All about the Garmin Fenix 7 and Garmin Forerunner 995 sports watches
We review the possible novelties of the Garmin Fenix 7 and Garmin Foreunner sports watches, which could be launched this year
The pandemic has forced many companies to delay the launch of some of their products. Among them we find Garmin, who has delayed the launch of two of its smart watches. The company initially planned to launch the Garmin Forerunner 995 and the Garmin Fenix 7 in 2020, but it could not be. Both devices could be launched during the second half of the year and we are going to tell you what to expect from them.
Garmin Forerunner 995 for advanced athletes and adventurers
When we talk about Garmin, we are talking about very high-quality products designed for sports enthusiasts. Forerunner devices are primarily intended for more advanced athletes who are dedicated to adventure sports.
Se que el ESPERA Garmin Forerunner 995 integrate a large number of new features, one of them being aesthetic and functional improvements. Something that is discussed a lot is that it can go to a touch screen. The problem of going to touch screen, beyond autonomy, would be its use in certain situations. The buttons are ideal for water sports, adventure sports, and rainy situations, while the touch screen may not work in these situations.
Some rumors also suggest that the screen resolution could be improved. We could go from a resolution of 240 × 240 pixels to a resolution of 260 × 260 pixels. It is even highlighted that there is the possibility of an AMOLED screen.
It is also speculated on possible aesthetic and size changes. Above all, it is said that it could come in two sizes. The first would be 47mm, the same as the current Garmin model on the market. Then it is said that this Forerunner 995 could come with a 43mm screen thinking of the female audience or with a 51mm screen, being larger than usual.
Regarding autonomy, an improvement is expected, which could be given by an optimization of the components. It is also indicated that it could offer solar charging, something that would greatly improve autonomy.
There are two more interesting aspects to the Garmin Forerunner 995. The first is that it could implement an electrocardiogram sensor, although there are currently none validated by the US Department of Health. LTE technology could also be included, which will allow the device to function without the need for a smartphone.
Garmin Fenix 7, a versatile sports watch
The company would also have delayed the Garmin Fenix 7 for this year. It is the long-awaited update to the Fenix 6, a smartwatch for sports that has been very well received.
For the Garmin Fenix 7, an improvement in terms of dimensions and weight is expected. It is expected to be less bulky and lighter than the Fenix 6, but keeping the screen size. Aesthetic improvements are also expected for this Fenix 7, as its predecessor lacks at this point. In addition, it could come in sizes of 42mm, 47mm and 51mm, adapting to all types of user.
This new multi-sport watch could come with a touch screen, something that to some extent could be a problem, especially for water sports or when we sweat from sports activity. Some buttons may remain for basic functions. It is also speculated that the screen could be AMOLED, something that would affect the autonomy.
Something that I am longing for the Garmin Fenix 7 is an improvement in the autonomy of the device. This improvement in autonomy could be given by the integrated solar charge, although it is not clear.
A significant improvement in the ABC sensor is expected for the more adventurous. This involves improving the altimeter and barometer that allows predicting atmospheric changes with great precision. In addition, an improvement in the compass is expected, allowing the compass to obtain greater precision.
Rumors suggest that an EKG sensor could be included, although the US Department of Health has yet to validate one. The possible integration of LTE connectivity, to work without the need for a smartphone, which could well be 5G.
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