Garmin introduced Wednesday its new Forerunner 920XT sports watch to provide extra benefits not found in other activity trackers.
Like its predecessor, the 910XT, the new watch can provide users with statistics about biking, running and swimming, but it is designed to be lighter and more comfortable to wear, according to Engadget. Additional stats include the user's oxygen volume and running gait.
Activity tracking is not the 920XT's only focus. Users will also get notifications for incoming texts, calls, emails and calendar reminders, The Verge reported.
Sleep tracking, a feature commonly found in Jawbone's wristbands, is also available in Garmin's new device. When the user is swimming, the watch will collect data about their distance, pace, type of stroke, stroke count and SWOLF score.
A built-in altimeter and several sensors are used to measure data while the user is biking, such as speed, heart rate and cadence. You can also pair the 920XT with Garmin's HRM-Run heart rate monitor to obtain data on your cadence, the amount of time your feet spend on the ground between steps, and the "bounce" in your step.
Those who want to make sure their cadence is spot on can use the watch's metronome, which provides vibration and audible alerts, Gizmodo reported.
The 920XT's Vector S and dual-sensing Vector system is designed to give users a view of their average watts, while an HRM will let cyclers see their estimated VO2 Max.
Those looking to go for a long run will be happy to hear that the watch's UltraTac mode extends the device's battery life in GPS mode from 24 hours to up to 40 hours, according to The Verge.
Garmin fans and fitness fanatics can buy the $449.99 Forerunner 920XT and have two color combinations to choose from: black/blue and red/white. The heart rate monitor bundle is available for $499.99.
