Here’s a comparison of the current Garmin tactical watch models: Instinct, tactix & Foretrex
Product | Instinct 2 Solar – Tactical Edition | Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Edition | Instinct Crossover Solar Tactical Edition | tactix 7 – Standard Edition | tactix 7 – Pro Editions | tactix 7 AMOLED | Foretrex 601 & 701 | Foretrex 801 | Foretrex 901 |
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Lens Material | Power Glass™ | Power Glass™ | Power Glass™ | Sapphire | Power Sapphire™ | sapphire crystal | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Bezel Material | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer/stainless steel | titanium | titanium | titanium | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Case Material | 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 | MIL-STD-810 Compliant: thermal, shock, water | N/A | N/A |
QuickFit Watch Band Compatible | ✅ (22 mm) | ✅ (26 mm) | ✅ (22 mm) | ✅ (26 mm) | ✅ (26 mm) | ✅ (26 mm) | ❌ | ✅ (26 mm) | ✅ (26 mm) |
Strap Material | silicone | silicone | silicone | silicone | nylon and silicone | nylon and silicone | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Water Rating | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | IPX 7 | IPX7 | IPX7 |
Physical Size | 45 x 45 x 14.6 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 135-230 mm | 50 x 50 x 14.7 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 | 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 band: 135-213 mm Fabric band: 135-213 mm Metal band: 135-225 mm | 51 x 51 x 16.4 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 | 2.9″ x 1.7″ x 0.9″ | 2.9″ x 1.9″ x 0.9″ | 2.9″ x 1.9″ x 0.9″ |
Battery | internal rechargeable battery | internal rechargeable battery | internal rechargeable battery | internal rechargeable battery | internal rechargeable battery | internal rechargeable battery | 2 AAA batteries (not included) | 2 AAA batteries (not included) | 2 AAA batteries (not included) |
Display Type | 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) | AMOLED | high-resolution 4-color gray | monochrome MIP | monochrome MIP |
Display Size | custom, two-window design; 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 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) | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter | 2.0″ diagonal | 2.2″ diagonal | 2.2″ diagonal |
Display Resolution | 176 x 176 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels | 454 x 454 pixels | 200 x 128 pixels | 320 x 240 pixels | 320 x 240 pixels |
Color Display | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Night Vision Mode | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Stealth Mode | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Kill Switch | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Analog hands | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Battery Life | Smartwatch: Up to 28 days/Unlimited with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 65 days/Unlimited with solar* GPS: Up to 30 hours/48 hours with solar** Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 70 hours/370 hours with solar** Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 32 days/Unlimited 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 | Smartwatch: Up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 90 days GPS Only: Up to 89 hours All Satellte Systems: Up to 63 hours All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 16 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 213 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 62 days | 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 31 days (11 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 41 days GPS Only: Up to 82 hours (58 hours always-on) All Satellte Systems: Up to 62 hours (48 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 38 hours (30 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 17 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 145 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 27 days | Exceeds 48 hours in GPS mode; up to 1 week in UltraTrac™ mode; up to 1 month in watch mode | Up to 100 hours in default GPS Mode UP to 1000 hours in Expedition Mode | Up to 100 hours in default GPS Mode UP to 1000 hours in Expedition Mode |
Memory/History | 32 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Maps & Memory | |||||||||
Basemap | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Preloaded Topographical Maps | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Preloaded Ski Resort Maps | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Downloadable Cartography Support | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Waypoints/Favorites/ Locations | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 500 | 500 | 500 |
Navigation Routes | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 20 | 50 | 50 |
Tracks | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 100 | 100 |
Navigation Track Log | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
Sensors | |||||||||
GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo |
Multi-frequency Positioning | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Garmin Elevate Wrist Heart Rate Monitor | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Barometric Altimeter | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Compass | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (tilt-compensated 3-axis) | ✅ (tilt-compensated 3-axis) |
Gyroscope | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Thermometer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Pulse Ox | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Ambient light sensor | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Daily Smart Features | |||||||||
Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+® | Bluetooth®, ANT+® | Bluetooth®, ANT+® | BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth® | BLUETOOTH®, ANT+® | BLUETOOTH®, ANT+® |
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
On-device Connect IQ™ Store | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Text response/reject phone call with text (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 | up to 2,000 songs | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
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™ | ❌ | ❌ |
Compatible with Garmin Connect Mobile | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Garmin Pay | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Stocks | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (optional Connect IQ app) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Activity Tracking Features | |||||||||
Step Counter | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Move Bar (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minuets to rest it) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Auto Goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Sleep Monitoring | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Calories Burned | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Floors Climbed | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Distance Traveled | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Intensity Minuets | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
TrueUp | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Move IQ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Fitness Age | ✅ | ✅ (In App) | ✅ | ✅ (In App) | ✅ (In App) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
All-Day Stress Tracking | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Safety and Tracking Features | |||||||||
Live Track | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Group LiveTrack | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Live Event Sharing | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Incident Detection During Select Activities | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Incident detection alert on phone for wearables | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Assistance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Fitness Equipment/Gym | |||||||||
Available Gym Activity Profiles | 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, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, 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, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Pilates, Yoga | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
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 & 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 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Configure Lap Alert | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Heat and altitude Acclimation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
VO2 Max | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Endurance score | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Load ratio | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Training Status | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Training Load | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Training load focus | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Training Effect (aerobic) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Training Effect (anaerobic) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Customizable Alerts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Audio Prompts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Finish Time | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Virtual Partner | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Race an Activity | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Auto Multisport Activity | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
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 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
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 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Training readiness | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
HRV Stress Test | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
HR Broadcast (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) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Running Features | |||||||||
Available Run Profiles | 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, 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 | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
GPS-based Distance, Time and Place | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Running Dynamics | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Vertical Oscillations and Ratiode Length | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Ground Contact Time and Balance | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Stride Length (real time) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Cadence (provides real-time steps per minuet) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Performance Condition | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Running power | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Grade-adjusted pace | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Performance condition | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Lactate Threshold | ✅ (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 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Run/Walk/Stand detection | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Foot Pod Capable | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Golfing Features | |||||||||
Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Yardage to F/M/B Layups/Doglegs, Measures Shot Distance, Digital Scorecard & More | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) | manual | manual | manual | automatic | automatic | automatic | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Custom targets | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Garmin AutoShot™ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Full Vector Map | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
PinPointer | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Green View with manual pin position | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Playslike Distance | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Handicap Scoring | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Tempo Training | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
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 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Green Contours (with Garmin Golf membership) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Tournament legal | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Outdoor Recreation Features | |||||||||
Ballistics solver | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | in Ballistic Edition | ✅ (unlock required) | in 701 Ballistic Edition | ❌ | ✅ |
Available Outdoor Recreation Profiles | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Obstacle Course Racing, Tennis, Tactical | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Water Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobile, Ice Skating, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Padel, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Archery, Whitewater, Tactical, Disc Golf, Sailing Expedition | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Water Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobile, Ice Skating, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Padel, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Archery, Whitewater, Tactical, Disc Golf, Sailing Expedition | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Water Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, BMX, Snowmobile, Ice Skating, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Padel, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Archery, Whitewater, Tactical, Disc Golf, Sailing Expedition | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Water Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobile, Ice Skating, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Padel, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Archery, Whitewater, Tactical, Disc Golf, Sailing Expedition | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, , Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motorcrossing, ATVing, Ice Skating, Boating, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Whitewater Rafting, Tubing, Sailing, Sail Racing, Sailing Expedition, Jumpmaster, Obstacle Course Racing, Tennis, Pickleball, Padel, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Archery, Tactical, Disc Golf | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Point-to-Point Navigation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Bread Crumb Trial In Real Time | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Back to Start | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
TracBack | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
UltraTrac Mode | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Around Me Mode | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Reference point | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |||
Up Ahead | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
NextFork™ navigation | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ||
Elevation Profile | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Distance to Destination | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Climb Pro Ascent Planner | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Trail Run Auto Climb | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Vertical Speed | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Total Ascent/Descent | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Future Elevation Plot | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Projected Waypoint | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Sight ‘N Go | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Area Calculation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Hunt/Fish Calendar | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Sun and Moon Information | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (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™) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Cycling Features | |||||||||
Available Cycling Profiles | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon | Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Triathlon | Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Triathlon | Biking, eBiking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, eMountain Biking, Road Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, Cyclocross, BMX, Triathlon | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Courses | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
MTB Grit & Flow | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Bike Lap and Lap Maximum (with power sensor) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Race an Activity | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Time/ Distance Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goal) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Power curve and % FTP workouts | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
FTP (Functional Treshold Power) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Garmin Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street maps) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Compatible with Vector and Rally (power meter) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Power Meter Compatible | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Advanced Vector Support | ❌ | ✅ (in app) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Compatible with Varia Radar | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Compatible with Varia Lights | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Speed and Cadence Sensor Support (with sensor) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Power guide | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Swimming Features | |||||||||
Available Swim Profiles | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
pen-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), 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 and 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 (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
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) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Gaming Features | |||||||||
Gaming activity | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
GameOn™ app compatible | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |