What is Dual Frequency/Multiband GNSS on a Garmin Sports Watch?

What is Dual Frequency/Multiband GNSS on a Garmin Sports Watch?

Multiband Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is a compelling piece of tech that Garmin and other brands have been rolling out onto their GPS equipped sports devices such as the Garmin Epix 2, Fenix 7 and the Venu 3. What is GNSS? Is GNSS the same as GPS? When it comes to location technology, terms…

Garmin Enduro 2 vs Enduro vs Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar Compared – It’s the same as the Fenix 7X but with a better battery
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Garmin Enduro 2 vs Enduro vs Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar Compared – It’s the same as the Fenix 7X but with a better battery

The original Garmin Enduro launched in February 2021 and targeted a niche segment of endurance users that needed incredible battery life. It was positioned somewhere in the middle of the 6X models and the none Pro options. It launched at a lower price point than the Fenix 6X Pro Solar and the Fenix 6X Sapphire…

Garmin Edge 1040 Launching Soon – What we know so far
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Garmin Edge 1040 Launching Soon – What we know so far

We already know that the Garmin Forerunner 955 and FR255 will launch at the start of June, but it is looking increasingly likely that the Garmin Edge 1040 will also launch then. Or at least in the near future. Recently, the5krunner was quick enough to get some leaked information off the Garmin forums before they…

Garmin Vivosmart 5 vs Vivosmart 4 vs Fitbit Charge 5 Compared – Lagging behind the competition
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Garmin Vivosmart 5 vs Vivosmart 4 vs Fitbit Charge 5 Compared – Lagging behind the competition

It is a big year for Garmin; they have already launched two flagship products, the Fenix 7 and Epix 2 as well as the popular Garmin Instinct 2. They are also believed to be launching the Forerunner 255 and 255s soon, then the Forerunner 955, Venu Sq 2, Vivomove Trend, Austin and Instinct Analog. First…

Polar Pacer Pro vs Vantage M2 vs Garmin Forerunner 245 Compared – Or wait for the Forerunner 255

Polar Pacer Pro vs Vantage M2 vs Garmin Forerunner 245 Compared – Or wait for the Forerunner 255

This week, Polar announced two new watches, the Polar Pacer Pro and the standard Pacer. These are geared toward runners but should function well as multisports watches. The two watches shake up the Polar range, effectively making the M2 obsolete and reducing the appeal of their premium-priced watches. In theory, that’s good for the consumer,…

Garmin Instinct 2 vs Instinct vs Fenix 7 Compared – Initial Impressions
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Garmin Instinct 2 vs Instinct vs Fenix 7 Compared – Initial Impressions

The Garmin Instinct proved to be a huge hit for Garmin. The Casio G-Shock design combined with a feature set similar to the Fenix at a more affordable price was very appealing. It is, therefore, no surprise Garmin were eager to continue this new line, and they have now expanded it to include a smaller…

Garmin Instinct 2 Details & Price – Instinct 2 gets listed early on German shop
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Garmin Instinct 2 Details & Price – Instinct 2 gets listed early on German shop

Garmin is having a busy start to the year. We have already had launches for the Garmin Venu 2 Plus, Fenix 7 and Garmin Epix Gen 2. One of the watches people have been eager to launch is the new Instinct 2. The original proved to be a popular launch acting as a sort of…

Garmin Epix Gen 2 is available to buy now on Garmin from £799.99
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Garmin Epix Gen 2 is available to buy now on Garmin from £799.99

Similar to my recent Fenix 7 post, Garmin has been a little overeager with publishing their product pages. The new Garmin Epix Gen 2 is live on the site but not currently available to buy. Price and Availability Considering the high price of some of the Fenix 7 models, the Garmin Epix 2 doesn’t feel…

Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer Review – Better than a dedicated indoor bike + trainer
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Tacx Neo Bike Smart Trainer Review – Better than a dedicated indoor bike + trainer

The Tacx Neo Bike has been reviewed by plenty of other sites that are more experienced and knowledgeable in this field than me. But I bought it, I like it, so I am going to review it. This is very much a luxury expense, there are much cheaper options on the market, and I know…

Garmin Discounts: Instinct Solar for £96, Garmin Enduro for £240 – Cheap Fenix 6 Alternatives
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Garmin Discounts: Instinct Solar for £96, Garmin Enduro for £240 – Cheap Fenix 6 Alternatives

Garmin has a 2022 New Year New You promotion on with a couple of insanely good deals on. The sales includes a wide range of watches and also bike computers, most of which have relatively small discounts that can be matched elsewhere online. The two stand out options are the Gamin Instinct Solar and the…

Garmin Fenix 7 Details – Launch Date & Feature News – Fenix 7x / 7S

Garmin Fenix 7 Details – Launch Date & Feature News – Fenix 7x / 7S

[Update 18/12/21] Added new images that are reportedly the Garmin Fenix 7. [Updated 07/01/22] More Fenix 7 specs revealed including likely ECG and longer battery life The Garmin Fenix 6 series was launched back in August 2019, back when times were simpler. Garmin then followed this up with new Fenix 6 Solar variants in 2020….