Compare Garmin Solar Smart Watches
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Tuesday, July 13, 2021 — 0 Comments
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 — 0 Comments

Here’s a comparison of the current Garmin solar watch models: Forerunner, fenix, Instinct, tactix, Enduro, & quatix. Stay charged up on the go with the power of the sun.
Product ex ![]() |
Forerunner 955 Solar![]() |
fenix 7S PRO![]() |
fenix 7 PRO![]() |
fenix 7X PRO![]() |
fenix 8 – 47mm, Solar![]() |
fenix 8 – 51mm, Solar![]() |
Instinct 2/2S Solar![]() |
Instinct 2X Solar![]() |
Instinct Crossover Solar![]() |
Descent G1 Solar![]() |
tactix 7 Pro Edition![]() |
quatix 7x Solar![]() |
Enduro 2![]() |
Enduro 3![]() |
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Lens Material | Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX | Power Glass or Power Sapphire | Power Glass or Power Sapphire | Power Glass or Power Sapphire | Power Sapphire™ | Power Sapphire™ | Power Glass™ | Power Glass™ | Power Glass™ | Power Sapphire™ | Power Sapphire™ | Power Sapphire™ | Power Sapphire™ | Power Sapphire™ |
Bezel Material | fiber-reinforced polymer |
stainless steel or titanium | stainless steel or titanium | stainless steel or titanium | titanium | titanium | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer/stainless steel | fiber-reinforced polymer/stainless steel | titanium | titanium | titanium | titanium |
Case Material | N/A | fiber-reinforced polymer with stainless steel or titanium rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with stainless steel or titanium rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with stainless steel or titanium rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer |
QuickFit Watch Band Compatible | yes (22 mm compatible) |
included (20 mm) |
included (22 mm) |
included (26 mm) |
included (22 mm) | included (26 mm) | yes (22 mm) | yes (26 mm) | yes (22 mm) | yes (22 mm) | included (26 mm) | included (26 mm) | included (26 mm) | compatible (26 mm) |
Strap Material | silicone | silicone | silicone | silicone | silicone | silicone | silicone | silicone | silicone | silicone | nylon and silicone | titanium and silicone included | ultra light-weight elastic nylon hook and loop | ultra light-weight elastic nylon hook & loop |
Water Rating | 5 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | Dive (100 meters) | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
Physical Size | 46.5 x 46.5 x 14.4 (mm) Fits wrists with a circumference of 130-220 mm |
42 x 42 x 14.1 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 108-182 mm Suede band: 108-175 mm Fabric band: 108-189 mm Metal band: 108-180 mm |
47 x 47 x 14.5 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 125-208 mm Leather Band: 132-210 mm Fabric Band: 132-210 mm Metal Band: 132-215 mm |
51 x 51 x 14.9 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 127-210 mm Leather Band: 135-213 mm Fabric Band: 135-213 mm Metal Band: 135-225 mm |
47 x 47 x 15.2 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 125-208 mm UltraFit Band: 125-215 mm Leather Band: 132-210 mm Metal Band: 132-215 mm |
51 x 51 x 15.4 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 127-210 mm UltraFit Band: 127-225 mm Leather Band: 135-213 mm Metal Band: 135-225 mm |
2: 45 x 45 x 14.5 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 135-230 mm 2S: 40 x 40 x 13.3 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 112-180 mm |
50 x 50 x 14.5 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 145-228 mm |
45.0 x 45.0 x 16.2 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 135-230 mm |
45.5 x 45.5 x 15.2 mm Silicone Band: 128-224 mm Extra Long Silicone Band: 128-373 mm |
51 x 51 x 14.9 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 127-210 mm Leather band: 135-213 mm Fabric band: 135-213 mm Metal band: 135-225 mm |
51 x 51 x 14.9 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 127-210 mm Leather and fabric band: 135-213 mm Metal band: 135-225 mm |
51 x 51 x 15.6 (mm) Fits wrists with the following circumference: Sport loop: 110-220 mm Silicone band: 127-210 mm |
51 x 51 x 15.7 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 127-210 mm UltraFit Band: 127-225 mm Leather Band: 135-213 mm Metal Band: 135-225 mm |
Display Type | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
Display Size | 1.3″ (33 mm) diameter | 1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter | 1.3” (33.02 mm) diameter | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter | 1.3” (33.00 mm) diameter | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter | 2: custom, two-window design; 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) 2S: custom, two-window design; 0.79” x 0.79” (20 x 20 mm) |
custom, two-window design; 1.1” x 1.1” (27 x 27 mm) | custom, with a center hole: 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) | custom, two-window design: 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter |
Display Resolution | 260 x 260 pixels |
240 x 240 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels | 2: 176 x 176 pixels 2S: 156 x 156 pixels (active area) |
176 x 176 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
Color Display | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Leakproof inductive buttons | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Built-in speaker/microphone | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Night Vision Mode | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | in Tactical Edition | in Tactical Edition | in Tactical Edition | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Stealth Mode | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | in Tactical Edition | in Tactical Edition | in Tactical Edition | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Kill Switch | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | in Tactical Edition | in Tactical Edition | in Tactical Edition | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Analog hands | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Memory/ History | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 32 MB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
Battery Life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 15 days/20 days with solar* GPS-only mode without music: Up to 42 hours/49 hours with solar** All-Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band with music: Up to 8.5 hours All Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band without music: Up to 20 hours/22 hours with solar** Ultratrac mode: Up to 80 hours/110 hours with solar** See Details |
Smartwatch: Up to 11 days/14 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 38 days/87 days with solar* GPS Only: Up to 37 hours/46 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 26 hours/30 hours with solar* All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 15 hours/16 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 7 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 90 hours/162 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 26 days/43 days with solar* |
Smartwatch: Up to 18 days/22 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 57 days/173 days with solar* GPS Only: Up to 57 hours/73 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 40 hours/48 hours with solar* All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 23 hours/26 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 10 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 136 hours/289 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 40 days/74 days with solar* |
Smartwatch: Up to 28 days/37 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 90 days/1+ year with solar* GPS Only: Up to 89 hours/122 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 63 hours/77 hours with solar* All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 36 hours/41 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 16 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 213 hours/578 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 62 days/ 139 days with solar* |
Smartwatch: Up to 21 days/28 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 34 days/58 days with solar* GPS Only: Up to 67 hours/92 hours with solar** All Satellte Systems: Up to 48 hours/59 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 37 hours/43 hours with solar*** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 13 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 132 hours/283 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 34 days/58 days with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions ***Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
Smartwatch: Up to 30 days/48 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 48 days/107 days with solar* GPS Only: Up to 95 hours/149 hours with solar** All Satellte Systems: Up to 68 hours/92 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 52 hours/65 hours with solar*** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 18 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 186 hours/653 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 50 days/118 days with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions ***Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
Smartwatch: Up to 28/21 days, Unlimited/51 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 65/50 days/Unlimited with solar* GPS: Up to 30/22 hours, 48/28 hours with solar** Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 70/54 hours, 370/114 hours with solar** Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 32/25 days, Unlimited/105 days with solar* |
Smartwatch: 40 days; unlimited with solar* GPS: 60 hours; 145 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: 40 hours; 65 hours with solar* All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band: 27 hours; 36 hours with solar** Max Battery GPS Mode: 150 hours; unlimited with solar** Expedition GPS Activity: 60 days; unlimited with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: 100 days; unlimited with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions |
Smartwatch: Up to 28 days/70 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 71 days/Unlimited with solar* GPS: Up to 25 hours/31 hours with solar** Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 111 hours/553 hours with solar** Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 40 days/327 days with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions |
Dive Mode: Up to 25 hours Smartwatch: Up to 21 days/4 months with solar * Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 48 days/Unlimited with solar* GPS: Up to 26 hours/39 hours with solar ** Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 56 hours/205 hours with solar** Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 27 days/Unlimited with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions |
Smartwatch: Up to 28 days/37 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 90 days/1+ year with solar* GPS Only: Up to 89 hours/122 hours with solar** All Satellte Systems: Up to 63 hours/77 hours with solar* All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 16 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 213 hours/578 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 62 days/139 days with solar* |
Smartwatch: Up to 28 days/37 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 90 days/1+ year with solar* GPS Only: Up to 89 hours/122 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 63 hours/77 hours with solar* All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 38 hours/42 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 16 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 213 hours/578 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 62 days/139 days with solar* |
Smartwatch: Up to 34 days / 46 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 111 days / 550 days with solar* GPS: Up to 110 hours / 150 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 78 hours / 96 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems and Multi-band: Up to 68 hours / 81 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems and Music: Up to 20 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 264 hours / 714 with solar** Expedition GPS: 77 days / 172 days with solar* |
Smartwatch: Up to 36 days/90 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 92 days/unlimited with solar* GPS Only: Up to 120 hours/320 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 80 hours/144 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 60 hours/90 hours with solar*** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 22 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 210 hours/unlimited with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 77 days/unlimited days with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
Maps & Memory | ||||||||||||||
Basemap | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Preloaded Topographical Maps | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Preloaded Ski Resort Maps | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Downloadable Cartography Support | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Sensors | ||||||||||||||
GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS/BEIDOU | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS/BEIDOU | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS/BEIDOU |
Multi-frequency Positioning | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
SatIQ Technology | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Garmin Elevate Wrist Heart Rate Monitor | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Barometric Altimeter | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Compass | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Gyroscope | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Thermometer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Depth sensor | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅(to 40 m) | ✅(to 40 m) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Pulse OX | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Ambient light sensor | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Daily Smart Features | ||||||||||||||
Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+® | Bluetooth®, ANT+® | Bluetooth®, ANT+® | Bluetooth®, ANT+® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® |
Connect IQ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets & more) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
On-device Connect IQ™ Store | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Text Response/ Reject Phone Call With Text (android only) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Calendar | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Weather | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Battery Saver – Customizable low Power Watch | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Controls Smartphone Music | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Plays and Controls Watch Music | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Music Storage | Up to 2,000 songs | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Up to 2,000 songs | Up to 2,000 songs | Up to 2,000 songs | ✅ |
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Find My Phone | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Find My Watch | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
VIRB Camera Remote | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Smartphone Compatibility | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ |
Compatible With Garmin Connect Mobile | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Garmin Pay | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
BLUETOOTH phone calling and voice assistant support | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Voice command | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Garmin Share | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Activity Tracking Features | ||||||||||||||
Step Counter | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Move Bar (displays on Device after a period of inactivity) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Auto Goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Sleep Monitoring | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Calories Burned | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Floors Climbed | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Distance Travelled | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Intensity Minuets | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
TrueUp | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Move IQ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Fitness Age | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (In App) | ✅ (In App) | ✅ (In App) | ✅ |
All-day Stress Tracking | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Safety and Tracking Features | ||||||||||||||
Live Track | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Spectator messaging | ✅ (with compatible smartphone) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Group Live Track | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Live Event Sharing | Android™ Only | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Incident Detection During Select Activities | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Assistance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Fitness Equipment/ GYM | ||||||||||||||
Available Gym Activity Profiles | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running |
Cardio Workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
Strength Workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
HIIT workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Yoga Workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Pilates Workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
On-Screen Workout Animations | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
On-screen workout muscle maps | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Automatic Rep Counting | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Training, Planning, and Analysis Features | ||||||||||||||
Morning report | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Race glance/widget | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Training readiness | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
GPS Speed and Distance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Customizable Data Pages | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Customizable Activity Profiles | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Auto Pause | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Interval Training | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Advanced Workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Downloadable Training Plans | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Power Modes – Customizable in-activity battery settings | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Auto Lap | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Manual Lap | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Rest timer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Configure Lap Alerts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Heat and Altitude Acclimation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
VO2 Max | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Realtime stamina | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Endurance score | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Load ratio | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Training Status | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Training Load | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Training load focus | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Training Effect (aerobic) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Training Effect (anerobic) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Customizable Alerts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Finish Time | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Virtual Partner | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Race an Activity | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Auto Multisport Activities | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Manual Multisport Activities | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Course Guidance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Segments (Live, Garmin) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Strava Features (beacon, Live Segments) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Round-trip Course Creator (running/cycling) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Touch and/or Button Lock | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Hot Keys | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Auto Scroll | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Activity History on Watch | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Unified training status | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Heart Rate Features | ||||||||||||||
HR Zones | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
HR Alerts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
HR Calories | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
% HR Max | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
% HRR | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Recovery Time | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Auto Max HR | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
HRV Stress Test | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) |
HRV status | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
HR Broadcasts (boadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (using ANT+) | ✅ (using ANT+) | ✅ (using ANT+) | ✅ (using ANT+) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Respiration (during exercise) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) |
Running Features | ||||||||||||||
Available Run Profiles | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running | Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, unning, Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, unning, Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running | Running, Treadmill Running, Track Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running | Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running | Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running | Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, unning, Swimming/Running, Triathlon |
GPS-Based Distance, Time and Place | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Running Dynamics | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ |
Vertical Oscillations and Ratiode Length | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ |
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