Brand

Garmin watches

Models: 16
Price span: $250–$1,100
Works with: Android; iPhone with limits
Longest GPS figure: 3 days; Garmin Enduro 4

Ordered by price, lowest first.

Garmin~$250

Garmin Forerunner 70

Running · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+

smartwatch mode: 13 days
always-on display: 5 days
GPS workout: 23 h

13-day battery
5 days always-on
23 h GPS

Best for: A first-time runner who wants adaptive coaching and recovery metrics without paying for payments or music

Garmin~$250

Garmin Instinct E

Rugged outdoor · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+

smartwatch mode: 14 days
always-on display: not published
GPS workout: 21 h

14-16 day battery
10 ATM
40 mm option

Best for: A buyer who wants a durable, readable-in-sun tracker for the outdoors on the smallest budget

Garmin~$270

Garmin vívomove Trend

Hybrid · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+

smartwatch mode: 5 days
always-on display: not published
GPS workout: not published

Analog hands
Qi charging
Garmin Pay

Best for: Someone who wants a classic-looking watch that still tracks sleep, stress and steps and can pay at a register

Garmin~$300

Garmin Forerunner 170

Running · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+

smartwatch mode: 10 days
always-on display: 4 days
GPS workout: 20 h

Garmin Pay
10-day battery
20 h GPS

Best for: A newer runner who wants to pay for a drink mid-run and track elevation, on a mid-range budget

Garmin~$300

Garmin Lily 2 Active

Fitness · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+

smartwatch mode: 9 days
always-on display: not published
GPS workout: 9 h

Built-in GPS
38 mm, 29 g
9-day battery

Best for: A smaller wrist that wants a jewelry-like tracker which can still record a run without the phone

Garmin~$300

Garmin vívoactive 6

Fitness · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+

smartwatch mode: 11 days
always-on display: 5 days
GPS workout: 21 h

11-day battery
5 days always-on
Music + Pay

Best for: A gym-goer or casual runner who wants music, payments and sleep tracking at the lowest Garmin price with both

Garmin~$350

Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED

Rugged outdoor · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+

smartwatch mode: 18 days
always-on display: 7 days
GPS workout: 32 h

7 days always-on
Flashlight
Multi-band GPS

Best for: A hiker or hunter who wants a tough, bright watch with a flashlight and has no need for maps

Garmin~$450

Garmin Forerunner 265

Running · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+

smartwatch mode: 15 days
always-on display: not published
GPS workout: 24 h

Multi-band GPS
Music + Pay
Two case sizes

Best for: A runner training for a half or full marathon who wants multi-band accuracy and music below flagship pricing

Garmin~$550

Garmin Forerunner 570

Running · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+

smartwatch mode: 10 days
always-on display: not published
GPS workout: 18 h

Calls from wrist
Multi-band GPS
Triathlon plans

Best for: A runner or triathlete who wants calls and a brighter screen but has no use for on-watch maps

Garmin~$550

Garmin Venu 4

Fitness · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+ECG app, FDA-cleared

smartwatch mode: 10 days
always-on display: 3 days
GPS workout: 15 h

FDA-cleared ECG
Flashlight
12-day battery (45 mm)

Best for: A health-focused iPhone or Android user who wants an Apple Watch-like design with a week-plus battery

Garmin~$700

Garmin Venu X1

Fitness · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+

smartwatch mode: 8 days
always-on display: 2 days
GPS workout: 16 h

2-inch screen
Topo maps
7.9 mm thin

Best for: Someone who wants maps on a large, thin screen and prefers a rectangular watch

Garmin~$750

Garmin Forerunner 970

Running · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+ECG app, FDA-cleared

smartwatch mode: 15 days
always-on display: not published
GPS workout: 26 h

Topo maps
FDA-cleared ECG
21 h multi-band

Best for: A marathoner or triathlete who wants maps and a flashlight without the size of a fēnix

Garmin~$800

Garmin fēnix E

Multisport · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+

smartwatch mode: 16 days
always-on display: 6 days
GPS workout: 42 h

16-day battery
Topo maps
42 h GPS

Best for: Someone who wants fēnix maps and build at the lowest fēnix price and can live without a flashlight

Garmin~$900

Garmin Enduro 4

Rugged outdoor · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+ECG app, FDA-cleared

smartwatch mode: 36 days
always-on display: not published
GPS workout: 3 days

90 days w/ solar
320 h GPS w/ solar
66 g

Best for: An ultrarunner or multi-day hiker who would rather never think about charging

Garmin~$1,000

Garmin fēnix 9

Multisport · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+ECG app, FDA-cleared

smartwatch mode: 10 days
always-on display: not published
GPS workout: 18 h

Topo maps
FDA-cleared ECG
29 days (51 mm)

Best for: An athlete who wants the full fēnix map and training stack and does not need satellite messaging

Garmin~$1,100

Garmin fēnix 9 Pro

Multisport · Garmin

Android; iPhone with limitsPaid tier: Garmin Connect+ECG app, FDA-cleared

smartwatch mode: 10 days
always-on display: not published
GPS workout: 18 h

Titanium case
inReach LTE + SOS
3,000-nit AMOLED

Best for: A backcountry user who wants phone-free SOS and messaging from a flagship watch