# Garmin: what people say on TikTok, Reddit, YouTube, X

Read 773 posts and comments on 2026-11-14; 448 were about Garmin. Full report with links: https://sociallisteningai.com/samples/brand-garmin/

Battery life is the overwhelming strength, with users consistently praising weeks-long endurance versus daily charging on Apple and other smartwatches. Durability and longevity also earn strong loyalty, with many watches lasting five to ten years and support sometimes replacing out-of-warranty units. The biggest recurring problems are sleep and stress tracking that users find inaccurate or overly negative, confusing menus and product lineups, and frustration over withheld software updates and a paid subscription tier. Surprising points include the beloved flashlight, custom watch faces built with AI, and a strong second-hand market. Many Apple Watch owners are actively switching, though cheaper Chinese brands are increasingly seen as good enough.

**How it feels** (448 on-topic): 43% positive, 10% negative, 14% mixed, 33% neutral.
- YouTube: 199 (43% positive, 13% negative)
- Reddit: 86 (34% positive, 15% negative)
- X: 57 (42% positive, 9% negative)
- TikTok: 106 (52% positive, 2% negative)

Not included this time: Instagram (the source did not answer).

## What people like

- **Battery life lasting weeks instead of days is the top reason people love and switch to Garmin** (23 mentions)
  - "Best Smartwatch by farrrrrr. I’ve had a lot of Apple Watches over the years. I’ve owned the SE models, the regular ones, and eventually both the Apple Watch Ultra 1 and Ultra 2. I honestly never thought I’d switch away f…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/GarminWatches/comments/1w7e9j8/best_smartwatch_by_farrrrrr/
  - "The real thing is the incredible battery life. My garmin’s is almost a month" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/unpopularopinion/comments/1xnuq08/garmin_watches_are_better_than_apple_watches/19s51kbbkv5dt/
- **Watches stay reliable for many years, often 5-10+, with older models like Fenix 5, Forerunner 945 and Vivoactive 4 still going strong** (20 mentions)
  - "I've had the same Forerunner... fossil for at least the past 12 years or so. Still going strong but will be upgrading to something current soon. ![img](hghd029mb3wh1)" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/GarminWatches/comments/1x8kk4w/how_many_years_are_your_garmin_watches_lasting/phdijqv/
  - "Been using a Fenix 5 Sapphire for the past 9 years now. 😅😅😅" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr8hUaKA0-E&lc=UgwU0qtQggI8WAZ0f294AaABAg
- **The built-in flashlight is a surprisingly useful, even beloved feature** (10 mentions)
  - "The flashlight on the Fenix 8 amoled changed my life" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9UsDilfbYM&lc=Ugwu2Luis6-ht7j-61x4AaABAg
  - "Hey since you are a fan of Pebble maybe compare it to the Garmin Instinct 3 (Solar) if you do a review. The Instinct 3 is a really solid watch with a high contrast monochrome display, physical buttons and week(s) long ba…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9UsDilfbYM&lc=UgyQBEwtJTOZh5cF5A14AaABAg
- **Custom watch faces and apps via Connect IQ or AI are a fun selling point and make the watch look great** (10 mentions)
  - "Observatory is a $4.99 Garmin watch face that moves the sun across the dial on your own sunrise and sunset, so a winter runner can see at a glance how much light is left. After dusk the dial turns into the stars overhead…" X https://x.com/the5krunner/status/2120270703312429123
  - "Built my own watch face for the Garmin Forerunner • Rings for heart rate, Body Battery and stress • Next meeting with a countdown • Official prayer times for Morocco Monkey C + a tiny Cloudflare Worker https://t.co/bMg4X…" X https://x.com/iliassjabali/status/2120511036398932425
- **Switchers from Apple Watch say they will never go back, citing battery, buttons, looks and fewer notifications** (9 mentions)
  - "Best Smartwatch by farrrrrr. I’ve had a lot of Apple Watches over the years. I’ve owned the SE models, the regular ones, and eventually both the Apple Watch Ultra 1 and Ultra 2. I honestly never thought I’d switch away f…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/GarminWatches/comments/1w7e9j8/best_smartwatch_by_farrrrrr/
  - "I got the Instinct 3 Solar after trading in my Apple Watch 8. Audible never worked once on the Apple and I decided to go with the garmin with 31 day battery life and no apps to worry about. I'm just an overweight dude ge…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr8hUaKA0-E&lc=UgxR5H-0M-cFlDGXWaN4AaABAg
- **Accurate GPS and run tracking beat Apple Watch, with rich training data like VO2max and Garmin Coach helping people start running** (7 mentions)
  - "Garmin is awesome! 🥰 Make sure to check out the Goals watchface. You can even check the most popular color combinations on your watch itself! 😍" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cassyyr/video/7706695943944506637
  - "Same here! I love Garmin!🥰" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cassyyr/video/7706695943944506637
- **Garmin support replaces out-of-warranty watches with a refurb for a modest fee or free, earning loyalty** (3 mentions)
  - "I'll never buy a smart watch that's not Garmin. Basically the title. My four years old Epix Gen 2 had some decent burn in on the screen. I took the necessary precautions to avoid this - turned off always on display, chan…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/comments/1xjrv86/ill_never_buy_a_smart_watch_thats_not_garmin/
  - "I started with the original Instinct watch and fell in love with it. My mate convinced me to buy the Fenix 7X with him. I've had that for 4+ years now and cannot say enough good things about it. The start/stop button how…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr8hUaKA0-E&lc=UgwY9K27tBhZKXLIsMh4AaABAg

## Complaints and problems

- **Sleep and stress scores often disagree with how users feel and can feel overly negative or like they are bullying users** (14 mentions)
  - "Garmin says I slept like crap. Apple Watch says it was a stellar night. I feel good. WTF. UPDATE: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/comments/1xl6p7k/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/comments/1xl6p7k/) 42M. in Tech, so i …" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/comments/1xinc0q/garmin_says_i_slept_like_crap_apple_watch_says_it/
  - "According to Garmin, I don't think I've ever gotten a good sleep" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/comments/1xinc0q/garmin_says_i_slept_like_crap_apple_watch_says_it/19ru6s8oeay5f/
- **High prices, up to $1,300-$2,000, are hard to justify for basic needs or in a tough economy** (7 mentions)
  - "Garmin is good but not worth 1000 dollars just for basic need." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBalLbx7o08&lc=Ugwh1VOoKCIZZkKtLBZ4AaABAg
  - "I have the Fenix 7X solar sapphire and still don't think the 9 pro has enough difference over it to really tempt me to upgrade. Sure the 1.5" AMOLED looks amazing, but $1,300 for a slightly brighter and higher resolution…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0tb6PTvVl0&lc=Ugwo9x6VQlXvmmRv8tN4AaABAg
- **Too many buried settings and features users never discover, and the app and watch interfaces feel busy or cluttered** (4 mentions)
  - "garmin watches have way too many features people probably never discover. there are settings buried in garmin menus that can change how a watch behaves, and some of them are surprisingly easy to miss unless someone point…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/comments/1xaskt3/garmin_watches_have_way_too_many_features_people/
  - "5:40 you missed the arrows on the delete function, that's how you move them. Honestly Garmin makes rearranging the lists one of the most headache inducing things in the world. When I had a Garmin I just did it on my phon…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9UsDilfbYM&lc=UgxwMfCi1LDtXfpcQ454AaABAg
- **Durability failures reported: screen burn-in, face falling off, battery and vibration motor degrading, and scratches on new models** (4 mentions)
  - "I'll never buy a smart watch that's not Garmin. Basically the title. My four years old Epix Gen 2 had some decent burn in on the screen. I took the necessary precautions to avoid this - turned off always on display, chan…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/comments/1xjrv86/ill_never_buy_a_smart_watch_thats_not_garmin/
  - "Face fell off my first watch. Battery and screen burn in second." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/comments/1xrw99v/how_often_do_you_guys_upgrade_your_garmin_watches/19se7waompuhw/
- **Software updates and new features are withheld from recent flagship models, upsetting owners who feel abandoned** (3 mentions)
  - "Does anyone feel burned by the lack of EPIX Pro gen2 lack of support in 3 years? If feels some of these features could easly go to the EPIX" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0tb6PTvVl0&lc=Ugw5IMigZWRM8pGqmHh4AaABAg
  - "Anyone thinking about getting anything older than the Fenix 8 series, make sure you aren't expecting any new features to roll back. Lots of people are upset over Garmin dropping support on recent flagship models. Garmins…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XeYThQqR-Q&lc=UgzdzHbqoMz-yy2qrOp4AaABAg
- **Step counting misses steps when pushing a cart or stroller, or feels inflated** (3 mentions)
  - "Probably inaccuracy of your phone. 10k isn’t a magical number. I think it’s just important to be generally active and mindful of how much we move. Daily steps is probably a good proxy for that. I wear a Garmin watch. Eve…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/1xptkb4/how_the_hell_do_you_guys_get_to_10k_steps/
  - "Does your garmin or oura ring track your steps if you’re pushing a stroller/wagon/cart?? That’s one of the things that drives me nuts about my Apple Watch!" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@emchan13/video/7700440264153779487
- **The paid subscription tier is pushing long-time users to leave** (2 mentions)
  - "From Forerunner 255 to Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro. That's after 16 years in the Garmin eco system. As soon as Garmin started the paid tier I decided to change. Yes - the Garmin is better - but the Amazfit can do 90% of what I n…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBalLbx7o08&lc=UgxHCkk1jfcvEhTpeYx4AaABAg
  - "The subscription is what will push me away from Garmin" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBalLbx7o08&lc=UgwdB2HUFnajTbYayFp4AaABAg

## Questions people ask

- **Which Garmin model to pick when switching from Apple Watch for battery and durability, often between Forerunner and Fenix or Venu** (6 mentions)
  - "Considering a Garmin - but which one?. I have had an iPhone and an Apple Watch 6 for a number of years, but I’m considering a Garmin. I like the Apple Watch but I’m very unhappy about the battery life which is currently …" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/GarminWatches/comments/1wu3i93/considering_a_garmin_but_which_one/
  - "Choosing a Garmin watch. Hey guys, I’m considering switching from an Apple Watch to a Garmin mainly because of the much better battery life. I’m currently looking at the Instinct 3, Forerunner 970, and Fēnix 7 or 8. I’m …" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/GarminWatches/comments/1x38wa9/choosing_a_garmin_watch/
- **Can you read texts or see incoming calls, and can you reply from the watch?** (5 mentions)
  - "I’m just sad I can’t respond to msg" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@anaaam189/video/7686201410433731862
  - "Can you see your texts but just not respond?" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@emchan13/video/7700440264153779487
- **Which specific model or watch face is shown in a post or video?** (5 mentions)
  - "what’s this watch face called?" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sarah_g1303/video/7690298512096988429
  - "may i ask which garmin this is?🥰" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sarah_g1303/video/7690298512096988429
- **How many years do Garmin watches last and when should you upgrade?** (4 mentions)
  - "I upgrade mine when my current watch dies and is out of warranty." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/comments/1xrw99v/how_often_do_you_guys_upgrade_your_garmin_watches/19sdu5t74sc6b/
  - "How many years are your Garmin watches lasting?. I’ve had 4 Garmin watches on and off over the past 20 years. The last 3 forerunners have died after about 3 years use, just froze and became unresponsive. I’m thinking of …" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/GarminWatches/comments/1x8kk4w/how_many_years_are_your_garmin_watches_lasting/
- **Why hasn't Garmin switched to magnetic charging?** (1 mention)
  - "DCRainmaker touched on this in his Marq 3 youtube review video. He says the main reason Garmin sticks with the current connector, that they've been using for over a decade now, is that a magnetic style charger like the M…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/GarminWatches/comments/1xsqyxe/why_hasnt_garmin_switched_to_one_of_those/
- **Is AMOLED burn-in a risk over 5 years of use?** (1 mention)
  - "I've decided to finally go for AMOLED display, but should I be concerned about burn-in pixels? I'm planning to use my new watch for at least 5 years. Thx for anyone's experience!" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0tb6PTvVl0&lc=UgzX4jhPw8ce406HEQp4AaABAg
- **Does Garmin count steps when pushing a stroller, wagon or cart, unlike Apple Watch?** (1 mention)
  - "Does your garmin or oura ring track your steps if you’re pushing a stroller/wagon/cart?? That’s one of the things that drives me nuts about my Apple Watch!" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@emchan13/video/7700440264153779487

## Buying signals

- **People actively planning to switch from Apple Watch to Garmin, often for battery life** (9 mentions)
  - "Considering a Garmin - but which one?. I have had an iPhone and an Apple Watch 6 for a number of years, but I’m considering a Garmin. I like the Apple Watch but I’m very unhappy about the battery life which is currently …" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/GarminWatches/comments/1wu3i93/considering_a_garmin_but_which_one/
  - "Choosing a Garmin watch. Hey guys, I’m considering switching from an Apple Watch to a Garmin mainly because of the much better battery life. I’m currently looking at the Instinct 3, Forerunner 970, and Fēnix 7 or 8. I’m …" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/GarminWatches/comments/1x38wa9/choosing_a_garmin_watch/
- **Garmin watches given or received as gifts and birthday presents** (6 mentions)
  - "[Sticker] This might be on my Christmas list 😁😁😁" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cassyyr/video/7706695943944506637
  - "Happy birthday Nikki this is a banger 🎉🤌" X https://x.com/SP3NDdotshop/status/2102140228077043835
- **Buying used, refurbished or discounted Garmin watches is popular for value** (4 mentions)
  - "Watch out for this stupid mistake that I made when buying a used Garmin watch. Today I bought a Garmin used, and it was a good deal, the watch is perfect, no problem with that. The problem was the following: I did a fact…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/comments/1wxp7ph/watch_out_for_this_stupid_mistake_that_i_made/
  - "I got a Fenix 7 Pro Solar Sapphire for £429.99 really happy with it so far (about a week in!)" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XeYThQqR-Q&lc=Ugy6z5CGQKdoGeJsoEl4AaABAg
- **Just bought or ordered a specific model like Fenix 9 Pro, Epix Pro on sale, or Forerunner 265** (4 mentions)
  - "Just got the epix pro gen 2 sapphire for £400 on sale!" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XeYThQqR-Q&lc=UgwXVGoYsE1zYl7ldDR4AaABAg
  - "Excellent feedback and review! I appreciate your dialogue and how natural your delivery is throughout the video. I ordered my Garmin Fenix 9 Pro Solar and now I am versed in the functionality of my new watch." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0tb6PTvVl0&lc=UgwVAyE_OWlEIWQrbJ14AaABAg
- **Buyer guides and reviews directly drive purchases and lock in decisions** (3 mentions)
  - "I just bought a Garmin after watching this video!! It helped me lock my decision in!! I didn't realize there were so many watches I could compare the Garmin Fenix 9 to. Both chatgpt and copilot say Garmin is still better…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBalLbx7o08&lc=UgxIUOimDG4dYhGlnvt4AaABAg
  - "I been looking at Smart Watches for awhile & I really want A Garmin Smart Watch I hope Santa & my baby are looking at this post👀Cough cough!!😂😂😂 https://t.co/hYPVOBNlcJ" X https://x.com/TinaLara29/status/2120930788544041332
- **New owners unboxing and asking for tips after buying** (2 mentions)
  - "[Photo]" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@anaaam189/video/7686201410433731862
  - "Welcome to the team ✨" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sarah_g1303/video/7690298512096988429
- **Considering a kids' Bounce watch or a specific model for a family member** (1 mention)
  - "I like to go for walks on the south downs, near to Southampton actually. I originally bought the instinct 2x. It was a great watch, then the 3 came out so I bought the instinct 3 tacticle edition, I then got the the feni…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XeYThQqR-Q&lc=UgzrFPLPvdiZ9B_vhn54AaABAg

## Compared with other brands

- **Versus Apple Watch: Garmin wins on battery, accuracy, buttons, looks and fewer notifications; Apple wins on integration and overnight comfort** (30 mentions)
  - "Garmin watches are better than Apple Watches.. They look physically better than Apple Watches, which largely esthetically look terrible. I love seeing a big Garmin on a wrist. Fewer notifications. Apple Watches = connect…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/unpopularopinion/comments/1xnuq08/garmin_watches_are_better_than_apple_watches/
  - "For me, the fully integrated notifications and interactions are the literal point. If I get a notification while with people I can glance at my watch to see if it needs a response rather than drag my phone out of my pock…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/unpopularopinion/comments/1xnuq08/garmin_watches_are_better_than_apple_watches/
- **Cheaper Chinese brands like Amazfit, Huawei, Coros and Xiaomi are seen as good enough alternatives, prompting some long-time users to switch** (12 mentions)
  - "I was lifelong Garmin man. I've owned many of their high end watches. Currently wearing amazfit, and I must say I am incredibly impressed. And at a fraction of the price of Garmin. I think Garmin's app and watch interfac…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBalLbx7o08&lc=Ugxl1OGwf8elY2IuQCJ4AaABAg
  - "From Forerunner 255 to Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro. That's after 16 years in the Garmin eco system. As soon as Garmin started the paid tier I decided to change. Yes - the Garmin is better - but the Amazfit can do 90% of what I n…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBalLbx7o08&lc=UgxHCkk1jfcvEhTpeYx4AaABAg
- **Versus G-Shock: rugged smartwatches now do what G-Shocks did; G-Shock survives on style** (2 mentions)
  - "My unpopular opinion: Bluetooth g shocks are the absolute worst. Why in the world would anyone want their g shock connected to their phone? I don’t want an Apple Watch. I don’t want a garmin. G shocks to me are meant to …" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/gshock/comments/1xrwdsh/whats_your_unpopular_gshock_opinion/
  - "For most people, Garmin and other rugged smartwatches now do what Gshocks were made for. What keeps Gshock going is mostly style and nostalgia. The rest want a watch they never have to charge or think about, and for that…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/gshock/comments/1xrwdsh/whats_your_unpopular_gshock_opinion/
- **Versus Coros: some users prefer Coros for a cleaner app ecosystem, while others moved away and won't return** (2 mentions)
  - "Moved from Garmin to Coros - will never come back" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBalLbx7o08&lc=UgwaeN053Q_QShvmEbN4AaABAg
  - "Loud? Us Coros' fans? LOUD? Interestingly enough, Coros' ecosystem is wildly praised, on top of Garmin's; the app is cleaner, less cluttered, clearer." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBalLbx7o08&lc=UgyIO_GIcjvJ14ldmJ94AaABAg
- **Versus Whoop: Garmin and Apple already have the same sensors for less than a Whoop subscription** (1 mention)
  - "For 399 euros a year, you can get a Whoop. Or you can use the Apple Watch or Garmin you already have. The sensors are the same: heart rate, HRV, sleep. What Whoop does well is turn that into a few numbers you can act on.…" X https://x.com/SanderBelaen/status/2121562144059654512
- **Garmin seen as the Apple of fitness watches for design and premium feel** (1 mention)
  - "Why do Garmin watches just look so much better than the competition? Are they the Apple of the fitness world?. I’ve been looking at a lot of different sports watches lately, and I can’t help but notice that Garmins (espe…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/comments/1s9dawf/why_do_garmin_watches_just_look_so_much_better/

## What people want next

- **Keep MIP screens and offer more size and color options; don't force AMOLED** (5 mentions)
  - ">Garmin will keep its MIP watch screens only until OLED battery life catches up. Nothingburger of an article. MIP exists and is in demand by consumers *only* because of the battery life. Every MIP diehard, including myse…" Reddit https://the5krunner.com/2026/11/05/garmin-mip-borrowed-time/
  - "This is the main reason I chose Garmin in the first place. If they get rid of that I might as well just have an Apple Watch or something" Reddit https://the5krunner.com/2026/11/05/garmin-mip-borrowed-time/
- **Improve buyers guides with timestamps and coverage of more models like Forerunner 265, 955 and 965** (5 mentions)
  - "Highly recommend adding timestamps, it was very difficult to click around to rewatch sections of the video" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XeYThQqR-Q&lc=Ugz0a8Ww6dzA7I4IECp4AaABAg
  - "I was listening till the end just to hear about aviator or tactical watches like D2 and Tactix; however, I couldn't see the review for them. 😄" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XeYThQqR-Q&lc=UgwyEpnXoEQd8LRVcqV4AaABAg
- **Add pregnancy mode with healthy weight gain, HR/VO2 goals and stroller-friendly step tracking** (1 mention)
  - "There's no setting for healthy weight gain during pregnancy, no way to set up fitness / HR / VO goals for pregnancy, tracking menstrual cycles is a nightmare for that and breastfeeding. There should be a way to temporari…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/comments/1xq5r0j/mother_issues/
- **Provide 5 years of software feature updates like smartphones** (1 mention)
  - "Very good review as always! Rant about updates: I find it crazy that watches only 1 generation older gets new software features, when these watches cost 1000€. I wish they would get software updates that don't require ne…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0tb6PTvVl0&lc=Ugw-y95PUokIWQ0Y4Wd4AaABAg
- **Make obscure settings and features easier to discover** (1 mention)
  - "garmin watches have way too many features people probably never discover. there are settings buried in garmin menus that can change how a watch behaves, and some of them are surprisingly easy to miss unless someone point…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/comments/1xaskt3/garmin_watches_have_way_too_many_features_people/
- **Drop the paid subscription tier** (1 mention)
  - "The subscription is what will push me away from Garmin" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBalLbx7o08&lc=UgwdB2HUFnajTbYayFp4AaABAg
- **Add continuous AFib/heart rhythm monitoring** (1 mention)
  - "I wanted to get Garmin, but non of the Garmin watches include continues Heart monitoring for aFib / Heart Rhythm etc. If there is one that does I would haply swap my ultra for Garmin watch." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XeYThQqR-Q&lc=UgxWsieY8LiEWWpDdP94AaABAg

## Quotes

> I'll never buy a smart watch that's not Garmin. Basically the title. My four years old Epix Gen 2 had some decent burn in on the screen. I took the necessary precautions to avoid this - turned off always on display, changed my watch's face every now and then, decrease the brightness. But alas, after a while, the burn in set in. I reached out to Garmin support for some advice on what to do. They of…
> -- u/Big__Bowser on Reddit, https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/comments/1xjrv86/ill_never_buy_a_smart_watch_thats_not_garmin/

> The flashlight on the Fenix 8 amoled changed my life
> -- @chodeanator on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9UsDilfbYM&lc=Ugwu2Luis6-ht7j-61x4AaABAg

> There's no setting for healthy weight gain during pregnancy, no way to set up fitness / HR / VO goals for pregnancy, tracking menstrual cycles is a nightmare for that and breastfeeding. There should be a way to temporarily adjust all of those things instead of just having Garmin tell you about your impending death. The stroller miles and steps are a huge issue too - I shouldn't have to move my wat…
> -- u/yrgrlfriday on Reddit, https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/comments/1xq5r0j/mother_issues/

> Very good review as always! Rant about updates: I find it crazy that watches only 1 generation older gets new software features, when these watches cost 1000€. I wish they would get software updates that don't require new hardware for up to 5 years like smartphones do. Things have become better here in Europe at least for phones, but I hope other connected devices will get updates on the software …
> -- @AndreSB43 on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0tb6PTvVl0&lc=Ugw-y95PUokIWQ0Y4Wd4AaABAg

> 😂😂😂 Facts!!! Mine says I’m basically dead today 💀
> -- @wewoneverything on TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@jennajmoves/video/7706239547528580382

> I started with the original Instinct watch and fell in love with it. My mate convinced me to buy the Fenix 7X with him. I've had that for 4+ years now and cannot say enough good things about it. The start/stop button however became stuck and even out of warranty Garmin issued me an entirely new replacement free of charge. Great company with great watches. (the flashlight is so much more useful tha…
> -- @harrisonburgess6604 on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr8hUaKA0-E&lc=UgwY9K27tBhZKXLIsMh4AaABAg