Brilliant teardown. Thank you so much. Interesting point is that Garmin are producing dozens of different lines and models of smart watches in a few case sizes. It is mind boggling to shop for a watch in the Garmin because of this. It would be amazing to have a reference chart that shows the various chipsets in them to compare. The pricing of these watches ranges from $300 to over $1,000 US and it would be a fun treat to find out that the cheap ones have the same chips as the expensive ones! Makes me wonder.
My first guess on the the ML component would be for adjusting for individual movement patterns--for sensing things like flip-turns vs no flip-turns, or transitions between swimming, biking and running, things like that which can "look" very different from user to user. just a guess.
Multi-Band means you use different GNSS bands not exactly different systems as some of them are in the same band. For example the Chinese Beidou B1c signal, the GPS L1 signal and the European Galileo E1 signal are all in the same band. What Multi-Band refers to in this chip is that it support both L1 and L5 band of the different systems, it's nice to have it because L5 signals provides better accuracy in environments with a lot of multi-path, like in a city with tall buildings.
Hello David, when you had the watch under the microscope were you able to identify also the Vital Signs Monitoring chip Garmin is using for heart rate measurement? Previously is was a MAXIM device and I was wondering if they changed their supplier? Thanks!
I am trying to identify the IMU (inertial measurement unit) used in various Garmin devices. I have a few models that I’ve purchased on eBay. Do you have any tips for identifying the IMU?
Are there any good smart watches these days that aren't insanely expensive fitness trackers? Sure, some basic fitness tracking would be fun, but I really only have these needs: 1) I need a very reliable way to get useful app notifications on my wrist. 2) The notifications should stay on the screen until I dismiss them. 3) I want to see the time of day without pressing buttons. 4) I need a multi-day battery life. Does anyone make a watch like this anymore? I really miss my Pebble.
I had a pebble and a pebble time. I too miss them both. I have so far found the ticwatch pro to be my "next best" for the experience I want. Although I can't wait to see what the pixel watch may be?
Interesting to see the particular chips that garmin is using. I'm almost sure that the 100TBn is a NFC chip for garmin pay. You wouldn't want a power-hungry ai chip on a watch if you can solve the same problem to 99% in procedual code on a low power cpu.
No not efficient enough in solving enough (99% as you say) it makes sense what you believe but nope. Ai chips don't consume as much power as you imply either. That's how the algorithm is used to make things like vo2 max and hill score and endurance score etc.. there's a ton of metrics involved
I am looking forward to seeing a Teardown of Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar, Is it possible for anyone to tell us what kind of SoC is inside of Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar? Thank you
thank you so much for this video! I'm not an exepert but I have one question: did you see 2 antennas inside the watch or only one antenna? Garmin said that this is a multiband watch but it is not clear if it has one or two antennas.
Brilliant teardown. Thank you so much. Interesting point is that Garmin are producing dozens of different lines and models of smart watches in a few case sizes. It is mind boggling to shop for a watch in the Garmin because of this. It would be amazing to have a reference chart that shows the various chipsets in them to compare. The pricing of these watches ranges from $300 to over $1,000 US and it would be a fun treat to find out that the cheap ones have the same chips as the expensive ones! Makes me wonder.
Is it possible to replace the battery of a Fenix 7 solar?
Is it possible?
This is the right teardown.
Impresive that u did with microscope
My first guess on the the ML component would be for adjusting for individual movement patterns--for sensing things like flip-turns vs no flip-turns, or transitions between swimming, biking and running, things like that which can "look" very different from user to user. just a guess.
Multi-Band means you use different GNSS bands not exactly different systems as some of them are in the same band. For example the Chinese Beidou B1c signal, the GPS L1 signal and the European Galileo E1 signal are all in the same band.
What Multi-Band refers to in this chip is that it support both L1 and L5 band of the different systems, it's nice to have it because L5 signals provides better accuracy in environments with a lot of multi-path, like in a city with tall buildings.
Tbh this is one interesting video. I enjoyed every bit of information he gave. Why isn’t UA-cam pushing contents like this 🥀
Hello David, when you had the watch under the microscope were you able to identify also the Vital Signs Monitoring chip Garmin is using for heart rate measurement? Previously is was a MAXIM device and I was wondering if they changed their supplier? Thanks!
Is it a bad idea to do the garmin instinct solar tactical? MIP display I wonder what's inside
Fascinating video - thank you for posting. Can you comment on why you ended up accessing the internals through the front rather than the back? Thanks!
If you look at the 7 or 7x think it would be the same thing just with a larger battery?
Hi! Do you think it's would possible to change battery in the future? Is it replaceable? Thanks for this teardown!
Great question, was just thinking the same. Before I blow a hole in my credit card 😂
I would love to see you open up an Instinct 2x (or plain 2). Many claim they are unrepairable since they are glued..
I am trying to identify the IMU (inertial measurement unit) used in various Garmin devices. I have a few models that I’ve purchased on eBay. Do you have any tips for identifying the IMU?
Are there any good smart watches these days that aren't insanely expensive fitness trackers? Sure, some basic fitness tracking would be fun, but I really only have these needs: 1) I need a very reliable way to get useful app notifications on my wrist. 2) The notifications should stay on the screen until I dismiss them. 3) I want to see the time of day without pressing buttons. 4) I need a multi-day battery life. Does anyone make a watch like this anymore? I really miss my Pebble.
I had a pebble and a pebble time. I too miss them both.
I have so far found the ticwatch pro to be my "next best" for the experience I want.
Although I can't wait to see what the pixel watch may be?
@@a531016 I have some hope for the Pixel watch, too. I guess we'll know in the fall.
Check out Coros Pace 2
Thank! I'll check it out.
Interesting to see the particular chips that garmin is using. I'm almost sure that the 100TBn is a NFC chip for garmin pay. You wouldn't want a power-hungry ai chip on a watch if you can solve the same problem to 99% in procedual code on a low power cpu.
No not efficient enough in solving enough (99% as you say) it makes sense what you believe but nope. Ai chips don't consume as much power as you imply either. That's how the algorithm is used to make things like vo2 max and hill score and endurance score etc.. there's a ton of metrics involved
Daym, 226Mah to power more than 1 week? Garmin really know their stuff. My 180mah Bluetooth earphone only last 9 hours max
What kind of vibration motor does it have?
ok, I finally feel my money's worth on the Fenix 7 sapphire solar.
Really interesting to see the inside of a smart watch. Man those were some tiny components! And I laughed for real about the banana for scale 😂
I saw the opportunity, and couldn't miss it!
I am looking forward to seeing a Teardown of Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar, Is it possible for anyone to tell us what kind of SoC is inside of Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar? Thank you
thank you so much for this video! I'm not an exepert but I have one question: did you see 2 antennas inside the watch or only one antenna? Garmin said that this is a multiband watch but it is not clear if it has one or two antennas.
I think it means that the GPS chip can communicate with more than one frequency.....Don't need separate antennas for that.
Excelent Vídeo. Thanks 🇧🇷
Your warch is the non sapphire stainless steel model, therefore it does not have multiband GPS.
Wait a sec, if this is a 7S Solar and not a Sapphire one... are we sure that's a multi-band gps chip?
My theory is it is the chip but Garmin restrict use of multi band on this model so you have to buy the next one up.
AG3335MN is mediatek multiband receiver.... Garmin change sony ...y??? Don't know 😢
Just opened mine 🙂
Why are you looking at your banana under a microscope lol
The usual vintage device
You can't beat the classics...
Yes, first.