
Best selling Smartwatches from Garmin
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1. Garmin Venu 4
The stylish Venu 4 GPS smartwatch makes it fun to live a little healthier every day. The brilliant AMOLED display in the stylish stainless steel housing shows you what is happening in your body: from your heart rate and stress level to your energy reserves. The intelligent Garmin Coach will inspire you - with daily training recommendations based on your activity, recovery and sleep data. The improved sleep analysis helps you to synchronise your sleeping time with your biorhythm. Health Status monitors changes in your usual health data. Deviations could indicate additional stress, for example. Want a little variety? Animated workouts and 80+ sports apps will help you reach your sporting goals - even for wheelchair users. Track your lifestyle habits - from how much coffee you drink to what you read in bed - and get an overview of how your lifestyle affects your overall health in the Garmin Connect app. Your smartwatch helps you to make more conscious decisions. On the go, you have all the freedom you need to make calls, chat or pay via your wrist. Thanks to an outstanding battery life of up to 12 days, the Venu 4 lets you keep a reliable eye on your fitness and health data for weeks on end.
Pro
- Ingenious battery life
- Many functions
- fashionable design
Contra
- Rather expensive
- The two buttons have to be pressed relatively hard. The rest is intuitive.
- Many individual apps on smartphone

2. Garmin Forerunner 165
Ready to achieve your first running goals with the Forerunner 165 from Garmin. Track your speed, distance, and heart rate on the brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display. Get motivated by the Garmin Coach or daily training recommendations based on your previous activity and health data. The training effect helps you understand the benefits of your activity, and the recovery time advises you on when you're ready for your next workout. This way, you get closer to your goals step by step.
In addition to training, the Forerunner 165 also supports you in your daily life. Receive useful feedback on sleep, other health features, as well as a forecast of the weather and upcoming appointments in the Morning Report. With smart features like Garmin Pay and Smart Notifications, along with a battery life of up to 11 days, you have the perfect companion on your wrist.
Pro
- Many functions
- Operation on the clock
- Simple and beautiful design
Contra
- I find completing/saving the activities on the watch a bit time-consuming (software)
- Proprietary charging cable

3. Garmin vivoactive 5
Know the real you – with the vívoactive 5. This fitness smartwatch helps you learn more about your body than ever before and provides a coach for your individual needs right at your side. Innovative fitness and health features allow for detailed analysis of activities, sleep, stress, and more. The daily Morning Report gives you the essential information to kickstart your day and shows you how to improve your fitness effectively. With over 30 sports and outdoor apps, as well as training plans with text instructions, you’ll be supported in staying active. Extensive smart features keep you up-to-date: receive smart notifications and calendar events, make contactless payments with Garmin Pay, or enjoy your favorite playlists directly through the smartwatch. All of this comes with an outstanding battery life of up to 11 days in smartwatch mode.
Pro
- Lightweight and slim, not bulky
- Super battery life
- Many functions for sport and health
Contra
- Altimeter not like venu
- Poor connection to the app. Has to be constantly reconnected.
- The VA3's translucent display was also good, especially always on

4. Garmin Forerunner 970
The Garmin Forerunner 970 is a state-of-the-art smartwatch that has been specially developed for sports and fitness enthusiasts. With a diameter of 47 mm, it offers a robust yet elegant design that can be worn both in everyday life and during sports. The combination of a black and transparent case gives the watch an appealing aesthetic that can be combined in a variety of ways. The Forerunner 970 is equipped with a variety of functions that enable precise monitoring of activities and health data. These include GPS tracking, heart rate measurement and various sports modes that allow customisation to the user's needs. Its origin in Taiwan emphasises the high quality and advanced technology that went into the development of this model. The Garmin Forerunner 970 is therefore an ideal choice for anyone who wants to track their fitness goals effectively.
Pro
- Long battery life
- Lightweight, comfortable, easy to use
- Now with loudspeaker and microphone

5. Garmin Venu 3S
With the Venu 3S, you can learn more about your body than ever before and have a coach for your individual needs always by your side. Stay up to date: make calls, use voice assistance, pay contactlessly with Garmin Pay, or enjoy your favorite playlists directly from your wrist with your fitness smartwatch.
Pro
- beautiful design
- Good battery life
- Many functions for individual needs
Contra
- You can't download your "favourite songs" from Spotify...
- Does not have a metal bracelet
- You almost lose track of the many functions

6. Garmin vivoactive 6
The Garmin vívoactive 6 is a versatile GPS smartwatch designed specifically for sports and fitness enthusiasts. With a built-in heart rate monitor and pulse oximeter, it offers comprehensive health monitoring. The watch supports a variety of sports, including running, yoga, swimming, and strength training, making it ideal for anyone looking to achieve their fitness goals. The 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen provides a clear and user-friendly display, while connectivity options via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and ANT+ allow for seamless integration with smartphones. The smartwatch also offers practical features such as calendar reminders, music control, and smartphone notifications to simplify daily life. With a battery life of up to 11 days in smartwatch mode and 17 hours in GPS mode, the Garmin vívoactive 6 is a reliable companion for active lifestyles.
- Integrated GPS for precise location tracking
- Versatile sport modes for various activities
- Smartphone notifications for a connected experience
- Pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen saturation
- Waterproof for swimming activities.
Pro
- Beautiful design
- Very extensive functions
- Long battery life
Contra
- No barometer
- No altimeter
- The material from the conveyor belt

7. Garmin fenix 8
The fēnix 8 Multisport Smartwatch is ideal for ambitious athletes and outdoor enthusiasts looking to push their limits. It impresses with a robust design and brilliant display. The bright AMOLED screen is protected by a stainless steel bezel. The built-in bright LED flashlight helps you reach your destination safely, even in the dark. Pair the fēnix 8 with your smartphone to make or receive calls, thanks to the integrated microphone and speaker. Numerous training plans tailored to various sports, such as trail running, support you in specifically improving your strength and endurance while reducing your risk of injury. At the same time, you can monitor your physical reserves 24 hours a day and assess your current training readiness based on training load, recovery, sleep, and other health data. Enhanced navigation features and international maps reliably guide you to your destination while on the go. Want to extend your adventures? No problem, thanks to a battery life of up to 29 days in smartwatch mode. With a water resistance of 40 meters and waterproof buttons, you can also explore new depths with the fēnix 8.
Pro
- Outstanding battery life (+12 days)
- Display significantly brighter 🔆 compared to the Fenix8 ~2000nits
- "Look and feel" and functions customisable with Connect IQ-Shop
Contra
- Even though the watch is so expensive
- A little thick but you get used to it

8. Garmin Forerunner 965
The bright AMOLED touchscreen of the Forerunner 965 stands out from all others. The training readiness feature tells you when the best time is for a productive workout.
Pro
- Long battery life
- Heaps of functions
- The bright AMOLED display is a quantum leap compared to older forerunners (e.g. 945)
Contra
- Not practical for screen protectors due to rounded glass
- No disadvantages
- Glass not scratch-resistant

9. Garmin Forerunner 265S
Do you want to improve your pace and boost your performance? With the Forerunner 265 series, you can get closer to your personal goals step by step. The bright AMOLED touchscreen makes it easy to read all your performance and health data. Plus, with its smart features, it serves as the perfect companion on your wrist for everyday life.
Pro
- Good evaluation after training
- Compact size, yet powerful
- Very comfortable to wear

10. Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Solar
The latest generation of the Fenix 7 Pro comes in three sizes, featuring an LED flashlight as well as training and health functions - for your best performance. The Power Glass with solar charging lens ensures extra endurance. Determine your individual training readiness based on training load, recovery, sleep, and other health data. With the new Hill Score and endurance metric, you can track your progress in uphill running and your endurance capacity. Enhance your performance with over 80 apps for every sport and outdoor activity, and navigate reliably to your destination anywhere on Earth with pre-installed international maps. Along with smart features like Garmin Pay, Garmin Music, and more, the Fenix 7 may be the most complete multisport smartwatch of its time.
Pro
- Fantastic battery life thanks to solar
- Many functions
- Larger display
Contra
- Load maps
- No telephony
- Solar does not charge
