We've tested the best Garmin watches, from the most affordable options to premium feature-rich models.
The best Garmin watches are the perfect wrist accessory for adventure seekers and fitness enthusiasts. Packed to the brim with useful features, these premium fitness trackers can navigate your way in the most remote locations, sustain the harshest weather conditions, and work flawlessly without charging for days on end.
1. Garmin Fenix 7 Best all-round Garmin watchSpecificationsSize: 47mmScreen: 1.3in, 260 260 MIPGPS: Yes, multi-band GNSSWater resistance: 10ATMWeight: 79g, Battery life: Up to 18 daysReasons to buy+ Excellent battery life + Encyclopaedic feature set + Great HR tracking Reasons to avoid- Standard model may feel bulky for 24/7 wear The Fenix 7 isn’t Garmin’s most expensive watch but it is the mainstream flagship model.
We found it heavy and bulky for comfy sleep tracking, but there are solutions within the range. The Garmin Fenix 7S is a smaller version, or you can upgrade to the standard-size Fenix 7 with a titanium casing and Sapphire glass. It’s noticeably lighter. It also lasts up to two weeks off a charge, and spits out enthusiast stats like VO2 Max and Training Status. This is a serious training watch, at a relatively friendly price.
3. Garmin Epix 2 Best for smartwatch featuresSpecificationsSize: 47mmScreen: 1.
4. Garmin Venu 2 Plus Best for 24/7 wearSpecificationsSize: 43.6mmScreen: 1.
It’s less of an adventuring watch as a result, but excels as a wearable to enjoy all through the day, and for exercise around your local area. The heart rate hardware is effectively the same as that of the more expensive Garmin watches, for example. However, there are reasons the Instinct 2 only costs half as much as some flagship Garmin. The screen is relatively small and monochrome, although the little inverted porthole is a great way to highlight one particular stat, like your heart rate. We grew to love this little circle.
One of the biggest selling points of this watch is its aesthetics. Unlike most Garmin trackers, it doesn’t look out of place when you’re wearing it during working hours. It’s also fairly light at just 33.8g, so you can happily wear it throughout the day and evening without it feeling cumbersome. You can see the number one cost-saving measure from the outside. The Forerunner 955 is a plastic watch, or a “fibre-reinforced polymer” one to use Garmin’s own words. You can get many far cheaper watches that look more refined, and the 5ATM water resistance is only half that of the Fenix 7.
We did notice a few quirks, though. Despite having the same heart rate hardware as the Fenix 7, we had more issues with high exertion reliability in the Forerunner 955. It also uses a weaker version of Garmin’s mapping software, which causes some headaches. You can trust its route-tracking stats, and the TrackBack feature lets you see your previous route — handy for trail running and hikers.
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