After doing a few test runs with the Apple Watch Ultra and my trusty Garmin Fenix 7 on my wrist, I soon realized that the GPS was pretty spot on — both gave me very similar results. I even I need to replace my Apple Watch and am considering the Garmin. I'm fairly tightly bound to the Apple ecosystem, but I can live without texts and phone calls on my wrist. My primary usage is the GPS and health apps (heart, O2, etc.). And, if I'm being honest, I like the style of the Garmin Apple Watch. MORE. News; Reviews; Smartwatches; The first is price, but the Garmin Fenix 5 is essentially a 6-in-1 device – more if you count the options offered by Garmin Connect IQ But in addition, you get, among other things: - Larger display: The watch itself is not physically larger, but the screen fills out a larger part of the watch. This applies to the Garmin Fenix 6 (17 % larger than the Fenix 5 PLUS) and the Garmin Fenix 6X (36 % larger than the Garmin Fenix 5X PLUS). - Better screen resolution: Garmin Fenix 6 Tracks elevation. Apple Watch Series 8. Garmin Venu 2. It can detect changes in elevation, such as when you are climbing stairs. Has multi-sport mode. Apple Watch Series 8. Garmin Venu 2. A multi-sport mode allows you to easily switch between tracking different sports such as running, cycling, and swimming. While the Apple Watch SE price decreased slightly, and the Apple Watch Series 8 pricing remained the same as the prior year, the Ultra introduced itself at a far higher price point. Here are the basics of the lineup: Apple Watch SE (2022): $249. Apple Watch Series 8: $399+/$499+ with LTE. Apple Watch Ultra: $799. The Watch Ultra is 0.1mm thinner, and their shapes are a little different. Garmin’s Fenix 7 is round, and has a diameter of 47mm. The Apple Watch Ultra is more of a rectangle, 49mm tall hey! Do you feel about it the same way between Fenix 6/6X/6S vs Apple Watch 8. The prices are comparable $350-$450 right now. I don't run that long. Maybe max 5 miles. So apple watch should be sufficient. The downside is if I go on a longish hike. The fenix 6 has longer battery life, but is older/out of date by about 3 years. PEt1I.

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