Garmin
I hiked 7 miles with the Garmin Instinct 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 — and the winner is clear as day
· By Endurance Wire
Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve! Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. To find out, I wore the Garmin Instinct 3 on my right wrist and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 on my left wrist, fired up a hiking workout on both, and started the ~1,700-foot climb to Snow Lake, a scenic high-altitude alpine lake located in the Cascade Mountains, an hour east of Seattle. I also logged the trek using the Strava app on my iPhone 16 as a control.
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