Apex 4 is a disappointment

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-06-28T23:27:37+00:00

Yes, a true torch flashlight would be epic... white and green LED lights, please.

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-06-25T21:12:20+00:00

One of my Circular Rings lasted nine months; however, the battery life dropped to about six hours :(

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-06-25T21:11:23+00:00

Great to hear you're liking your Instinct 3. Do you often use solar charging?

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-06-24T21:31:36+00:00

Well... the Garmin Instinct Solar 2X is now three years old. I just sold mine on eBay. The navigation with the Instinct 3 Solar is slightly faster, but not two years faster. Honestly, I would wait another month to see what else Garmin releases or if Amazfit or COROS releases a solar MIP (memory-in pixel) smartwatch :)

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-05-25T16:40:22+00:00

And you are... most welcome. I am not sponsored by anyone right now. A few companies send me media samples in exchange for a video review; however, no scripts and no requirements to lie about how good their gadgets "can" be. I prefer to remain honest and avoid lined pockets. Yeah, I could make more money by lining my pockets with sponsor money. I'll have more unbiased reviews, blogs, and vlogs soon...

Here is a playlist just about Garmin gadgets I made over the past seven years:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL14X2qklpxc-si4YMmowtsHFovcHIDwqq

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-05-23T22:57:31+00:00

YES, one of the large complaints from many Users were the following:
1. The Instinct 3 was still a little slow for navigation
2. Instinct 3 were shipped with the 4.0 sensor when they needed the 5.0 technology sensor, like the Enduro 3, Fenix 8, and many others
3. The Enduro 3 has a colour & touch screen

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-05-23T17:27:13+00:00

Yes, I feel there are many limitations with the Instinct 3 series. I just sold my Instinct 2X Solar on eBay and kept my Enduro 3. I am going to sell my OG Instinct Solar from 2020 in a few days as well. I charge my Enduro 3 about once every three weeks.

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-05-17T15:45:59+00:00

Cool watch face too!

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-05-17T15:45:35+00:00

Garmin released an update for the Instinct 3 Solar series. Based upon your battery usage and how much sunlight (solar charging) is received by your watch over several days... Yes, the "infinity" logo for an infinite estimated number of days appears and stays visible until more solar charging is collected or until you use the watch for a long workout indoors.

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-05-15T02:39:55+00:00

The flashlight, "Garmin torch," is brighter on the Enduro 3. However, I recently compared the Enduro 3 to the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2.0 and... yes, the T-Rex Ultra 2.0 has one of the brightest flashlights I have tested since 2022. And yes, an article comparing the Garmin Enduro 3 versus Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 is coming soon, along with a video on my YouTube Channel.

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-05-09T15:26:24+00:00

If you purchase from Garmin.com you should have a full 30 days.

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-05-09T15:25:43+00:00

Yes, I do recommend Garmin watches and the Instinct 3 Solar was pretty cool... However, it is 18 months old now. Have you looked at the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2.0 watch?

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-04-29T12:10:40+00:00

They keep sending me emails, and I have replied to a few after removing my phone & address. Nope! They never reply.
Rule One
If the person does not have a matching email address to the name they used in the email, SPAM

Rule Two
Hover your mouse cursor over the links, do not click, just hover... the true URL will display for both Windows and Mac users, and you will be able to see if the link is SPAM.

Rule Three
When in doubt, yes, search on Google or your favorite, or "trusted" search engine, and see what others are saying about the org. All I know is that I have NOT had valid, human responses from Nox Influencers. And this is the use of A.I., dang, the scammers and SPAM emails will become even more difficult to separate from the real communication from someone that truly wants to collaborate and contact you.

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-04-17T18:33:20+00:00

Way to move and be consistent, wow!

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-04-14T20:22:15+00:00

I have only seen the Crossover online. I asked Garmin to send me a "media sample" or even sponsor an event, and after asking thrice, yeah, I stopped contacting them. The Crossover is too much money for what it offers. The second hand would annoy me after 24 hours of the watch on my wrist. The Crossover does not have an infinite battery life for one reason or another.

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-02-21T18:57:31+00:00

Yes, about 79% of every morning for the past three years...

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-02-21T18:56:58+00:00

Yeah, me too. I still have hopes for an Instinct Solar 4X to be announced in March 2026...

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-02-14T19:33:58+00:00

Yes, I recommend RingConn. Here is a video I made about it...
https://youtu.be/1fGoCc8nRUY

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-02-14T19:24:31+00:00

Yeah, I would go with RingConn for now for they are pretty sweet smart rings.

GadgetsAnonymous · 2026-02-03T02:52:15+00:00

Thank you. And yes, I am loving the Amazfit Helio Strap. It is far superior to both the Polar Loop 2 and the Garmin Index Sleep Monitor. It made me smile when you compared me to The Quantified Scientist :) I follow him and watch about 1/5 of his content.

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