Which Garmin? I can’t find anything online seems offline only. So no chance of discounts.
I was interested in picking up a [casio pro trek ](’
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The forerunner 165 has a barometric altimeter which should be useful for understanding weather changes.
The price at 33k (guessing) seems quite high but it has other features. And your quantified scientist thinks it’s good.
I personally wouldnt get anything lesser than Garmin Fenix but it costs almost twice your budget, but yeah, if you are fine with forerunner, then yeah its a good choice.
Which Garmin Fenix? I’ve no idea what the prices are. Also what is service like. Garmin have offline stores so…
Fenix is one of their best models for outdoor sports but is kinda overkill for the avg person, my rationale for fenix is, if I am going for a smartwatch personally, I’ll be doing that for the health tracking features and nothing else, and since Epix is out of budget (1.2L+), Fenix it is for me, for your usecase, if you are fine with forerunner, check out the venu 3 too, its around 50k but has good health tracking features and smartwatch capabilities,
As for service, I have no idea, haven’t owned a Garmin before but from online reviews and peeps I have talked to before, all Garmins are built like a tank and last too.
Garmin is more committed to professional equipment and may drop from personal training equipment like smartwatches. Also, do you really need a barometer? It is more useful for those who go for lot of treks in places where weather is unpredictable. Fenix 7 costs north of 50k. For casual treks and trips, this is overkill. Check Instinct and Forerunner if you want rugged Garmin and don’t want to go with Android/iOS smartwatches.
Is it going to rain today and if so when?
I don’t want to know after it starts. I want to know whether those clouds are to be taken seriously or not.
There are two factors there. Altitude and barometric pressure. If altitude remains constant then barometer is more accurate. But if altitude changes then barometer can be off as pressure changes are due to altitude change. This is supposedly where this garmin is supposed to be better than the protrek I linked to.
I’m still making my way through the casio manual. People on reddit have found the barometer accurate. But the altimeter had to be calibrated. I’m not bothered about altitude.
The garmin also has other useful features like health tracking. But you need to gave the strap snug on your wrist. I usually like mine loose. A fingers gap is what I like. In which case no health tracker will work I think.
if this is a deal breaker, then dont bother investing in a smartwatch for health features, get one that’s more compatible with your ecosystem of choice and actually has features you will use.
Can’t tell unless i try it on and I will have to find a shop for that.
Instinct 2 Solar looks interesting
But I think its something anyone thinking of using a smart watch for health tracking should consider
Like I said, for a normal user, buying a watch for 80k or so just to know if it will rain or not is absolute overkill. If you travel using a 2W, just dump a rain coat under the seat and wear it whenever it rains. Health tracking features are very good in watches that cost lot less like previous gen Apple Watches, Huawei’s watches and recent Galaxy watches.
Garmin watches are tailor made for those who really depend on certain features. This feature is life saver for mountain climbers and those who take dangerous treks. As battery on these watches last really long, those who take rigorous multi day treks benefit a lot. Do not waste money on these if you do not trek or climb.
Take the Garmin Instinct 2 Standard
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https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/775421/pn/010-02626-00’
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https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/775421/pn/010-02626-10’
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Over £100 difference between UK/US & India just for the battery operated standard model
Garmin Instinct 2 Solar (ideal since garmin also don’t do battery changes like google and they tell you to go buy something new :grumpy:)
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Garmin Instinct® 2 Solar | Rugged GPS Smartwatch’
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Here the gap is larger nearly £150 between UK & India.
How does garmin expect to sell anything in India at these prices?
I am used to seeing casios go for less here than in the UK
Garmin Venu 3 (listed under health & fitness tracking)
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Garmin Venu® 3 | Fitness and Health Smartwatch’
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Garmin Venu® 3 | Fitness and Health Smartwatch’
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Here the difference is £50 with the UK price but still higher.