
Best selling Smartwatches from Garmin
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1. Garmin Forerunner 165
Get ready for 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 can 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 practical functions
- Operation both with buttons and via touchscreen
- Beautiful design
Contra
- I find completing/saving the activities on the watch a bit time-consuming (software)
- Proprietary charging cable

2. 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
- Long battery life
- Many functions
- The battery lasts a long time
Contra
- Rather expensive
- Only 2 buttons
- Two smartphone apps required

3. Garmin Forerunner 265
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
- The battery really does last almost 2 weeks
- Cool designs
- Garmin Pay

4. Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Sapphire Titan
The Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Sapphire Titan is a high-end multisport smartwatch designed for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. It combines advanced technology with an elegant design and offers a wide range of features.
Display and Design: The brilliant AMOLED display provides vibrant colors and clear visibility, even in direct sunlight. The case is made of lightweight and durable titanium, while the display is protected by scratch-resistant sapphire glass. The watch is available in three sizes (43 mm, 47 mm, 51 mm) to accommodate different wrist sizes.
Battery Life and Performance: In smartwatch mode, the watch offers a battery life of up to 29 days, making it ideal for longer adventures. The Fenix 8 supports a variety of sports and fitness functions that are specifically optimized for different activities.
New Features: An integrated speaker and microphone allow for phone calls and the use of voice assistants directly from the watch. A bright flashlight with adjustable intensity is perfect for nighttime activities. The watch supports scuba diving up to 40 meters deep, including specific diving functions. Enhanced features for strength training provide detailed analyses and progress tracking.
Navigation and Maps: The watch offers comprehensive navigation features with topographic maps that are useful for hiking and outdoor activities. Special maps for winter sports and golf courses are also integrated.
The Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Sapphire Titan sets new standards in the realm of multisport smartwatches, offering a perfect combination of style, functionality, and performance for active users.
Pro
- Display optics
- Battery is sufficient, needs approx. 6 % per day for me
- "Look and feel" and functions customisable with Connect IQ-Shop
Contra
- Too easy?
- Charging cable / plug can be made more modern.
- Unfortunately, the first watch electronics malfunctioned after 3 days

5. 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
- Super long battery life
- Lightweight, comfortable, easy to use
- with loudspeaker and microphone

6. 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
- Solar does not charge
- No telephony

7. Garmin Vivoactive 6
The Garmin vívoactive 6 is a versatile smartwatch designed specifically for sports and fitness enthusiasts. With an integrated GPS and a high-resolution colour display, it offers a user-friendly interface for monitoring activities and managing notifications. The watch supports a variety of sports, including running, cycling, swimming and yoga, and is equipped with an integrated heart rate monitor and pulse oximeter to monitor users' health and fitness. Connectivity options include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and ANT+, allowing seamless synchronisation with smartphones and other devices. The Garmin vívoactive 6 is not only functional, but also stylish, with a sporty strap and a robust case that is suitable for everyday use.
Pro
- Long battery life
- Very light, comfortable to wear
- Colour, design, fitness functions, battery life
Contra
- does not work
- Garmin charging plug
- Poor connectivity

8. Garmin Venu 3
With the Venu 3, you can gain a more complete picture of your health thanks to a battery life of up to 14 days. You not only know how much you’ve slept, but also how well you’ve slept, how much sleep you need for the coming night, and that your energy reserves can be replenished. More than 30 sports apps, animated workouts, and Garmin Coach support you in achieving your personal goals. Easily answer and start calls directly from your wrist. Your Venu 3 moves with you, tracking your pushes and including integrated workouts for wheelchair users.
With the Venu 3, you’ll learn more about your body than ever before – and you’ll always have a coach for your individual needs by your side. Stay up-to-date: make calls, use voice assistance, pay contactless with Garmin Pay, or enjoy your favorite playlists – all directly from your wrist via your fitness smartwatch.
Check your energy reserves.
Pro
- Long battery life with GPS
- Sharp, bright AMOLED display
- The promised long battery life is quite realistic
Contra
- Software has too many hidden settings
- somewhat expensive
- Gps altimeter card does not work

9. 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
- Fast delivery, beautiful design, long battery life
Contra
- No altimeter
- Display remains on even when the motion sensor is deactivated
- Supplied charging cable with USB C, requires adapter for USB A

10. Garmin fenix 8
The fēnix 8 multisport smartwatch is ideal for ambitious athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who want to push their limits. It accompanies you with a robust design and boundless brilliance. The bright AMOLED display is protected by a stainless steel bezel. The integrated, bright LED torch 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 different sports, such as trail running, help you to improve your strength and endurance in a targeted manner and reduce your risk of injury. At the same time, you can keep an eye on your physical reserves 24 hours a day and determine your current training readiness based on training load, recovery, sleep and other health data. On the move, improved navigation functions and international maps will get you reliably to your destination. Want to extend your adventures? No problem with a battery life of up to 29 days in smartwatch mode. Thanks to a diving capability of 40 metres and waterproof buttons, you can now venture to new depths with the fēnix 8.
Pro
- Battery life of 1-2 weeks with Always on Display
- Many functions
Contra
- Even though the watch is so expensive
- None found
- Heart rate measurement often has unrealistic upward deflections
