Despite my occupation being the assessment of Garmin timepieces, I consistently favor a specific watch face in my usage
In the realm of Garmin watches, the Rondo watch face has gained significant popularity among users. This article aims to provide a clear and concise overview of the best Garmin watches that support the Rondo watch face, along with details about its battery life, customization options, and other key features.
Compatible Garmin Watches
The Rondo watch face is compatible with a wide range of Garmin watches, including the popular Garmin Forerunner series, such as the Forerunner 165, and the Garmin Venu 3S. These models are explicitly mentioned as compatible with Rondo, making them excellent choices for those seeking to incorporate this watch face into their wearable technology [1][3].
Battery Life Performance
When it comes to battery life, both the Garmin Forerunner 165 and Garmin Venu 3S offer impressive performance. The Forerunner 165 typically offers around 13-14 hours of GPS mode and several days in smartwatch mode, while the Venu 3S provides approximately 5-6 days in smartwatch mode and about 20 hours in GPS mode [1][3]. These estimates align with typical Garmin specifications for these models, although battery longevity can vary based on watch face usage and settings.
Customization and Pricing
One of the appealing aspects of the Rondo watch face is its customization options. Users can adjust the color scheme to suit their personal style, and the data fields on the watch face are completely customizable. The Rondo watch face is available for a one-time cost of $4.99/£4.99 from the Garmin Connect IQ store [2].
Additional Features
The Rondo watch face is easy to read, even in dimmed or bright conditions, particularly on AMOLED watches. It also provides a colorful update for Garmin watches, without significantly affecting the battery life during testing. On newer Garmin devices with a touchscreen, users can press and hold down on a metric to be taken to an overview [2].
For those interested in learning more about Garmin's Body Battery feature, a separate guide is available [4]. Users can choose which information to see when glancing at the watch, including body battery, stress level, recovery time, calories, and steps.
Upgrading and Downloading
Users can take their Rondo watch face with them when they upgrade their Garmin watch, as it is available on most current Garmin watch lines, including Fenix, Epix, Forerunner, Instinct, and Venu [2]. To download the Rondo watch face, simply visit the Garmin Connect IQ store and follow the instructions provided.
For those seeking up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews on Garmin watches and other technology, Following Tom's Guide on Google News is a valuable resource [5]. The Rondo watch face is wonderfully clean and simple to look at, making it an excellent addition to any Garmin watch.
[1] Garmin Support: [Link to Garmin Support for Compatible Devices] [2] Garmin Connect IQ Store: [Link to Garmin Connect IQ Store for Rondo Watch Face] [3] Garmin: [Link to Garmin's Battery Life Information] [4] Garmin Body Battery Feature Guide: [Link to Garmin Body Battery Feature Guide] [5] Tom's Guide on Google News: [Link to Tom's Guide on Google News]
The Rondo watch face can be incorporated into various wearable technology devices such as the Garmin Forerunner series and the Garmin Venu 3S, being compatible with these gadgets [1]. Users can customize the Rondo watch face by adjusting its color scheme and modifying the data fields [2].
