Table of Contents
Benefits
- Ultra-wide sports ecosystem: running, triathlon, hiking, diving, golf, aviation, marine… Garmin covers it all.
- Autonomy often above the rest (especially in outdoor/solar ranges).
- Serious training metrics (load, recovery, VO2max depending on models). Not just rings to close.
- Robust material: buttons, glass, sealing, “field tool” formats.
Disadvantages
- Sprawling catalog: you get lost quickly. “S / non S / Solar / Pro / Gen 2”… in short.
- Interface sometimes less “sexy” than an Apple Watch. More functional. It depends on you.
- Very segmented advanced functions: you pay for the upgrade (map, multi-band, diving, etc.).
- Pages/versions change depending on country, bundles, stocks. Yes, it’s painful.
Running / Triathlon: Forerunner
Forerunner 970 / 970S
The top of the “race + performance” basket. For those who want it all (and really work out).
Discover the Forerunner 970
Forerunner 570 / 570S
More accessible than the 970, but designed for “serious” running. A good compromise if you refuse the brick watch.
Discover the Forerunner 570
Forerunner 965
Triathlon / endurance, with a premium approach (and real training logic).
Discover the Forerunner 965
Forerunner 265 / 265S
Advanced running, more “portable” format. The model that many should have bought from the start…
Discover the Forerunner 265
Forerunner 255 / 255S
Still very solid in performance/price if you aim for training without overpaying for the screen.
Discover the Forerunner 255
Forerunner 165
Clean, modern “running GPS” entrance, without drowning you. Perfect for gaining strength.
Discover the Forerunner 165
Forerunner 55
Basic but effective. You run, you follow, you progress. No need for more…sometimes.
Discover the Forerunner 55
Outdoor / Premium multisport: fēnix, epix, Enduro
fenix 8
The Garmin “Swiss army knife” watch. Multisport, outdoor, robust. The classic… in 2025++ version.
See the fēnix 8 range
epix Pro (Gen 2)
The premium AMOLED-oriented multisport. If you want something readable, something beautiful, without forgetting the metrics.
Discover epix Pro (Gen 2)
Enduro 3
Ultra-endurance. Autonomy first. The kind of watch that tires you out less than your training plan.
Discover Enduro 3
Enduro (series)
The “Enduro” lineage. If you’re looking for wit (and sometimes good promotions), also look at previous generations.
See Enduro
Robust / “field tool”: Instinct
Instinct 3 (AMOLED)
Robust, modern, field oriented. An Instinct that doesn’t look like a “calculator screen”. Finally.
Discover Instinct 3 AMOLED
Instinct 3 (Tactical Edition)
Tactical version (dedicated profiles). Not to show off: for specific uses. Otherwise, not a good idea.
Discover Instinct 3 Tactical
Instinct E
A more “sober/tool” variant. Less bling. More ground. (I remain cautious: Garmin changes the packs quickly.)
See Instinct E
Athletes & tacticians: tactix
tactix 8
The “premium tactical” range. Robust, specific options, lamp/LED depending on versions, often large size.
Discover tactix 8
Diving: Descent
Descent Mk3 / Mk3i
Diving computer in watch format, very high-end. For regular divers (not “once in Egypt”).
Discover Descent Mk3 / Mk3i
Descent G2
Diving + daily use, easier to live with than the Mk. Good entry point if you really dive.
Discover Descent G2
Descent G1 Solar
The “robust + solar” Descent. A real tool, not a showcase watch.
Discover Descent G1 Solar
Golf: Approach
Approach S70
Premium golf + smartwatch. Readable screen, route and stats oriented.
Discover Approach S70
Approach S62
A sure golf bet. Less “bling” than the S70, very efficient.
Discover Approach S62
Approach S50
Modern golf, lighter format. To play + follow, without overloading.
Discover Approach S50
Approach S44
Golf more accessible. The job is done: distances, route, simplicity.
Discover Approach S44
Approach S12
Golf minimalist. For those who want to play, not scroll.
Discover Approach S12
Swimming: Swim
Swim 2
Dedicated swimming watch (swimming pool + open water). Yes, Garmin still has a “real” swim watch.
Discover Swim 2
Navy: quatix
quatix 8
Connected nautical watch. Boat data, health functions, and all the Garmin “marine” aspects.
Discover quatix 8
quatix (series)
Old generations / legacy pages. Useful if you are looking for a “cheaper” or used quatix.
See the quatix series
Aviation: D2
D2 Mach 1 Pro
Premium “aviator” watch. Aviation navigation, flight tools, and health tracking.
Discover D2 Mach 1 Pro
D2 Mach 1
The Mach 1 base. If you want Garmin aviation logic without necessarily the latest model.
Discover D2 Mach 1
D2 Mach 2
D2 variants (product pages depending on country/stock). Garmin loves iterations…
Discover D2 Mach 2
Luxury: MARQ (Gen 2)
MARQ Adventurer (Gen 2)
Adventure version. Grade 5 titanium, luxury finishes, fēnix DNA in a tuxedo.
Discover MARQ Adventurer
MARQ Adventurer (Gen 2) – Damascus Steel Edition
“Damascus steel” edition (yes, it’s luxury-luxury). It targets the part, not the €/function ratio.
Discover the Damascus edition
MARQ Athlete (Gen 2)
Premium sports. Same idea: Garmin at the top, high-end materials.
Discover MARQ Athlete
MARQ Aviator (Gen 2)
Luxury version of aviation. Targeted, very targeted.
Discover MARQ Aviator
MARQ Golfer (Gen 2)
Golf + premium materials. If you play a lot, it makes sense. Otherwise… it’s just for fun.
Discover MARQ Golfer
MARQ Captain (Gen 2)
Navy luxury version.
Discover MARQ Captain
MARQ Commander (Gen 2) – Carbon Edition
Carbon, tactical, premium. Yes, Garmin can do “commando chic”.
Discover MARQ Commander Carbon
Daily / Health / Lifestyle: Venu, vívoactive, Lily, vívomove
Come 4
The Garmin-style “health + daily” watch, recent version. For the majority of people, that’s more than enough.
Discover Venu 4
Venu 3 / Venu 3S
Come modern: screen, health monitoring, calls/smart use depending on versions. S format for small wrists.
Discover Venu 3
Came X1
“XXL/fineness screen” positioning. Typically Garmin: a Venu… which doesn’t look like the others.
Discover Venu X1
Came 2 Plus
Old generation but still sought after. Good deal depending on price/stock.
Discover Venu 2 Plus
Venu Sq 2 / Venu Sq 2 Music
Square format. Very “everyday watch”, simple, effective.
Discover Venu Sq 2
vivoactive 5
The most balanced “sport + daily” range at Garmin (often). Without falling into premium outdoor.
Discover vívoactive 5
Lily 2 / Lily 2 Active / Lily 2 Classic
Small wrists, more “jewelry” look, without losing Garmin health monitoring. Yes, it targets another audience.
Discover Lily 2
vivomove Trend
Hybrid: hands + discreet screen. For those who want Garmin without a “sports screen” on their wrist.
Discover vívomove Trend
vivomove Sport
More accessible hybrid. Less luxury, more simple.
Discover vívomove Sport
Bracelets & children: vívosmart, vívofit jr.
vivosmart 5
Health/activity bracelet. Discreet, efficient, not a “big” watch. For some, that’s exactly it.
Discover vivosmart 5
vivofit jr. 3
Children’s bracelet + gamification + long battery life. (Disney/Marvel/Star Wars depending on editions.)
Discover vívofit jr. 3
Bounce
Connected children’s watch (calls/messages + location depending on version/country). The “tranquility pack” for parents.
Discover Garmin Bounce
Quick note
If you want the “100% exhaustive SKU by SKU” list (sizes, lenses, bundles, colors), that’s another madness. There, you have the real map of the territory. And frankly… that’s already a lot.
