Selecting the right smartwatch for traveling

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Gear Up and Go

Marty & Will Jencius

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This is the podcast/video channel for the "Gear Up and Go" podcast videostream covering all the apps, hardware, and devices that you use to help you with travel. Marty Jencius, and his son Will Jencius, will talk about all these tools and more on the live stream Sunday nights at 9 PM EST. Look for video archives here, and also on all your podcast services.

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Selecting the right smartwatch for traveling

Gear Up and Go

51 minutes 25 seconds

2 months ago

Selecting the right smartwatch for traveling

Will and Marty catch up on their travels talk about the range of smartwatches one can get for travel.

Durability

Versatility

Water Resistance:

Power Source

Time Zone Functionality

Readability and Visibility

Comfort

Security

Additional Features

Premium

Garmin Fenix 8 (~$1000) https://a.co/d/ifEiVKR
Pros: Multi-day battery (up to ~12–13 days, longer w/ solar); iOS & Android; deep training metrics (VO2 max, recovery, aerobic/anaerobic); TOPO maps + turn-by-turn, ski maps; built-in flashlight; multiple sizes (43/47/51mm), AMOLED or solar.
Cons: Expensive; UI less intuitive than Apple Watch; AMOLED drains faster with always-on.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 (~$800) https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-ultra-2/
Pros: Rugged titanium + sapphire; bright Retina OLED; tight Apple ecosystem (apps, calls, LTE); accurate GPS; strong workouts.
Cons: ~2 days battery (up to ~35 hrs low power); iOS-only; single size (49mm); training metrics less pro than Garmin.

Medium range

Apple Watch Series 10 (~$400–$800) https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-series-10/
Pros: Thinner/lighter; 42mm & 46mm aluminum/titanium; bright LTPO3 always-on display (up to 2000 nits); new water temp + depth sensors; fast charging; up to 36 hrs in Low Power Mode; seamless with iPhone.
Cons: ~18+ hrs typical battery; iOS-only; can get pricey.

Google Pixel Watch 3 (~$350–$500) https://a.co/d/dverxwJ
Pros: Larger, smoother display (up to 2000 nits); better-than-day battery w/ fast charge (smaller model); Wear OS 5 w/ Google app perks; solid fitness (workout builder, cardio load, sleep); two sizes (41/45mm); 6-mo Fitbit Premium.
Cons: Less rugged (no sapphire); GPS can vary; battery still shorter than Garmin/other sport watches; ~3 yrs OS updates; workout builder skews to running.

Budget

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) (~$169–$280) https://a.co/d/5iiEWAl
Pros: Snappy S8 chip; iPhone integration; crash/fall detection & SOS; 40/44mm; fast charging.
Cons: No always-on; no ECG/SpO2/temperature; ~18 hrs battery; iOS-only; pricier than Galaxy Watch FE.

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE (~$100–$200) https://a.co/d/girLHY7
Pros: Always-on AMOLED; ECG/SpO2/body composition; ~30+ hrs battery; sapphire glass, MIL-STD-810H; cheaper than SE; Android-friendly.
Cons: One size (40mm); no LTE; older chip hits battery w/ heavy GPS; Wear OS app ecosystem smaller than watchOS.

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