<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Garmin ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tag/garmin Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I ran a half marathon with the Garmin Forerunner 170 vs Garmin Forerunner 265 — which is better? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-ran-a-half-marathon-with-the-garmin-forerunner-170-vs-garmin-forerunner-265-which-is-better vR6kgy7QwmENRK2gjB3CBN Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ All I want for Father's Day is this limited edition Garmin that's currently 25% off at Amazon ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/all-i-want-for-fathers-day-is-this-limited-edition-garmin-thats-currently-25-percent-off-at-amazon 3UXqod4uWps446oksCjZfn Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:06:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Garmin Epix Pro is back to its lowest ever price — I used it for a year and think it's better value than the Fenix 8 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/the-garmin-epix-pro-is-back-to-its-lowest-ever-price-i-used-it-for-a-year-and-think-its-better-value-than-the-fenix-8 Jn8r4dLVLtpHtETr4PNaQK Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:59:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple and Garmin mark Global Running Day with limited edition badges — here's how to get them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/apple-and-garmin-mark-global-running-day-with-limited-edition-badges-heres-how-to-get-them fvSa4i6uDhaRxNt5cDuvaC Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:08:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Garmin Forerunner 70 for two weeks — and it’s my favorite running watch for the money in 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-forerunner-70-review JvBdKQ9Hu8kLFBjk3yB2gB Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I walked 3,000 steps with the Fitbit Air vs Garmin Forerunner 70 — and I’m seriously amazed by the results ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/i-walked-3-000-steps-with-the-fitbit-air-vs-garmin-forerunner-70-and-im-seriously-amazed-by-the-results JUuVPu6ZGkSekeKWEhpPTD Thu, 28 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 20:00:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the new Quick Workout feature on the Garmin Forerunner 170, and its goals were too tough for me — here’s how I adapted ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-tried-the-new-quick-workout-feature-on-the-garmin-forerunner-170-and-its-goals-were-too-tough-for-me-heres-how-i-adapted EzbfWqkPKPFQj9gz9NMoqB Wed, 27 May 2026 08:32:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin Forerunner 170 review: an affordable and accurate running watch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-forerunner-170-review-an-affordable-and-accurate-running-watch v8uFNC9MkFAYxQtKisQBw7 Sun, 24 May 2026 04:15:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don’t need the latest Garmin watches — these 5 older models are reduced by as much as $500 and offer better value ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/you-dont-need-the-latest-garmin-watches-these-5-older-models-are-reduced-by-as-much-as-usd500-and-offer-better-value 8msaU9EacXzELxaNuQZrVK Fri, 22 May 2026 09:27:04 +0000 Mon, 25 May 2026 17:17:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ I walked 5,500 steps with the Apple Watch SE 3 vs Garmin Forerunner 70 — and the results surprised me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-walked-5-500-steps-with-the-apple-watch-se-3-vs-garmin-forerunner-70-and-this-smartwatch-won cH7EfVqNrqGKRaJKY5vCzm Fri, 22 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Fri, 22 May 2026 14:04:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin Forerunner 70 vs Forerunner 55: Here's how Garmin's new entry-level running watch stacks up against its predecessor ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-forerunner-70-vs-forerunner-55-biggest-upgrades-explained upP8RNEumt6eztARyDqAjW Wed, 20 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:54:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ran, cycled and worked out with the Garmin Forerunner 170 vs Coros Pace 4: here's the winner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-ran-cycled-and-worked-out-with-the-garmin-forerunner-170-vs-coros-pace-4-which-is-better tFx3tTZ5SNfrZc8DxrkvzV Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just spent 36 hours with Garmin’s new entry-level watch for runners — 5 things to know about the Garmin Forerunner 70 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-just-took-my-first-jog-with-garmins-new-entry-level-running-watch-5-things-to-know-about-the-forerunner-70 vTV3CtXzjY6bXAAeppnuwD Tue, 19 May 2026 05:15:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 22:11:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ran 10K with the Garmin Forerunner 165 vs Garmin Forerunner 170: is the new watch worth the upgrade? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-ran-10k-with-the-garmin-forerunner-165-vs-garmin-forerunner-170-is-the-new-watch-worth-the-upgrade aSsYibtY7cgQdYPcAyjYtn Sat, 16 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 08:47:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent one week with a wallet-friendly Garmin Forerunner 970 dupe — 5 things that stand out about the $300 cheaper Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-spent-one-week-with-a-wallet-friendly-garmin-forerunner-970-dupe-5-things-that-stand-out-about-the-usd300-cheaper-amazfit-cheetah-2-pro mtT5TCprqinkeGvbmmJ8QH Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin’s screen-less Whoop competitor could cost five times as much as the Fitbit Air ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/garmins-screen-less-whoop-competitor-could-cost-five-times-as-much-as-the-fitbit-air CEKBdqv8YuP5Mhj4oVBWyn Fri, 15 May 2026 23:54:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin's screenless fitness tracker just leaked and, if this price is accurate, the Fitbit Air won't be worried ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/garmins-screenless-fitness-tracker-just-leaked-and-if-this-price-is-accurate-the-fitbit-air-wont-be-worried qrDYThezS72yeV2PddvWye Fri, 15 May 2026 10:06:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin just dropped two new entry-level smartwatches — why the Garmin Forerunner 70 and 170 could be the best beginner running watches in 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-just-dropped-two-new-entry-level-smartwatches-why-the-garmin-forerunner-70-and-170-could-be-the-best-beginner-running-watches-in-2026 MXFL9qhHF4Yx3M8oGut6pN Tue, 12 May 2026 11:07:33 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 23:12:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget the Fenix 8: I tested the Garmin Epix Pro for a year and it’s still better value ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/is-the-garmin-epix-pro-still-worth-it-in-2026-ive-tested-the-newer-garmin-fenix-8-and-fenix-8-pro-and-the-epix-pro-is-a-great-value-alternative NtH6DnmxQajoLopn2Sp4XS Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 09:17:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin Fenix 8 vs Fenix 8 Pro — both are reduced by $250 now and after testing each one here's why I think the Fenix 8 is better value for most people ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-fenix-8-vs-fenix-8-pro-both-are-reduced-by-usd250-now-and-after-testing-each-one-heres-why-i-think-the-fenix-8-is-better-value-for-most-people fza4KmUqic3taJiSqU8HFh Thu, 07 May 2026 09:57:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 10:48:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ran a 5K with the Garmin Forerunner 570 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 and although the pace data matched up perfectly across both devices, the Garmin’s exercise load metric and detailed vertical ratio analysis made it the clear winner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-ran-a-5k-with-the-garmin-forerunner-570-vs-apple-watch-ultra-3-5-things-i-learned CcCGe97rwaEQDt2yog8Aqh Wed, 06 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 21:07:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Garmin Forerunner 970 is my favorite running watch and it’s back at its lowest price right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/the-garmin-forerunner-970-is-my-favorite-running-watch-and-its-back-at-its-lowest-price-right-now 74zSUuxaF47mW855x8PG4B Fri, 01 May 2026 09:47:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a running noob doing my first 5K — here’s all the tech I’m using to cross the finish line ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/im-a-running-noob-doing-my-first-5k-heres-all-the-tech-im-using-to-cross-the-finish-line ojDhKu3xsgaM4GXonzormg Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:48:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ran the London Marathon with the Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Coros Pace 4 — which was more accurate? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-ran-the-london-marathon-with-the-garmin-forerunner-970-vs-coros-pace-4-which-was-more-accurate V2qDgHCMzTmRFBXsx6tLF6 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin just added WhatsApp support to a huge number of watches — here’s how to unlock it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-just-added-whatsapp-support-to-a-huge-number-of-watches-heres-how-to-unlock-it ZTK6oGJ9GLdFa62xHufPLo Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to save Spotify music to your Garmin watch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/how-to-save-spotify-music-to-your-garmin-watch-for-offline-listening PwgNoBymxEAq2oELkS9Zm6 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:11:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Massive Garmin sale — save big on Garmin’s best watches for running, biking and hiking ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/massive-garmin-sale-save-big-on-garmins-best-watches-for-running-biking-and-hiking 27rb2yRFAaXrKTM9VH68NW Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:37:39 +0000 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:50:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin Forerunner 165 vs Apple Watch SE 3: Which entry-level smartwatch wins? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/apple-watch-se-3-vs-garmin-forerunner-165-which-budget-smartwatch-wins tf3UfUmLhDVUCwxRBQxJyT Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:26:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ I review smartwatches for a living, but these are 5 reasons why I sometimes still wear a 'dumb' watch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/take-off-that-apple-watch-5-reasons-why-its-okay-to-swap-your-smartwatch-for-a-dumb-watch wUmbrYKruWtSy8eRLZGC7F Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:31:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin’s rumored screen-less wearable just might be the subscription-free Whoop rival I’ve been waiting for ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/garmins-rumored-screen-less-wearable-just-might-be-the-subscription-free-whoop-rival-ive-been-waiting-for TkSg6BppHN2wA7fzkUgx2U Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:29:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 spring Garmin smartwatch deals I recommend right now — including Epix Pro at its lowest price ever ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/7-spring-garmin-smartwatch-deals-i-recommend-right-now-including-epix-pro-at-its-lowest-price-ever NbkHUMJuWPFebby5t3DaNe Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How many of these Garmin Connect badges can you name? Number 4 may fool you ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/garmin-connect-badges-quiz 5mBvgUiiZ3pEkSHWXBSV7U Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:21:32 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ran a half marathon with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Garmin Forerunner 970 to test the GPS and heart rate accuracy — here’s the winner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-ran-a-half-marathon-with-the-apple-watch-ultra-3-vs-garmin-forerunner-970-to-test-the-gps-and-heart-rate-accuracy-heres-the-winner Ahx6EAoXkTYphAV4hAnoec Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I walked 5,000 steps with the Garmin Forerunner 570 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 — and the winner was nearly too close to call ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-walked-5-000-steps-with-the-garmin-forerunner-570-vs-apple-watch-ultra-3-and-the-winner-was-nearly-too-close-to-call 3hL2eQhF6rM2Nc9HWbmQqk Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your running watch can remind you when to take energy gels during long workouts — here’s how to do it with Garmin, Apple, Coros, and Polar ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/your-running-watch-can-remind-you-when-to-take-energy-gels-during-long-workouts-heres-how-to-do-it-with-garmin-apple-coros-and-polar wC67jTZTeF3kDHUvnKFLZi Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Finally! The massive Garmin update we’ve all been waiting for is here, but there’s a catch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/finally-the-massive-garmin-update-weve-all-been-waiting-for-is-here-but-theres-a-catch ygrqW2X4fyX8qtKXtwTkpf Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:11:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pokémon Sleep watch faces are now available for free on your Garmin — it’s my dream collab ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/pokemon-sleep-watch-faces-are-now-available-for-free-on-your-garmin-its-my-dream-collab 72TZ3xPk6PFwnQwacSCe8U Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:34:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ I logged 37 miles at MWC 2026 on my Garmin Instinct 3 — here are 5 things I learned ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-logged-37-miles-at-mwc-2026-on-my-garmin-instinct-3-here-are-5-things-i-learned tn23fyordpa6ac2xTdDBiA Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:31:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ I walked 15,000 steps with the Garmin Instinct 3 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Europe's biggest tech show — 5 things I learned ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-walked-15-000-steps-with-the-garmin-instinct-3-vs-apple-watch-ultra-3-on-day-2-of-europes-biggest-tech-show-5-things-i-learned c9wa8fS8koLanwMU5emAB5 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:46:46 +0000 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:05:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin’s updated gear tracking feature is brilliant for runners — here’s how to use it to log your running shoe use ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmins-updated-gear-tracking-feature-is-brilliant-for-runners-heres-how-to-use-it-to-log-your-running-shoe-use 3tFZvzpKYug7df5LLiojCW Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I walked 5,000 steps with the Garmin Instinct 3 vs Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 — and this watch won by a single step ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-walked-5-000-steps-with-the-garmin-instinct-3-vs-amazfit-t-rex-ultra-2-and-this-watch-won-by-a-single-step p8a2QgRVy6XjTRTPKKwsSg Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the most popular free Garmin watch face — here’s 4 things I like and 3 I dislike ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/this-is-the-most-popular-free-garmin-watch-face-heres-4-things-i-like-and-3-i-dislike DxYD9f2gguGHwPGsJ3Sufi Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Garmin watch just got a massive free upgrade — here are the best new features you need to try ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/your-garmin-watch-just-got-a-massive-free-upgrade-here-are-the-best-new-features-you-need-to-try ZVBjXaGLVdaki9mTyqZQSA Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:30:22 +0000 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:15:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ My favorite Garmin watch feature isn’t for fitness — and it’s only available on one model under $500 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/my-favorite-garmin-smartwatch-feature-isnt-for-fitness-and-its-only-available-on-one-model-under-usd500 tPVfE6t66bULoz7cW5j2UR Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:24:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I wear a Garmin watch for marathon training — these are the 5 stats I care about and the 3 I ignore ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-wear-a-garmin-watch-for-marathon-training-these-are-the-5-stats-i-care-about-and-the-3-i-ignore KSqenpKuWqMu3b39hGEVjD Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin plans ‘a significant number of new product introductions’ in its outdoor segment in 2026 — could this mean the Fenix 9? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/garmin-plans-a-significant-number-of-new-product-introductions-in-its-outdoor-segment-in-2026-could-this-mean-the-fenix-9 QE8MuGCEkLkysgpPiRo63K Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:10:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it worth spending $5 on a Garmin watch face? I bought this one, and I have no regrets ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-spent-usd5-on-this-garmin-watch-face-and-its-now-my-go-to QqpdDWrFmKVf2CNZBXEpk9 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:43:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ I walked 7,500 steps with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Garmin Venu 4 — and the winner surprised me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-walked-7-500-steps-with-the-apple-watch-ultra-3-vs-garmin-venu-4-and-the-winning-margin-is-razor-thin cdw6ZAsgMEUCU9kZTkdopj Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:15:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is the Garmin Forerunner 255 still worth it in 2026? It all depends on the discount you get ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/is-the-garmin-forerunner-255-still-worth-it-in-2026-here-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-choosing-it-over-newer-models J3xqFTUSV2wFqerQcgN27F Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:29:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ I pitted a $169 smartwatch against my favorite Garmin — here’s what happened ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/can-a-budget-a-smartwatch-beat-garmin-i-went-snowboarding-with-both-and-the-results-surprised-me 7jNdgvkue9CxLrDDEEF97j Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:33:09 +0000