If you desire a Garmin that screams “adventure” the Fenix line is the one to go for. The premium vary of multi-sport GPS watches has come a great distance during the last 10 years, and the brand new 7-series provides a couple of new methods. 

Most notably, Fenix 7 line will now embrace touchscreens. It might sound one thing of an odd omission to this point, however the nice open air tends to imply gloves, sweat, movement and the weather — all of which might play havoc with a touchscreen. As such, it’s going to be fascinating to see how responsive it’s beneath lively situations. Although different Garmin watches, just like the Venu and vivoactive traces, have had touchscreens for some time so this is not a primary for the corporate by any stretch, however a brand new addition to the Fenix line.

Another addition features a new multi-LED flashlight. Handy for these tenting journeys or early morning/late night time runs. Not solely is it a general-purpose gentle, however it could actually additionally alternate between pink and white as you run, matching your private cadence, so visitors or cyclists might be alerted to your presence (and path).

As common, the Fenix is available in three fashions/sizes: the 7S/7 and premium 7X which measure 42, 47 and 51 mm throughout respectively. All have solar-charging choices and Garmin claims the brand new casing features a bigger display screen floor space which may see photo voltaic positive aspects doubling over the Fenix 6 line. This probably places the entire time between fees (with out utilizing GPS) at as much as 5 weeks, which is fairly spectacular for a smartwatch of this measurement.

Beyond the {hardware} modifications on the Fenix, there are some new superior coaching modes too. These embrace Real-Time Stamina, Visual Race Predictor, Recovery Time Advison and Daily Workout Suggestions. These options be part of the already intensive providing of topo-maps, golf programs and surf/snow options that lie hidden throughout the Fenix’s intensive sporting choices.

All the fashions and varieties within the Fenix 7 line can be found as of at present, starting at $700.