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Welcome to our list of the very best Garmin watches out at the moment - something we've spent a long time putting together.You've probably
heard of Garmin, which is why you've come to this list
You might not know that for 30 years the brand has been making devices for the automotive, aviation and marine industries, but it's getting
notable success in fitness.There are loads to choose from here, with most serious runners decked out in something from this brand, thanks to
ease of use, decent prices and - most importantly - accurate and powerful tracking.Garmin also has one of the widest portfolios, from the
budget Forerunner 10 to the expensive-but-powerful Forerunner 935, and its devices are among the best running watches you can buy right
now.Garmin has also been finding success as a smartwatch maker too, and with stellar battery life and on-wrist notifications, some of those
listed here are a genuine Apple Watch 3 alternative.We know it can be tricky working out which is right for you though, so here's our list
of all the top Garmin watches out at the moment, and which ones offer the right specs for you - making sure you don't waste money on the
wrong device for you or miss out on a better watch if only you'd spent a little more.Note: The following watches are ranked from cheapest to
most expensive according to RRP at time of writing - prices may vary over time.1
Black/Red Orange/Black: 0.98-inch x 0.94-inch | Touchscreen: No | Battery life using GPS: 5 hours | Battery life on standby: 35 days |
Onboard storage: 7 activities | Bluetooth connection: No | Smartwatch capabilities: No | Multisport: No | Inbuilt heart-rate monitor: NoVery
for some of the more sophisticated watches on this list.What it lacks in functionality the Forerunner 10 certainly makes up for in
Garmin Forerunner 15A simple, affordable GPS watchScreen size: Black/Green, Teal/White Violet/White: 0.81-inch x 0.77-inch; Black/Blue
Red/Black: 0.98-inch x 0.94-inch | Touchscreen: No | Battery life using GPS: 8 hours | Battery life on standby: 35 days | Onboard storage: 7
activities | Bluetooth connection: No | Smartwatch capabilities: No | Multisport: No | Inbuilt heart-rate monitor: NoSimple to operateCheap
Forerunner 15 is not the most aesthetically pleasing watch in the world (or even in the Garmin range), and it is often criticized for its
watches, the Forerunner 15 enables the user to sync their data with Garmin Connect, opening up a whole other level of analysis and
sharing.Coupled with the heart rate monitoring and activity tracking, this makes the Forerunner 15 a good value option for those looking for
Garmin Forerunner 25Basic GPS watch with smart notificationsScreen size: Purple/Black White/Pink: 0.73-inch x 0.73-inch; Blue/Black
| Inbuilt heart-rate monitor: NoBluetooth pairing with compatible devicesAffordableNo Virtual PartnerNo Running DynamicsDespite being at a
comparable price-point to the Forerunner 15, the Forerunner 25 takes things up a technical notch, courtesy of its Bluetooth and smartwatch
of Bluetooth pairing makes the Forerunner 25 an appealing upgrade.The Forerunner 25 boasts a larger screen than the Forerunner 15, yet it is
context of the entire Garmin range, you do get a reasonable selection of metrics (distance, pace, heart rate, calories), along with activity
tracking.The key selling point of this watch, though, has to be the ability to instantly upload your data onto Garmin Connect via Bluetooth
Garmin Forerunner 30Screen size: 0.93-inch diameter | Touchscreen: No | Battery life using GPS: 8 hours | Battery life in watch mode: 5 days
| Onboard storage: 7 activities | Bluetooth connection: Yes | Smartwatch capabilities: Yes | Multisport: Running / Cycling | Inbuilt
heart-rate monitor: YesLower price pointSmart notificationsLow internal memorySmaller displayThe new Garmin Forerunner 30 is a replacement -
oddly - for the device that's above it in the list - the Forerunner 35 is actually older.This new model offers similar features - in fact,
The screen, weight, size and strap are all the same, and its main extra feature is that it offers cycling auto-detection.In our review of
the Forerunner 30, we said it was "a pared-back run tracker that packs in some serious features" and gave it four stars out of five
If you can find it for the less money than the Forerunner 30 - the watch coming up next in this list - we'd recommend picking up the
Garmin Forerunner 35Sleek watch boasting wrist-based heart rateScreen size: 0.93-inch x 0.93-inch | Touchscreen: No | Battery life using
GPS: 13 hours | Battery life on standby: 9 days | Onboard storage: 7 activities | Bluetooth connection: Yes | Smartwatch capabilities: Yes |
Multisport: Cycling | Inbuilt heart-rate monitor: YesHeart rate measured at the wristLong battery lifeA touch overpricedConfusingly
some powerful functions.The most obvious difference between the 35 and all of the watches detailed above (apart from its new sequel) is the
the trouble of donning a chest strap before every run, and it also enables the unit to measure your heart rate throughout the day, building
up a detailed profile.Whilst this is clearly of benefit, the wrist-based heart rate monitoring is not without its faults, particularly when
the wrist-based version is a little slow to react to rapid rises and falls in heart rate, although it performs well on steadier runs.The
too far wrong with this sleek watch that offers smartwatch capabilities as well.6
GPS: 10 hours | Battery life on standby: 28 days | Onboard storage: 200 hours of activity | Bluetooth connection: Yes | Smartwatch
capabilities: No | Multisport: No | Inbuilt heart-rate monitor: Yes24/7 heart rate at the wristHugely customizable interval workoutsLack of
interface, which is as intuitive and straightforward as the more basic devices above
The watch also features a sharp, color LCD display which really earns its keep when the color-coded heart rate zone training function is in
created on Garmin Connect, combining metrics like pace, time, distance, heart rate and intensity.7
Garmin Forerunner 230Stylish and simple design, married with smart functionsScreen size: 1.22-inch diameter | Touchscreen: No | Battery life
using GPS: 16 hours | Battery life on standby: 35 days | Onboard storage: 200 hours of activity | Bluetooth connection: Yes | Smartwatch
capabilities: Yes | Multisport: Cycling | Inbuilt heart-rate monitor: NoVO2 max calculationsLong battery lifeNo Running DynamicsNo built-in
announced to the running world
The 230 is the cheapest and least advanced of the trio, by virtue of it not having a built-in heart rate monitor, but it does have
smartwatch capabilities and a very respectable battery life.The 230 also includes some interesting post-run metrics, such as VO2 max
calculation and Training Effect
The watch will give you a VO2 max value at the end of a run (if it has changed) and the Training Effect data can help you understand how
much of an impact a given run has had on your body (this is massively oversimplifying a much more intelligent feature).For those runners who
are partial to a bit of two-wheeled action, the 230 helpfully includes a cycling mode, and the unit can be paired with ANT+ speed and
Garmin Forerunner 620A touchscreen watch with tasty functionalityScreen size: 1-inch diameter | Touchscreen: Yes | Battery life using GPS:
10 hours | Battery life on standby: 42 days | Onboard storage: 1000 laps | Bluetooth connection: Yes | Smartwatch capabilities: No |
Multisport: Cycling | Inbuilt heart-rate monitor: NoStats galoreInstant Wi-Fi syncUnresponsive touchscreenNo built-in heart rate
monitor, it can satisfy even the nerdiest of runners by providing data for cadence, ground contact time and vertical oscillation.9
Garmin Forerunner 235A good looking, lightweight smartwatchScreen size: 1.23-inch diameter | Touchscreen: No | Battery life using GPS: 11
hours | Battery life on standby: 9 days | Onboard storage: 200 hours of activity | Bluetooth connection: Yes | Smartwatch capabilities: Yes
| Multisport: Cycling | Inbuilt heart-rate monitor: YesLightweightDetailed daily activity trackingOptical heart rate technology needs
workSlight plasticky feelThe Forerunner 235 is very similar to the 230, which it was launched alongside at the back end of 2015
As has been mentioned above, this wrist-based innovation is not without its pitfalls, but it does account for the difference in price
the stylish appearance of the 235, makes it a formidable package that is tough to beat - and it's constantly getting discounted at the
smartwatch mode | Onboard storage: 7 timed activities / 14 days activity tracking | Bluetooth connection: Yes | Smartwatch capabilities: Yes
| Multisport: Yes | Inbuilt heart-rate monitor: YesGreat battery lifeStylish designGarmin Pay yet to launch in the UKLimited iOS
integrationThe versatile Garmin Vivoactive range offers super-detailed activity tracking capabilities complete with powerful GPS and heart
includes the new Garmin Pay contactless payments platform (UK launch pending) and access to loads of apps (Uber, Accuweather, etc.) and
resistance makes it a perfect swimming companion
With a 13-hour GPS battery life, it also offers far greater longevity than the Forerunner series, and the stainless steel bezels make it one
of the more attractive fitness-themed smartwatches out there.11
Garmin Forerunner 630Knows your body better than you doScreen size: 1.23-inch diameter | Touchscreen: Yes | Battery life using GPS: 16 hours
| Battery life on standby: 28 days | Onboard storage: 200 hours of activity | Bluetooth connection: Yes | Smartwatch capabilities: Yes |
Multisport: CyclingAdvanced running metricsSuperb battery life in GPS modeNo wrist-based heart rateLactate threshold function needs some
ground contact time, balance, stride length and vertical ratio offer a whole new dimension of tracking and analysis.There really is plenty
Garmin Forerunner 735XTA brilliant triathlon watchScreen size: 1.23-inch diameter | Touchscreen: No | Battery life using GPS: 14 hours |
Battery life on standby: 11 days | Onboard storage: 80 hours of activity | Bluetooth connection: Yes | Smartwatch capabilities: Yes |
Multisport: TriathlonNice color optionsGood transitions in triathlonPriceySmart notifications can be smallA really great running watch that
will entice those that like using buttons over the touchscreen of the Forerunner 630, the 735XT is a great watch for those that want to push
into the world of triathlons.It doesn't have the battery life of the Forerunner 630, but very similar stylings and we're loving the blue
frost colouring that adorns one of the versions
It's also got a wrist-based heart rate monitor too, so you've got access to your pulse without a chest strap.It's skill is in the variety of
activities it can track - with smart notifications built in, it's a quality watch for the triathlete.Read our full review: Garmin Forerunner
Garmin Forerunner 645 MusicThe Forerunner that offers freedom from your phoneScreen size: 1.2-inch | Touchscreen: No | Battery life using
GPS: 5 hours | Battery life on standby: Smartwatch mode = 7 days | Onboard storage: 200 hours activities | Bluetooth connection: Yes |
lifeDeezer / iHeartRadio not enabledIn an overdue move, the Garmin Forerunner 645 Music finally lets you add tunes to your running with its
latest model.The first running watch out of the Gamin stable in 2018 has room for 500 songs, either through offline playlist transfer or
most attractive (and lightweight) Garmin to strap to your wrist
It's also a very capable multi-sport model too, with only the lack of open-water swimming and triathlon mode missing.However, we're not fans
of this watch, and would go as far to say it's one of the weakest on the list, thanks to there not being an option to sync music from a
It was supposed to allow you to do this from Deezer or iHeartRadio but that's not materialized yet.The battery life is also a bit short -
it's fine when running, but as a connected device, it could be a lot better
The 935, which isn't that much more expensive, does nearly everything the 645 can (minus music playback) and wipes the floor with it in
terms of battery performance.14
Garmin Forerunner 935Simply one of the best multi-sport watches out thereScreen size: 1.2-inch diameter | Touchscreen: Yes | Battery life
using GPS: 24 hours | Battery life on standby: 14 days | Onboard storage: 64MB | Bluetooth connection: Yes | Smartwatch capabilities: Yes |
Multisport: All the sportsCan track pretty much anythingOne of the longest-lasting watches outPrice is very highScreen might be a touch
low-res for someLooking for a sleek watch that can, well, track pretty much anything The Forerunner 935 is one of the best out there in
terms of not only the sports it can track, but how it tracks them.There's a barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer and
thermometer in there - meaning you'll get all the information you can from your activity.Like most of the watches here, you can upload
easily to Strava and that'll include the heart rate data even without a strap, thanks to that being built into the watch with Garmin's
Elevate tech.In short, this is one of our favorite fitness watches a great buy if you can afford the extra outlay for the battery life if
Garmin Fenix 5A great fusion of style and performanceScreen size: 1.2-inch diameter | Touchscreen: No | Battery life using GPS: 24 hours |
Battery life on standby: 14 days | Onboard storage: 64MB | Bluetooth connection: Yes | Smartwatch capabilities: Yes | Multisport: Loads of
themGreat designLong battery lifeChunkyExpensiveThe Fenix 5 is almost identical to the Forerunner 935, but comes in a larger, more robust
frame with greater colors and the same multisport functionality.It can track everything with all the same sensors, has smart notifications
and the same GPS accuracy - in short, this is the watch for you if you want to be equally as adept at climbing mountains as looking great at
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