The familiar Garmin approach and broad health and sports features can suit a first premium sports watch. A novice may still find the volume of data and physical bulk excessive.
Pros: mapping and navigation, battery life
Cons: value for money, software smoothness
Some articles recommend the current generation as the most capable starting point. Other advice favors a discounted Fenix 8 even for first-time Garmin buyers because so much of the experience...
Pros: battery life, mapping and navigation
Cons: value for money, LTE connectivity