Garmin smartwatches offer several technological innovations including solar charging, GPS, pulse oximetry, and body battery monitoring. They have advanced fitness tracking, health monitoring, and navigation features. Compared to Fitbit, Garmin watches have longer battery life, built-in GPS, contactless payments, and more advanced fitness and outdoor features, making them well-suited for active users. Popular Garmin models include the Fenix, Forerunner, Vivoactive, and MARQ series.
2. GROUP 4
Team Members:
• Abdul Rahman
• Ashmil
• Adil
• Mubashir
• Farhan
• Al- Ameen
• Irfan
• Salsabeel
3. INTRODUCTION
•We have chosen the brand Garmin.
•We will see what are the technological innovation
does Garmin has done in its smartwatches.
•We will compare our brand Garmin with another
brand called Fitbit.
4. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN GARMIN SMARTWATCHES
1. Solar Charging: Garmin's newer models, such as the Garmin Instinct Solar
and Fenix 6 Solar, come with solar charging capabilities. These watches
have a transparent solar panel on the watch face that can recharge the
battery while you're outdoors.
2. GPS/GLONASS/Galileo: Garmin watches are equipped with GPS, GLONASS,
and Galileo satellite systems, which provide more accurate location
tracking and faster satellite acquisition.
3. Pulse Oximeter: Some Garmin watches, such as the Fenix 6 and Venu, have
a pulse oximeter that measures your blood oxygen saturation levels. This
feature is particularly useful for athletes who train at high altitudes.
5. 4. Body Battery: Garmin watches with Body Battery technology use heart rate
variability, stress, sleep, and other data to calculate the body's energy
reserves. This feature allows you to optimize your training and recovery
based on your body's energy levels.
5. PacePro: The PacePro feature on some Garmin watches, such as the
Forerunner 945, helps you maintain a consistent pace during your
workouts. The feature uses your GPS data and creates a pacing strategy for
your runs or hikes.
6. Music Storage: Garmin watches with music storage allow you to store your
favorite tunes on the watch and listen to them without your phone. The
feature is available on models such as the Forerunner 945 and Vivoactive 4.
7. Garmin Pay: Garmin Pay is a contactless payment feature that allows you to
pay for purchases with your watch. The feature is available on models such
as the Venu, Forerunner 945, and Fenix 6.
6. DESIGN & FEATURE OF GARMIN
SMARTWATCHES
Design: Garmin smartwatches come in different designs, including round and
square faces, with a variety of materials, such as stainless steel, titanium, and fiber-
reinforced polymer. The bands are also interchangeable, allowing you to customize
the look and feel of your watch.
Sports and Fitness Features: Garmin watches offer a range of sports and fitness
features, such as GPS, heart rate monitoring, step tracking, sleep tracking, and
workout tracking. They also come with specialized features for different sports, such
as swimming, golfing, cycling, and running.
Health Monitoring: Many Garmin watches have health monitoring features, such as
stress tracking, body battery, and pulse oximetry, which can help you monitor your
overall health and well-being.
7. Smart Features: Garmin watches also come with a range of
smart features, such as smartphone notifications, music
control, and Garmin Pay, which allows you to make contactless
payments with your watch.
Battery Life: Depending on the model, Garmin watches can
have up to several weeks of battery life, even with features
such as GPS and music storage.
Compatibility: Garmin watches are compatible with both iOS
and Android devices, so you can connect your watch to your
smartphone for additional features and syncing.
8. WHAT MAKES GARMIN SMARTWATCH DIFFERENT FROM
OTHER SMARTWATCHES
Fitness Features: Garmin smartwatches are specifically designed for fitness
enthusiasts and athletes, and they come loaded with features like heart rate
monitoring, GPS tracking, and workout tracking. These features are typically not as
comprehensive on other smartwatches.
Battery Life: Garmin smartwatches have exceptional battery life compared to other
smartwatches. Some models can last up to two weeks on a single charge, making
them ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and camping.
Durability: Garmin smartwatches are built to withstand harsh environments, making
them a great choice for people who enjoy outdoor activities. They are also water-
resistant and can withstand pressure up to 5 ATM.
Navigation: Garmin smartwatches come with built-in GPS and GLONASS navigation
systems, which make them ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and running.
Customization: Garmin offers a wide range of customization options, including
watch faces, widgets, and apps. This allows users to tailor their smartwatch to their
specific needs and preferences.
9. COMPARISON BETWEEN GARMIN AND FITBIT
Fitness Tracking: Both Garmin and Fitbit offer advanced fitness tracking features
such as heart rate monitoring, steps tracking, and workout tracking. Fitbit has been
known for their focus on fitness tracking, while Garmin offers more advanced
features like VO2 max estimation, Body Battery Energy Monitoring, and a range of
preloaded sports apps.
GPS Navigation: Garmin Smartwatches have built-in GPS and GLONASS to track
your location accurately and provide navigation features such as point-to-point
directions, route planning, and mapping. Fitbit Smartwatches, on the other hand,
only offer connected GPS, which means they rely on your phone's GPS to provide
location data.
10. Contactless Payments: Garmin smartwatches support contactless payments,
allowing you to make payments from your wrist using services like Garmin Pay,
while Fitbit does not currently offer this feature.
Battery Life: Garmin Smartwatches generally have a longer battery life than Fitbit
smartwatches. While some Garmin models can last up to 21 days on a single charge,
the battery life of a Fitbit smartwatch is generally around 6 days.
Smart Features: Fitbit offers a range of smart features, such as integration with
Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, as well as access to the Fitbit App Gallery,
which allows you to download and install apps on your smartwatch. Garmin, on the
other hand, has a range of outdoor-specific features, such as fishing and hunting
apps, weather alerts, and topographical maps.
11. MODELS OF GARMIN SMARTWATCH
MARQ Series FENIX Series
Forerunner Series Vivoactive Series
