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There are smartwatches and then there are watches that are smart. The former can count your steps, buzz when you get a text, and control your music from across the room. The latter, like this powerful Garmin that’s $400 off at Cabela’s, can do that, a ton more, and it’s even made from titanium.
The Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar Titanium Multisport GPS Smartwatch is just $600 at Cabela’s right now, 40% off its normal $1,000 price tag. That price, as far as we can see, is the best on the internet by almost $300, and it’s good on the Carbon Gray colorway. It has earned 300-plus five-star ratings from reviewers who say it has an “incredibly crisp” display, “great battery life,” “versatile” activity tracking, and “tons of apps.”
Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar Titanium Multisport GPS Smartwatch, $600 (was $1000) at Cabela’s
The most-mentioned feature, because it’s the most impressive in a world where most smartwatches need to charge every day, is the battery life. It’s 37 days if the onboard solar panel gets 3 hours of direct sunlight per day, but even without solar charging, it can last 122 hours, or a little over five days. It has button controls and a touchscreen interface, and speaking of the screen, the 1.4-inch display is razor sharp and bright. The GPS features are vibrant, with SatIQ, multi-band GNSS technology, and preloaded maps, including ski runs and golf courses worldwide. You’ll also find the standard smartwatch features, from contactless payment to phone notifications to built-in wifi.
Many reviewers mention that they’re upgrading from older Garmin smartwatches, a positive sign if you’re thinking about taking the plunge for the first time. One upgrader wrote that they are “very happy with the touch screen, new features, and extended battery life.” They also like that “the buttons also seem to function better,” there is “more detailed info on your workouts,” and “the GPS seems to be more accurate.”
But the most enthusiastic upgraders are those who left their Apple Watches behind. After a month of use, one wrote that “the battery life is incredible after switching from an Apple Watch.” They “couldn’t be happier” with its fitness tracking, and the “data points on workouts and sleep are fascinating.”
Of course, even smartwatch newbies will find a lot to love about the Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar Titanium. It’s tough, smart, and convenient, and at this internet-best price, we wouldn’t be surprised if stock runs low (or runs out) soon.
