Major limit: Unable to detect other disorders (infarction, extrasystoles, etc.). The Garmin ECG is the Sentinel de la Fa, Point Barre.
Let's be clear: No garmin watch measures blood pressure in 2025. Neither the fenix, nor the coming, nor any other. Confusion often comes from the term “health monitoring”: Garmin measures heart rate, oxygen saturation, but not blood pressure. For this, you need a dedicated medical blood pressure monitor. If tension is your priority, go your way or turn to other brands like Huawei or Samsung, which offer this function (with reserves on reliability).
Yes, and it's even only validated medical utility ECG on Garmin.Atrial fibrillation (FA) is a frequent disorder, responsible for 20 to 30 % of strokes. The Garmin ECG allows it to detect it, even outside the symptoms, and to quickly alert your doctor.
In summary: For the FA, the ECG Garmin is a real plus, especially for people at risk or anxious. For the rest, it does not replace a medical electrocardiogram or a classic cardiological monitoring.
Model | ECG | Autonomy | Main use | Price (indicative) | For whom? |
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Fenix 8 | Yes | 15-20J | Sport, outdoor, health | 800-1000 € | Versatile, demanding athletes |
Enduro 3 | Yes | 30-40J | Ultra-endurance, health | 900-1100 € | Ultra-trailers, adventurers |
Come 3 / 3S | Yes | 10-14J | Daily, health | 450-600 € | Urban, elegant, seniors |
My clear opinion:Pure sportsman: Fenix 8, the most complete.Ultra-enduring: Enduro 3, unbeatable on autonomy.Urban/health use: coming 3, discreet and efficient.
Let's be frank: the ECG on Garmin is not a revolution for the sportsman, but a real plus for the health monitoring of everyday life.
But…If you are looking for complete medical follow -up, go your way.If you want blood pressure, look elsewhere.If you like simplicity, the Garmin ECG does the job, without frills.
After testing the Fenix 8 and the coming 3 over several weeks, I remember:
My clients, often anxious after 50 years, appreciate peace of mind. But none have happened a real medical follow -up after an alert.
The Garmin ECG is the discreet ally of those who want to keep an eye on their hearts, without falling into paranoia.For atrial fibrillation: Useful, validated, reassuring.For tension, infarction or sports analysis: Go your way.
My advice?Choose your Garmin watch with ECG according to your real needs, not in fashion. And always keep in mind: technology never replaces the advice of a professional.
Article written by a graduate coach, watch of connected watch for 10 years, connected health trainer, recognized for his frank and independent opinions. To go further, discover my other connected health guides and my interviews with cardiologists.
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