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The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Garmin's new ultra-thin smartwatch takes on the Apple Watch Ultra 2
Garmin has just announced the Venu X1, an ultra-thin fitness smartwatch with a 2in AMOLED display that looks to be a direct rival to the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The premium wearable will cost a rather pricey £679.99 when it launches on 18 June. With a bold, squared-off design, nylon strap and adventure-proof titanium caseback, the Venu X1 bridges the gap between Garmin 's more smartwatch-y Venu series and its more fitness-focused Forerunner series. As well as featuring the largest ever screen on a Garmin smartwatch – a whole 0.1in bigger than the Apple Watch Ultra 2 – it's the thinnest watch the fitness brand has made at just 8mm. Garmin says the Venu X1 battery will last up to 8 days with the always-on display switched off, dropping to two days with the display left on – that's shorter than the larger and rounder Garmin Fenix 8. The usual comprehensive suite of Garmin health tracking tools offers 24/7 fitness monitoring and advanced training features. There are more than 100 trackable sports, heart rate variability monitoring, sleep coaching, training readiness and a pulse oximeter to track blood oxygen levels during workouts. The Venu X1 gets full-colour maps, an LED torch and a scratch-resistant sapphire lens, but misses out on some features found in the Apple Watch Ultra 2, namely multi-band GPS, an LTE option, and an ECG monitor for detecting atrial fibrillation. A built-in microphone and speaker let you make and take calls and use Garmin's voice assistant, with a handful of voice commands available when the watch isn't paired with a phone, like starting activities and setting timers. Coming in at £120 cheaper than the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (£799.99, the Venu X1 will be one of the most premium wearables the fitness band has yet produced when it launches on 18 June. You'll find similar features and a longer battery life elsewhere in Garmin's sprawling range of smartwatches, which includes our current favourite, the Venu 3. Garmin's lifestyle-focused smartwatch has strong fitness-tracking credentials covering cardio, strength training, run coaching and tracking for more than 30 sports. It also features round-the-clock health monitoring, sleep coaching and meditation modes – plus an ECG sensor not found in the newly announced Venu X1. In her Garmin Venu 3 review, fitness expert Zoe found that 'With easy-to-follow guided meditations and sleep coaching as well as tracking, the Venu 3 is a huge improvement on other watches in the series and well worth the price upgrade.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Introducing Venu X1: Garmin's ultrathin smartwatch with an industry-leading 2-inch display
Sleek smartwatch sets the trend with lightweight materials and a built-in speaker, mic and LED flashlight OLATHE, Kan., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced Venu® X1, setting new standards in the smartwatch industry with an ultrathin design, revolutionary 2-inch display and superior battery life. Venu X1 fuses a titanium caseback with a scratch-resistant sapphire lens and an easy-to-read AMOLED display—all with an 8mm watch case. It also features a built-in speaker and microphone so users can make and take calls from the wrist1, plus a bright LED flashlight that provides greater awareness in the dark. And with up to 8 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, it's easy to do more and charge less. "Venu X1 is the perfect blend of form, function and style. Not only does it pack all of Garmin's most popular features into a slim profile, but the large display makes it easy to see everything from preloaded maps and workout stats to health insights and smart notifications with stunning clarity." —Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing Sleek, lightweight design Vibrant 2-inch display makes it easier to read data at a glance and view maps in vivid detail. Lightweight titanium caseback and scratch-resistant sapphire lens are made for all-day wear. 8mm watch case features a rectangular design with rounded corners. Built-in watch faces are customizable so users can see the data they rely on the most—from current step count and real-time heart rate to altitude and training readiness. More font sizes help make notifications easier to read. Included 24mm quick-release ComfortFit nylon band provides a comfortable, secure fit 24/7. Available in two popular color options: black and moss. Built-in LED flashlight, speaker and mic Made to be worn all day every day, Venu X1 includes an LED flashlight that provides greater visibility in dark environments. The built-in speaker and microphone let users make and take calls from the watch when it's paired with a compatible smartphone and use the phone's voice assistant to respond to text messages. Certain voice commands like "start a running activity" and "set a timer for 5 minutes" can also be activated right from the watch—no phone connection required. Venu X1 has a suggested retail price of $799.99 and will be available in June. To learn more about the suite of health, fitness, outdoor and connected features available on Venu X1, visit Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized the health and wellness industry. Committed to developing smartwatches and health measurement tools that help people of all activity levels lead healthier lives, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garmin on social, or follow our blog. 1 When paired with a compatible smartphone. About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin and Venu are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors that are described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2024 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10- Q for the quarter ended March 29, 2025 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 001-41118). A copy of Garmin's 2024 Form 10-K and the Q1 2025 Form 10-Q can be downloaded from No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. MEDIA CONTACTS:Stephanie View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Garmin International, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Garmin takes on Apple Watch Ultra — here's the first look at the Garmin Venu X1
Garmin has launched the Venu X1, an all-new smartwatch that has the largest AMOLED display in the brand's range and a square design. It looks like a direct rival to the Apple Watch Ultra 2, and is priced accordingly — it will set you back $799.99 in the U.S. and £679.99 in the U.K., and will be available to order on 18 June. As ever with the best Garmin watches, you can expect a first-class sports tracking experience, and it's clear that Garmin is keen to cut into the smartwatch market from the design of the Venu X1, which has a slim and lightweight case to go along with the vast 2-inch display. The Garmin Venu X1 comes in two colors — black and moss green – and has a nylon strap as standard, which I usually find more comfortable than silicone straps for all-day wear. It has a titanium case back and a sapphire crystal screen to ensure it's durable enough for your outdoor activities, and also has a built-in flashlight, a feature I find very useful on watches like the Garmin Fenix 8. Though it doesn't offer cellular connectivity like an Apple Watch, it has smarts like music storage, NFC payments, and a mic and speaker, which you can use for voice commands. One area where Garmin watches have always excelled compared with smartwatches is battery life, but the large screen on the Garmin Venu X1 means it will only last two days on a charge if you have the display set to always-on. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. You can extend the battery life to eight days in watch mode if you have the screen set to raise to wake, and the Venu X1 offers 16 hours of GPS tracking. The decision to opt for the brighter, larger screen over battery life is another indication that Garmin is gunning for smartwatches with the Venu X1, rather than its traditional sports watch audience.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Introducing Venu X1: Garmin's ultrathin smartwatch with an industry-leading 2-inch display
Sleek smartwatch sets the trend with lightweight materials and a built-in speaker, mic and LED flashlight OLATHE, Kan., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced Venu® X1, setting new standards in the smartwatch industry with an ultrathin design, revolutionary 2-inch display and superior battery life. Venu X1 fuses a titanium caseback with a scratch-resistant sapphire lens and an easy-to-read AMOLED display—all with an 8mm watch case. It also features a built-in speaker and microphone so users can make and take calls from the wrist1, plus a bright LED flashlight that provides greater awareness in the dark. And with up to 8 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, it's easy to do more and charge less. "Venu X1 is the perfect blend of form, function and style. Not only does it pack all of Garmin's most popular features into a slim profile, but the large display makes it easy to see everything from preloaded maps and workout stats to health insights and smart notifications with stunning clarity." —Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing Sleek, lightweight design Vibrant 2-inch display makes it easier to read data at a glance and view maps in vivid detail. Lightweight titanium caseback and scratch-resistant sapphire lens are made for all-day wear. 8mm watch case features a rectangular design with rounded corners. Built-in watch faces are customizable so users can see the data they rely on the most—from current step count and real-time heart rate to altitude and training readiness. More font sizes help make notifications easier to read. Included 24mm quick-release ComfortFit nylon band provides a comfortable, secure fit 24/7. Available in two popular color options: black and moss. Built-in LED flashlight, speaker and mic Made to be worn all day every day, Venu X1 includes an LED flashlight that provides greater visibility in dark environments. The built-in speaker and microphone let users make and take calls from the watch when it's paired with a compatible smartphone and use the phone's voice assistant to respond to text messages. Certain voice commands like "start a running activity" and "set a timer for 5 minutes" can also be activated right from the watch—no phone connection required. Venu X1 has a suggested retail price of $799.99 and will be available in June. To learn more about the suite of health, fitness, outdoor and connected features available on Venu X1, visit Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized the health and wellness industry. Committed to developing smartwatches and health measurement tools that help people of all activity levels lead healthier lives, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garmin on social, or follow our blog. 1 When paired with a compatible smartphone. About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin and Venu are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors that are described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2024 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10- Q for the quarter ended March 29, 2025 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 001-41118). A copy of Garmin's 2024 Form 10-K and the Q1 2025 Form 10-Q can be downloaded from No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. MEDIA CONTACTS:Stephanie View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Garmin International, Inc.
