Historically, the recipe with which Garmin operates in the wearable field is that of devices very focused on the world of sport, and especially the outdoor one, in the name of maximum reliability and with features that put the emphasis on monitoring activity. physical and health. For 2022, which IDC analysts have christened as a golden year for smartwatches, the American company has several new features in store (at least half a dozen models on the launch pad) and some of these we have seen in the showcase at the recent Consumer Electronic Show Las Vegas, such as the new Vívomove Sport, a hybrid device with analog hands that hide a latest generation monochrome touchscreen.
Venu 2 Plus, elegant look and calls directly from the wrist
The second new entry announced at the beginning of January is a smart watch dedicated to an audience more attentive to design and less to robustness and functions for the outdoors. The technical characteristics of this smartwatch, winner of a Ces 2022 Innovation Awards among other things, make it an object capable of responding to the needs of the most demanding digital users: large display with Amoled technology, integrated GPS, battery with a ‘declared autonomy of nine days and the gem of being able to manage incoming and outgoing telephone calls directly from the wrist, including emergency communications to the European toll-free number. Also in a smart key, this smartwatch ensures compatibility with Siri, Google Assistant and Bixby to take advantage of the smartphone’s voice assistant and send messages, control connected home devices and listen to music through the integrated speaker. Last but not least, and in addition to the various options for personal well-being (monitoring sleep, stress and pulse oximeter body energy), here is the now essential Garmin Pay function for contactless payments, a function that is automatically deactivated (for user safety) when the watch is removed from the wrist. Venu 2 Plus is already on sale at 449.99 euros.
Epix, the urban style between sporting functions and quality materials
Also equipped with a 1.3-inch Amoled touch screen and therefore embellished with the brilliance and brightness of this display technology, the new generation of Epix smartwatches is registered in the category of “premium active” products by combining consolidated multisport functions (with connected training plans), a particularly refined livery in which (in the top model) the sapphire crystal lens and the titanium case and a series of digital “add-ons” for fitness control and entertainment stand out in freedom. From the gym to more formal work appointments, from Yoga and Pilates sessions to the most updated maps for ski enthusiasts, the new Epix comes with a battery that can last up to 16 days when fully loaded and the main streaming apps (Spotify , Amazon Music and Deezer) already installed as standard. It can be bought online, on the Garmin website, starting from € 899.99.
Fenix 7, the luxury “companion” for the outdoors and more
Finally, with the new Fenix 7 family, which consists of three different models, Garmin finally wanted to raise the bar of performance by always addressing the sports enthusiast looking for a smartwatch that does not go unnoticed. An important novelty, in this sense, is the addition of the classic five physical buttons that lock automatically during sports activities of a touchscreen interface, while further enhanced are the capabilities of the algorithms to analyze and manage your own training and those of the satellite reception system. To the slight but targeted tweaks in terms of design, the Fenix 7 therefore add a reasoning full of technology (see for example the new integrated 4 GEN heart rate sensor, even more precise and to avoid light interference in case of bending the wrist) and assorted delicacies such as the solar recharge provided by the proprietary Power Sapphire technology or the multi-Led flashlight integrated directly into the case of the 7X model. List prices range from 699.99 to 999.99 euros.
