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Compare Garmin Tactical Smartwaches

Written by GPS Central
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 — 0 Comments

 

Here’s a comparison of the current Garmin tactical watch models: Instinct, tactix, MARQ & Foretrex

Product
tactical comparison
Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Edition
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar in moss green left angled with homepage screen
Instinct Crossover Solar Tactical Edition
Instinct Crossover AMOLED Tactical Edition
tactix 7 – Standard Edition
tactix 7 – Pro Editions
tactix 7 AMOLED
Garmin tactix 7 AMOLED
tactix 8 AMOLED - 47mm
tactix 8 AMOLED - 51mm
tactix 8 Solar - Elite Solver and Ultralight Solver
MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Carbon
Foretrex 601 & 701
Foretrex 801
Garmin Foretrex 801 compass and data fields
Foretrex 901
Garmin Foretrex 901 Ballistic Edition
Lens Material Power Glass™ Power Glass Sapphire Crystal Sapphire Power Sapphire™ sapphire crystal sapphire crystal sapphire crystal Power Sapphire™ domed sapphire crystal
Bezel Material fiber-reinforced polymer fiber-reinforced polymer/stainless steel fiber-reinforced polymer/stainless steel titanium titanium titanium titanium titanium titanium titanium (grade 5)/fused carbon fiber
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 fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover fused carbon fiber with titanium rear cover MIL-STD-810 Compliant: thermal, shock, water N/A N/A
QuickFit Watch Band Compatible ✅ (26 mm) ✅ (22 mm) ✅ (22 mm) ✅ (26 mm) ✅ (26 mm) ✅ (26 mm) 47mm: ✅ (22 mm) ✅ (26 mm) ✅ (26 mm) ✅ (22 mm) ✅ (26 mm) ✅ (26 mm)
Strap Material silicone silicone silicone silicone nylon and silicone nylon and silicone silicone silicone silicone nylon (Jacquard weave)
Water Rating 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM IPX 7 IPX7 IPX7
Physical Size 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
46.6 x 46.6 x 15.1 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 141-213 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

47 x 47 x 13.8 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 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

Diameter x Thickness: 46 x 15 mm

Nylon strap fits wrists with a circumference of 135-205 mm

Silicone rubber strap fits wrists with a circumference of 135-213 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 Lithium ion internal rechargeable 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) AMOLED (always-on) sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) AMOLED AMOLED AMOLED Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) AMOLED (always-on) high-resolution 4-color gray monochrome MIP monochrome MIP
Display Size 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) 1.2" (30 mm) diameter with a center hole 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter 1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter 2.0″ diagonal 2.2″ diagonal 2.2″ diagonal
Display Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 176 x 176 pixels 390 x 390 pixels 280 x 280 pixels 280 x 280 pixels 454 x 454 pixels 454 x 454 pixels 454 x 454 pixels 280 x 280 pixels 390 x 390 pixels 200 x 128 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 320 x 240 pixels
Color Display
Large font option
Analog hands
LED flashlight ✅ (white/green) ✅ (white/green) ✅ (white/green)
Garmin ECG App
Leakproof inductive buttons
Built-in speaker/microphone
Battery Life 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 14 days (5 days always-on)
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 18 days
GPS Only: Up to 29 hours (24 hours always on)
All Satellite Systems: Up to 18 hours (16 hours always on)
All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band: Up to 15 hours (13 hours always on)*
Max Battery GPS: Up to 53 hours Expedition
GPS: Up to 12 days

*Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology

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

Smartwatch: Up to 16 days (7 days always-on)
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 23 days
GPS Only: Up to 47 hours (37 hours always-on )
All Satellite Systems: Up to 38 hours (30 hours always-on)
All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 35 hours (28 hours always-on)*
All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 10 hours
Max Battery GPS: Up to 81 hours
Expedition GPS: Up to 17 days

*Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology

Smartwatch: Up to 29 days (13 days always-on)
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 41 days
GPS Only: Up to 84 hrs (65 hours always-on )
All Satellite Systems: Up to 68 hrs (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 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 (9 hours always-on)
Max Battery GPS: Up to 75 hours
Expedition GPS: Up to 14 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 64 MB 64 MB 4 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Clock Features                          
Time/date
GPS Time Sync
Automatic daylight saving time
Alarm clock
Smart wake alarm
Timer
Stopwatch
Sunrise/sunset times
Maps & Memory                          
Basemap
Preloaded Topographical Maps
Preloaded road and trail maps
Preloaded Ski Resort Maps
Downloadable Cartography Support
Waypoints/Favorites/ Locations N/A N/A N/A N/A 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 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 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/QZSS/BeiDou GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS/BeiDou GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS/BeiDou GPS/GLONASS/Galileo GPS/GLONASS/Galileo GPS/GLONASS/Galileo GPS/GLONASS/Galileo
SatIQ™ Technology
Multi-frequency Positioning
Multi-band GPS
Garmin Elevate Wrist Heart Rate Monitor
Barometric Altimeter
Compass ✅ (tilt-compensated 3-axis) ✅ (tilt-compensated 3-axis)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Thermometer
Pulse Ox
Ambient light sensor
Depth sensor ✅ (to 40 m) ✅ (to 40 m) ✅ (to 40 m)
Tactical Features                          
Ballistics solver ✅ (unlock required) in Ballistic Edition ✅ (unlock required) in 701 Ballistic Edition
Dual Grid Coordinates
Kill Switch
Night Vision Mode
Stealth Mode
Stage timer
Daily Smart Features                          
Connectivity Bluetooth®, ANT+® Bluetooth®, ANT+® Bluetooth®, ANT+® 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+®, 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)
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 up to 2,000 songs
Make calls and send texts via voice
Find My Phone
Find My Watch
Find My Phone during GPS activity
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™
Compatible with Garmin Connect Mobile
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app
Bluetooth phone calling and voice assistant support
Voice command
Red shift mode
Garmin Share
Passcode
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)
Relaxation reminders
Sleep ✅  ✅ (advanced)
Sleep coach
Nap detection 
Breathing variations
Calories Burned
Floors Climbed
Distance Traveled
Intensity Minuets
TrueUp
Move IQ
Fitness Age ✅ (In App) ✅ (In App) ✅ (In App)
All-Day Stress Tracking
Hydration ✅(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) ✅ (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 ✅(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) ✅ (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)
Garmin Connect™ Challenges app ✅ (optional Connect IQ app) ✅ (optional Connect IQ app) ✅ (optional Connect IQ app) ✅ (optional Connect IQ app) ✅ (optional Connect IQ app) ✅ (optional Connect IQ app) ✅ (optional Connect IQ app) ✅ (optional Connect IQ app) ✅ (optional Connect IQ app) ✅ (optional Connect IQ app)
Automatic rep counting
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, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Pilates, Yoga Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking 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 Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts
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) ✅(with compatible accessory) ✅(with compatible accessory) ✅(with compatible accessory) ✅(with compatible accessory)
HR Broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to Paired Devices) ✅ (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) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory)
Rest timer
Running Features                          
Available Run Profiles Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running Running, Treadmill Running, Track Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running Triathlon, Swimrunning, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Racing 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 Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Swimming/Running, Triathlon
GPS-based Distance, Time and Place
Running Dynamics ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory)
Vertical Oscillations and Ratio ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory)
Ground Contact Time and Balance ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅(GCT balance with accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (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)
Cadence (provides real-time steps per minuet)
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
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 automatic automatic automatic automatic
Digital scorecard
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)
Custom targets
Auto CourseView updates
Garmin AutoShot™
Full Vector Map
PinPointer
Green View with manual pin position
Playslike Distance
Handicap Scoring
Tempo Training
Hazards and course targets
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                          
Available Outdoor Recreation Profiles 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, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Whitewater, Snorkeling, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball, Horseback Riding, Inline Skating, 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, 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 Hiking, Rucking, 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, Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball, Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Depth App, Flying, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating Hiking, Rucking, 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, Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball, Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Depth App, Flying, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating Hiking, Rucking, 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, Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball, Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Depth App, Flying, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating Hiking, 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, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating
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
Barometric trend indicator with Storm Alert
Climb Pro Ascent Planner
Trail Run Auto Climb
Vertical Speed
Total Ascent/Descent
Future Elevation Plot
GPS coordinates
Projected Waypoint
Sight ‘N Go
Area Calculation ✅ (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™)
Sun and Moon Information ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™)
Expedition GPS Activity
XERO Locations
Wind meter compatible
Tides ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™)
Tide glance
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, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling Triathlon, Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling 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 Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, Swimming/Running, Triathlon Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, Swimming/Running, Triathlon Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, Swimming/Running, Triathlon Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Triathlon
Courses
MTB Grit & Flow
Bike Lap and Lap Maximum (with power sensor)
Race an Activity
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)
Power curve and % FTP workouts
FTP (Functional Treshold Power) ✅ (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 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, Triathlon, Swimrunning Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, Triathlon Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, Triathlon Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, Triathlon Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, Triathlon
Open-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™) ✅ (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)
Aviation Features                          
Worldwide airport database(s)
3-axis compass with HSI (horizontal situation indicator)
Multiple time zones with Zulu/UTC
NEXRAD on moving map
Worldwide NAVAID and Intersection database(s)
In-flight Pulse Ox
METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report)
TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)
Boating Features                          
Wearable trolling motor remote
Diving Features                          
Dive activity maximum operating depth 40 meters 40 meters 40 meters
Single-gas mode
APNEA mode
Decompression model Bühlmann ZHL-16c w/ Gradient Factors Bühlmann ZHL-16c w/ Gradient Factors Bühlmann ZHL-16c w/ Gradient Factors
Nitrox support
Gas mixes Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen) Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen) Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen)
PO2 Up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings Up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings Up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings
Auto start/end dive
Custom end-dive timeout ✅ (20 sec to 10 min) ✅ (20 sec to 10 min) ✅ (20 sec to 10 min)
Safety Stop ✅ (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)
Customizable conservatism ✅ (Low/Medium/High) ✅ (Low/Medium/High) ✅ (Low/Medium/High)
Dive ascent/descent rate indicator
Automatic altitude adjustment
No fly time
Dive planner ✅ (Basic NDL & Gas Planner) ✅ (Basic NDL & Gas Planner) ✅ (Basic NDL & Gas Planner)
Tides
Backlight ✅ (configurable intensity; always on) ✅ (configurable intensity; always on) ✅ (configurable intensity; always on)
Automatically saves dive entry and exit locations
Sync dive log to Garmin Dive™ Mobile app
Alerts & alarms ✅ (vibration only) ✅ (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)
Surface diver status widget ✅ (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) ✅ (surface Interval, no fly time, N2 loading, CNS, OTU, and Tissue Compartment status)
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)

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