Garmin is the undisputed leader in trackable tech for running and workouts these days.
While we have our own issues with Garmin Connect software (usually we just sync to strava and focus on our workouts there), the Garmin wearables are second to none.
However, the one weakness in the wearable lineup is that over the years – the Garmin wearable lineup has ballooned and it’s incredibly difficult to know what the best Garmin watch is out there on the market.
They’re all several hundred dollars (the cheapest one we list is $150) so if you’re going to spend the money – you might as well know that it’s the right choice for your lifestyle.
So which Garmin watch is right for you? We dug in, spent thousands of dollars and read the fine print so you don’t have to.
Save your money and buy the right Garmin the first time and then get back to your workouts.
The Best 7 Garmin Watches for Your Lifestyle
If you’re too impatient to read this 1000+ word guide, here’s the quick run-down on the best watch for your type of lifestyle:
The Garmin Watch Rundown:
Best Overall: Fenix 7
Best For Everyday (Apple Watch): Garmin Venu 2s
Best for Runners: Forerunner 255
Best for Tactical Operators: Garmin Instinct
Best for Adventurers: Garmin Epix
Best Lifestyle Wearable: Garmin Vivosmart 5
The Best Garmin Watch for Fashion: Garmin Lily
Garmin Lily
Best For: Classy SmartWatch For Women
Price: $249+
Battery Life: Up to 5 Days
Heart Rate Monitoring: Yes
Sleep Monitoring: Yes
Buy: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/719696
Garmin Venu 2S
Best For: Best Overall SmartWatch
Price: $399+
Battery Life: Up to 10 days in Smartwatch. 19 Hours with GPS
Heart Rate Monitoring: Yes
Sleep Monitoring: Yes
Buy: [https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/719696]
Garmin Forerunner 255
The Best Watch for Runners
Best For:
Price: $349
Battery Life: 14 days in smartwatch. 30 hours in GPS mode.
Heart Rate Monitoring: Yes
Sleep Monitoring: Yes
Buy: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/780139
Garmin Instinct
The Best Garmin for Tactical Operators
Price: $299
Battery Life: Unlimited (while in solar mode)
Heart Rate Monitoring: Yes
Sleep Monitoring: Yes
Buy: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/775739
Garmin Epix
The Best Watch for Adventure Athletes
Price: $999+
Battery Life: 16 days in SmartWatch mode. 42 Hours in GPS Mode.
Heart Rate Monitoring: Yes
Sleep Monitoring: Yes
Buy: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/760778
Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar
The Best Garmin Overall
This is one sexy beast of a watch. Not only does it last all day and do almost everything you could ever want it to – it’s also
Oh – and you’re worried that the 18 days of life on the battery aren’t enough?” Solar charge that batboy up and get another 4 days.
If you want to buy one time, cry one time – this baby is nearly a grand – but it’s worth it. You won’t be buying another watch anytime soon.
Best For: All Over User
Price: $899+
Battery Life: 18 Days in Smartwatch Mode. +4 Days with Solar Charging. Up to 57 Hours in GPS mode.
Heart Rate Monitoring: Yes
Sleep Monitoring: Yes
Buy: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/735520
Garmin VivoSmart 5
The Best Entry Level Smart Wearable
Best For:
Price: $149
Battery Life: Up to 7 days in Smartwatch mode
Heart Rate Monitoring: Yes
Sleep Monitoring: Yes
Buy: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/782585
The Garmin Watch Cool Down
So there you go – 7 of the best Garmin’s in their current line up and the best use for each of them.
No matter where you’re at in your fitness journey – you can find the right Garmin for you so that you’re not shelling out tons of cash for something that doesn’t fit your lifestyle.
Did we miss anything? Let us know what your favorite Garmin wearable is in the comments.
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