bells and whistles of a smart watch, but found myself constantly getting aggravated at unnecessary notifications and distractions, constant charging (every day), and inconsistent cellular switching that drained the battery (had cellular models of each). I finally realized that I really use my watch for quick glance message notifications, health data, and exercising.
Those three things are done really well on the latest versions of Garmin watches. While I cannot voice to text on my Epix 2 (maybe a deal-breaker for some), I have come to not give a shite about quickly responding back to people. The Epix 2 is very expensive but I run, cycle, hike, and exercise very regularly and the data and battery it provided is perfect.
To the notification question, the Garmin watches will mirror your phone's notifications; if you do not get a notification on your phone for a silenced group chat, you will not on your watch. Furthermore, you can customize what notifications hit the watch as well.
Posted on 3/17/22 at 6:59 pm to tunechi
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Will the Instinct still show I have a message without the haptic notification. (if I look down at my wrist periodically will it show a msg from a silenced group thread, or will it not silence the notification at all)
Look into the various faces offered through Garmin. You might find one that permanently shows notifications.
I have a Fenix 6 and have it set up so I receive those notifications but they don't stay permanently on my screen. I can check notifications by scrolling to the Notifications widget.
Posted on 3/18/22 at 12:09 am to tunechi
There are various websites like Geartrade etc where you can Find used sport/gps watches at a extreme discount
Posted on 3/18/22 at 5:27 am to Gorilla Ball
You can also get a 20% to 30% discount on new wearables through your health insurance.
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