Garmin
Forerunner 255 Series
Long battery; but wrist HR tracking is inconsistent.

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You are citing a legal disclaimer that Garmin wrote for liability, rather than factual data on how the sampling rate actually functions. In my experience, the watch takes readings continuously at about 1-2 times per second at rest. During activities, that rate probably increases.
Good point bro, don't have F7 Pro SS but the Fenix 7X Solar Sapphire with the Forester watch face on too! Until the Fenix 9 or 10, I think we can take advantage of these watches offer for now
I wear a Garmin Fenix 7x sapphire solar while bouldering but only because it's made from titanium and has sapphire glass so if I bump the wall, the wall has a dent. Most watches I'd say just leave them off.
[Fenix 7X pro sapphire solar](https://www.cabelas.com/p/garmin-fenix-7x-pro-sapphire-solar-titanium-multisport-gps-smartwatch) can be had for around $500 or [$425](https://www.scuba.com/p-grmf7xpwgb/garmin-fenix-7x-pro-solar-51mm-gps-smartwatch-slate-gray-with-black-band) for the non sapphire glass version which is pretty great considering the only major advantages the Fenix 8 ($1k+) has is diving capability and phone calling.
[Fenix 7X pro sapphire solar](https://www.cabelas.com/p/garmin-fenix-7x-pro-sapphire-solar-titanium-multisport-gps-smartwatch) can be had for around $500 or [$425](https://www.scuba.com/p-grmf7xpwgb/garmin-fenix-7x-pro-solar-51mm-gps-smartwatch-slate-gray-with-black-band) for the non sapphire glass version which is pretty great considering the only major advantages the Fenix 8 ($1k+) has is diving capability and phone calling.
I love the flashlight haha. I had an instinct 2X as my last watch and used it all the time. But yeah, I’m super happy with the Fenix 7 pro.
Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar with the stock silicon band. Can be disinfected easily if needed, has taken an absolute beating, and the battery lasts a solid week even with tracking twice-a-day workouts.
This is the reason i gave up on Garmin. I had a 7X Pro SS and when i saw that they abandoned my model, gatekeeping features for the sake of segregation, i called it quits. The AWU2 has been perfect and besides the battery life, i get everything i need. I’m not an endurance athlete or anything of the sorts so 2 days of battery life is more than enough for me (2 days in full usage). Garmin are crazy and assholes, at the same time, with their prices and practices.
Garmin
Forerunner 255 Series
Long battery; but wrist HR tracking is inconsistent.

Garmin
Forerunner 955 Series
Best value, clear MIP screen; limited smartwatch features.

Garmin
Fenix 7 Series
Durable, multi-week battery, flashlight; high price, buggy software.
Garmin
Instinct 2 Series
Rugged, solar multi-week battery; bulky, small screen readability issues.

Garmin
Enduro 3
Multi-week solar battery, lightweight; but bulky form factor.

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