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.

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Forerunner 955 Solar
fenix 7S PRO
Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar in Titanium with Fog Gray/Ember Orange Band
fenix 7 PRO
Garmin fenix 7 Pro Solar in Slate Gray with Black Band
fenix 7X PRO
Garmin fenix 7X Pro - Sapphire Solar Edition Titanium with Fog Gray/Ember Orange Band
fenix 8 – 47mm, Solar
Garmin fenix 8 solar 47mm titanium
fenix 8 – 51mm, Solar
Garmin fenix 8 solar 51mm carbon
Instinct 2/2S Solar
Instinct 2X Solar
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar in whitestone angled left with homepage screen
Instinct Crossover Solar
Descent G1 Solar
tactix 7 Pro Edition
quatix 7x Solar
Enduro 2
Enduro 3
Garmin Enduro 3
Lens Material Corning® Gorilla® Glass DXPower Glass or Power SapphirePower Glass or Power SapphirePower Glass or Power SapphirePower SapphirePower SapphirePower Glass™Power Glass™Power GlassPower Sapphire™Power Sapphire™Power Sapphire™Power Sapphire™Power Sapphire
Bezel Material
fiber-reinforced polymer
stainless steel or titaniumstainless steel or titaniumstainless steel or titaniumtitaniumtitaniumfiber-reinforced polymerfiber-reinforced polymerfiber-reinforced polymer/stainless steelfiber-reinforced polymer/stainless steeltitaniumtitaniumtitaniumtitanium
Case Material N/Afiber-reinforced polymer with stainless steel or titanium rear coverfiber-reinforced polymer with stainless steel or titanium rear coverfiber-reinforced polymer with stainless steel or titanium rear coverfiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear coverfiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear coverfiber-reinforced polymer
fiber-reinforced polymerfiber-reinforced polymerfiber-reinforced polymerfiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear coverfiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear coverfiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear coverfiber-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 siliconesiliconesiliconesiliconesiliconesiliconesiliconesiliconesiliconesiliconenylon and siliconetitanium and silicone includedultra light-weight elastic nylon hook and loopultra light-weight elastic nylon hook & loop
Water Rating5 ATM10 ATM10 ATM10 ATM10 ATM10 ATM10 ATM10 ATM10 ATMDive (100 meters)10 ATM10 ATM10 ATM10 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) diameter1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter1.3” (33.02 mm) diameter1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter1.3” (33.00 mm) diameter1.4” (35.56 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; 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) diameter1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter
Display Resolution
260 x 260 pixels
240 x 240 pixels260 x 260 pixels280 x 280 pixels260 x 260 pixels280 x 280 pixels2: 176 x 176 pixels
2S: 156 x 156 pixels (active area)
176 x 176 pixels176 x 176 pixels176 x 176 pixels280 x 280 pixels280 x 280 pixels280 x 280 pixels280 x 280 pixels
Color Display
Leakproof inductive buttons
Built-in speaker/microphone
Night Vision Mode in Tactical Editionin Tactical Editionin Tactical Edition
Stealth Mode in Tactical Editionin Tactical Editionin Tactical Edition
Kill Switch in Tactical Editionin Tactical Editionin Tactical Edition
Analog hands
Memory/ History32 GB32 GB32 GB32 GB32 GB32 GB32 MB64 MB64 MB32 MB32 GB32 GB32 GB32 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**
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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/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS/BEIDOUGPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS/BEIDOUGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/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 songsUp to 2,000 songsUp to 2,000 songsUp 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 ProfilesStrength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Indoor Rowing, 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 and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, YogaStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual RunningStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual RunningStrength, 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 and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, YogaStrength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, YogaStrength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, 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, 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 RunningRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra RunningRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra RunningRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra RunningOutdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, unning, Swimming/Running, TriathlonOutdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, unning, Swimming/Running, TriathlonRunning, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail RunningRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail RunningRunning, Treadmill Running, Track Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail RunningRunning, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail RunningRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra RunningRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra RunningRunning, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra RunningOutdoor 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)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)
Ground Contact Time and Balance ✅ (with compatible accessories)✅(GCT balance with accessory)✅(GCT balance with accessory)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅(GCT balance with accessory)
Stride Length (real time)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minuet)
Running power✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)
Grade-Adjusted Pace
Performance Condition
Lactate Threshold✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)✅ (with compatible accessories)
Pacepro Pacing Strategies
Run Workouts
Hill score
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, Digital Scorecard & More
Custom targets
Full Vector Map
PinPointer
PlaysLike Distance
Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)
Handicap Scoring
TruSwing™ compatible
Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)
Tournament legal
Green Contours (with Garmin Golf membership)
Outdoor Recreation Features
Available Outdoor Recreation ProfilesHiking, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Skiing, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Snowshoeing, Mapping, Navigating, Tennis, Pickleball, Padel, Track Me, Project WaypointHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Padeling, Sailing Expedition, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Archery, Whitewater, Tactical, Disc Golf, Obstacle CourseHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Padeling, Sailing Expedition, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Archery, Whitewater, Tactical, Disc Golf, Obstacle CourseHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Padeling, Sailing Expedition, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Archery, Whitewater, Tactical, Disc Golf, Obstacle CourseHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, 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 App, Inline SkatingHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, 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 App, Inline SkatingHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Hunting, Snowhshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Tennis, TacticalHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowhshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Obstacle Course Racing, Tennis, TacticalHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Hunting, 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, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, TacticalHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, TacticalHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Adventure Racing, Horseback Riding, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, TacticalHiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, 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, Inline Skating
Point-to-Point Navigation
Bread Crumb Trail in Real Time
Back to Start
TracBack
UltraTrac Mode
Around Me Mode
Up Ahead
NextFork Navigation
Elevation Profile
Distance to destination
Climbpro ascent planner
Trail run auto climb
Vertical speed
Total ascent/ descent
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™)✅ (via Connect IQ™)✅ (via Connect IQ™)✅ (via Connect IQ™)✅ (via Connect IQ™)
Hunt/fish calendar✅ (via Connect IQ™✅ (via Connect IQ™)✅ (via Connect IQ™)✅ (via Connect IQ™)✅ (via Connect IQ™)✅ (via Connect IQ™)✅ (via Connect IQ™)
Sun and moon information✅ (via Connect IQ™)✅ (via Connect IQ™)✅ (via Connect IQ™)
Dual Grid coordinates
Expedition GPS Activity
XERO Locations
Wind meter compatible
Tides✅ (via Connect IQ™)✅ (via Connect IQ™)✅ (via Connect IQ™)in Surf Edition✅ (via Connect IQ™)✅ (via Connect IQ™)✅ (via Connect IQ™)
Cycling Features
Available cycling profilesBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, CyclocrossBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon, BMXBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon, BMXBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon, BMXBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMXBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMXBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, TriathlonBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, TriathlonBiking, 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, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMXBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMXBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, TriathlonBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX
Courses
MTB Grit & Flow
Bike Lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)
Race an activity
Time/ distance alters (triggers alarm when you reach goal)
FTP (Function Threshold Power)✅ (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)
Garmin Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map)
Compatible with Vector and Rally (power meter)
Power meter compatible
Advanced vector support ✅(in app)
Compatible with Varia Vision
Compatible with Varia radar
Compatible with Varia lights
Speed and Cadance sensor support (with sensor)
Swimming Features
Available Swim ProfilesPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/RunningPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/RunningPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/RunningPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/RunningPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, Triathlon, Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Depth AppPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, Triathlon, Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Depth AppPool Swimming, Open Water SwimmingPool 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/RunningPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/RunningPool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, Triathlon,
Pool Swim Metrics, stroke type detection, SWOLF, Drill Logging, Open Water Workout.
Underwater wrist-based heart rate
Pacing alerts (pool swim only)
Critical swim speed
Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)✅  (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)✅(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™ and HRM-Pro™)✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™)✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)✅(with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)
Diving Features
Dive activity maximum operating depth40 meters40 meters100 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 factors
Nitrox support
Trimix support
Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR)
Gas mixesAir, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen)Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen)Air, Nitrox and Trimix up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gasses.
PO2up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settingsup to 1.6 with customizable Deco settingsUp to 2.0 with customizable deco PO2 setting
Auto start/end dive
Custom end-dive timeout✅ (20s to 10 m)✅ (20s to 10 m)✅ (20s to 10 m)
Safety Stopyes (customizable off/3min/5min)yes (customizable off/3min/5min)yes (customizable off/3min/5min)
Deep Stopsyes (using custom Gradient Factors)yes (using custom Gradient Factors)yes (using custom gradient factors)
Customizable conservatismyes (Low/Medium/High or Custom using Gradient Factors)yes (Low/Medium/High or Custom using Gradient Factors)yes (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors)
Dive ascent/descent rate indicator
Automatic altitude adjustment
No fly time
Dive planneryes (Basic NDL & Gas Planner)yes (Basic NDL & Gas Planner)yes (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner)
Backlightyes (configurable intensity; always on)yes (configurable intensity; always on)yes (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth
Automatically saves dive entry and exit locations
Custom dive data screens
Sync dive log to Garmin Dive™ Mobile app
Alerts & alarmsyes (vibration only)yes (vibration only)Audible 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 time
3-axis dive compassyes with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L, and Reciprocal. Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading.yes with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L, and Reciprocal. Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading.yes (with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading
Missed Deco Lockoutyes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)yes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)yes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)
Residual Tissue Loading Resetyes (on the surface with user acknowledgement)
Surface diver status widgetyes (Surface Interval, no fly time, N2 loading, CNS, OTU, and Tissue Compartment status)yes (Surface Interval, no fly time, N2 loading, CNS, OTU, and Tissue Compartment status)yes (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status)
Boating features
Available watersports profilesStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, KayakingStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, WhitewaterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, WhitewaterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, WhitewaterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, WhitewaterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, WhitewaterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, FishingStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Sailing Expedition, WhitewaterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Sailing Expedition, WhitewaterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, BoatingStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, WhitewaterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, WhitewaterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, WhitewaterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater
Anchor alarm
Autopilot Control
Boat Data Streaming
Virtual starting line
Counter timer
Tack assist mode
Built-in barometer and tide tables✅  (downloadable tides)
Wearable trolling motor remote
Aviation Features
Worldwide airport database(s)
3-axis compass with HSI (horizontal situation indicator)
Multiple time zones with Zulu/UTC
NEXRAD on moving map
Moving Map with aviation airports, navaids, roads, bodies of water and more
Worldwide NAVAID and Intersection database(s)
In-flight Pulse Ox
METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report)
TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)