Garmin offers the most comprehensive array of smartwatches, GPS sports watches and trackers in the fitness world.
Whether you're a hardened athlete, new to tracking your activity or sit somewhere in the middle, there really is a Garmin watch for every type of user.Â
The only problem with this wide-reaching portfolio is that it can become quite tricky to narrow down which Garmin is best for your needs - and, of course, your budget. That's where this guide comes in.
We've tested, reviewed and rated pretty much every Garmin watch in order to give you a snapshot of what's on offer. You can check out our full Garmin reviews for the in-depth story on each device, but this is a great place to narrow down your options and get familiar with the lineup.
How to choose the right Garmin watch
Before you can really know which Garmin device is right for you, it's important to understand who each range is aimed at.Â
- Fenix - Premium multisport watches for those who want the best of everything
- Venu - Garmin's smartwatch line, providing an alternative to the Apple Watch and others
- Forerunner - Top-tier GPS sports watches with a focus on catering for runners
- Vivoactive - Everyday fitness watches that are best for gaining basic insights into all kinds of activity
- Vivomove - Hybrid watches that can track activity discreetly
- Instinct - Rugged GPS watch designed for the outdoors
Naturally, Garmin has plenty more devices for specific sports - such as its Approach golf wearables, the Swim, Epix and Descent series' or the Vivo fitness bands - but the above are the most common models we would recommend. If you are looking for something specific, the chances are strong that Garmin has a tracker for the job.Â
What is the best Garmin watch?
Within the many families of Garmin devices are multiple generations, different case sizes and standard or premium versions. This makes the task of ranking the top Garmin watches even more difficult, since, often, older models of premium lines (like the Fenix or Forerunner) are still exceptional picks.
In fact, for those who have a rough idea of what Garmin device they're suited to, it's sometimes worth considering the last-gen model. These often age very well, since Garmin supports discontinued devices with software updates, and can come with a handy price discount.Â
To help keep things simple and relevant for you here, though, our ratings largely reflect the current crop of Garmin products.
- Garmin Venu 2 / 2S / 2 Plus
- Garmin Fenix 6 / 6S / 6X / 6 Pro / Solar
- Garmin Forerunner 55
- Garmin Forerunner 945 / 945 LTE
- Garmin Vivoactive 4 / 4S
- Garmin Venu Sq
- Garmin Forerunner 245 / 245 Music
- Garmin Instinct Solar
- Garmin Vivomove
- Garmin Enduro
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