Here’s a comparison of the current Garmin watch models: Instinct 2 Solar Surf, Descent G1, G1 Solar, Mk3, Mk3i, fenix 8 series, quatix 7x Solar and 7 PRO. Learn which Garmin aquatic smartwatch is the right watch for you!

aquatic compareSwim 2


Garmin Swim 2 in whitestone homepage screen
Instinct 2/2s Solar – Surf Edition
Garmin Instinct 2S Surf green aqua left angled
Descent G1


Descent G1 Solar

Descent Mk3 & Mk3i – 43mm
Garmin Descent Mk3 -
Descent Mk3i – 51mm

Garmin Descent Mk3i 51mm - titanium -
fenix 8 AMOLED – 51mm
fenix 8 Solar – 51mm
Garmin fenix 8 solar 51mm titanium
quatix 7x Solar

quatix 7 PRO

Lens materialchemically strengthened glassPower Glass™sapphire crystalPower Glass™sapphire crystalsapphire crystalCorning® Gorilla® Glass or sapphire crystalPower SapphirePower Sapphire™Sapphire Crystal
Bezel material N/Afiber-reinforced polymerfiber-reinforced polymerfiber-reinforced polymerMk3: stainless steel
Mk3i: Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium or bronze PVD coated titanium
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titaniumstainless steel or titaniumtitaniumtitaniumtitanium
Case materialN/Afiber-reinforced polymerfiber-reinforced polymerfiber-reinforced polymerMk3: fiber-reinforced polymer with stainless steel rear cover
Mk3i: fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover
fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear coverfiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear coverfiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear coverfiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear coverfiber-reinforced ocean-bound plastic with titanium rear cover
QuickFit watch band compatible
2: 22 mm
2S: 20 mm
✅ (22 mm)✅ (22 mm)✅ (20 mm)✅ (26 mm)included (26 mm)included (26 mm)✅ (26 mm)✅ (22 mm)
Strap materialSiliconeSiliconeSiliconeSiliconeSiliconesilicone or DLC coated titaniumsiliconesiliconetitanium and silicone includedsilicone
Water rating5 ATM10 ATMDive (100 meters)Dive (100 meters)Dive (200 meters)Dive (200 meters)10 ATM10 ATM10 ATM10 ATM
Physical size 42 x 42 x 11.4 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 129-197 mm
Larger replacement bands are available as an optional accessory. Large bands fit wrists with a circumference of 151 – 219 mm
2:45 x 45 x 14.2 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
45.5 x 45.5 x 15.2 mm
Silicone Band: 128-224 mm
Extra Long Silicone Band: 128-373 mm
45.5 x 45.5 x 15.2 mm
Silicone Band: 128-224 mm
Extra Long Silicone Band: 128-373 mm

43 x 43 x 14.15 mm

Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 128-224 mm Extra long silicone band: 128-360 mm

51 x 51 x 16.4 mm
Fits wrists with the following circumference:
Silicone band: 135-230 mm
Extra long silicone band: 135-355 mm
Titanium bracelet: 135-220 mm
51 x 51 x 14.7 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
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
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

47 x 47 x 14.6 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

Display type 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)AMOLEDAMOLEDAMOLEDSunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)AMOLED
Display size 1.04″ (26.3 mm) diameter2: 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: 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm)
custom, two-window design: 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm)1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter1.4” diameter (35.56 mm)1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter1.3” (33.0 mm) diameter
Display resolution 208 x 208 pixels2: 176 x 176 pixels
2s: 156 x 156 pixels (active area)
176 x 176 pixels176 x 176 pixels390 x 390 pixels454 x 454 pixels454 x 454 pixels280 x 280 pixels280 x 280 pixels416 x 416 pixels
Color display
LED flashlight
Weight36 g53 g61 g66 gMk3: no band: 53.5 g
silicone band: 72.5 g
Mk3i: no band: 49.3 g
silicone band: 68.3 g
no bands: 77.8 g
silicone band: 105.6 g
titanium band: 165.9 g
Stainless Steel: 102 g (case only: 74 g)
Titanium: 92 g (case only: 64 g)
95 g (case only: 67 g)89 g with silicone band; 145 g with titanium band (61 g, case only)70 g (47 g, case only)
Leakproof inductive buttonsin Ocean Edition
Built-in speaker/microphone
Memory/ History50 hours of activity data32 MB32 MB32 MB32 GB32 GB32 GB32 GB32 GB32 GB
Battery life Smartwatch mode: Up to 7 days GPS mode: Up to 13 hours Pool and OHR mode: up to 72 hoursSmartwatch: Up to 28/21 days, Unlimited/51 days with solar 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*
Dive Mode: Up to 25 hours
Smartwatch: Up to 21 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 48 days
GPS: Up to 26 hours
Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 56 hours
Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 27 days
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*
Smartwatch: Up to 10 days (4 days always-on)
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 12 days
GPS Only: Up to 28 hours (22 hours always-on )
All Satellite Systems: Up to 20 hours (16 hours always-on)
All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 17 hours (14 hours always-on)
All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 6 hours
Max Battery GPS: Up to 44 hours
Expedition GPS: Up to 10 days
Dive Mode: Up to 30 hours
Dive Mode with Air Integration (only in Mk3i): Up to 15 hours
Smartwatch: Up to 25 days (10 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 31 days GPS Only: Up to 76 hours (56 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems: Up to 55 hours (43 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 48 hours (38 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 17 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 118 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 24 days Dive Mode: Up to 66 hours Dive Mode with Air Integration: Up to 40 hoursSmartwatch: Up to 29 days (13 days always-on)
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 41 days
GPS Only: Up to 84 hours (65 hours always-on)
All Satellite Systems: Up to 68 hours (54 hours always-on)
All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 62 hours (49 hours always-on)*
All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 18 hours
Max Battery GPS: Up to 145 hours
Expedition GPS: Up to 31 days
*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 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 16 days (6 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 21 days GPS Only: Up to 42 hours (30 hours always-on ) All Satellite Systems: Up to 32 hours (24 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 20 hours (15 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 10 hours  Max Battery GPS: Up to 75 hours  Expedition GPS: Up to 14 days
Clock Features
Time/date
GPS time sync
Automatic daylight savings time
Alarm clock
Timer
Stopwatch
Sunrise/sunset times
Maps & Memory
Basemap
Preloaded Road & Trail maps ✅ (in Sapphire versions only)
Preloaded ski resort maps
Downloadable cartography support
Sensors
GPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/Galileo/ QZSS/ BeiDouGPS/GLONASS/Galileo/ QZSS/ BeiDouGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/Galileo
Multi-band GPS
SatIQ Technology
Garmin elevate wrist heart rate monitor
Accelerometer
Barometric Altimeter
Compass
Gyroscope
Thermometer
Depth sensors✅ (to 40 m)✅ (to 40 m)
Pulse Ox
Ambient light sensor
Health Monitoring
Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second)
Daily resting heart rate
Abnormal heart rate alerts ✅ (High and Low)✅ (High and Low)✅ (High and Low)✅ (High and Low)✅ (High and Low)✅(High and Low)✅(High and Low)✅ (High and Low)✅ (High and Low)
Respiration rate (24×7)
Pulse Ox Blood oxygen saturation ✅ (spot-check, during sleep, all day)✅ (spot-check, during sleep, all day)✅ (spot-check, during sleep, all day)✅ (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep)
Fitness age ✅ (in app)✅ (in app)✅ (in app)✅ (in app)
Body Battery energy monitor
All-day stress tracking
Relaxation reminders
Relaxation breathing timer
Sleep monitoring ✅ (advanced)✅ (with Sleep score and insights)✅ (with Sleep score and insights)✅ (with Sleep score and insights)✅ (advanced)✅ (advanced)✅ (advanced)✅ (advanced)✅ (with Sleep score and insights)✅ (advanced)
Sleep coach
Hydration✅  (in Garmin Connect)✅  (in Garmin Connect)✅  (in Garmin Connect)✅  (in Garmin Connect)✅  (in Garmin Connect)✅  (in Garmin Connect)✅  (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)✅  (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)✅  (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)✅  (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Women’s Health tracking ✅  (in Garmin Connect)✅  (in Garmin Connect)✅  (in Garmin Connect)✅  (in Garmin Connect)✅  (in Garmin Connect)✅  (in Garmin Connect)✅  (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)✅  (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)✅  (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)✅  (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Health snapshot
Skin temperature
Jet lag adviser
Daily Smart Features
Connectivity Bluetooth®, ANT+®Bluetooth®, ANT+®Bluetooth®, ANT+®BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®, Subwave in Mk3iBLUETOOTH®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®, SubwaveBluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Connect IQ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)✅ (watch faces only)
On-device Connect IQ Store
Text response /reject phone call with text (Android only)
View images from notifications on watch (Android only)
Morning report
Calendar
Weather
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect mobile
Battery Saver- customizable low power watch
Controls smartphone music
Plays and controls watch music
Music storage Up to 2,000 songs
Find My Phone
Find My Watch
VIRB Camera remote
Smartphone compatibilityiPhone®, Android™iPhone®, Android™iPhone®, Android™iPhone®, Android™iPhone®, Android™iPhone®, Android™iPhone®, Android™iPhone®, Android™iPhone®, Android™iPhone®, Android™
Compatible with Garmin Connect Mobile
Garmin Pay
Stocks
BLUETOOTH phone calling and voice assistant support
Voice command
Red shift mode
Activity Tracking Features
Step counter
Move bar (displays on device after a period pf inactivity; walk for a couple of minuets to reset it)
Auto goal (Learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)
Calories burned
Floors climbed
Distance travelled
Intensity minuets
TrueUp
Move IQ
Safety and Tracking Features
Live track
Group LiveTrack
Live event sharing
Incident detection during select activities
Assistance
Fitness Equipment
Available gym activity profiles trength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, YogaStrength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, YogaStrength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, YogaStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Boxing, Mixed Martial ArtsStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Boxing, Mixed Martial ArtsStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Boxing, Mixed Martial ArtsStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Boxing, Mixed Martial ArtsStrength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, YogaStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, 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
GPS speed and distance
Customizable data pages ✅ (swim only)
Customizable activity profiles
Auto pause
Interval training
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)
Advanced workouts✅ (pool swim only)
Downloadable training programs
Power modes – customizable in-activity battery settings
HRM running pace and distance
Auto Lap
Manual lap
Rest timer
Configure lap alerts
Heat and altitude acclimation
VO2 max (run)
VO2 Max (Trail Run)
Realtime stamina
Endurance score
Load ratio
Training status
Training load
Training effect (aerobic) ✅ (swim only)
Training effect (anaerobic) ✅ (swim only)
Workout benefit
Custom alerts
Audio prompts
Multisport auto transition
Finish time
Virtual Partner
Race an Activity
Manual multisport activities
Auto multisport activities
Course guidance
Segments
Strava features (beacon, live segments)
Trendline Popularity Routing
Round-trip course creator
Touch and/or button lock
Hot keys
Auto scroll
Activity history on watch
Physio TrueUp
Unified training status
Heart Rate Features
HR zones
HR alerts
HR calories
% HR max
% HRR
Recovery time
Auto max HR
Race glance/widget
HRV status
HRV stress test ✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)
Records heart rate while swimming ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)
HR broadcasts (broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices) ✅  (using ANT+)✅  (using ANT+)✅  (using ANT+)
Respiration rate (during exercise) ✅ (with compatible accessory)✅ (with compatible accessory)✅ (with compatible accessory)✅ (with compatible accessory)✅ (with compatible accessory)✅ (with compatible accessory)
Running Features
Available run profiles Outdoor runningRunning, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail RunningRunning, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail RunningRunning, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail RunningTreadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Swimming/Running, TriathlonTreadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Swimming/Running, TriathlonTreadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Swimming/Running, TriathlonTreadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Swimming/Running, TriathlonTreadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Swimming/Running, TriathlonTreadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Swimming/Running, Triathlon
GPS-based distance, time and pace
Running dynamics ✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessory)
Vertical oscillation and ratiode length✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessory)
Ground contact time and balance ✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅(GCT balance with accessory)✅(GCT balance with accessory)✅ (with compatible accessory)✅ (GCT balance with accessory)
Stride length (real time) ✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessory)
Cadance (provides real-time number of steps per minuete)✅ (with compatible accessories)
Running power
Grade-adjusted pace
Performance condition
Lactate threshold ✅ (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)
PacePro Pacing Strategies
Run Workouts
Hill score
Trail run auto climb
Race predictor
Course- and weather-specific race predictor
Foot pod capable
Run/Walk/Stand detection
Golfing Features
Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide
Yardage to F/M/B, layups/doglegs, Measures shot distance, Digital scorecard & more
Full vector map
Yardage to layups/doglegs
Measure shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) manualmanualmanualAutomatic Automatic AutomaticAutomaticAutomatic Automatic
Digital Scorecard
Custom targets
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)
Garmin Autoshot
Auto courseview updates
Green view with manual pin position
Hazards and course targets
Truswing compatible
Pinpointer
PlaysLike distance
Handicap scoring
Round timer/odometer
Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)
Wind speed and direction (requires connection to Garmin Golf app)
Virtual caddie
Pairs with Garmin Golf app
Tournament legal
Green Contours (with Garmin Golf membership)
Outdoor Recreation Features
Available outdoor recreation profilesHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowhshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Tennis, TacticalHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowhshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Tennis, TacticalHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowhshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Tennis, TacticalSwimming/Running, Triathlon, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline SkatingSwimming/Running, Triathlon, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline SkatingSwimming/Running, Triathlon,Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Depth AppSwimming/Running, Triathlon,Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Depth AppRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline SkatingRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating
Point-to-point navigation
Bread crumb trail in real time
Back to start
TracBack
UltraTrac mode
Around me mode
Reference point
Up Ahead
NextFork navigation
Elevation profile
Distance to destination
ClimbPro ascent planner
Trail run auto climb
Vertical speed
Total ascent/decent
Rest Timer (Ultra Run only)
Auto rest
Future elevation plot
Projected waypoint
Sight N’ Go
Area Calculations ✅ (via Connect IQ)✅ (via Connect IQ)✅ (via Connect IQ)✅ (via Connect IQ)✅ (via Connect IQ)✅ (via Connect IQ)
Fish forecast✅ (via Connect IQ)
Sun and moon information ✅ (via Connect IQ)
Tides✅ (via Connect IQ)✅ (via Connect IQ)
Tide glance
Tactical Features
Stealth Mode
Night vision mode
Kill switch
Ballistics solver✅ (unlock required)✅ (unlock required)
Dual grid coordinates
Expedition GPS Activity
XERO locations
Cycling Features
Available cycling profiles Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, TriathlonBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Cyclocross, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor BikingBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Cyclocross, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor BikingBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, TriathlonBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, TriathlonBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, TriathlonBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, TriathlonBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, TriathlonBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, Triathlon
Courses
MTB Grit & Flow
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensors)
Race an activity
Time/distance alerts (trigger alarm when you reach goal)
FTP (Functional Threshold Power) ✅ (with compatible accessory)✅ (with compatible accessory)✅ (with compatible accessory)✅ (with compatible accessory)✅ (with compatible accessory)✅ (with compatible accessory
Power curve and % FTP workouts
Garmin Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map)
Compatible with Vector and Rally (power meter)
Power meter compatible
Advanced Cycling Dynamics
Compatible with Varia vision
Compatible with Varia radar
Compatible with Varia Lights
Speed and cadence sensor support
Power meter compatible
Power guide
Swimming Features
Available swim profilesPool Swimming, Open Water SwimmingPool Swimming, Open Water SwimmingPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/RunningPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/RunningPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, TriathlonPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, TriathlonPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, TriathlonPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, TriathlonPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, TriathlonPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, Triathlon
Open-water swim metrics(distance, pace, stroke, count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency, calories)
Pool swim metrics(stroke, type detection, SWOLF, drill Logging, Open water workouts)
Stroke Type Detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (POOL SWIM ONLY)
Drill Logging(POOL SWIM ONLY)
Basic rest timer (up from 0)(POOL SWIM ONLY)
“Repeat On” rest timer(POOL SWIM ONLY)
Auto rest (POOL SWIM ONLY)
Time & distance alerts
Pacing Alerts (POOL SWIM ONLY)
Countdown start (POOL SWIM ONLY)
Pool swim workouts
Critical swim speed
Underwater wrist-based heart rate
Heart Rate from external HRM✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™)✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™)✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™)✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™)✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™)✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™)
Boating Features
Available boating profiles BoatingBoatingBoating, Sailing, Sail Racing,Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing,Boating, SailingBoating, SailingBoating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Sailing ExpeditionBoating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Sailing Expedition
Anchor alarm
Autopilot Control
Boat data streaming CIQCIQ
Virtual starting line
Countdown timer
Track assist mode
Built-in barometer and tide tables✅ (downloadable tides)✅ (downloadable tides)✅ (downloadable tides)✅ (downloadable tides)
Wearable trolling motor remote
Diving Features
Dive activity maximum operating depth 100 meters100 meters200 meters200 meters40 meters40 meters
Single-gas mode
Multi-gas mode
Gauge mode
APNEA mode
APNEA hunt mode
Decompression modelBühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factorsBühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factorsBühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factorsBühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factorsBühlmann ZHL-16c with Gradient FactorsBühlmann ZHL-16c with Gradient Factors
Nitrox support
Trimix support
Closed circuit rebreather
Gas mixes Air, Nitrox and Trimix up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gasses.Air, Nitrox and Trimix up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gasses.Air, Nitrox and Trimix, up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gasses.Air, Nitrox and Trimix, up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gasses.Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen)Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen)
PO2Up to 2.0 with customizable deco PO2 settingUp to 2.0 with customizable deco PO2 settingUp to 2.0 with customizable deco PO2 settingUp to 2.0 with customizable deco PO2 settingup to 1.6 with customizable Deco settingsup to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings
Subwave supportin Mk3i
Air integration via Subwave in in Mk3i
Number of Transmitters supported8 in Mk3i8
Gas time remainingin Mk3i
Gas consummation rate in Mk3i
Auto start/end dive
Custom end-dive timeout✅ (20s to 10 m)✅ (20s to 10 m)✅ (20s to 10 m)✅ (20s to 10 m)✅ (20s to 10 m)✅ (20s to 10 m)
Safety stop ✅ (customizable off/3min/5min)✅ (customizable off/3min/5min)✅ (customizable off/3min/5min)✅ (customizable off/3min/5min)✅ (customizable off/3min/5min)✅ (customizable off/3min/5min)
Deep stops ✅ (using custom gradient factors)✅ (using custom gradient factors)✅ (using custom gradient factors)✅ (using custom gradient factors)✅ (using custom gradient factors)✅ (using custom gradient factors)
Customizable conservatism✅ (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors)✅ (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors)✅ (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors)✅ (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors)✅ (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors)✅ (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors)
Dive ascent/decent rate indicator
Automatic altitude adjustment
No fly time
Dive Planner✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner)✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner)✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner)✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner)✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner)✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner)
Tides
Backlight✅ (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth)✅ (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth)✅ (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth)✅ (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth)✅ (configurable intensity; always on)✅ (configurable intensity; always on)
Automatically saves dive entry & exit locations
Custom dive data screens
Sync dive log to Garmin dive mobile app
Alerts & alarmsAudible and vibration alarms for ascent rate, PO2, CNS/OTU, NDL, deco, gas switching. Customizable (up to 40) audible and/or vibration per dive mode, based on depth or timeAudible and vibration alarms for ascent rate, PO2, CNS/OTU, NDL, deco, gas switching. Customizable (up to 40) audible and/or vibration per dive mode, based on depth or timeAudible and vibration alarms for ascent rate, PO2, CNS/OTU, NDL, deco, gas switching, tank pressure, gas consumption rate. Customizable (up to 40) audible and/or vibration per dive mode, based on depth or timeAudible and vibration alarms for ascent rate, PO2, CNS/OTU, NDL, deco, gas switching, tank pressure, gas consumption rate. Customizable (up to 40) audible and/or vibration per dive mode, based on depth or time✅ (vibration only)✅ (vibration only)
3-axis dive compass✅ (with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading✅(with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading✅(with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading✅(with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading✅(with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading✅(with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading
Missed deco lockout✅  (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)✅  (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)✅ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)✅ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)✅ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)✅ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)
Residual tissue loading reset✅ (on the surface with user acknowledgement)✅ (on the surface with user acknowledgement)✅ (on the surface with user acknowledgement)✅ (on the surface with user acknowledgement)
Surface diver status widget✅ (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status)✅ (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status)✅ (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status)✅ (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status)✅ (Surface Interval, no fly time, N2 loading, CNS, OTU, and Tissue Compartment status)✅ (Surface Interval, no fly time, N2 loading, CNS, OTU, and Tissue Compartment status)