Garmin has been associated with equipment for the biggest enthusiasts for years. No wonder – after all, these are the watches most often found on the wrists of triathletes and climbers. But the Swiss company also offers great propositions for “ordinary mortals” who simply want to have a solid watch with intelligent functions.
The Venu series, the king of universality
This is by far the strongest candidate for most users. Venu impresses with a beautiful AMOLED display on which everything looks great. The watch lasts about five days on a single charge, which is really good in the world of smartwatches result. It won't let us down during training – it does GPS and can track virtually any activity, from running to yoga. And on top of that offers really extensive health functions. It measures not only pulse and steps, but also blood oxygenation, analyzes sleep and can assess our energy level during the day.
Vivoactive – the long-distance champion
Vivoactive is a series that may be less shiny, but it is reliable and economical. It can operate for up to 11 days on a single charge. It has everything an active person needs: precise GPS, plenty of sports modes and great health features. Also worth mentioning is a special mode for wheelchair users, which shows that Garmin thinks about the needs of different user groups – bravo for this approach to the topic.
Lily – women's smartwatch with character
Lily is a Garmin series created with women in mindwhich is visible at first glance. The delicate 34 mm diameter case does not overwhelm the wrist, and the patterned glass makes the watch look more like elegant jewelry than a sports smart giant. Beneath this cute design lies some pretty powerful hardware. Lily has everything a woman needs to monitor her health – it tracks not only basic parameters such as pulse and sleep, but also the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. The watch gives you access to detailed health information and allows you to monitor your symptoms on an ongoing basis, plan training sessions and control your diet. Lily offers too applications for yoga, pilates, cardio or walking.
Forerunner isn't just for runners
Forerunner is a Garmin that grew from being “just” a watch for runners. It's still great for running training, but the latest models are now complete smartwatches. They have bright AMOLED displays, can play music and make contactless payments. In addition, they offer great training tips – the watch will tell us when we should rest and when we should push harder.
Vivomove – in business class
This is a proposition for those who love classic watches, but would also like a bit of modernity. WITH it seems to be an ordinary analog timepiece. But just touch the dial and a digital display appears under the hands. Vivomove tracks activity and health, shows notifications, and even allows you to pay contactless. And he does it all with style – after all, not everyone wants to flaunt a sports watch office or on an elegant night out.