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Garmin quatix 7x - Solar Edition
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Garmin quatix 7x - Solar Edition Here’s a comparison of the current Garmin watch models: Instinct 2 Solar Surf, Descent G1, G1 Solar, Mk2S, Mk2, Mk3, Mk3i, quatix 7x Solar and 7 PRO. Learn which Garmin aquatic smartwatch is the right watch for you!
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Garmin Descent G1 Dive Smartwatches$739.99
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Garmin Descent G1 Solar – Ocean Edition$879.99
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Garmin Swim 2 Smartwatch$339.99
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Garmin Instinct 2/2s – Surf Edition$399.99
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Garmin quatix 7 Marine GPS Smartwatches$799.99
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Garmin Descent G1 Solar Dive Smartwatches$879.99
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Garmin quatix 7 Pro$1,349.99
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Garmin quatix 7x – Solar Edition$1,479.99
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Garmin Descent Mk2 & Mk2i Dive SmartwatchesProduct on sale$1,599.99 – $2,199.99
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Garmin Descent Mk3 Series – 43mm$1,619.99 – $1,889.99
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Garmin Descent Mk3i Series – 51mm$2,159.99 – $2,429.99
 | Swim 2 | Instinct 2/2s Solar – Surf Edition | Descent G1 | Descent G1 Solar | Descent Mk2S | Descent Mk2 & Mk2i | Descent Mk3 & Mk3i – 43mm | Descent Mk3i – 51mm | quatix 7x Solar | quatix 7 PRO |
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| Lens material | chemically strengthened glass | Power Glass™ | sapphire crystal | Power Glass™ | sapphire crystal | sapphire crystal | sapphire crystal | sapphire crystal | Power Sapphire™ | Sapphire Crystal |
| Bezel material | N/A | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer | stainless steel | Stainless Steel or Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium | Mk3: stainless steel Mk3i: Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium or bronze PVD coated titanium | Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium | titanium | titanium |
| Case material | N/A | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover | 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 with titanium rear cover | fiber-reinforced ocean-bound plastic with titanium rear cover |
| QuickFit watch band compatible | ❌ | ✅ 2: 22 mm 2S: 20 mm | ✅ (22 mm) | ✅ (22 mm) | ✅ (20 mm) | ✅ (26 mm) | ✅ (20 mm) | ✅ (26 mm) | ✅ (26 mm) | ✅ (22 mm) |
| Strap material | Silicone | Silicone | Silicone | Silicone | Silicone | Silicone or Titanium | Silicone | silicone or DLC coated titanium | titanium and silicone included | silicone |
| Water rating | 5 ATM | 10 ATM | Dive (100 meters) | Dive (100 meters) | Dive (100 meters) | Dive (100 meters) | Dive (200 meters) | Dive (200 meters) | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Physical size | 42 x 42 x 11.4 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 129-197 mm Larger replacement bands are available as an optional accessory. Large bands fit wrists with a circumference of 151 – 219 mm | 2:45 x 45 x 14.2 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 135-230 mm 2s: 40 x 40 x 13.3 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 112-180 mm | 45.5 x 45.5 x 15.2 mm Silicone Band: 128-224 mm Extra Long Silicone Band: 128-373 mm | 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: 126-360 mm | 52 x 52 x 17.8 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 135-230 mm Extra long silicone band: 135-355 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 | 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 |
| Display type | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | AMOLED | AMOLED | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | AMOLED |
| Display size | 1.04″ (26.3 mm) diameter | 2: custom, two-window design; 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) 2s: custom, two-window design; 0.79” x 0.79” (20 x 20 mm) | custom, two-window design: 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) | custom, two-window design: 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) | 1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter | 1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter | 1.4” diameter (35.56 mm) | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter | 1.3” (33.0 mm) diameter |
| Display resolution | 208 x 208 pixels | 2: 176 x 176 pixels 2s: 156 x 156 pixels (active area) | 176 x 176 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels | 390 x 390 pixels | 454 x 454 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
| Color display | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| LED flashlight | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Weight | 36 g | 61 g | 66 g | silicone band: 60 g case only: 41 g | Mk2i: silicone band: 99.6 g titanium band: 160.3 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 | 89 g with silicone band; 145 g with titanium band (61 g, case only) | 70 g (47 g, case only) | |
| Leakproof inductive buttons | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | in Ocean Edition | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Memory/ History | 50 hours of activity data | 32 MB | 32 MB | 32 MB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery life | Smartwatch mode: Up to 7 days GPS mode: Up to 13 hours Pool and OHR mode: up to 72 hours | Smartwatch: Up to 28/21 days, Unlimited/51 days with solar with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 65/50 days/Unlimited with solar* GPS: Up to 30/22 hours, 48/28 hours with solar** Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 70/54 hours, 370/114 hours with solar** Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 32/25 days, Unlimited/105 days with solar* | Dive Mode: Up to 25 hours Smartwatch: Up to 21 days Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 48 days GPS: Up to 26 hours Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 56 hours Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 27 days | Dive Mode: Up to 25 hours Smartwatch: Up to 21 days/4 months with solar * Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 48 days/Unlimited with solar* GPS: Up to 26 hours/39 hours with solar ** Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 56 hours/205 hours with solar** Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 27 days/Unlimited with solar* | Smartwatch: Up to 7 days Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 21 days GPS: Up to 18 hours GPS + Music: Up to 6 hours Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 32 hours Dive mode: Up to 30 hoursCharging methodGarmin proprietary clip chargerGarmin proprietary clip chargerGarmin proprietary clip chargerMemory/History32 MB32 MB32 GB | Smartwatch: Up to 16 days Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 50 days GPS: Up to 48 hours GPS + Music: Up to 15 hours Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 96 hours Dive mode: Up to 80 hours Dive mode with Descent T1: Up to 32 hours Expedition GPS Activity: up to 35 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 | 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 |
| Clock Features | ||||||||||
| Time/date | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| GPS time sync | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Automatic daylight savings time | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Alarm clock | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Timer | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Stopwatch | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Sunrise/sunset times | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Maps & Memory | ||||||||||
| Basemap | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Preloaded Road & Trail maps | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 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 | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo |
| Multi-band GPS | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| SatIQ™ Technology | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Garmin elevate wrist heart rate monitor | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Accelerometer | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Barometric Altimeter | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Compass | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Gyroscope | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Thermometer | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Depth sensors | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Pulse Ox | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with acclimation) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ambient light sensor | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Health Monitoring | ||||||||||
| Wrist-band heart rate (constant, every second) | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Daily resting heart rate | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| 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) |
| Respiration rate (24×7) | ❌ | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Pulse Ox Blood oxygen saturation | ❌ | ✅ (spot-check, during sleep, all day) | ✅ (spot-check, during sleep, all day) | ✅ (spot-check, during sleep, all day) | ✅ (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) |
| Body Battery energy monitor | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| All-day stress tracking | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Relaxation reminders | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Relaxation breathing timer | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Sleep monitoring | âś… (advanced) | âś… (with Sleep score and insights) | âś… (with Sleep score and insights) | âś… (with Sleep score and insights) | âś… (with Sleep score and insights) | âś… | âś… (advanced) | âś… (advanced) | âś… (with Sleep score and insights) | âś… (advanced) |
| Hydration | ✅ (in Garmin Connect) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect) | ✅ (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) |
| Women’s Health tracking | âś… (in Garmin Connect) | âś… (in Garmin Connect) | âś… (in Garmin Connect) | âś… (in Garmin Connect) | âś… (in Garmin Connect) | âś… (in Garmin Connect) | âś… (in Garmin Connect) | âś… (in Garmin Connect) | âś… (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) | âś… (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Health snapshot | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Skin temperature | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Jet lag adviser | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Daily Smart Features | ||||||||||
| Connectivity | ✅ | Bluetooth®, ANT+® | Bluetooth®, ANT+® | Bluetooth®, ANT+® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®, Subwave in Mk2i | BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®, Subwave™ in Mk3i | BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®, Subwave™ | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® |
| Connect IQ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps) | âś… (watch faces only) | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| On-device Connect IQ Store | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Text response /reject phone call with text (Android™ only) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Morning report | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Calendar | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Weather | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Battery Saver- customizable low power watch | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Controls smartphone music | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Plays and controls watch music | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Music storage | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | Up to 2,000 songs | ✅ | ✅ | Up to 2,000 songs | ✅ |
| Find My Phone | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Find My Watch | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| 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™ |
| Compatible with Garmin Connect Mobile | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Garmin Pay | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Stocks | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Red shift mode | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Activity Tracking Features | ||||||||||
| Step counter | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Move bar (displays on device after a period pf inactivity; walk for a couple of minuets to reset it) | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Auto goal (Learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Calories burned | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Floors climbed | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Distance travelled | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Intensity minuets | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| TrueUp | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Move IQ | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Safety and Tracking Features | ||||||||||
| Live track | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Group LiveTrack | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Live event sharing | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Incident detection during select activities | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Assistance | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Fitness Equipment | ||||||||||
| Available gym activity profiles | ❌ | trength, 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, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates and Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running |
| Cardio workouts | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Strength workouts | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| HIIT workouts | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Yoga workouts | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pilates Workouts | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| On-screen workout animations | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| On-screen workout muscle maps | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Automatic rep counting | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Training, planning and Analysis Features | ||||||||||
| GPS speed and distance | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Customizable data pages | âś… (swim only) | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Customizable activity profiles | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto pause | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Interval training | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Advanced workouts | âś… (pool swim only) | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Downloadable training programs | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Power modes – customizable in-activity battery settings | ❌ | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| HRM running pace and distance | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto Lap | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Manual lap | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| 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) | âś… (swim only) | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Training effect (anaerobic) | âś… (swim only) | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Custom alerts | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Audio prompts | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Finish time | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Virtual Partner | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Race an Activity | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Manual multisport activities | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto multisport activities | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Course guidance | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Segments | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Strava features (beacon, live segments) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Trendline™ Popularity Routing | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (available as a wearable map theme) | ✅ (available as a wearable map theme) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Round-trip course creator | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Touch and/or button lock | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Hot keys | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto scroll | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Activity history on watch | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Physio TrueUp | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Unified training status | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Heart Rate Features | ||||||||||
| HR zones | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| HR alerts | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| HR calories | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| % 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) |
| Records heart rate while swimming | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) |
| HR broadcasts (broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices) | âś… | âś… (using ANT+) | âś… (using ANT+) | âś… (using ANT+) | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Respiration rate (during exercise) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) |
| Running Features | ||||||||||
| Available run profiles | Outdoor running | Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running | Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running | Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running | Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running | Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Swimming/Running, Triathlon |
| GPS-based distance, time and pace | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Running dynamics | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ |
| Vertical oscillation and ratiode length | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ |
| Ground contact time and balance | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (GCT balance with accessory) |
| Stride length (real time) | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ |
| Cadance (provides real-time number of steps per minuete) | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessories) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Running power | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Grade-adjusted pace | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Performance condition | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Lactate threshold | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) |
| PacePro Pacing Strategies | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Run Workouts | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Hill score | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Trail run auto climb | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Race predictor | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Course- and weather-specific race predictor | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| 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 | manual | manual | 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 | ||||||||||
| Available outdoor recreation profiles | ❌ | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowhshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Tennis, Tactical | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowhshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Tennis, Tactical | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowhshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Tennis, Tactical | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Horseback Riding, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Tactical | Hiking, Indoor and Outdoor Climbing, Bouldering, Surfing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Jumpmaster, Tactical | Swimming/Running, Triathlon, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, 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, Inline Skating | Swimming/Running, Triathlon, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, 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, Inline Skating | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, 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, Inline Skating | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, 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, Inline Skating |
| 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 | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| ClimbPro ascent planner | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Trail run auto climb | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Vertical speed | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Total ascent/decent | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Rest Timer (Ultra Run only) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Auto rest | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Future elevation plot | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Projected waypoint | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sight N’ Go | ❌ | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Area Calculations | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (via Connect IQ) | ✅ (via Connect IQ) | ✅ (via Connect IQ) | ✅ (via Connect IQ) | ✅ (via Connect IQ) |
| Fish forecast | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (via Connect IQ) | ✅ (via Connect IQ) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (via Connect IQ) | ✅ |
| Sun and moon information | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (via Connect IQ) | ✅ (via Connect IQ) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (via Connect IQ) | ✅ |
| 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 | ||||||||||
| Available cycling profiles | ❌ | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Cyclocross, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Cyclocross, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking | Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Triathlon | Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Triathlon | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, Triathlon | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, Triathlon | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, Triathlon | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, Triathlon |
| 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 |
| 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 | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (ANT+® and Bluetooth® Smart sensors) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Power meter compatible | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Power guide | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Swimming Features | ||||||||||
| Available swim profiles | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, Triathlon |
| Open-water swim metrics(distance, pace, stroke, count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency, calories) | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Pool swim metrics(stroke, type detection, SWOLF, drill Logging, Open water workouts) | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Stroke Type Detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (POOL SWIM ONLY) | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Drill Logging(POOL SWIM ONLY) | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Basic rest timer (up from 0)(POOL SWIM ONLY) | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| “Repeat On” rest timer(POOL SWIM ONLY) | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Auto rest (POOL SWIM ONLY) | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Time & distance alerts | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Pacing Alerts (POOL SWIM ONLY) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Countdown start (POOL SWIM ONLY) | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Pool swim workouts | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Critical swim speed | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Underwater wrist-based heart rate | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… | âś… |
| Heart Rate from external HRM | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™ and HRM-Swim™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) |
| Boating Features | ||||||||||
| Available boating profiles | ❌ | ❌ | Boating | Boating | Boating | Boating | Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, | Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, | Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Sailing Expedition | Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Sailing Expedition |
| 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) |
| Wearable trolling motor remote | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Diving Features | ||||||||||
| Dive activity maximum operating depth | ❌ | ❌ | 100 meters | 100 meters | 100 meters | 100 meters | 200 meters | 200 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 | ❌ | ❌ |
| 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 and Trimix, up to 100% O2; 1 bottom gas and up to 11 deco and/or backup gasses. | ❌ | ❌ |
| 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 2.0 with customizable deco PO2 setting | ❌ | ❌ |
| Subwave support | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | in Mk2i | in Mk3i | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Air integration | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | via Subwave in in Mk2i | via Subwave in in Mk3i | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Number of Transmitters supported | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | 5 in Mk2i | 8 in Mk3i | 8 | ❌ | ❌ |
| Gas time remaining | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | in Mk2i | in Mk3i | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Gas consummation rate | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | in Mk2i | 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) | ❌ | ❌ |
| 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) | ❌ | ❌ |
| 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) | ❌ | ❌ |
| 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) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dive ascent/decent rate indicator | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Automatic altitude adjustment | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| No fly time | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with 24hr countdown) | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| 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) | ❌ | ❌ |
| 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 time and intensity; auto-on at depth) | ✅ (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth) | ✅ (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth) | ❌ | ❌ |
| 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. 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 – in Mk2i). 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 | ❌ | ❌ |
| 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 | ❌ | ❌ |
| 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) | ❌ | ❌ |
| 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) | ✅ (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, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status) | ❌ | ❌ |