Affordable Garmin Smartwatch Coming Soon: Stay Tuned!

Key Takeaways

1. Garmin is hinting at a new smartwatch on social media, likely part of the Forerunner series.
2. The design of the new watch resembles the Forerunner 165, featuring similar buttons.
3. Specifications are not confirmed, but comparisons are made with the Forerunner 55 and Forerunner 165.
4. The new model’s price will range between CNY 1,000 (~$139) and CNY 1,999 (~$278).
5. Price and potential specifications will be revealed in China on July 22nd at 12:00 (4:00 GMT).

Garmin has hinted at a new smartwatch on social media in China. The company has shared a few insights about this upcoming device through its Weibo account.

Design Similarities

The image shared by Garmin shows the watch’s outline, which looks a lot like the Forerunner 165. This new model seems to have buttons for Start/Stop, Back, Down, Up, and Light, similar to the previous version. Additionally, the picture features a runner, hinting that this could be part of the Forerunner series, potentially succeeding either the Forerunner 55 or the Forerunner 165. Hence, it might be called the Forerunner 65 or the Forerunner 175.

Features and Comparisons

The specifications of this new smartwatch are still unverified. For comparison, the Forerunner 55 is an entry-level GPS running watch that comes with an MIP display, heart rate monitoring, Daily Suggested Workouts, and Garmin Coach. In contrast, the Forerunner 165 boasts an AMOLED display and advanced features such as Running Dynamics and VO2 Max.

Pricing Information

The Weibo post mentions that the new model will be priced between CNY 1,000 (~$139) and CNY 1,999 (~$278), which makes it a budget-friendly choice. As a reference, the Forerunner 165 is priced at CNY 2,080 ($249.99 in the US). The exact price for this new Garmin smartwatch will be disclosed in China on July 22nd at 12:00 (4:00 GMT). It’s still uncertain if the full specifications will also be unveiled at that time. Furthermore, Garmin has not yet announced when this watch will be available in other regions, like the US, where the Forerunner 570 smartwatch was recently launched (currently $549.99 at Amazon).

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