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Garmin Outdoor Watch Sales Decline; Company Points to New Launches for H2 2026

Marty S.

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Garmin’s Outdoor unit slipped 2% last quarter as adventure-watch demand cooled, even as Fitness jumped 25%. The Garmin Fenix 9 and Garmin Enduro 4 launching in H2 need real sensor innovation, or Garmin’s dominance in the category could crack under pressure.

Marty’s Take:

If you’re eyeing a discounted Garmin Enduro 3 right now, don’t. Garmin telegraphing H2 launches means clearance pricing gets worse, not better, once Garmin Enduro 4 rumors solidify into a release date. Casual outdoor buyers priced out of flagship territory should skip the wait entirely and check our best fitness tracker picks instead.

Shop mentioned gear: Garmin Outdoor Watch Sales Decline | Garmin Enduro 4 | Garmin Fenix 9

Source: Gadgets & Wearables

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Marty S.

Marty S.

Marty is a contributor at Fitness Tech Trends, focused on helping readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions about fitness technology. He dives deep into product comparisons, analyzes features that actually matter, and breaks down technical specs into practical insights. Whether readers are choosing between heart rate monitors, deciding on recovery tools, or figuring out which smartwatch fits their training style, Marty aims to provide straightforward, no-hype guidance. When he’s not researching the latest gear, he’s probably testing theories about what makes certain products stick while others fade into the gadget graveyard.