Compare Garmin Aquatic/Dive Smartwatches
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 — 0 Comments
Do you surf? dive? sail? fish from a boat? paddleboard? row? do all the water sports? Learn which Garmin aquatic smartwatch is the right watch for you and the water sports you partake in!
Here’s a comparison of the current Garmin water sports watch models: Descent G2, Mk3, Mk3i, X30, X50i, fenix 8 series, fenix 9 series, quatix 7x Solar, 7 PRO, quatix 8 AMOLED and quatix 8 pro AMOLED.
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Descent G2![]() |
Descent Mk3 & Mk3i – 43mm![]() |
Descent Mk3i – 51mm![]() |
Descent X30![]() |
Descent X50i![]() |
fenix 8 AMOLED – 51mm![]() |
fenix 8 Solar – 51mm![]() |
fenix 8 Pro AMOLED - 51mm![]() |
fenix 9 Pro - 51mm |
fenix 9 Pro inReach - 51mm![]() |
quatix 7x Solar![]() |
quatix 7 PRO![]() |
quatix 8 AMOLED - 51mm![]() |
quatix 8 Pro AMOLED - 47mm ![]() |
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| Lens material | sapphire crystal | sapphire crystal | sapphire crystal | Chemically strengthened glass | sapphire crystal | Corning® Gorilla® Glass or sapphire crystal | Power Sapphire™ | Sapphire crystal | Sapphire crystal | Sapphire crystal | Power Sapphire™ | Sapphire Crystal | sapphire crystal | Sapphire crystal |
| Bezel material | fiber-reinforced ocean-bound plastic | Mk3: stainless steel Mk3i: Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium or bronze PVD coated titanium |
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer | stainless steel or titanium | titanium | titanium | titanium | titanium | titanium | titanium | titanium | titanium |
| Case material | fiber-reinforced ocean-bound plastic | Mk3: fiber-reinforced polymer with stainless steel rear cover Mk3i: fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover |
fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover | titanium | titanium | fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover | fiber-reinforced ocean-bound plastic with titanium rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover |
| QuickFit watch band compatible | ✅ (22 mm) | ✅ (20 mm) | ✅ (26 mm) | ✅ (26 mm) | ✅ (20 mm) | included (26 mm) | included (26 mm) | included (26 mm) | ✅ (26 mm) | ✅ (26 mm) | ✅ (26 mm) | ✅ (22 mm) | included (26 mm) | included (22 mm) |
| Strap material | silicone | Silicone | silicone or DLC coated titanium | silicone | elastic nylon with adjustment locking buckles | silicone | silicone | silicone | silicone | silicone | titanium and silicone included | silicone | silicone | silicone |
| Water rating | Dive (100 meters) | Dive (200 meters) | Dive (200 meters) | Dive (100 meters) | Dive (200 meters) | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Physical size | 45.5 x 45.5 x 15.2 mm Silicone Band: 128-224 mm Extra Long Silicone Band: 128-373 mm |
43 x 43 x 14.15 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 128-224 mm Extra long silicone band: 128-360 mm |
51 x 51 x 16.4 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 135-230 mm Extra long silicone band: 135-355 mm Titanium bracelet: 135-220 mm |
78.7 x 61.8 x 24.7 mm Silicone band: 140-360 mm |
62.4 x 98.3 x 24.5 mm Nylon band: 38 cm |
51 x 51 x 14.7 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 127-210 mm UltraFit Band: 127-225 mm Leather Band: 135-213 mm Metal Band: 135-225 mm |
51 x 51 x 15.4 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 127-210 mm UltraFit Band: 127-225 mm Leather Band: 135-213 mm Metal Band: 135-225 mm |
51 x 51 x 16.5 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: |
51 x 51 x 15.8 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: |
51 x 51 x 15.8 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: |
51 x 51 x 14.9 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 127-210 mm Leather and fabric band: 135-213 mm Metal band: 135-225 mm |
47 x 47 x 14.6 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 125-208 mm Leather band: 132-210 mm Fabric band: 132-210 mm Metal band: 132-215 mm |
1 x 51 x 14.7 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: |
47 x 47 x 16 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED | AMOLED | LCD | LCD | AMOLED | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | AMOLED | AMOLED (up to 3000 NITS) | AMOLED (up to 3000 NITS) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | AMOLED | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter | 1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter | 1.4” diameter (35.56 mm) | 2.4" diagonal | 3.0" diagonal | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter | 1.5” (38.1 mm) diameter | 1.5” (38.1 mm) diameter | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter | 1.3” (33.0 mm) diameter | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter |
| Display resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 390 x 390 pixels | 454 x 454 pixels | 320 x 240 pixels RGB | 640 x 360 pixels RGB | 454 x 454 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels | 454 x 454 pixels | 466 x 466 pixels | 466 x 466 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels | 454 x 454 pixels | 454 x 454 pixels |
| Color display | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Large font option | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| LED flashlight | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Weight | 65 g (case only: 41 g) | Mk3: no band: 53.5 g silicone band: 72.5 g Mk3i: no band: 49.3 g silicone band: 68.3 g |
no bands: 77.8 g silicone band: 105.6 g titanium band: 165.9 g |
no bands: 160 g with bands: 198.2 g |
no bands: 253 g nylon band (band and buckle): 280 g |
Stainless Steel: 102 g (case only: 74 g) Titanium: 92 g (case only: 64 g) |
95 g (case only: 67 g) | 90 g (case only: 65 g) | 99 g (case only: 73 g) | 99 g (case only: 73 g) | 89 g with silicone band; 145 g with titanium band (61 g, case only) | 70 g (47 g, case only) | 92 g (64 g, case only) | 77 g (case only: 56 g) |
| Leakproof inductive buttons | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Built-in speaker/microphone | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Memory/ History | 4 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 4 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery life | Dive Mode: Up to 27 hours Smartwatch: Up to 10 days (4 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 12 days GPS Only: Up to 20 hours All Satellite Systems: Up to 15 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 44 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 10 days |
Smartwatch: Up to 10 days (4 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 12 days GPS Only: Up to 28 hours (22 hours always-on ) All Satellite Systems: Up to 20 hours (16 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 17 hours (14 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 6 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 44 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 10 days Dive Mode: Up to 30 hours Dive Mode with Air Integration (only in Mk3i): Up to 15 hours |
Smartwatch: Up to 25 days (10 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 31 days GPS Only: Up to 76 hours (56 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems: Up to 55 hours (43 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 48 hours (38 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 17 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 118 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 24 days Dive Mode: Up to 66 hours Dive Mode with Air Integration: Up to 40 hours | Medium brightness (default): 30 hours High brightness: 10 hours Night dive: 47 hours |
Medium brightness (default): 16 hours High brightness: 13 hours Night dive: 20 hours |
Smartwatch: Up to 29 days (13 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 41 days GPS Only: Up to 84 hours (65 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems: Up to 68 hours (54 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 62 hours (49 hours always-on)* All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 18 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 145 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 31 days *Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
Smartwatch: Up to 30 days/48 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 48 days/107 days with solar* GPS Only: Up to 95 hours/149 hours with solar** All Satellte Systems: Up to 68 hours/92 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 52 hours/65 hours with solar*** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 18 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 186 hours/653 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 50 days/118 days with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions ***Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
Smartwatch: Up to 27 days (15 days always-on) *Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
Smartwatch: Up to 31 days Low Power Watch Mode: Up to 42 days Activity Mode (Normal): Up to 56 hours Activity Mode + Music (Normal): Up to 22 hours Activity Mode (Max Battery): Up to 151 hours Activity Mode (Extended Battery): Up to 65 hours Activity Mode (Max Accuracy): Up to 45 hours Expedition Mode: Up to 31 days |
Smartwatch: Up to 31 days Low Power Watch Mode: Up to 42 days Activity Mode (Normal): Up to 56 hours Activity Mode + Music (Normal): Up to 22 hours Activity Mode + LTE LiveTrack (Normal): Up to 27 hours Activity Mode (Max Battery): Up to 151 hours Activity Mode (Extended Battery): Up to 65 hours Activity Mode (Max Accuracy): Up to 45 hours Expedition Mode: Up to 31 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 20 hours (15 hours always-on) All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 10 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 75 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 14 days |
Smartwatch: Up to 29 days (13 days always-on) *Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
Smartwatch: Up to 15 days (8 days always-on) *Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
| Clock Features | ||||||||||||||
| Time/date | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| GPS time sync | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Automatic daylight savings time | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Alarm clock | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Smart wake alarm | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Timer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Stopwatch | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sunrise/sunset times | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Maps & Memory | ||||||||||||||
| Basemap | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Preloaded Road & Trail maps | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ (in Sapphire versions only) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (Sapphire Editions only) | ✅ |
| Preloaded ski resort maps | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Downloadable cartography support | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sensors | ||||||||||||||
| 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/ QZSS/ BeiDou | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/ QZSS/ BeiDou | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/ QZSS/ BeiDou | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/ QZSS/ BeiDou |
| Multi-band GPS | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| SatIQ™ Technology | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Garmin elevate wrist heart rate monitor | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Accelerometer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Barometric Altimeter | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Compass | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Gyroscope | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Thermometer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Depth sensors | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (to 40 m) | ✅ (to 40 m) | ✅ (to 40 m) | ✅ (to 40 m) | ✅ (to 40 m) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ (to 40 m) | ✅ (to 40 m) |
| Pulse Ox | ✅ (spot-check, during sleep, all day) | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ambient light sensor | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Health Monitoring | ||||||||||||||
| Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Daily resting heart rate | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Abnormal heart rate alerts | ✅ (High and Low) | ✅ (High and Low) | ✅ (High and Low) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅(High and Low) | ✅(High and Low) | ✅(High and Low) | ✅(High and Low) | ✅(High and Low) | ✅ (High and Low) | ✅ (High and Low) | ✅ (High and Low) | ✅ (High and Low) |
| Respiration rate (24×7) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pulse Ox Blood oxygen saturation | ✅ (spot-check, during sleep, all day) | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Fitness age | ✅ | ✅ (in app) | ✅ (in app) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (in app) | ✅ (in app) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Body Battery energy monitor | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| All-day stress tracking | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Relaxation reminders | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Relaxation breathing timer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Meditation | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ||||||
| Breathwork | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sleep | ✅ | ✅ (advanced) | ✅ (advanced) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (advanced) | ✅ (advanced) | ✅ (advanced) | ✅ (advanced) | ✅ (advanced) | ✅ (with Sleep score and insights) | ✅ (advanced) | ✅ (advanced) | ✅ (advanced) |
| Sleep coach | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sleep alignment | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Breathing variations | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Nap detection | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Hydration | ✅ (in Garmin Connect) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | ✅ (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 tracking | ✅ (in Garmin Connect) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | ✅ (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) |
| Past ovulation estimates | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Health snapshot | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Skin temperature | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Jet lag adviser | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Lifestyle logging | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Health status | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Daily Smart Features | ||||||||||||||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth® Smart, ANT+® | BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®, Subwave™ in Mk3i | BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®, Subwave™ | Bluetooth®, ANT+® | BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®, Subwave™ | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | LTE, Satellite, Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | LTE, Satellite, Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | LTE, Satellite, 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) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Morning report | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Calendar | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Weather | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (also with Garmin Dive app) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Battery Saver- customizable low power watch | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Controls smartphone music | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Plays and controls watch music | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Music storage | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Up to 2,000 songs | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Find My Phone | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Find My Watch | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| VIRB Camera remote | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Smartphone compatibility | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ |
| Compatible with Garmin Connect Mobile | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Garmin Pay | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Garmin Share | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Stocks | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sports scores | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| BLUETOOTH phone calling and voice assistant support | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Voice command | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Color shift | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Red shift mode | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Passcode | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Calculator | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Communication Features (with subscription) | ||||||||||||||
| LTE two-way voice calls | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) |
| LTE LiveTrack | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) |
| LTE voice messaging | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) | ❌ | ✅(with LTE subscription; coverage details) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) |
| LTE text messaging | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) |
| LTE weather | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) |
| Satellite weather | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Interactive SOS | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (satellite & LTE; coverage details) | ❌ | ✅ (satellite & LTE; coverage details) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (satellite & LTE; coverage details) |
| Satellite text messaging | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (coverage details) |
| Location check-ins | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (satellite & LTE; coverage details) | ❌ | ✅ (satellite & LTE; coverage details) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (satellite & LTE; coverage details) |
| Garmin Locate | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (satellite & LTE; coverage details) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Activity Tracking Features | ||||||||||||||
| Step counter | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 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) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅(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) |
| Safety and Tracking Features | ||||||||||||||
| Incident detection alert on phone for wearables | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Live event sharing | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Incident detection during select activities | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Assistance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Location tracking | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Activity Profiles | ||||||||||||||
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing | ❌ | ❌ | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping |
| Multisport | Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Swimming/Running, Triathlon | ❌ | ❌ | Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Swimming/Running, Triathlon |
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga , Indoor Walking | Walking, Pilates, Yoga , Indoor Walking | Walking, Pilates, Yoga , Indoor Walking | ❌ | ❌ | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility |
| Indoor running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | ❌ | ❌ | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Racing | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing | ❌ | ❌ | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery | ❌ | ❌ | Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Mountaineering, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery | Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Mountaineering, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery | Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Mountaineering, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery | Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Mountaineering, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, ArcheryX | Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Mountaineering, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, ArcheryX | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery | Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Mountaineering, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery | Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Mountaineering, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery |
| Cycling | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | ❌ | ❌ | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| On the water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater | ❌ | ❌ | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater |
| Motor sports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling | ❌ | ❌ | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling |
| Racket sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball | ❌ | ❌ | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
| Snow and winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | ❌ | ❌ | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| Team sports | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball | ❌ | ❌ | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball |
| In the ring | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | ❌ | ❌ | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts |
| Dive | Diving | Diving | Diving | Diving | ❌ | Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving | Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving | Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving | Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving | Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving | ❌ | ❌ | Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving | Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving |
| Other activity profiles | Tactical, Inline Skating | Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating | Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating | ❌ | ❌ | Inline Skating | Inline Skating | Inline Skating | Inline Skating | Inline Skating | Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating | Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating | Inline Skating | Inline Skating |
| Fitness Equipment | ||||||||||||||
| Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Garmin Running Coach | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Garmin Running Coach Experts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Garmin Cycling Coach | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Garmin Coach - Strength | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Garmin Triathlon Coach | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Mixed session multisport | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Multisport workouts | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cardio workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Strength workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| HIIT workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Yoga workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pilates Workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Rucking workouts | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Grade-adjusted pace based workouts (running) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| On-screen workout animations | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| On-screen workout muscle maps | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Automatic rep counting | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Training, planning and Analysis Features | ||||||||||||||
| GPS speed and distance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Customizable data pages | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Customizable activity profiles | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto pause | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Interval training | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Advanced workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Downloadable training programs | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Power modes – customizable in-activity battery settings | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| HRM running pace and distance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto Lap | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Manual lap | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Rest timer | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Configure lap alerts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Heat and altitude acclimation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| VO2 max (run) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| VO2 Max (Trail Run) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Realtime stamina | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Endurance score | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Load ratio | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Training status | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Training load | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Training effect (aerobic) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Training effect (anaerobic) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Workout benefit | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom alerts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Voice alerts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Multisport auto transition | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Finish time | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Virtual Partner | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Race an Activity | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Manual multisport activities | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto multisport activities | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Course guidance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Segments | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Strava features (beacon, live segments) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Trendline™ Popularity Routing | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Round-trip course creator | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Touch and/or button lock | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Hot keys | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Auto scroll | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Activity history on watch | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Garmin Epic | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Physio TrueUp | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Unified training status | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Heart Rate Features | ||||||||||||||
| HR zones | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| HR alerts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| HR calories | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| % HR max | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| % HRR | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Recovery time | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto max HR | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Race glance/widget | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| HRV status | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| HRV stress test | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) |
| Records heart rate while swimming | ✅ | ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) | ✅(with compatible HRM) | ✅(with compatible HRM) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) |
| HR broadcasts (broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 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) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) |
| Running Features | ||||||||||||||
| GPS-based distance, time and pace | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Running dynamics | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Vertical oscillation and ratiode length | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ground contact time and balance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅(GCT balance with accessory) | ✅(GCT balance with accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅(GCT balance with 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) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cadance (provides real-time number of steps per minuete) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Running Tolerance | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Running Economy | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) |
| 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) | ✅ |
| PacePro Pacing Strategies | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Run Workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Hill score | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Trail run auto climb | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Race predictor | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Course- and weather-specific race predictor | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Projected race time and pace | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Foot pod capable | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Run/Walk/Stand detection | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Golfing Features | ||||||||||||||
| Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Yardage to F/M/B, layups/doglegs, Measures shot distance, Digital scorecard & more | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Full vector map | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Yardage to layups/doglegs | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Measure shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) | manual | 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 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto courseview updates | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Green view with manual pin position | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Hazards and course targets | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Truswing compatible | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pinpointer | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| PlaysLike distance | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Handicap scoring | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Round timer/odometer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Wind speed and direction (requires connection to Garmin Golf app) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Virtual caddie | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pairs with Garmin Golf app | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tournament legal | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Green Contours (with Garmin Golf membership) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Outdoor Recreation Features | ||||||||||||||
| Perspective view | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Point-to-point navigation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Bread crumb trail in real time | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Back to start | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| TracBack | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| UltraTrac mode | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Explore Nearby | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Reference point | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Up Ahead | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| NextFork™ navigation | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Elevation profile | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Distance to destination | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| ClimbPro ascent planner | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Trail run auto climb | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Vertical speed | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Total ascent/decent | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Rest Timer (Ultra Run only) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto rest | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Future elevation plot | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Projected waypoint | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| GPS coordinates | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 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) |
| Fish forecast | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (via Connect IQ) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sun and moon information | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (via Connect IQ) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Expedition GPS Activity | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tides | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (via Connect IQ) | ✅ (via Connect IQ) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tide glance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tactical Features | ||||||||||||||
| Stealth Mode | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Night vision mode | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Kill switch | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Ballistics solver | ❌ | ✅ (unlock required) | ✅ (unlock required) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dual grid coordinates | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Expedition GPS Activity | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| XERO locations | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Cycling Features | ||||||||||||||
| Courses | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| MTB Grit & Flow | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensors) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Race an activity | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Time/distance alerts (trigger alarm when you reach goal) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| FTP (Functional Threshold Power) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory | ✅ (with compatible accessory | ✅ (with compatible accessory |
| Power curve and % FTP workouts | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Garmin Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Compatible with Vector and Rally (power meter) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Power meter compatible | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Advanced Cycling Dynamics | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Compatible with Varia vision | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Compatible with Varia radar | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Compatible with Varia Lights | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Speed and cadence sensor support | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Power meter compatible | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Power guide | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Swimming Features | ||||||||||||||
| Open-water swim metrics(distance, pace, stroke, count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency, calories) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pool swim metrics(stroke, type detection, SWOLF, drill Logging, Open water workouts) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Stroke Type Detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (POOL SWIM ONLY) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Drill Logging(POOL SWIM ONLY) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic rest timer (up from 0)(POOL SWIM ONLY) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| “Repeat On” rest timer(POOL SWIM ONLY) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto rest (POOL SWIM ONLY) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Time & distance alerts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pacing Alerts (POOL SWIM ONLY) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Countdown start (POOL SWIM ONLY) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pool swim workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Critical swim speed | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Underwater wrist-based heart rate | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Heart Rate from external HRM | ✅(with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with compatible HRM) | ✅ (with compatible HRM) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) |
| Boating Features | ||||||||||||||
| Anchor alarm | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Autopilot Control | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Boat data streaming | ❌ | CIQ | CIQ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Virtual starting line | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Countdown timer | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Track assist mode | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Built-in barometer and tide tables | ❌ | ✅ (downloadable tides) | ✅ (downloadable tides) | ✅ (downloadable tides) | ✅ (downloadable tides) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (downloadable tides) | ✅ (downloadable tides) | ✅ (downloadable tides) | ✅ (downloadable tides) |
| Wearable trolling motor remote | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Diving Features | ||||||||||||||
| Dive activity maximum operating depth | 100 meters | 200 meters | 200 meters | 100 meters | 200 meters | 40 meters | 40 meters | 40 meters | 40 meters | 40 meters | ❌ | ❌ | 40 meters | 40 meters |
| Single-gas mode | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Multi-gas mode | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Gauge mode | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| APNEA mode | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| APNEA hunt mode | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Decompression model | Bühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factors | Bühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factors | Bühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factors | Bühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factors | Bühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factors | Bühlmann ZHL-16c with Gradient Factors | Bühlmann ZHL-16c with Gradient Factors | Bühlmann ZHL-16c with Gradient Factors | Bühlmann ZHL-16c with Gradient Factors | Bühlmann ZHL-16c with Gradient Factors | ❌ | ❌ | Bühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factors | Bühlmann ZHL-16c with gradient factors |
| Nitrox support | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Trimix support | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Closed circuit rebreather | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Gas mixes | Air, Nitrox and Trimix up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gasses. | Air, Nitrox and Trimix, up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gasses. | Air, Nitrox and Trimix, up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gasses. | Air, Nitrox and Trimix up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gasses. | Air, Nitrox and Trimix, up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gasses. | Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen) | Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen) | Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen) | Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen) | Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen) | ❌ | ❌ | Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen) | Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen) |
| PO2 | Up to 2.0 with customizable deco PO2 setting | Up to 2.0 with customizable deco PO2 setting | Up to 2.0 with customizable deco PO2 setting | Up to 2.0 with customizable deco PO2 setting | Up to 2.0 with customizable deco PO2 setting | up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings | up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings | up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings | up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings | up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings | ❌ | ❌ | Up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings | Up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings |
| Subwave support | ❌ | in Mk3i | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Air integration | ❌ | via Subwave in in Mk3i | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ (via Subwave™) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Number of Transmitters supported | ❌ | 8 in Mk3i | 8 | ❌ | 8 | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Gas time remaining | ❌ | in Mk3i | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Gas consummation rate | ❌ | in Mk3i | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Auto start/end dive | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom end-dive timeout | ✅ (20s to 10 m) | ✅ (20s to 10 m) | ✅ (20s to 10 m) | ✅ (20s to 10 m) | ✅ (20s to 10 m) | ✅ (20s to 10 m) | ✅ (20s to 10 m) | ✅ (20s to 10 m) | ✅ (20s to 10 m) | ✅ (20s to 10 m) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (20s to 10 m) | ✅ (20s to 10 m) |
| Safety stop | ✅ (customizable off/3min/5min) | ✅ (customizable off/3min/5min) | ✅ (customizable off/3min/5min) | ✅ (customizable off/3min/5min) | ✅ (customizable off/3min/5min) | ✅ (customizable off/3min/5min) | ✅ (customizable off/3min/5min) | ✅ (customizable off/3min/5min) | ✅ (customizable off/3min/5min) | ✅ (customizable off/3min/5min) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (customizable off/3min/5min) | ✅ (customizable off/3min/5min) |
| Deep stops | ✅ (using custom gradient factors) | ✅ (using custom gradient factors) | ✅ (using custom gradient factors) | ✅ (using custom gradient factors) | ✅ (using custom gradient factors) | ✅ (using custom gradient factors) | ✅ (using custom gradient factors) | ✅ (using custom gradient factors) | ✅ (using custom gradient factors) | ✅ (using custom gradient factors) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (using custom gradient factors) | ✅ (using custom gradient factors) |
| Customizable conservatism | ✅ (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors) | ✅ (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors) | ✅ (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors) | ✅ (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors) | ✅ (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors) | ✅ (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors) | ✅ (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors) | ✅ (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors) | ✅ (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors) | ✅ (low/medium/high or custom using gradient factors) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (low/medium/high) | ✅ (low/medium/high) |
| Dive ascent/decent rate indicator | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Automatic altitude adjustment | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| No fly time | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Dive Planner | ✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) | ✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) | ✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) | ✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) | ✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) | ✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) | ✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) | ✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) | ✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) | ✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) | ✅ (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) |
| Tides | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Backlight | ✅ (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth) | ✅ (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth) | ✅ (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth) | ✅(configurable intensity; always on) | ✅ (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth) | ✅ (configurable intensity; always on) | ✅ (configurable intensity; always on) | ✅ (configurable intensity; always on) | ✅ (configurable intensity; always on) | ✅ (configurable intensity; always on) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (configurable intensity; always on) | ✅ (configurable intensity; always on) |
| Automatically saves dive entry & exit locations | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom dive data screens | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Sync dive log to Garmin dive mobile app | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Alerts & alarms | Audible and vibration alarms for ascent rate, PO2, CNS/OTU, NDL, deco, gas switching. Customizable (up to 40) audible and/or vibration per dive mode, based on depth or time | Audible and vibration alarms for ascent rate, PO2, CNS/OTU, NDL, deco, gas switching, tank pressure, gas consumption rate. Customizable (up to 40) audible and/or vibration per dive mode, based on depth or time | Audible and vibration alarms for ascent rate, PO2, CNS/OTU, NDL, deco, gas switching, tank pressure, gas consumption rate. Customizable (up to 40) audible and/or vibration per dive mode, based on depth or time | Audible and vibration alarms for ascent rate, PO2, CNS/OTU, NDL, deco, gas switching. Customizable (up to 40) audible and/or vibration per dive mode, based on depth or time | Audible and vibration alarms for ascent rate, PO2, CNS/OTU, NDL, deco, gas switching, tank pressure, gas consumption rate. Customizable (up to 40) audible and/or vibration per dive mode, based on depth or time | ✅ (vibration only) | ✅ (vibration only) | ✅ (vibration only) | ✅ (vibration only) | ✅ (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 | ✅(with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading | ✅(with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading | ✅(with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading | ✅(with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading | ✅(with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading | ✅(with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading | ✅(with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading | ❌ | ❌ | ✅(with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading | ✅(with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading |
| Missed deco lockout | ✅ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) | ✅ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) | ✅ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) | ✅ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) | ✅ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) | ✅ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) | ✅ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) | ✅ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) | ✅ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) | ✅ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) | ✅ (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) |
| Residual tissue loading reset | ✅ (on the surface with user acknowledgement) | ✅ (on the surface with user acknowledgement) | ✅ (on the surface with user acknowledgement) | ✅ (on the surface with user acknowledgement) | ✅ (on the surface with user acknowledgement) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Surface diver status widget | ✅ (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status) | ✅ (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status) | ✅ (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status) | ✅ (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status) | ✅ (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status) | ✅ (Surface Interval, no fly time, N2 loading, CNS, OTU, and Tissue Compartment status) | ✅ (Surface Interval, no fly time, N2 loading, CNS, OTU, and Tissue Compartment status) | ✅ (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) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status) | ✅ (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status) |
| Dive readiness | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Rowing Features | ||||||||||||||
| Indoor rowing VO2 max (requires compatible rower) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Indoor rowing FTP (requires compatible rower) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Indoor rowing power curve/zones (requires compatible rower) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Indoor rowing lactate threshold (requires compatible rower) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Indoor rowing max heart rate | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |













