It seems that the past few months have seen a glut of lifestyle-tracking wearable devices in the market. One brand that is aiming to make its mark as well is Garmin and its new Forerunner 920XT seems to be packed with features that would appeal to the seriously fitness-minded as well as the beginner who would like to be seriously fitness-minded.
The multisport GPS watch can stand alone without a connected device, but can also work as a smartwatch when paired with a Bluetooth-enabled gadget. It is 18% slimmer and 15% lighter than its predecessor and has hinged bands which make it more comfortable when you’re sweating your way through a run or workout. It can track and record in-depth metrics for such workouts like swimming, cycling, running, as well as daily activities like walking, sleeping, tracking calories and can even give you a “move alert” when it senses that you haven’t had a physical activity for an hour.
For swimmers, the Forerunner 920XT is rated 5 ATM and gives advanced swim metrics for those who are seriously training, including logging swim drills, distance alerts for when the set is over and time alerts to help with pacing. For cyclists, advanced features include a built-in altimeter so you would be able to have correct data to monitor ascent, descent and gradient data. For runners, you can pair the smartwatch with the HRM-Run monitor to better record your cadence (steps), vertical oscillation (bounce), and ground contact time.
Aside from all these (and many more) tracking and monitoring of physical activities, the wearable can also send you notifications for incoming text messages, call logs, calendar reminders, emails, etc if you pair it with a smartphone using the Garmin Connect Mobile app. You can download the app from the Google Play Store. The Forerunner 920XT has a suggested retail price of $449.99, with a bundle with the premium heart rate monitor for $499.99. It is available in black/blue and red/white colors.
SOURCE: Garmin
