Apple Watch vs Garmin: Choosing the Best Outdoor Tech

TLDRIn this interview, Chris discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the Apple Watch and Garmin when it comes to outdoor activities. While the Apple Watch excels as a daily driver due to its seamless integration with other Apple products, Garmin offers more ruggedness and longer battery life for outdoor enthusiasts. Chris recommends third-party apps like Footpath and WorkOutDoors to enhance the outdoor capabilities of Apple Watches.

Key insights

💪The Apple Watch is the best daily driver due to its integration with other Apple products.

🌲Garmin is the go-to choice for outdoor enthusiasts due to its ruggedness and longer battery life.

🔋To improve the battery life of the Apple Watch during outdoor activities, activate the low power mode and disable the always-on display.

🗺️Third-party apps like Footpath and WorkOutDoors offer offline maps and turn-by-turn directions on Apple Watches.

📡Future developments may include adding satellite communication capabilities to smartwatches, enabling a satellite SOS feature.

Q&A

Which is better for everyday use, the Apple Watch or Garmin?

The Apple Watch excels as a daily driver due to its seamless integration with other Apple products.

Which is better for outdoor activities, the Apple Watch or Garmin?

Garmin is the preferred choice for outdoor enthusiasts as it offers ruggedness and longer battery life.

How can I improve the battery life of my Apple Watch during outdoor activities?

To improve battery life, activate the low power mode and disable the always-on display on your Apple Watch.

Are there any apps that enhance the outdoor capabilities of Apple Watches?

Yes, third-party apps like Footpath and WorkOutDoors offer offline maps and turn-by-turn directions on Apple Watches.

What can we expect in the future for smartwatches?

Future developments may include adding satellite communication capabilities to smartwatches, enabling a satellite SOS feature.

Timestamped Summary

01:28The Apple Watch excels as a daily driver due to its seamless integration with other Apple products.

06:52Garmin is the preferred choice for outdoor enthusiasts as it offers ruggedness and longer battery life.

08:23To improve battery life, activate the low power mode and disable the always-on display on your Apple Watch.

10:12Third-party apps like Footpath and WorkOutDoors offer offline maps and turn-by-turn directions on Apple Watches.

08:18Future developments may include adding satellite communication capabilities to smartwatches, enabling a satellite SOS feature.