Golf arrives on T-Rex 3 Pro

The biggest new addition is Golf. According to the update notes, the feature includes access to more than 40,000 golf course maps, which can be downloaded through the Zepp Health app before heading out.

The path is fairly buried, but the feature itself is a good fit for this type of watch. Users need to go to the Zepp Health app, open the T-Rex 3 Pro device page, enter Device App Settings, choose Golf and then download courses. On the watch, Golf appears through the app list or workout list.

This gives the T-Rex 3 Pro another outdoor use case beyond hiking, running and general fitness tracking. Zepp Health has been pushing the Amazfit line further into sports-specific tools and Golf adds another lane where Garmin has traditionally had the stronger feature set.

HybridCharge replaces BioCharge

The company says, BioCharge has now been fully upgraded to HybridCharge. This brings in more body status data to provide comprehensive and accurate body recovery status assessments.

The company has been moving beyond simple recovery scores and toward a more layered daily readiness system, where sleep, fatigue, training load and general stress all feed into one clearer picture. In our testing, the values do seem more accurate than the previous metric. Which was sometimes out of whack.

HYROX support gets much deeper

The update also adds HYROX Simulation Training. This supports Full HYROX, Half HYROX, First Half, Second Half and custom simulation modes, giving users more ways to prepare for race day.

That is more useful than a generic workout profile. HYROX has a fixed structure, so a watch can do more than simply record heart rate and time. It can help users rehearse pacing, transitions and race rhythm before the actual event.

HYROX Race Strategy has also been added. Users can create personalised race strategies in the Zepp Health app, send them to the watch and then start the workout from the HYROX Race section.

Zepp Health has a three year deal – an official HYROX partnership. To this end, it is making Amazfit watches more relevant for hybrid athletes, not just runners who occasionally lift weights.

Rowing and readiness tweaks

There are a few smaller changes too, but they are still worth flagging. The rowing machine distance calibration page has been optimised and now supports both metric and imperial units, which should make indoor rowing setup less annoying.

The Readiness app also gets a wording change. “Full Recovery Time” has been renamed “Next Hard Session,” which is clearer and more training-focused.

The update also includes known issue fixes and system stability improvements. That final line appears in most firmware notes, but with a sport-heavy patch like this, stability still counts. Golf maps, HYROX strategy tools and recovery guidance all need to behave consistently to be useful. Next month the watch should be getting support for Zepp OS 6.

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Enduro 4 is the headline

The biggest find is simple. The string “Enduro_4”  appears in Garmin Connect 5.26, but it does not appear in Garmin Connect 5.25. That makes it a new addition in the latest version of the Android app.

This is not just a loose text string sitting in a forgotten corner of the APK. The teardown shows the name inside a Garmin device registry-style table, with an internal ID and category flags for fitness, outdoor, golf and wellness. That is the same sort of broad category mapping Garmin uses for multi-sport watches.

That does not confirm a launch date. It also does not give us images, pricing, sensor details or battery claims. But it does suggest Garmin Connect is being prepared to recognise a next-generation Enduro watch.

The naming is also worth noting. There has been some speculation about whether Garmin might skip the number 4, as it did years ago with the Fenix line. This app entry points the other way. For now, the internal name is clearly Enduro 4.

What Enduro 4 might bring

The timing makes sense. Enduro 2 arrived in August 2022 and Enduro 3 followed in August 2024. So an August or September 2026 window would fit Garmin’s recent rhythm for the series.

The obvious bet is that Garmin keeps Enduro focused on battery life first. This is the watch for people who want long GPS tracking, solar charging, a light case and fewer battery compromises than the Fenix line. That makes a MIP display more likely than AMOLED, at least if Garmin wants to protect the identity of the range.

AMOLED remains possible, but it would change the product’s logic. Garmin already has plenty of bright-screen premium watches. Enduro works because it feels more ruthless. Less polish, more time away from a charger. If Garmin moves it to AMOLED, it will need a very good reason.

The more interesting possibility is communication. Some speculation around Enduro 4 points to LTE, satellite-style messaging or voice features, especially if Garmin wants the Enduro line to sit closer to the most capable outdoor models. Our teardown does not tie those features to Enduro 4, so this remains speculation.

Call handling gets new plumbing

Garmin Connect 5.26 also adds more serious phone-call infrastructure. The app now includes the Android permission MANAGE_ONGOING_CALLS, along with a new Garmin in-call service called GNCSInCallService.

That lines up with new call-related strings for incoming calls, ongoing calls, call screening, answering, rejecting and disconnecting. The notification database also gains a new callType field, which suggests Garmin is improving how the app classifies phone call events before passing them to a watch.

Safety features get more structure

Safety also receives a visible refresh. Garmin Connect 5.26 contains expanded wording around Assistance Plus, Emergency Calling, Incident Detection, SOS and the Garmin Response team. There is also clearer language around LTE plans and data coverage.

That matters because Garmin’s safety stack has become more complicated. Some features depend on phone connection, some on LTE-capable devices and some on service coverage. The new wording suggests Garmin wants the app to explain those differences more clearly.

More device and subscription clues

The local device database gains a new capability flag called startStopWorkoutCapable. That is an interesting technical addition because it points to devices that can start and stop workouts through app or device interaction. No mention of Cirqa, though.

Garmin Connect 5.26 also adds a direct path for Device Priority settings. That feature already existed, but the new deep link suggests Garmin is making it easier to surface.

There are also fresh signs of Garmin Connect+ gating. New strings refer to coach plans requiring Garmin Connect+, along with plan selection for cycling, fitness, triathlon and other coaching categories. Another new string mentions discount codes for selected Garmin devices and accessories for eligible subscribers.

Our takeaway

There is enough info here to suggestion Garmin is preparing app-side support for Enduro 4. So dont be surprised if the device lands in the next couple of months.

If the company keeps the Enduro formula intact, the next model should focus on longer endurance, lighter materials and better outdoor tools. If Garmin decides to push harder, emergency communication and voice features would fit the series better than smartwatch extras.

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This is the public rollout we were waiting for after Verizon support pages jumped early last week. Those pages gave the game away early, but Google’s official update note now confirms what owners are actually getting.

Pixel Watch 2 and newer get Wear OS 7

The rollout covers Pixel Watch 2 and above. The original Pixel Watch is not included, which lines up with where Google’s support window now sits for that first model. So, no surprise there.

As usual, the update may not appear for everyone at the same time. Region, model and connection type can all affect timing, so some owners may see it before others.

The build number is CP2A.260603.001. It also includes the June 2026 security patch, so this is both a platform upgrade and a routine maintenance release.

Battery gains, Live Updates and widgets

Wear OS 7 brings up to 10 percent better average battery life compared with Wear OS 6. Real-world gains will depend on LTE use, always-on display, workout tracking and notification load.

Live Updates are also part of the update. These show real-time information such as rides, deliveries, timers and sports scores directly on the watch.

Wear Widgets add another layer of glanceable information. They give developers a more flexible way to show compact app content on the wrist, rather than relying only on traditional full-screen Tiles.

Gemini gets a gesture fix

Google says Raise to Talk with Gemini now uses an improved gesture model. That should make wrist activation more accurate and reduce failed or accidental triggers.

This is not the wider Gemini Intelligence rollout Google has discussed elsewhere. It is a specific fix for how Gemini activates on the watch.

Media routing moves to the watch

Remote Media Routing lets users switch audio and video output devices from the watch. That includes Bluetooth headphones, Google Cast devices, smart displays and compatible speakers.

The feature uses the paired Android phone, but the controls now sit on the wrist. That should make it quicker to move playback between devices.

Contacts, Messages and Emergency Sharing

Wear Contacts gets a refreshed Material 3 layout. Contact cards now show larger photos and quick action buttons, while favourite contacts get a new layout.

Search also improves. Keyboard and voice search are now available directly from the contact list screen, so users no longer need to jump through Recent Contacts first. Messages gets a three-button layout designed to make common actions easier to reach.

Google has also integrated Loss of Pulse Detection, Fall Detection and Car Crash Detection with Emergency Sharing. Supported Pixel Watches and Pixel Phones can automatically notify emergency contacts when a serious incident is detected.

That change does not appear to remove any existing safety features. Instead, Google is bringing them together under a single emergency framework.

The official Google Blog has the detailed change-log.

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If you are thinking about buying a smart scale, it doesn’t get any better than Withings scales. The company has made a name for itself in this product category, and other brands have some catching up to do. This site has published a number of reviews of its products, most recently the Body Scan. So make sure to check these out.

The range now has five clear steps

The range now spans a number of different scales, at different price points.

Body Smart remains the entry point. It covers more than 20 biomarkers, uses two bioimpedance frequencies up to 100 kHz and sticks to single-zone body composition. That means fat and muscle mass, hydration level, visceral fat, BMI, basal metabolic rate and standing heart rate. For most people who want a smarter version of a normal scale, this is the basic Withings pitch.

Body Comp moves things along without adding a handle. It raises the count to more than 30 biomarkers and adds vascular age plus a Nerve Health Score. Withings describes this as detecting early signs of diabetes-related complications, so this model sits closer to a health check-up than a fitness scale. It still uses two frequencies up to 100 kHz and single-zone body composition, so the upgrade is more about health signals than body mapping.

BodyFit is the interesting middle option

BodyFit is the new model that could cause the most confusion. It costs $279.95 in the US and jumps to more than 40 biomarkers, but the real shift is the retractable handle. That enables 6-zone analysis across the body rather than one averaged reading from the feet.

It also uses 13 bioimpedance frequencies up to 800 kHz, which puts it ahead of the original Body Scan on that specific line in the table. But BodyFit does not have ECG, atrial fibrillation detection or Nerve Response Score, so it is not a full health station. It might fit in the sweet spot for someone mainly interested in body composition, fat and muscle distribution, visceral fat and vascular age.

Body Scan still has a role

The original Body Scan remains the first proper health station in the lineup. It includes more than 40 biomarkers, 6-zone body composition, a retractable handle, standing heart rate, vascular age, 6-lead ECG and atrial fibrillation detection. It also adds Nerve Response Score, with stress response and recovery insights.

That makes Body Scan a different product from BodyFit, even though BodyFit looks strong on body composition. Body Scan leans harder into cardiovascular and nerve health. The comparison sheet also shows Glucose Resilience as a new metabolic feature for Body Scan, though this is one of those areas where buyers should watch the app rollout and Withings+ requirements closely.

BodyScan 2 is the top model, but not a simple upgrade for everyone

BodyScan 2 pushes the range to more than 60 biomarkers. It uses 13 bioimpedance frequencies up to 800 kHz, keeps 6-zone analysis and adds improved segmental measurements. The handle also gets touch-sensor electrodes, a built-in display and improved readability, which should make daily use less awkward than reading everything from the scale platform.

The extra health features are the bigger story. BodyScan 2 adds blood pressure insights, Heart Age and blood oxygen levels. It also keeps vascular age, 6-lead ECG, atrial fibrillation detection and Nerve Response Score. On paper, all of this sounds great – if you’re into that level of detail.

The subscription piece needs watching

What needs watching is the Withings+ subscription. It now sits across the range, but not every model gets the same experience. The comparison sheet shows Body Smart, Body Comp and BodyFit with Personalized Health Priorities, Weekly Plan and BodyPath. Body Scan and BodyScan 2 go further with cardiologist review included and Longevity Intelligence.

This is where the buying decision becomes less clean. Heart Age and Glucose Resilience sound like headline features for BodyScan 2, but Withings says those sit behind Withings+. So the question is not only which scale has the sensor hardware. It is also which insights remain useful without paying for the extra software layer.

Which one makes the most sense

Body Smart remains the sensible entry model if weight, body composition and basic health trends are enough. Body Comp adds useful health markers without the larger handle-based design, so it fits buyers who want vascular age and nerve health but do not care about segmental body mapping.

BodyFit looks like the best fit for people who mainly want better body composition data. It brings the handle, 6-zone analysis and 13-frequency bioimpedance at a much lower price than BodyScan 2. Body Scan remains the better choice if ECG and nerve response are important, especially if it gets discounted now that BodyScan 2 has arrived.

BodyScan 2 is the one for buyers who want the newest Withings health platform and are comfortable with the subscription angle. It has the broadest mix of body composition, cardiovascular, metabolic and longevity-style metrics. But the arrival of the new model also makes the cheaper options look more interesting, because the range now has clearer tiers than the product names suggest.

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The reaction is not hard to understand. These are watches many people still use every day, and some of them do not feel old enough to be cut loose from Apple’s next major software update.

Owners are annoyed for a simple reason

The frustration is not really about watchOS 27 itself. Most users are not desperate for every new feature, and many will barely notice the missing software tricks on day one.

The annoyance comes from the feeling that Apple has moved the line too soon. Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra both arrived in 2022, which makes the cutoff feel sharper than a normal ageing-out process. These are not forgotten models sitting in drawers. Plenty of people still use them for workouts, sleep tracking, Apple Pay, notifications and health data.

That is why the reaction has been stronger than Apple may have expected. Owners are looking at watches that still run well and wondering why they are already outside the main update path. The answer may sit inside Apple’s hardware requirements, but the customer-facing message is much simpler. Their watch still feels fine, yet Apple has decided it is done with major watchOS releases.

Series 8 and SE 2 owners have a point

The original Apple Watch Ultra will get much of the attention because it was the expensive model. But Series 8 and SE 2 owners have just as much reason to be irritated.

Series 8 was not a minor product. It brought temperature sensing and crash detection, and its health and fitness package still covers most of what ordinary Apple Watch users rely on. For someone who bought it late in its retail cycle, missing watchOS 27 will feel abrupt.

The SE 2 cut is also awkward. Apple sells the SE line as the more affordable way into the Apple Watch ecosystem. That pitch works only if buyers feel they still get a decent support window. Once a value model loses major updates quickly, the value argument starts to look weaker.

This does not make the watches useless

Of course, Apple has not switched these watches off. They still work just fine.

The issue is what happens next. App support can narrow over time. New iPhone features may not connect as neatly with older watchOS versions. Some fixes and refinements may skip unsupported models.

That is the part owners are pushing back against. They are not saying their watches are broken. They are saying Apple has shortened the road ahead while the hardware still feels capable.

This also changes how discounted Apple Watches should be viewed. A cheaper older model may look tempting, but the remaining software window now needs to be part of the calculation. Saving money upfront is less attractive if the watch is close to dropping off major updates.

This changes the value calculation

Owners do not need to rush out and replace a working watch. If a Series 8, SE 2 or Ultra 1 still tracks your workouts, handles notifications and gets through the day, it still has a job to do.

The problem is what this says about buying an Apple Watch now. A discounted older model may look like a good deal, but the remaining software window has to be part of the price. Saving money upfront looks less attractive if the watch is already close to missing major updates.

That is where watchOS 27 leaves a mark. Apple has not made these older watches useless, but it has made them less attractive as long-term buys.

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The ring checks its own fit

So how would this work?

The patent describes an optical light guide built into the wearable. Light is directed through this guide and a detector measures how much of that light escapes.

That escaped light changes depending on what touches the optical surface. Skin contact produces one type of signal. Air, a gap, clothing or weak contact can produce another. The ring can use that difference to work out whether it is being worn correctly.

That is the key point. Oura is not just trying to detect whether the ring is on a finger. It is looking at whether the ring has enough contact to collect useful data.

This could make a lot of difference with the accuracy of metrics during sleep, exercise and general daily wear. Rings rotate. Fingers change size slightly. A fit that feels fine at midday may not be ideal overnight. The patent gives Oura a way to detect that problem rather than blindly trusting every sensor reading.

The app could warn users

The most consumer-facing part of the patent is the app mock-up. It shows an alert saying “Insufficient skin contact” and tells the user to adjust the orientation of the ring to improve measurement.

That makes the idea easier to understand. Instead of users getting gaps or strange readings without explanation, the app could tell them the ring was not positioned well enough.

The patent also describes determining the orientation of the wearable and showing an indication on a phone, the wearable itself, or both. In other words, the device could help users fix the problem before bad data piles up.

That would be useful for a smart ring because fit is not always obvious. A watch can be tightened. A ring has less flexibility. Once the size is chosen, software has to do more of the work.

This is about data quality

This patent fits a wider problem in wearable tech. Adding more sensors only helps if the device knows when those sensors are getting a clean signal.

For Oura, that is especially important. The ring leans heavily on sleep, readiness, heart rate, HRV, temperature trends and blood oxygen data. All of those depend on decent contact with the body.

The patent also says sensor activation could be controlled based on the amount of escaped light. That could help with battery life by reducing unnecessary sensor use when the ring is not being worn correctly. It could also help avoid recording weak measurements as if they were reliable.

Oura has not announced this as a product feature yet. But our guess is that it could be implemented to the current device range via a firmware update. Of course, a patent does not guarantee that the system will appear in the near future. But the filing is still interesting because it targets a real smart ring weakness.

This article originally appeared on Gadgets & Wearables, the first media outlet to report the story.

Source: USPTO

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Another database now shows OW245

The listing was issued on 4 June 2026 under certificate number 122484/DJID/2026. It names Suunto as the brand, gives OW245 as the model and uses “SUUNTO OW245” as the marketing name.

The device category is listed as Outdoor Watch. That lines up with the FCC material and with the Core 2 identity already shown on the label.

The applicant is PT Indo Arloji Perkasa, with China shown as the country of origin. There is no product image in the database entry and the listing does not reveal additional hardware details.

Still, it gives us a second certification trail for the same model. That usually means the device is moving through regional approval ahead of launch, rather than sitting as a forgotten internal filing.

The FCC filing already told us more

The earlier FCC filing remains the stronger source because the label included the Core 2 name directly. It also gave away the most interesting hardware clues.

The CR3032 battery points to a replaceable coin-cell setup rather than a rechargeable smartwatch design. That makes Core 2 feel much closer to the original Core than to watches such as Suunto Race or Vertical.

Bluetooth LE adds the modern layer. That could mean app pairing, firmware updates, settings sync or basic data transfer. It does not automatically turn Core 2 into a full smartwatch.

The 100m water resistance is also useful. It suggests Suunto wants this to feel like a proper outdoor watch, not just a nostalgic Core reissue with a new name.

This looks like a proper Core revival

The new Indonesian listing does not change the basic picture. It reinforces it.

Core 2 now looks like a modern version of Suunto’s old outdoor tool watch. The formula appears to be replaceable battery, rugged build, Bluetooth support and outdoor-first positioning.

The big unknown is timing. The FCC confidentiality period pointed toward September 2026 as a possible key date, unless Suunto launches before then or extends the hold. The Indonesian certification now gives us recent movement in early June, which keeps the launch trail alive.

There is still plenty we do not know. The listing does not confirm pricing, case size, display type or exact feature set. But the model number now appears in more than one place and the product category remains consistent.

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The launch follows the BodyScan 2 Insider Program from May. This gave 500 European users early access to final production hardware.

Withings leans hard into longevity

Withings is calling BodyScan 2 its first science-backed longevity station. That is a big label, but the idea is simple enough. The scale tries to turn a daily weigh-in into a broader cardiometabolic check.

It measures more than 60 biomarkers over time and pulls key signals into Longevity Intelligence inside the Withings app. That is meant to act as a health cockpit, showing how your body is trending rather than just displaying isolated readings.

The main features include 6-zone body composition, metabolic assessment, complete heart health and Longevity Intelligence. It still looks like a smart scale, but Withings clearly wants it to sit closer to a home health monitor than a weight tracker.

Body composition is the easy sell

The 6-zone body composition feature will probably be the most useful part for many buyers. Instead of giving one whole-body estimate, BodyScan 2 breaks fat and muscle readings down across different body zones.

That should make progress easier to understand. Weight alone does not say much when someone is building muscle, losing fat or trying to avoid lean mass loss. A more detailed breakdown gives users something more practical to track.

As always with home body composition scales, the exact number should not be treated as lab-grade truth. The value is in regular readings under similar conditions and watching the trend over time.

Metabolic tracking is where it gets more ambitious

The metabolic side is more interesting, although part of it is not ready yet. Withings says BodyScan 2 can track visceral fat, calorie balance and Glucose Resilience, but Glucose Resilience is marked as coming soon.

Now make no mistake, BodyScan 2 is not a continuous glucose monitor. And it is not directly measuring blood sugar. This looks more like a broader metabolic score built from the data Withings can collect or model through its app.

BodyScan 2 also brings in several cardiovascular features. Withings lists AFib detection, vascular age, blood oxygen, cardiac efficiency and hypertension notifications.

The scale is not cheap and some of the more interesting features are tied to Withings+. Heart Age is one example. It turns cardiac timing and efficiency data into an age-style score, which may be easier for users to understand than raw numbers.

Europe first, US next

BodyScan 2 is available now in Europe through the Withings website. In the UK it is priced at £450.

The US launch should follow next week. The company also says the white version is not available yet, but should arrive before the end of summer.

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A launch-heavy first half

Active Max, Active 3 Premium and T-Rex Ultra 2 were named as key contributors to first-quarter growth. Balance 3, Balance Ultra, Cheetah 2 Pro, Cheetah 2 Ultra and Bip Max also appear in the company’s product commentary.

Some launches sit at the value end, while T-Rex Ultra 2 pushes higher with its Grade 5 titanium build. Balance 3 and Balance Ultra carry the newer hybrid training message, with HYROX, recovery and readiness moving closer to the centre of the brand. The Cheetah 2 line takes that into running, with marathon, trail and mountain use tied into Zepp Coach, training plans and recovery tools.

The interesting part is what comes next. Zepp Health said 2026 would likely bring around the same number of launches as 2025, or slightly more. With 2025 put at around nine products, the remaining launch list may now be fairly short. Basically, here they have confirmed what they said in the last quarter.

T-Rex may not be done yet

The T-Rex line could be an area to watch. Zepp Health talked up the performance of its Adventure series and said the T-Rex family had helped lift average selling prices and improve the overall product mix.

Last quarter, management referred to “some of the new products also in the T-Rex family lined up in 2026.

“we have launched the T Rex 3 Pro and we have also launched the T Rex Ultra 2 in February. Right. And then we have some of the new products also in the T Rex family lined up in 2026.”

The company is not only launching more hardware, it is trying to push Amazfit further upmarket. Premium models are taking a larger share of sales, which suggests buyers are becoming more comfortable moving higher up the range. For example, the premium T-Rex models priced at $399 and $549 accounted for nearly half of total T-Rex family unit sales in March and April.

A new Helio Strap is in the works

Another direct hint concerns Helio Strap. Zepp Health had said earlier the current Helio Strap performed very well in 2025 and may have been one of the most popular products in its price range within the company’s portfolio.

“On the Helio strap, on the other hand, we’re also working on the next generation of those as we speak. So stay tuned for the second half of this year.” 

In fact, a few weeks ago we spotted the first reference to the next gen device in the FCC database. So that one should clearly drop soon.

The ring question remains open

For now, the strap looks much more concrete than the next version of the company’s smart ring. To remind, Zepp Health is still in dispute with Oura and there’s a legal battle going on in that space.

The broader HYROX partnership also leaves room for Zepp Health to move beyond watches and straps over time. The company mentions categories such as smartwatches, rings, cameras, glasses and straps in the partnership language. But that should not be treated as confirmation that all of those products are coming soon.

So what are we to make of all of this? Zepp Health has already launched a large chunk of its 2026 hardware, but the year is not done. More than nine launches now looks likely, more T-Rex family products may be in the pipeline and a next-generation Helio Strap looks like the clearest second-half device to watch.

“Looking ahead to 2026, we remain focused on strengthening our premium product lineup, expanding our ecosystem through AI driven training, insights and performance technologies, and deepening our engagement with performance focused communities.”

Source: Earnings call transcript (Q1 & Q2)

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This is not just a clearance bin of ageing watches. Some of the stronger prices sit on previous-generation models, which is usually where Garmin deals become more interesting. But the inclusion of Fenix 8 and Instinct 3 gives the sale a more current feel than many of the usual Amazon Garmin promotions.

Some of these deals can also be picked up on Garmin’s website. So it’s not just Amazon.

Fenix 8 is the headline outdoor deal

The Fenix 8 discount is the one that will probably grab the most attention. It is still expensive, but a price cut on Garmin’s current outdoor flagship range carries more weight than the usual deal on a model nearing the end of its cycle.

This is not the watch to buy for casual step counting. Fenix makes sense if you care about mapping, durability, battery life and deeper training tools. It remains the Garmin line for people who want a watch that can handle proper outdoor use without feeling like a dressed-up fitness tracker.

Epix Pro Gen 2 is the value temptation here. It is older, but still gives you a lot of Garmin’s premium outdoor features for less money. That makes it one of the more sensible picks in this sale if you want the high-end Garmin experience without paying Fenix 8 money.

Enduro 3 is more specific again. It is aimed at people who care about long battery life and endurance use above almost everything else. For most buyers, Fenix or Epix will feel more rounded. For ultra-distance use, Enduro still has a clear role.

Fenix 8 – starting at $749.99, down from $999.99 (check price on Amazon).
Epix Pro (Gen 2) – starting at $419.99, down from $569.99 (check price on Amazon).
Enduro 3 – $749.99, down from $899.99 (check price on Amazon).

Forerunner series: For the dedicated runner

The Forerunner discounts are probably the most useful part of the sale for runners. Garmin has several models reduced at once, from the simpler Forerunner 165 through to the more advanced Forerunner 955 and newer Forerunner 570.

For most people, the cleaner picks sit in the middle. The Forerunner 165 gives newer runners a modern Garmin entry point, while the Forerunner 265 still looks like the better step-up choice for regular training. It adds more depth without pushing buyers straight into the top end of the range.

The Forerunner 255 is also worth watching at this price. It is not as fresh as the newer AMOLED models, but it remains a strong training watch if you are more interested in function than display polish. That may suit runners who want proper metrics without paying for the newer look.

Forerunner 570 is the newer option in the group. It costs more than the older Forerunners here, but it brings Garmin’s latest mid-to-upper running watch line into the sale. That makes it the one to compare carefully against the 265 and 955, because those older models may still offer better value depending on what you actually need.

Forerunner 165 – $209.99, down from $249.99 (check price on Amazon).
Forerunner 255 – $244.90, down from $349.99 (check price on Amazon).
Forerunner 265 – $389.99, down from $449.99 (check price on Amazon).
Forerunner 570 – $449.99, down from $559.99 (check price on Amazon).
Forerunner 955 – $419.95, down from $499.99 (check price on Amazon).

Instinct keeps the rugged option cheaper

The Instinct deals are easy to understand. These are the watches to look at if you want something rugged, practical and less expensive than a Fenix.

Instinct 3 is the more interesting discount because it is the more capable watch. It gives buyers a tougher Garmin option without moving into premium outdoor-watch pricing. That should appeal to people who want strong battery life, outdoor tracking and a more durable design, but do not need the full Fenix package.

Instinct E keeps the price lower and the formula simpler. That may be enough for people who want outdoor tracking without paying for extras they will rarely use. It is the more stripped-back option, but the price now makes the trade-off easier to accept.

Instinct 3 – $299.99, down from $399.99 (check latest price on Amazon).
Instinct E – $199.99, down from $299.99 (check latest price on Amazon).

The best value may sit one step back

The newer discounts make the sale feel more current, but the better buys may still be the slightly older models. Epix Pro Gen 2, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955 and Instinct E all sit in that useful zone where the feature set still looks strong, but the price has moved further from launch.

As usual, check the exact colour, case size and seller before buying. Amazon Garmin deals can vary a lot between versions, so one model can look heavily discounted while another barely moves.

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