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As a Garmin expert, these are my three beginner picks that won't break the bank


Don't get tempted into a $1,000 Garmin Fenix 8 or $800 Venu X1 until you try these affordable Garmin watches that justify the cost.

It's less attractive and misses out on dozens of the Vivoactive's sports modes, but you get an altimeter added for elevation tracking — vital for hikers and runners — and daily suggested run workouts. What they want from Garmin is accurate health data like heart rate, stress, blood oxygen, sleep stages, breathing, steps, and menstrual cycle tracking. If you can't stomach compromise, you can always go for the Venu 3 to get Garmin's best health sensors, a stylish steel bezel, and a mic & speaker for Bluetooth calls.

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