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Compare Garmin Solar Smart Watches

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

 

Here’s a comparison of the current Garmin solar watch models: Forerunner, fenix, Instinct, tactix, Enduro, & quatix. Stay charged up on the go with the power of the sun.

Productsolar compare Forerunner 955 Solar
fenix 7S PRO
Garmin fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar in Titanium with Fog Gray/Ember Orange Band
fenix 7 PRO
Garmin fenix 7 Pro Solar in Slate Gray with Black Band
fenix 7X PRO
Garmin fenix 7X Pro - Sapphire Solar Edition Titanium with Fog Gray/Ember Orange Band
fenix 8 – 47mm, Solar
Garmin fenix 8 solar 47mm titanium
fenix 8 – 51mm, Solar
Instinct 2/2S Solar
Instinct 2X Solar
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar in whitestone angled left with homepage screen
Instinct 3 - 45mm/50mm Solar
Instinct 3 Solar Tactical - 45mm/50mm
Instinct Crossover Solar
Descent G1 Solar
tactix 7 Pro Edition
tactix 8 Solar
quatix 7x Solar
Enduro 3
Garmin Enduro 3
Lens Material Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX Power Glass or Power Sapphire Power Glass or Power Sapphire Power Glass or Power Sapphire Power Sapphire Power Sapphire Power Glass™ Power Glass™ Power Glass™ Power Glass™ Power Glass Power Sapphire™ Power Sapphire™ Power Sapphire™ Power Sapphire™ Power Sapphire
Bezel Material
fiber-reinforced polymer
stainless steel or titanium stainless steel or titanium stainless steel or titanium titanium titanium fiber-reinforced polymer fiber-reinforced polymer fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum fiber-reinforced polymer/stainless steel fiber-reinforced polymer/stainless steel titanium titanium titanium titanium
Case Material N/A fiber-reinforced polymer with stainless steel or titanium rear cover fiber-reinforced polymer with stainless steel or titanium rear cover fiber-reinforced polymer with stainless steel or titanium rear cover fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover fiber-reinforced polymer fiber-reinforced polymer fiber-reinforced polymer fiber-reinforced polymer fiber-reinforced polymer fiber-reinforced polymer fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover fiber-reinforced polymer
QuickFit Watch Band Compatible
yes (22 mm compatible)

included (20 mm)

included (22 mm)

included (26 mm)
included (22 mm) included (26 mm) yes (22mm)/(26 mm) yes (26 mm) yes (22mm)/(26 mm) yes (22mm)/(26 mm) yes (22 mm) yes (22 mm) included (26 mm) included (26 mm) included (26 mm) compatible (26 mm)
Strap Material silicone silicone silicone silicone silicone silicone silicone silicone silicone silicone silicone silicone nylon and silicone silicone titanium and silicone included ultra light-weight elastic nylon hook & loop
Water Rating 5 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM Dive (100 meters) 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM 10 ATM
Physical Size 46.5 x 46.5 x 14.4 (mm)
Fits wrists with a circumference of 130-220 mm
42 x 42 x 14.1 mm
Fits wrists with the following circumference:
Silicone band: 108-182 mm
Suede band: 108-175 mm
Fabric band: 108-189 mm
Metal band: 108-180 mm
47 x 47 x 14.5 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
51 x 51 x 14.9 mm
Fits wrists with the following circumference:
Silicone band: 127-210 mm
Leather Band: 135-213 mm
Fabric Band: 135-213 mm
Metal Band: 135-225 mm
47 x 47 x 15.2 mm
Fits wrists with the following circumference:
Silicone band: 125-208 mm
UltraFit Band: 125-215 mm
Leather Band: 132-210 mm
Metal Band: 132-215 mm
51 x 51 x 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
2: 45 x 45 x 14.5 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
50 x 50 x 14.5 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 145-228 mm
45mm: 45 x 45 x 14.9 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 137-204 mm
50mm: 50 x 50 x 14.4 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 141-213 mm
45mm: 45 x 45 x 14.9 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 137-204 mm
50mm: 50 x 50 x 14.4 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 141-213 mm
45.0 x 45.0 x 16.2 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 135-230 mm
45.5 x 45.5 x 15.2 mm
Silicone Band: 128-224 mm
Extra Long Silicone Band: 128-373 mm
51 x 51 x 14.9 mm
Fits wrists with the following circumference:
Silicone band: 127-210 mm
Leather band: 135-213 mm
Fabric band: 135-213 mm
Metal band: 135-225 mm

51 x 51 x 15.4 mm
Fits wrists with the following circumference:
Silicone Band: 127-210 mm
UltraFit Band: 127-225 mm
Leather Band: 135-213 mm
Metal Band: 135-225 mm

51 x 51 x 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
51 x 51 x 15.7 mm
Fits wrists with the following circumference:
Silicone band: 127-210 mm
UltraFit Band: 127-225 mm
Leather Band: 135-213 mm
Metal Band: 135-225 mm
Display Type sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) 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) 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) sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Display Size 1.3″ (33 mm) diameter 1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter 1.3” (33.02 mm) diameter 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter 1.3” (33.00 mm) diameter 1.4” (35.56 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; 1.1” x 1.1” (27 x 27 mm) 45mm: custom, two-window design; 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm)
50mm: custom, two-window design; 1.1” x 1.1” (27 x 27 mm)
45mm: custom, two-window design; 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm)
50mm: custom, two-window design; 1.1” x 1.1” (27 x 27 mm)
custom, with a center hole: 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) custom, two-window design: 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter
Display Resolution
260 x 260 pixels
240 x 240 pixels 260 x 260 pixels 280 x 280 pixels 260 x 260 pixels 280 x 280 pixels 2: 176 x 176 pixels
2S: 156 x 156 pixels (active area)
176 x 176 pixels 176 x 176 pixels 176 x 176 pixels 176 x 176 pixels 176 x 176 pixels 280 x 280 pixels 280 x 280 pixels 280 x 280 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Color Display
Leakproof inductive buttons
Built-in speaker/microphone
Night Vision Mode in Tactical Edition in Tactical Edition in Tactical Edition
Stealth Mode in Tactical Edition in Tactical Edition in Tactical Edition
Kill Switch in Tactical Edition in Tactical Edition in Tactical Edition
Analog hands
Memory/ History 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 64 MB 32 MB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Battery Life Smartwatch mode: Up to 15 days/20 days with solar*
GPS-only mode without music: Up to 42 hours/49 hours with solar**
All-Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band with music: Up to 8.5 hours
All Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band without music: Up to 20 hours/22 hours with solar**
Ultratrac mode: Up to 80 hours/110 hours with solar**
See Details
Smartwatch: Up to 11 days/14 days with solar*
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 38 days/87 days with solar*
GPS Only: Up to 37 hours/46 hours with solar**
All Satellite Systems: Up to 26 hours/30 hours with solar*
All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 15 hours/16 hours with solar**
All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 7 hours
Max Battery GPS: Up to 90 hours/162 hours with solar**
Expedition GPS: Up to 26 days/43 days with solar*
Smartwatch: Up to 18 days/22 days with solar*
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 57 days/173 days with solar*
GPS Only: Up to 57 hours/73 hours with solar**
All Satellite Systems: Up to 40 hours/48 hours with solar*
All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 23 hours/26 hours with solar**
All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 10 hours
Max Battery GPS: Up to 136 hours/289 hours with solar**
Expedition GPS: Up to 40 days/74 days with solar*
Smartwatch: Up to 28 days/37 days with solar*
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 90 days/1+ year with solar*
GPS Only: Up to 89 hours/122 hours with solar**
All Satellite Systems: Up to 63 hours/77 hours with solar*
All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 36 hours/41 hours with solar**
All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 16 hours
Max Battery GPS: Up to 213 hours/578 hours with solar**
Expedition GPS: Up to 62 days/ 139 days with solar*
Smartwatch: Up to 21 days/28 days with solar*
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 34 days/58 days with solar*
GPS Only: Up to 67 hours/92 hours with solar**
All Satellte Systems: Up to 48 hours/59 hours with solar**
All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 37 hours/43 hours with solar***
All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 13 hours
Max Battery GPS: Up to 132 hours/283 hours with solar**
Expedition GPS: Up to 34 days/58 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 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 28/21 days, Unlimited/51 days 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*
Smartwatch: 40 days; unlimited with solar*
GPS: 60 hours; 145 hours with solar**
All Satellite Systems: 40 hours; 65 hours with solar*
All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band: 27 hours; 36 hours with solar**
Max Battery GPS Mode: 150 hours; unlimited with solar**
Expedition GPS Activity: 60 days; unlimited with solar*
Battery Saver Watch Mode: 100 days; unlimited with solar*
*Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions
**Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions

Smartwatch: Up to 28/40 days/Unlimited with solar*
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 65/100 days/Unlimited with solar*
GPS Only: Up to 40 hours/130 / 60 hours/ 260 hours with solar**
All Satellite Systems: Up to 28 hours/50 /40 hours/80 hours with solar**
All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band: Up to 24 hours/40 / 34 hours/60 hours with solar***
Max Battery GPS: Up to 100 hours/Unlimited / 150 hours/Unlimited with solar**
Expedition GPS: Up to 36 days/Unlimited / 60 days/Unlimited with solar*

*Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions
**Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions
***Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology

Smartwatch: Up to 28/40 days/Unlimited with solar*
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 65/100 days/Unlimited with solar*
GPS Only: Up to 40 hours/130 / 60 hours/ 260 hours with solar**
All Satellite Systems: Up to 28 hours/50 /40 hours/80 hours with solar**
All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band: Up to 24 hours/40 / 34 hours/60 hours with solar***
Max Battery GPS: Up to 100 hours/Unlimited / 150 hours/Unlimited with solar**
Expedition GPS: Up to 36 days/Unlimited / 60 days/Unlimited with solar*

*Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions
**Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions
***Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology

Smartwatch: Up to 28 days/70 days with solar*
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 71 days/Unlimited with solar*
GPS: Up to 25 hours/31 hours with solar**
Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 111 hours/553 hours with solar**
Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 40 days/327 days with solar*
*Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions
**Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions
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*

*Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions
**Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions
Smartwatch: Up to 28 days/37 days with solar*
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 90 days/1+ year with solar*
GPS Only: Up to 89 hours/122 hours with solar**
All Satellte Systems: Up to 63 hours/77 hours with solar*
All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 16 hours Max Battery
GPS: Up to 213 hours/578 hours with solar**
Expedition GPS: Up to 62 days/139 days with solar*

Smartwatch: Up to 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 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 36 days/90 days with solar*
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 92 days/unlimited with solar*
GPS Only: Up to 120 hours/320 hours with solar**
All Satellite Systems: Up to 80 hours/144 hours with solar**
All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 60 hours/90 hours with solar***
All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 22 hours
Max Battery GPS: Up to 210 hours/unlimited with solar**
Expedition GPS: Up to 77 days/unlimited days with solar*
*Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions
**Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions
**Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology
Maps & Memory                                
Basemap
Preloaded Topographical 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/QZSS/BEIDOU GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS/BEIDOU GPS/GLONASS/Galileo GPS/GLONASS/Galileo GPS/GLONASS/Galileo GPS/GLONASS/Galileo GPS/GLONASS/Galileo GPS/GLONASS/Galileo GPS/GLONASS/Galileo GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS/BEIDOU GPS/GLONASS/Galileo GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS/BEIDOU
Multi-frequency Positioning
SatIQ Technology
Garmin Elevate Wrist Heart Rate Monitor
Barometric Altimeter
Compass
Gyroscope
Thermometer
Depth sensor ✅(to 40 m) ✅(to 40 m) ✅(to 40 m)
Pulse OX
Ambient light sensor
Daily Smart Features                                
Connectivity Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® Bluetooth®, ANT+® Bluetooth®, ANT+® Bluetooth®, ANT+® Bluetooth®, ANT+® Bluetooth®, ANT+® Bluetooth®, ANT+® Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Connect IQ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets & more)
On-device Connect IQ™ Store
Text Response/ Reject Phone Call With Text (android only)
View images from notifications on watch (Android only)
Calendar
Weather
Battery Saver – Customizable low Power Watch
Controls Smartphone Music
Plays and Controls Watch Music
Music Storage Up to 2,000 songs Up to 2,000 songs Up to 2,000 songs
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app
Find My Phone
Find My Watch
Find My Phone during GPS activity
VIRB Camera Remote
Smartphone Compatibility iPhone®, Android™ iPhone®, Android™ iPhone®, Android™ iPhone®, Android™ iPhone®, Android™ iPhone®, Android™ iPhone®, Android™ iPhone®, Android™ iPhone®, Android™ iPhone®, Android™ iPhone®, Android™ iPhone®, Android™ iPhone®, Android™ iPhone®, Android™ iPhone®, Android™ iPhone®, Android™
Compatible With Garmin Connect Mobile
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile
Garmin Pay
BLUETOOTH phone calling and voice assistant support
Stocks ✅ (optional Connect IQ app) ✅  (optional Connect IQ app)
Voice command
Passcode
Calculator
Garmin Share
Activity Tracking Features                                
Step Counter
Move Bar (displays on Device after a period of inactivity)
Auto Goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)
Sleep Monitoring
Calories Burned
Floors Climbed
Distance Travelled
Intensity Minuets
TrueUp
Move IQ
Fitness Age ✅ (In App) ✅ (In App)
All-day Stress Tracking
Safety and Tracking Features                                
Live Track
Spectator messaging ✅ (with compatible smartphone)
Group Live Track
Live Event Sharing Android™ Only
Incident Detection During Select Activities
Incident detection alert on phone for wearables
Assistance
Fitness Equipment/ GYM                                
Available Gym Activity Profiles Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Tactical, Inline Skating Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Flying, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating 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, Jump Roping, Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running
Daily Suggested Workout - Running (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
Multisport workouts
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                                
Morning report
Evening report
Race glance/widget
Training readiness
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 Plans
Power Modes – Customizable in-activity battery settings
Auto Lap
Manual Lap
Rest timer
Configure Lap Alerts
Heat and Altitude Acclimation
VO2 Max
Realtime stamina
Endurance score
Load ratio
Training Status
Training Load
Training load focus
Training Effect (aerobic)
Training Effect (anerobic)
Primary benefit (Training Effect labels)
Workout benefit
Improved recovery time
Custom Alerts
Voice alerts
Multisport auto transition
Finish Time
Virtual Partner
Race an Activity
Auto Multisport Activities
Manual Multisport Activities
Course Guidance
Segments (Live, Garmin)
Strava Features (beacon, Live Segments)
Round-trip Course Creator (running/cycling)
Trendline™ Popularity Routing
Touch and/or Button Lock
Shortcuts
Hot Keys
Auto Scroll
Activity History on Watch
Unified training status
Heart Rate Features                                
HR Zones
HR Alerts
HR Calories
% HR Max
% HRR
Recovery Time
Auto Max HR
HRV Stress Test ✅  (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)
HRV status
HR Broadcasts (boadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices) ✅ (using ANT+) ✅ (using ANT+) ✅ (using ANT+) ✅ (using ANT+)
Respiration (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                                
Available Run Profiles Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, unning, Swimming/Running, Triathlon Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, unning, Swimming/Running, Triathlon Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Racing, Triathlon Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Racing, Triathlon Running, Treadmill Running, Track Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running Swimming/Running, Triathlon, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running, unning, Swimming/Running, Triathlon
GPS-Based Distance, Time and Place
Running Dynamics ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories)
Step speed loss ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories)
Vertical Oscillations and Ratiode Length ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories)
Ground Contact Time and Balance ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅(GCT balance with accessory) ✅(GCT balance with accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅(GCT balance with accessory) ✅(GCT balance with accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅(GCT balance with accessory) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅(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 accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories)
Running Tolerance
Running Economy ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories)
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minuet)
Running power ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories)
Grade-Adjusted Pace
Performance Condition
Lactate Threshold ✅ (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) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories) ✅ (with compatible accessories)
Pacepro Pacing Strategies
Run Workouts
Hill score
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, Digital Scorecard & More
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) automatic automatic automatic automatic automatic automatic manual manual manual manual manual manual automatic automatic automatic automatic
Digital scorecard
Custom targets
Full Vector Map
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
PinPointer
PlaysLike Distance
Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)
Handicap Scoring
Swing Tempo
Tempo Training
Round timer/odometer
TruSwing™ compatible
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, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Skiing, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Snowshoeing, Mapping, Navigating, Tennis, Pickleball, Padel, Track Me, Project Waypoint Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Padeling, Sailing Expedition, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Archery, Whitewater, Tactical, Disc Golf, Obstacle Course Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Padeling, Sailing Expedition, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Archery, Whitewater, Tactical, Disc Golf, Obstacle Course Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Padeling, Sailing Expedition, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Archery, Whitewater, Tactical, Disc Golf, Obstacle Course Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Depth App, Inline Skating Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Depth App, Inline Skating Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Hunting, Snowhshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Tennis, Tactical Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowhshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Obstacle Course Racing, Tennis, Tactical Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Snorkeling, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Whitewater, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Tactical, Inline Skating Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Snorkeling, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Whitewater, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Hunting, 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, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Tactical Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Flying, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Tactical Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery, Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater, Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Inline Skating
Point-to-Point Navigation
Bread Crumb Trail in Real Time
Back to Start
TracBack
UltraTrac Mode
Around Me Mode
Up Ahead
NextFork Navigation
Elevation Profile
Distance to destination
Climbpro ascent planner
Trail run auto climb
Vertical speed
Total ascent/ descent
Rest Timer (Ultra Run only)
Auto rest
Future elevation plot
Preloaded road and trail maps
Preloaded ski resort maps
Downloadable cartography support
GPS coordinates
Projected Waypoint
Sight ‘N Go
Area Calculations ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™)
Hunt/fish calendar ✅ (via Connect IQ™ ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™)
Sun and moon information ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™)
Dual Grid coordinates
Expedition GPS Activity
XERO Locations
Wind meter compatible
Tides ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™) in Surf Edition ✅ (via Connect IQ™) ✅ (via Connect IQ™)
Tide glance
Cycling Features                                
Available cycling profiles Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon, BMX Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon, BMX Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon, BMX Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, 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, 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, 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, Swimming/Running, Triathlon 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
Courses
MTB Grit & Flow
Bike Lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)
Race an activity
Time/ distance alters (triggers alarm when you reach goal)
FTP (Function 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)
Power curve and % FTP workouts
Garmin Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map)
Compatible with Vector and Rally (power meter)
Power meter compatible
Advanced vector support ✅(in app)
Compatible with Varia Vision
Compatible with Varia radar
Compatible with Varia lights
Speed and Cadance sensor support (with sensor)
Power guide
Swimming Features                                
Available Swim Profiles Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, Triathlon, Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Depth App Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, Triathlon, Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving, Depth App Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Triathlon Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Triathlon 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, Triathlon, Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running, Triathlon,
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)        
Pool Swim Metrics, stroke type detection, SWOLF, Drill Logging, Open Water Workout.
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)
Drill logging (pool swim only)
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)
Auto rest (pool swim only)  
Time and distance alerts
Countdown start (pool swim only)
Pool swim workouts
Underwater wrist-based heart rate
Pacing alerts (pool swim only)
Critical swim speed
Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim) ✅  (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim) ✅(with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) ✅(with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, 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™ and HRM-Pro™) ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) ✅(with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)
Diving Features                                
Dive activity maximum operating depth 40 meters 40 meters 100 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
Nitrox support
Trimix support  
Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR)  
Gas mixes Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen) Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen) 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)
PO2 up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings Up to 2.0 with customizable deco PO2 setting up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings
Auto start/end dive
Custom end-dive timeout ✅ (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)
Deep Stops ✅(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)
Dive ascent/descent rate indicator
Automatic altitude adjustment
No fly time
Dive planner yes (Basic NDL & Gas Planner) yes (Basic NDL & Gas Planner) yes (basic NDL + multi-gas deco planner) yes (Basic NDL & Gas Planner)
Backlight yes (configurable intensity; always on) yes (configurable intensity; always on) yes (configurable time and intensity; auto-on at depth yes (configurable intensity; always on)
Automatically saves dive entry and exit locations
Custom dive data screens
Sync dive log to Garmin Dive™ Mobile app
Alerts & alarms yes (vibration only) yes (vibration only) 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 x (vibration only)
3-axis dive compass yes with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L, and Reciprocal. Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading. yes with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L, and Reciprocal. Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading. yes (with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading yes (with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L and reciprocal). Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading
Missed Deco Lockout yes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) yes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) yes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement) yes (can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)
Residual Tissue Loading Reset yes (on the surface with user acknowledgement)
Surface diver status widget yes (Surface Interval, no fly time, N2 loading, CNS, OTU, and Tissue Compartment status) yes (Surface Interval, no fly time, N2 loading, CNS, OTU, and Tissue Compartment status) yes (surface interval, N2/HE loading, CNS, OTU and tissue compartment status) yes (surface Interval, no fly time, N2 loading, CNS, OTU, and Tissue Compartment status)
Boating features                                
Available watersports profiles Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking 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, 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 Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Snorkeling, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Whitewater Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Snorkeling, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Whitewater Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating 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, Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving 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
Anchor alarm
Autopilot Control
Boat Data Streaming
Virtual starting line
Counter timer
Tack assist mode
Built-in barometer and tide tables ✅  (downloadable tides)
Wearable trolling motor remote
Aviation Features                                
Worldwide airport database(s)
3-axis compass with HSI (horizontal situation indicator)
Multiple time zones with Zulu/UTC
NEXRAD on moving map
Moving Map with aviation airports, navaids, roads, bodies of water and more
Worldwide NAVAID and Intersection database(s)
In-flight Pulse Ox
METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report)
TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)

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