Product ![]() | Forerunner 45s/45![]() | Forerunner 55![]() | Forerunner 245![]() | Forerunner 245 Music ![]() | Forerunner 255/255s![]() | Forerunner 255/255s Music![]() | Forerunner 745![]() | Forerunner 945![]() | Forerunner 945 LTE![]() | Forerunner 955![]() | Forerunner 955 Solar![]() | Enduro 2![]() |
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Unit Dimensions (WxHxD) | 45: 42 x 42 x 11.4 mm 45S: 39.5 x 39.5 x 11.4 mm | 42 x 42 x 11.6 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 126-203 mm | 42.3 x 42.3 x 12.2 mm | 42.3 x 42.3 x 12.2 mm | 255: 45.6 x 45.6 x 12.9 (mm) Fits wrists with a circumference of 130-205 mm 255s: 41 x 41 x 12.4 (mm) Fits wrists with a circumference of 110-175 mm | 255 Music: 5.6 x 12.9 (mm) Fits wrists with a circumference of 130-205 mm 255s Music: 41 x 41 x 12.4 (mm) Fits wrists with a circumference of 110-175 mm | 43.8 x 43.8 x 13.3 mm | 47 x 47 x 13.9 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 130-220 mm | 44.4 x 44.4 x 13.9 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 128-218 mm | 46.5 x 46.5 x 14.4 (mm) Fits wrists with a circumference of 130-220 mm | 46.5 x 46.5 x 14.4 (mm) Fits wrists with a circumference of 130-220 mm | 51 x 51 x 15.6 (mm) Fits wrists with the following circumference: Sport loop: 110-220 mm Silicone band: 127-210 mm |
QuickFit Watch Band Compatible | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (22mm) | ✅ (22mm) | ✅ (22 mm compatible) | ✅ (22 mm compatible) | ✅ (22 mm compatible) | included (26 mm) |
Quick Release Bands | ❌ | ✅ (20 mm, Industry standard) | ✅ (20 mm, Industry standard) | ✅ (20 mm, Industry standard) | 255: 20 mm, Industry standard 255s: 18 mm, Industry standard | 255 Music: 20 mm, Industry standard 255s Music: 18 mm, Industry standard | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Lens Material | chemically strengthened glass | chemically strengthened glass | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 | Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX | Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX | Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX | Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX | Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX | Power Sapphire™ |
Display Size (WxH) | 1.04″ (26.3 mm) diameter | 1.04″ (26.3 mm) diameter | 1.2″ (30.4 mm) diameter | 1.2″ (30.4 mm) diameter | 255: 1.3″ (33 mm) diameter 255s: 1.1″ (27.5mm) Diameter | 255 Music: 1.3″ (33 mm) diameter 255s Music: 1.1″ (27.5mm) Diameter | 1.2″ (30.4 mm) diameter | 1.2″ (30.4 mm) diameter | 1.2″ (30.4 mm) diameter | 1.3″ (33 mm) diameter | 1.3″ (33 mm) diameter | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter |
Display Resolution (WxH) | 208 x 208 pixels | 208 x 208 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels | 255: 260 x 260 pixels 255s: 218 x 218 pixels | 255 Music: 260 x 260 pixels 255s Music: 218 x 218 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels |
Weight | 45: 36 g 45S: 32 g | 37 g | 38.5 g | 38.5 g | 255: 49 g 255s: 39 g | 255 Music: 49 g 255s Music: 39 g | 47 g | 50 g | 49 g | 52 g | 53 g | 70 g (case only: 64 g) |
Battery | rechargeable lithium-ion | rechargeable lithium-ion | rechargeable lithium-ion | rechargeable lithium-ion | rechargeable lithium-ion | rechargeable lithium-ion | rechargeable lithium-ion | rechargeable lithium-ion | rechargeable lithium-ion | rechargeable lithium-ion | rechargeable lithium-ion | rechargeable lithium-ion |
Battery Life | Smartwatch Mode: Up to 7 days GPS mode: Up to 13 hours | Smartwatch Mode: Up to 2 weeks GPS mode: Up to 20 hours | Smartwatch Mode: Up to 7 days GPS mode: Up to 24 hours | Smartwatch Mode: Up to 7 days GPS mode with music: Up to 6 hours GPS mode: Up to 24 hours Mode | Smartwatch mode: Up to: 14 days/12 days GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to: 30 hours/26 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to: 25 hours/20 hours All-Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band: Up to: 16 hours/13 hours See Details | Smartwatch mode: Up to: 14 days/12 days GPS-only GNSS mode: Up to 30 hours/26 hours All-Systems GNSS mode with music: Up to: 6.5 hours/5.5 hours All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to: 25 hours/20 hours All-Systems GNSS mode plus Multi-Band: Up to: 16 hours/13 hours See Details | Smartwatch mode: Up to 7 days GPS mode with music: Up to 6 hours GPS mode without music: Up to 16 hours UltraTrac™ mode: Up to 24 hours Mode | Smart Mode: Up to 2 weeks GPS mode with music: Up to 10 hours GPS mode without music: Up to 36 hours | Smartwatch Mode: Up to 2 weeks GPS mode with music: Up to 12 hours GPS mode with music and LTE LiveTrack: Up to 7 hours GPS mode without music: Up to 35 hours | Smartwatch mode: Up to 15 days GPS-only mode without music: Up to 42 hours 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 Ultratrac mode: Up to 80 hours See Details | 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 *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 34 days / 46 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 111 days / 550 days with solar* GPS: Up to 110 hours / 150 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 78 hours / 96 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems and Multi-band: Up to 68 hours / 81 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems and Music: Up to 20 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 264 hours / 714 with solar** Expedition GPS: 77 days / 172 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 |
Waterproof | ✅ (50m) | ✅ (50m) | ✅ (50m) | ✅ (50m) | ✅ (50m) | ✅ (50m) | ✅ (50m) | ✅ (50m) | ✅ (50m) | ✅ (50m) | ✅ (50m) | ✅ (100m) |
History | 200 hours of activity data | 200 hours of activity data | 200 hours of activity data | 200 hours of activity data | 4 GB | 4 GB | 200 hours of activity data | 200 hours of activity data | 200 hours of activity data | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
Clock Features | ||||||||||||
Time/Date | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
GPS Time Sync | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Automatic Daylight Savings Time | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Alarm Clock | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Timer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Stopwatch | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Sunrise/Sunset Times | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Sensors | ||||||||||||
GPS | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
GLONASS | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Galileo | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Multi-frequency Positioning | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
SatIQ™ Technology | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ with Aug 2022 update | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ with Aug 2022 update | ❌ | ✅ |
Garmin Elevate Wrist Heart Rate Monitor | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Barometric Altimeter | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Compass | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Gyroscope | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Accelerometer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Thermometer | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (tempe sensor required) | ✅ (tempe sensor required) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Daily Smart Features | ||||||||||||
Connectivity | ✅ | ✅ | Bluetooth®, ANT+® | Bluetooth® Smart, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+® | Bluetooth® Smart, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth® Smart, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth® Smart, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®, LTE (with subscription) | Bluetooth® Smart, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth® Smart, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® |
Connect IQ | ✅ (watch faces only) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
On-device Connect IQ™ Store | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Smart Notifications | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Text Response/Reject Phone Call with Text | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Calendar | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Weather | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Battery saver (customizable low power watch) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Controls Smartphone Music | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Plays and Controls Watch Music | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Music Storage | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (up to 500 songs) | ❌ | ✅ (up to 500 songs) | ✅ (up to 500 songs) | ✅ (up to 500 songs) | ✅ (up to 1000 songs) | ✅ (up to 2000 songs) | ✅ (up to 2000 songs) | ✅ (up to 2000 songs) |
Find my Phone Feature | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Find my Watch Feature | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
VIRB Remote | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ||
Smartphone Compatibility | iPhone® and Android® | iPhone® and Android® | iPhone® and Android® | iPhone® and Android® | iPhone® and Android® | iPhone® and Android® | iPhone® and Android® | iPhone® and Android® | iPhone® and Android® | iPhone® and Android® | iPhone® and Android® | iPhone® and Android® |
Compatible with Garmin Connect Mobile | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Garmin Pay | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Health Monitoring | ||||||||||||
Wrist-based Heart Rate | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Daily Resting Heart Rate | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Abnormal Heart Rate | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Respiration Rate (24/7) | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Pulse Ox | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (spot-check and optionally in sleep) | ✅ (spot-check and optionally in sleep) | ✅ (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) | ✅ (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) | ✅ | ✅ (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) | ✅ (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) | ✅ (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) | ✅ (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) | ✅ (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) |
Fitness Age | ✅ (in app) | ✅ | ✅ (in app) | ✅ (in app) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (in app) |
Body Battery Energy Monitor | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (in app) | ✅ (in app) | ✅ (in app) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
All-day Stress Tracking | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Relaxation Reminders | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Relaxation Breathing Timer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Sleep score and insights | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Sleep | ✅ (Advanced) | ✅ (Advanced) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (Advanced) | ✅ (Advanced) | ✅ (Advanced) | ✅ (Advanced) | ✅ (Advanced) | ✅ (Advanced) | ✅ (Advanced) | ✅ |
Hydration | ❌ | ✅ (in Garmin Connect) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) |
Woman’s Health | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) | ✅ (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) |
Health snapshot | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Activity Tracking Features | ||||||||||||
Step Counter | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Move Bar (Displays on Device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minuets to reset it) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Auto Goal (Learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Calories Burned | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Floor Climbed | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Distance Traveled | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Intensity Minuets | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
TrueUp | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Move IQ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Body Battery Energy Monitor | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (in app) | ✅ (in app) | ✅ (in app) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
All-Day Stress Tracking | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Training, Planning and Analysis Features | ||||||||||||
Activity History on Watch | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Customizable Activity Profiles | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Customizable Alerts | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Audio Prompts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Auto Multisport Activities | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Course Guidance | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Interval Training | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Improved Interval (includes open repeats, intervals data package, reset screen and auto detection) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Advanced Workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Auto Lap | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Auto Pause | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Auto Scroll | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Customizable Data Pages | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Manual Multisport Activities | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Virtual Partner | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Finish Time | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Fitness Age | ✅ (in app) | ✅ | ✅ (in app) | ✅ (in app) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (in app) | ✅ (in app) | ✅ (in app) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Hot Keys | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Configure Lap Alerts | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Touch and/or Button Lock | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Manual Lap | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Segments (Live, Garmin) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
GPS Speed and Distance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Training Effect (aerobic) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Training Effect (anaerobic) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Training Load (your total training load for the last 7 days calculated from estimated EPOC) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Training Load Focus | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Downloadable Training Plans | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Training Status (lets you see if you’re training effectively by tracking your training history and fitness level trend) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
V02 Max (run) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
V02 Max (Trail run) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Improved Recovery Time | ❌ | ✅ (limited) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Daily Suggested workouts | ❌ | ✅ (limited) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅(7 days) | ✅(7 days) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (7 days) | ✅ (7 days) | ✅ |
Rest timer | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (Ultra Run only) |
Heat and altitude acclimation | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Power Modes – customizable in-activity battery settings | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Heart Rate Features | ||||||||||||
HR Zones | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
HR Alerts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
HR Calories | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
% HR Max | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
% HRR | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Recovery Time | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Auto Max HR | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Morning Report | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ with Aug 2022 update | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Race Glance/Widget | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ with Aug 2022 update | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ with Aug 2022 update |
HRV Status | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ with Aug 2022 update |
Training Readiness | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ with Aug 2022 update | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ with Aug 2022 update |
Records Heart Rate While Swimming | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (with HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim) | ✅ (with HRM-Swim or HRM-Pro) | ✅ (with HRM-Swim or HRM-Pro) | ✅ (with HRM-Swim or HRM-Pro) |
HR Broadcast (Broadcasts HR Data over ANT to paired devices) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Running Features | ||||||||||||
Preloaded Run Profiles | Running, Treadmill Running. Indoor Track Running may be added through app | Running, Treadmill Running, Track Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running | Running, Treadmill Running,Trail Running, Indoor Track | Running, Treadmill Running,Trail Running, Indoor Track | 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, Treadmill Running, Indoor and Outdoor Track Running, Virtual Running, Trail Running | Running, Indoor and Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running | Running, Indoor and Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill 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, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running |
GPS-based Distance, Time and Pace | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Running Dynamics | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) |
Vertical Oscillation and Ratio | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (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) |
Ground Contact Time and Balance | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (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) |
Stride Length (real time) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) |
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minuet) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Running power | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ with Aug 2022 update and compatible accessory | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) |
Grade-adjusted pace | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Physiological Measurements | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Performance Condition | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Lactate Threshold | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) |
PacePro Pacing Strategies | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Run Workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Trail run auto climb | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Race Predictor | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Course- and weather-specific race predictor | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Foot pod Capable | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Safety and Tracking Features | ||||||||||||
Incident Detection During Select Activities | ✅ (Smartphone Required) | ✅ | ✅ (Smartphone Required) | ✅ (Smartphone Required) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (Smartphone Required) | ✅ (Smartphone Required) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Assistance | ✅ (Smartphone Required) | ✅ | ✅ (Smartphone Required) | ✅ (Smartphone Required) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (Smartphone Required) | ✅ (Smartphone Required) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Assistance Plus | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅(with LTE subscription; coverage details) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Spectator Messaging | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (with LTE subscription; coverage details) | ✅ (with compatible smartphone) | ✅ (with compatible smartphone) | ❌ |
LiveTrack | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Group Live Track | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Live Event Sharing | ✅ Android® Only | ✅ Android® Only | ✅ Android® Only | ✅ Android® Only | ✅ Android® Only | ✅ Android® Only | ✅ Android® Only | ✅ Android® Only | ✅ | ✅ Android® Only | ✅ Android® Only | ✅ |
Fitness Equipment/Gym | ||||||||||||
Preloaded Gym Activity Profiles | Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Yoga may be added through app | Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, HIIT, Pilates, Yoga | Strength Training, Cardio Training, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Indoor Rowing and Yoga | Strength Training, Cardio Training, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Indoor Rowing and Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates and Yoga | Strength Training, Cardio Training, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Indoor Rowing and Yoga | Strength, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates and Yoga | 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 Climbing, Bouldering, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga |
Cardio Workouts | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Strength Workout | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
HIIT workouts | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Yoga Workouts | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Pilates Workouts | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Automatic rep Counting | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
On-screen workout animations | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
On-screen workout muscle maps | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Outdoor Recreation Features | ||||||||||||
Available Outdoor Recreation Profiles | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Hiking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing | Hiking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing | Hiking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Skiing, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Stand up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking | Hiking, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking | Hiking, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking | 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, 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, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Adventure Racing, Horseback Riding, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Tactical |
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 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Barometric Trend Indicator | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Storm Alert | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Trail Run Auto Climb | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Vertical Speed | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Total Ascent/Descent | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Preloaded Topographical Maps | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Preloaded road and trail maps | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Preloaded ski resort maps | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Downloadable Cartography Support | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
GPS Coordinates | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Projected Waypoint | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Straight ‘N Go | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Area Calculation | ❌ | ✅ (via Connect IQ®) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (via Connect IQ®) | ✅ (via Connect IQ®) | ✅ (via Connect IQ®) | ✅ (via Connect IQ®) | ✅ (via Connect IQ®) | ✅ (via Connect IQ®) |
Hunt/Fish Calendar | ❌ | ✅ (via Connect IQ®) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (via Connect IQ®) | ✅ (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®) | ✅ (via Connect IQ®) | ✅ (via Connect IQ®) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (via Connect IQ®) |
Dual Grid Coordinates | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
XERO Location | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Expedition GPS Activity | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Cycling Features | ||||||||||||
Available Cycling Profiles | Biking. Indoor Biking may be added through app | Biking, Indoor Biking | Biking, Indoor Biking | Biking, Indoor Biking | Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, eBiking, eMountain Biking | Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, eBiking, eMountain Biking | Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking | Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking | Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Trail Biking, eBiking, eMountain Trail Biking | 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 | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon |
Alerts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Courses Cycle Map | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
MTB Grit & FLow | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Bike Lap and Lap Maximum Power | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Race an Activity | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Time/Distance Alerts | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
FTP (Functional Threshold Power) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅(with compatible accessory) | ✅(with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) |
Strava Features | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Compatible with Vector & Rally | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Power Meter Compatible | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Advanced cycling dynamics | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Compatible with Varia Radar | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Compatible with Lights | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Speed and Cadence Sensor Support | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (ANT+® and Bluetooth® Smart sensors) | ✅ (ANT+® and Bluetooth® Smart sensors) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Swimming Features | ||||||||||||
Available Swim Profiles | ❌ | Pool Swimming | Pool Swimming | Pool Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swim running | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running |
Open-water Swim Metrics | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Pool Swim Metrics | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Stroke Type Detection | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Drill Logging (pool swim only) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Basic Rest Timer (up from 0) (pool swim only) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
“Repeat on” Rest Timer (pool swim only) | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Auto Rest (pool swim only) | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Time and Distance Alerts | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Pacing alerts (pool swim only) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Critical Swim Speed | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Countdown Start (pool swim only) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Pool Swim Workouts | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Underwater Wrist-based Heart Rate | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Heart Rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Swim™ or HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Swim™ or HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Swim™ or HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Swim™ or HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) |
Golfing Features | ||||||||||||
Preloaded with 42,000 courses worldwide | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, Middle and back of green) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Yardage to Layups/Doglegs | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | automatic | automatic | automatic |
Measure Shot Distance | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Digital Scorecard | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Custom targets | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Stat Tracking | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Garmin AutoShot | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Green View with Manual Pin Position | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
PinPointer | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
PlaysLike distance | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Handicap Scoring | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Hazards and Course Targets | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
TrueSwing Compatible | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Virtual Caddie | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ with Aug 2022 update |
Round Timer/odometer | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Tournament legal | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Garmin Forerunners are a popular fitness watch for runners. With many different styles and colours to choose from, it’s easy to see why runners chose Garmin to track their performance.