Garmin Rumors

  Should You Buy the Garmin Fenix 8 The Garmin Fenix 8 series is the latest addition to Garmin’s flagship line of multisport smartwatches, merging the Epix and Fenix branding under one name. The watch offers new hardware features such as an AMOLED screen, a speaker and microphone, and dive functionality but comes at a premium price. The Fenix 8 series is geared toward athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and those requiring a reliable companion for running, hiking, diving, and more. It’s packed with advanced tracking features, health monitoring, and a rugged design to handle extreme conditions. Starting Price:  $999 for base models and up to $1,199 for premium models. Is It Worth the Upgrade?  If you’re coming from the Epix (Gen 2) Pro or Fenix 7/Pro, the main upgrades include a larger screen, voice control capabilities, and diving features. For those with older Fenix models, the addition of an AMOLED display might make this a worthy upgrade, and there still isn MIP option for...

  The Garmin rumors Descent G2 launched on February 12, 2025, introducing a dive-ready smartwatch with a 1.2” AMOLED touchscreen, multiple dive modes, and Garmin’s full suite of health and fitness tracking features. Building on its predecessor, the Descent G1, the G2 upgrades to an AMOLED display, improving readability underwater while adding new training, health, and smartwatch features. Positioned as a more affordable alternative to the Descent Mk series, it forgoes air integration but retains essential dive tools, including Dive Readiness, apnea alerts, and surface GPS tracking. However, it does lack multi-band GNSS and the latest heart rate sensor. It features a rugged, eco-friendly design made with recycled ocean-bound plastics, blending durability with sustainability. This guide highlights key aspects, including specifications, design updates, GNSS features, and comparisons to previous models.