I’ve been a believer in wearable technology since the beginning. Before smartwatches really became mainstream, I used Fitbit trackers to track activity, check the time, and see notifications. When the first Apple Watch was announced, I was one of the first to buy one in 2015. That says a lot because the first Apple Watch Sport was terrible. Since then, I’ve owned a ton of top smartwatches, including Apple Watch, Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch, and Garmin models.
But recently, I reviewed the most expensive smartwatch ever strapped to my wrist. It’s the Garmin Enduro 3, a long-lasting wearable with a $900 retail price. As I test products throughout the fall release cycle, I’m usually thrilled when I’m finished and can return to my preferred everyday carry. For smartwatches, that typically means adorning my Apple Watch Ultra or Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.
This time was different. I couldn’t stop wearing the Garmin Enduro 3, and truthfully, I haven’t even thought about switching back to the Apple Watch Ultra or Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. In fact, I don’t even know where my Apple Watch Ultra is at the moment — despite wearing it religiously for two years before giving the Garmin watch a try.
We’re approaching Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts, where smartwatches — including those from Garmin — are sure to go on sale. That’s why if you’re itching to make a change, next week is probably the best time to do so. Here’s why I’ve left those smartwatches behind, and why you may want to as well.
No more compromises
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