If you're interested in interval training, it's a real winner. Not only do you get Garmin's signature location tracking, it also provides an array of training tools you'd expect to find in a much more expensive watch, such as estimated recovery times, workout suggestions, and training load guidance.īiometrics are impressive too, and in our tests we were pleasantly surprised to find that heart rate readings from the Forerunner 55 were almost perfectly in sync with those from the chest strap heart rate monitor we used as our benchmark. The Garmin Forerunner 55 might be an entry-level GPS watch, but it gives you an awful lot for your money. It's certainly a big investment, and more expensive than the Fenix 6, but if you want the very best GPS watch around, this is the one for you. The latter gives the best performance in terms of toughness and battery life, with solar charging and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens, if you can stretch to the higher price tag. There are three Fenix 7 models available: standard, solar, and solar sapphire. Once you're done, the watch will estimate your recovery time, and show the effects of your efforts on your fitness. Another great addition for the Fenix 7 is a real-time stamina meter, which shows how much energy you have remaining during your hike or run, so you can adjust your effort or tweak your route accordingly to avoid bonking. You also get a full array of fitness tracking features, including dedicated modes for hiking, road running, trail running, indoor training, and lots more. We still prefer the buttons while we're on the move (they're easy to use with wet hands or while wearing gloves), but the touch-sensitive screen makes panning across maps a breeze. The biggest new addition for 2022 is a touchscreen display, which you can use in addition to the five physical buttons positioned around the watch face. In fact, we found that the Fenix 7 exceeded Garmin's quoted battery figures considerably, which is a real boon when you're going to be exploring the backcountry for several days.
For starters, this new version comes in three case sizes to suit different sized wrists (42mm, 47mm and 51mm), the largest of which gives you a bigger battery for even better longevity between charges.
The Garmin Fenix 7, released in early 2022, makes several big improvements on its predecessor and is the best all-round GPS watch we've tested.
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