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Compare Garmin Elite GPS Smartwatches

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Monday, August 2, 2021 — 0 Comments

 

COMPARE GPS: GARMIN MARQ (Gen 2) vs FENIX 7x PRO vs FENIX 8 vs FENIX E vs ENDURO 3 vs MARQ GEN 2 vs QUATIX 7x SOLAR

What’s the difference between the Garmin MARQ (Gen 2), Fenix 8, Fenix PRO, D2 Mach 1 and Quatix Series? Let’s dive into the difference in detail below.

Product MARQ Aviator (Gen 2)
D2 Mach 1 PRO
MARQ Captain (Gen 2)
quatix 7x Solar
MARQ Adventurer (Gen 2)
MARQ Athlete (Gen 2)
MARQ Golfer (Gen 2)
MARQ Commander (Gen 2) Carbon
Garmin MARQ Commander (Gen 2) - Carbon Edition -
fenix 7X PRO Sapphire
Garmin fenix 7X Pro - Sapphire Solar Edition Carbon Gray DLC Titanium with Black Band
fenix 8 Solar – 51mm
Garmin fenix 8 solar 51mm titanium
Enduro 3
Garmin Enduro 3
Lens Material domed sapphire crystal sapphire crystal domed sapphire crystal Power Sapphire™ domed sapphire crystal domed sapphire crystal domed sapphire crystal domed sapphire crystal Power Sapphire™ Power Sapphire Power Sapphire
Bezel material titanium (Grade 5)/ceramic titanium titanium (Grade 5)/ceramic titanium titanium (Grade 5) titanium (Grade 5) titanium (Grade 5)/ceramic titanium (grade 5)/fused carbon fiber titanium titanium titanium
Bezel markings 24-hour GMT Button descriptions Regatta timer Button descriptions Etched 360°compass Recovery time and VO2 Max scales 18 custom-etched hole markings UTC bezel markings Button descriptions Button descriptions Button descriptions
Case material titanium (Grade 5) fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover titanium (Grade 5) fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover titanium (Grade 5) titanium (Grade 5) titanium (Grade 5) fused carbon fiber with titanium rear cover fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover fiber-reinforced polymer
QuickFit watch band compatible ✅ (22 mm) included (26 mm) ✅ (22 mm) Included (26 mm) ✅ (22 mm) ✅ (22 mm) ✅ (22 mm) ✅ (22 mm) Included (26 mm) included (26 mm) ✅ (26 mm)
Strap material hardened titanium Titanium & silicone nylon (Jacquard weave) titanium and silicone included leather and FKM rubber silicone rubber nylon (Jacquard weave) nylon (Jacquard weave) silicone silicone ultra light-weight elastic nylon hook & loop
Physical size Diameter x Thickness: 46 x 15 mm
Metal bracelet fits wrists with a circumference of 135-213 mm
Silicone rubber strap fits wrists with a circumference of 135-213 mm

51 x 51 x 15 mm

Fits wrists with the following circumference: 
Silicone Band: 127-210 mm
Titanium 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
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
Diameter x Thickness: 46 x 15 mm
Leather strap fits wrists with a circumference of 135-205 mm
Silicone rubber strap fits wrists with a circumference of 135-213 mm
Diameter x Thickness: 46 x 15 mm
Silicone rubber strap fits wrists with a circumference of 135-213 mm
Diameter x Thickness: 46 x 15 mm
Nylon strap fits wrists with a circumference of 135-203 mm
Silicone rubber strap fits wrists with a circumference of 135-213 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
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 15.4 mm
Fits wrists with the following circumference:
Silicone band: 127-210 mm
UltraFit Band: 127-225 mm
Leather Band: 135-213 mm
Metal Band: 135-225 mm
51 x 51 x 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
Weight 141 g (84 g with silicone rubber) 126 g (case only: 60 g) 87 g (84 g with silicone rubber) 89 g with silicone band; 145 g with titanium band (61 g, case only) 92 g (84 g with silicone rubber) 85 g 87 g (84 g with silicone rubber) 76 g; 75 g with silicone rubber (case only: 48 g) 89 g (case only: 61 g) 95 g (case only: 67 g) 63 g (case only: 57 g)
Leakproof inductive buttons
Built-in speaker/microphone
Water rating 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM
Display type AMOLED (always-on) AMOLED AMOLED (always-on) sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) AMOLED (always-on) AMOLED (always-on) AMOLED (always-on) AMOLED (always-on) sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Display size 1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter 1.4" (35.56 mm) diameter 1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter 1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter 1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter 1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter 1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter
Display resolution 390 x 390 pixels 454 x 454 pixels 390 x 390 pixels 280 x 280 pixels 390 x 390 pixels 390 x 390 pixels 390 x 390 pixels 390 x 390 pixels 280 x 280 pixels 280 x 280 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Color display
Touchscreen
LED flashlight
Battery Life 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 28 hours (22 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
Smartwatch mode: Up to 25 days (10 days always-on)
Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 41 days
GPS only: Up to 82 hours (58 hours always-on )
All satellite systems: Up to 62 hours (48 hours always-on)
All satellite systems with multi-band: Up to 38 hours (30 hours always-on)
All satellite systems with music: Up to 17 hours
Max battery GPS: Up to 145 hours
Expedition GPS: Up to 27 days
Fly activity (GPS + SpO2): Up to 46 hours
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 28 hours (22 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
Smartwatch: Up to 28 days/37 days with solar*
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 90 days/1+ year with solar*
GPS Only: Up to 89 hours/122 hours with solar**
All Satellite Systems: Up to 63 hours/77 hours with solar*
All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 38 hours/42 hours with solar**
All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 16 hours
Max Battery GPS: Up to 213 hours/578 hours with solar**
Expedition GPS: Up to 62 days/139 days with solar*
Smartwatch: Up to 16 days (6 days always-on)
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 21 days
GPS Only: Up to 42 hours (30 hours always-on)
All Satellite Systems: Up to 32 hours (24 hours always-on)
All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 28 hours (22 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
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 28 hours (22 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
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 28 hours (22 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
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
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 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 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 Satellte 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
Memory/History 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 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, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times Time/Date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times Time/Date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times Time/Date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times Time/Date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times Time/Date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times Time/Date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times Time/Date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times Time/Date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times Time/Date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times Time/Date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times
Maps & Memory                      
Preloaded maps Moving Map with aviation airports, navaids, roads, bodies of water and more + TOPO Maps + Road & Trail Maps + Cycle Map + Ski Maps + Golf Courses Moving Map with aviation airports, navaids, roads, bodies of water and more + TOPO Maps + Road and Trail Maps + Cycle Map + Ski Maps + Golf Courses TOPO Maps + Road & Trail Maps + Cycle Map + Ski Maps + Golf Courses. Compatible with BlueChart G3 & LakeVu G3 charts TOPO Maps + Road and Trail Maps + Cycle Map + Ski Maps + Golf Courses TOPO Maps + Road & Trail Maps + Cycle Map + Ski Maps + Golf Courses TOPO Maps + Road & Trail Maps + Cycle Map + Ski Maps + Golf Courses TOPO Maps + Road & Trail Maps + Cycle Map + Ski Maps + Golf Courses TOPO Maps + Road & Trail Maps + Cycle Map + Ski Maps + Golf Courses + Moving Map with aviation airports, navaids, roads, bodies of water and more TOPO Maps + Road and Trail Maps + Cycle Map + Ski Maps + Golf Courses TOPO Maps + Road and Trail Maps + Cycle Map + Ski Maps + Golf Courses TOPO Maps + Road and Trail Maps + Cycle Map + Ski Maps + Golf Courses
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 GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS/BeiDou GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS/BeiDou
Multi-frequency Positioning
SatIQ™ Technology
Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor
Barometric altimeter
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Thermometer
Ambient Light Sensor
Depth sensor ✅(to 40 m)
Health Monitoring                      
Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second)
Daily resting heart rate
Abnormal heart rate alerts ✅ (high and low) ✅ (high and low) ✅ (high and low) ✅ (high and low) ✅ (high and low) ✅ (high and low) ✅ (high and low) ✅ (high and low) ✅ (high and low) ✅(high and low) ✅(high and low)
Respiration Rate (24×7)
Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation ✅ (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) ✅(spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) ✅ (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) ✅ (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) ✅ (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) ✅ (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) ✅ (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) ✅ (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep)
Fitness age ✅ (in app) ✅ (in app) ✅ (in app) ✅ (in app) ✅ (in app) ✅ (in app) ✅(in app)
Body battery energy monitor
All day stress tracking
Relaxation reminders
Relaxation breathing timer
Sleep
Advanced sleep monitoring (sleep score & insights)
Hydration ✅  (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) ✅  (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 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) ✅  (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) ✅  (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) ✅  (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)
Health snapshot
Skin temperature
Jet lag advisor
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+®, Wi-Fi® Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Connect IQ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)
On-device Connect IQ Store
Smart notifications
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android only)
View images from notifications on watch (Android only)
Calendar
Weather
Battery saver
Realtime Settings Sync with Garmin Connect Mobile
Controls smartphone music
Plays and controls watch music
Music storage up to 2000 songs up to 2000 songs up to 2000 songs up to 2000 songs up to 2000 songs up to 2000 songs up to 2000 songs
Find my Phone
Find my watch
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app
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™
Pairs with Garmin Golf App
Compatible with Garmin connect Mobile
Morning Report
Red Shift Mode
Stocks
BLUETOOTH phone calling and voice assistant support
Voice command
Garmin Share
Garmin Pay
Safety an Tracking Features                      
LiveTrack
Group LiveTrack
Live event sharing
Incident detection during select activities
Incident detection alert on phone for wearables
Assistance
Gaming Features                      
Gaming activity
GameOn app compatible
Aviation Features                      
Worldwide airport database
Altimeter with adjustable baro setting
3-axis compass with HSI (horizontal situation indicator)
Multiple time zones with Zulu/UTC
Wirelessly receive flight plans from Garmin Pilot
NEXRAD on moving map
Moving map with aviation airports, navaids, roads, bodies of water and more
Waypoint information page
Worldwide NAVAID and Intersection databases
Connext avionics connectivity
In-flight Pulse Ox
Aviation Alerts
MOS & Meteogram
Fly Activity Emergency Mode
Density altitude calculator
METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report)
TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)
Boating Features                      
Available boating profiles Boating, Sailing, Fishing Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing
Virtual starting line
Countdown timer
Tack assist mode
Built-in barometer and tide tables ✅  (downloadable tides)
Anchor alarm
Autopilot control ✅  (with compatible Garmin Marine device equipment) ✅ (with compatible Garmin Marine device equipment)
Boat data streaming ✅  (with compatible Garmin Marine device equipment) ✅ (with compatible Garmin Marine device equipment)
Wearable trolling motor remote
Activity Tracking Features                      
Step counter
Move bar (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a coupe of minuets to reset it)
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)
Calories burned
Floors climbed
Distance travelled
Intensity Minuets
TrueUp
Move IQ
Garmin Connect Challenges App ✅ (optional Connect IQ app) ✅ (optional Connect IQ app) ✅ (optional Connect IQ app)
Fitness age ✅ (in app) ✅ (in app) ✅ (in app) ✅ (in app) ✅ (in app) ✅ (in app) ✅ (in app) ✅ (in app) ✅ (in app)
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, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing 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, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, 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, Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga  
Cardio Workouts
Strength workouts
HIIT workouts
Yoga workouts
Pilates Workouts
On-screen workouts Animations
On-screen workout muscle maps
Automatic rep counting
Training, Planning and Analysis Features                      
HR zones
HR alerts
HR calories
% HR max
% HRR
Recovery time
Auto max HR
HRV stress test (measures your heart rate variability while standing still, for 3 minuets, to provide you with an estimated stress level; the scale of this is 1 to 100; low scores indicate lower stress levels) ✅ (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) ✅ (with compatible accessory)
HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices)
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) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory)
GPS speed and distance
Customizable data pages
Customizable activity activity profiles
Auto pause
Interval training
Training readiness
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)
Advanced workouts
Power modes – customizable in-activity battery
Downloadable training plans
Auto Lap
Manual Lap
Rest timer (Ultra Run only)
Auto Rest
Configurable lap alerts
Heat and altitude acclimation
V02 max
Endurance score
Load ratio
Training Status (lets you see if you’re training history and fitness level trend ✅ (improved)
Training load (your total training load for the last 7 days calculated from estimated EPOC)
Training load focus
Training Effect (aerobic)
Training (anaerobic)
Primary Benefit (Training effect labels)
Workout benefit
Customizable alerts
Audio prompts
Finish time
Virtual Partner
Race an activity
Auto Multisport activities
Manual multisport activities
Course guidance
Segments (live, garmin)
Strava Features (beacon, live segments)
Trendline popularity Routing
Round-trip course creator (running/cycling)
Touch and/or button lock
Hot keys
Auto scroll
Activity history on watch
Physio TrueUp
Unified training status
Running Features                      
Available run profiles 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 Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running 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
GPS-based distance, time and pace
Running dynamics ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory)
Vertical oscillation and ratio (the degree of ‘bounce’ in your running motion, your foot is on the ground rather than in flight and lets you check your running symmetry) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory)
Ground contact time and balance (shows how much time, in the running motion, your foot is on the ground rather than in flight and lets you check your running symmetry) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (GCT balance with accessory) ✅ (GCT balance with accessory) ✅ (GCT balance with accessory)
Stride length (real time) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory)
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minuet)
Running power ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessory)
Grade-adjusted pace
Performance condition (after running 6-20 minuets, compares you real-time condition to your average fitness level)
Lactate threshold (through analysis of your pace and heart rate, estimates the point where you muscles start to rapidly fatigue) ✅ (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) ✅ (with compatible accessory)
PacePro Pacing Strategies
Run workouts
Hill score
Trail run auto climb
Race predictor
Course- and weather-specific race predictor
Foot pod capable
Run/Walk/Stand detection
Golfing Features                      
Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)
Yardage to layups/doglegs
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on courses) Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
Digital scorecard
Custom targets
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)
Garmin Autoshot
Full vector map
Auto CourseView updates
Green view with manual pin position
Hazards and course targets
PlaysLike distance
Pin pointer
Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)
Round timer/odometer
Handicap scoring
Swing Tempo
Tempo training
Round timer/odometer
Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)
Wind speed and direction (requires connection to Golf app)
Virtual caddie
Tournament Legal
Green contours (with Garmin Golf Membership)
Outdoor Recreation Features                      
Available outdoor recreation profiles Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Climbing, Bouldering, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Horseback Riding, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Tactical Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Swimming/Running, Triathlon, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Jumpmaster, Tactical Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Climbing, Bouldering, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Horseback Riding, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Tactical Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Tactical Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Climbing, Bouldering, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Horseback Riding, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Tactical Hiking, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Jumpmaster, Tactical Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Climbing, Bouldering, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Horseback Riding, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, 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, Sailing Expedition, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Padel, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Archery, Whitewater, Tactical, Disc Golf Hiking, 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 Course Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, 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, Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Depth App, Inline Skating Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, 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
Point-to-point navigation
Bread crumb trail in real time
Back to start
TracBack
UltraTrac mode
Around me mode
Reference point
Up ahead
NextFork™ navigation
Elevation Profile
Distance to destination
Barometric trend indicator with storm Alert
Orienteering
ClimbPro Ascent Planner
Trail run auto climb
Vertical speed
Total ascent/decent
Future elevation plot
Preloaded topographical maps
Preloaded Road and Trail maps
Preloaded ski resort maps
Downloadable cartography support
GPS coordinates
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™) ✅  (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™) ✅  (via Connect IQ™) ✅  (via Connect IQ™) ✅  (via Connect IQ™)
Sun and moon information ✅  (via Connect IQ™) ✅  (via Connect IQ™) ✅   ✅  
XERO Locations
Tides ✅  (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™)
Fish Forecast ✅  (via Connect IQ™)
Wind meter compatible
Dual-grid Coordinates
Expedition GPS Activity
Stealth Mode
Kill switch
Cycling Features                      
Available cycling profiles Biking, Road Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, Triathlon Biking, Road Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Triathlon Biking, Road Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon Biking, Road Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon Biking, Road Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon Biking, Road Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon, BMX Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate and calories)
Courses
Cycling map (routing cycling-specific street map)
MTB Grit & Flow
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)
Race an activity
FTP (Functional 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) ✅ (with compatible accessory)
Compatible with Vector™ and Rally (power meter)
Advanced cycling dynamics
Power meter compatible (displays power data from compatible third-party ANT+™-enabled power meters)
Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display)
Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar)
Compatible with Varia™ lights
Speed and cadence sensor support (with sensor)
Swimming Features                      
Available swim profiles 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 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 Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Depth App Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming,
Open water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/ rate, calories)
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count/ rate, calories)
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swom only)
Swim efficiency (SWOLF)
Drill logging
Basic Rest Timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)
“Repeat on” Rest Timer (pool swim only)
Time and distance alerts
Pacing alerts (pool swim only)
Countdown start (pool swim only)
Pool swim workouts
Underwater Wrist-Based Heart Rate
Critical Swim Speed
Heart rate from external HRM (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™ and HRM-Pro™) ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) ✅ (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) ✅ (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)
Diving Features                      
Dive activity maximum operating depth 40 meters
Single-gas mode
APNEA mode
Decompression model Bühlmann ZHL-16c with Gradient Factors
Nitrox support
Gas mixes Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen)
PO2 up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings
Auto start/end dive
Custom end-dive timeout ✅ (20 sec to 10 min)
Safety Stop ✅ (customizable off/3min/5min)
Deep Stops ✅(using custom Gradient Factors)
Customizable conservatism ✅(Low/Medium/High or Custom using Gradient Factors)
Dive ascent/descent rate indicator
Automatic altitude adjustment
No fly time
Dive planner ✅(Basic NDL & Gas Planner)
Tides
Backlight ✅(configurable intensity; always on)
Automatically saves dive entry and exit locations
Sync dive log to Garmin Dive Mobile app
Alerts & alarms ✅(vibration only)
3-axis dive compass ✅ with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L, and Reciprocal. Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading.
Missed Deco Lockout ✅ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)
Surface diver status widget ✅ (Surface Interval, no fly time, N2 loading, CNS, OTU, and Tissue Compartment status)

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