Summer Smartwatch Roundup! New Watches from Garmin, Suunto, Polar, and More

Summer Smartwatch Roundup! New Watches from Garmin, Suunto, Polar, and More

Author: DC Rainmaker & DesFit July 8, 2025 Duration: 58:48

Ray and Des chat about all the new smartwatches and sportswatches that have come out so far this spring and summer including new watches from Suunto, Garmin, Polar, and more.

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile

Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan

///// Related videos ///////

Garmin Forerunner 970/570/HRM 600 (Des - YouTube):
https://youtu.be/fVmfiRBqCkk?si=W6FPac-SeRUvK7-6

Garmin Forerunner 970/HRM 600 First Run (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/gXz8PktgLfs?si=M0fxWTqGq3Nsr8Wd

Garmin Venu X1 (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/Q5bQl8umqr8?si=ke54uFZFSh8Tq2BO

Garmin Venu X1 (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/zByRglpbNxw?si=mbwbnIiX0pqu9tTH

Suunto Run Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/xyqRG_hD8po?si=4qyO2OKsVVdHLRux

Suunto Run Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/FZW8RGb1ST0?si=l1dv_0QPxPtzsV1F

Garmin Index Sleep Monitor Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/6tdoBivbIoU?si=gi_hDSJe2CvWM5NB

Garmin Index Sleep Monitor Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/HwnTsp1C8Nw?si=6fkwGQCK-8eoj_jR

Polar Grit X2 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/sA_GDpGGrEI?si=sND0yvFlzS63zRR1

Polar Grit X2 Review (Ray - website):
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/06/polar-grit-x2-in-depth-review.html

Polar Grit X2 (Des - YouTube):

// For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:

DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit

DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog

Also check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com


For anyone trying to make sense of the constant stream of new gadgets and data, The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit cuts through the noise. Hosts DC Rainmaker and DesFit bring their deep, hands-on experience from years of testing gear and analyzing the sports technology landscape. Each episode feels like a conversation with two friends who just tore apart the latest GPS watch, fitness tracker, or smart bike trainer, offering unvarnished opinions you won't get from a press release. They regularly sit down with engineers, product designers, and industry insiders, pulling back the curtain on how these technologies are developed and what they actually mean for your training. Whether you're a casual runner curious about heart rate zones or a triathlete fine-tuning your power meter data, this podcast delivers practical insights. It’s not just about what to buy, but how to use the tech you have to genuinely improve your health and athletic performance. Tune in for a detailed, often humorous, and always informative look at the tools that are changing how we move.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit
Podcast Episodes
DCR61 Which way is the Beach? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:52
In this episode, Ray and Ben discuss the death of Computrainer, Mobile World Congress and why it makes sense to fly to Barcelona just to use the pool. Then they answered questions ranging from 1 week to 4 months in age.…
DCR60 The Analyzer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:42
In this episode, Ray and Ben discuss his Apple Watch review, his new Analyzer software and they answer listener questions related to a stolen heart rate strap, power meter selection and more. Links: Ray's Amazon Link. Vi…
DCR59 Catching Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:06
In this episode, Ray and Ben continue to catch up on past listener questions that accumulated over the break. Links: Ray's Amazon Link. Visit Ray's website to ask a question and read in-depth product reviews. Rate this P…
DCR58 They're back! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:49
In this episode Ray and Ben catch up after a long break. Ray talks about spending time in Australia, the CES show, ISIS using drones, motor doping and more. They wrapped up with listener questions. Links: Ray's Amazon Li…
DCR57 The OZ Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:46
In this episode, Ray talks about the best holiday deals, great deals still available and other news from November. They also touched on the GoPro drone recall before answering listener questions. Links: Ray's Amazon Link…
DCR56 Failure to Launch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:00
In this episode Ray and Ben discuss the collapse of Brim Brothers, the annual DCR open house in Paris and a disastrous triathlon watch launch by Suunto. Then they answered a couple of listener questions. Links: Ray's Ama…
DCR55 Motor Dopes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:37
In this episode Ben and Ray discuss the ANT+ Symposium, trainers and drones. Then they answered questions from the audience. They finished up with a thought provoking conversation about motor doping, if Ray thinks pro cy…
DCR54 Oh Canada [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:39
In this episode, Ben and Ray take questions from Canadiens ONLY!! But first, they talked about drones and other cool stuff. Links: Ray's Amazon Link. Visit Ray's website to ask a question and read in-depth product review…
DCR53 Vegas Baby, Vegas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:18
In this episode, Ray talks about his trip to Interbike where an amazing number of product launches DID NOT take place. Ray will tell you everything you need to know about trainers, so that you can make your final fall pu…
DCR52 Eurobike [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:07
In this episode, Ray talks about his RV trip to Eurobike where an amazing number of product launches took place. Ray will tell you everything you need to know about trainers, power meters, bike washing, head units and mo…