Here’s a comparison of the current Garmin watch models: Instinct, tactix & Foretrex
Product ![]() | Instinct 2 Solar – Tactical Edition![]() | Instinct Crossover Solar Tactical Edition![]() | tactix Delta![]() | tactix Delta – Solar Edition ![]() | tactix 7 – Standard Edition![]() | tactix 7 – Pro Editions![]() | Foretrex 601 & 701![]() |
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Lens Material | Power Glass™ | Power Glass™ | domed sapphire crystal | Solar-charging Power Glass™ lens | Sapphire | Power Sapphire™ | ❌ |
Bezel Material | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer/stainless steel | Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium | Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated titanium | titanium | titanium | ❌ |
Case Material | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer | fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover | MIL-STD-810 Compliant: thermal, shock, water |
QuickFit Watch Band Compatible | ✅ (22 mm) | ✅ (22 mm) | ✅ (26 mm) | ✅ (26 mm) | ✅ (26 mm) | ✅ (26 mm) | ❌ |
Strap Material | silicone | silicone | silicone | nylon and silicone | silicone | nylon and silicone | ❌ |
Water Rating | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | 10 ATM | IPX 7 |
Physical Size | 45 x 45 x 14.6 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 135-230 mm | 45.0 x 45.0 x 16.2 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 135-230 mm | 51 x 51 x 14.9 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 127-210 mm Leather band: 135-213 mm Fabric band: 135-213 mm Metal band: 135-225 mm | 51 x 51 x 14.9 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 127-210 mm Leather band: 135-213 mm Fabric band: 135-213 mm Metal band: 135-225 mm | 51 x 51 x 14.9 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 127-210 mm Leather band: 135-213 mm Fabric band: 135-213 mm Metal band: 135-225 mm | 51 x 51 x 14.9 mm Fits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone band: 127-210 mm Leather band: 135-213 mm Fabric band: 135-213 mm Metal band: 135-225 mm | 2.9″ x 1.7″ x 0.9″ |
Battery | internal rechargeable battery | internal rechargeable battery | internal rechargeable battery | internal rechargeable battery | internal rechargeable battery | internal rechargeable battery | 2 AAA batteries (not included) |
Display Type | monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | high-resolution 4-color gray |
Display Size | custom, two-window design; 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) | custom, with a center hole: 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diamete | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diamete | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter | 1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter | 2.0″ diagonal |
Display Resolution | 176 x 176 pixels | 176 x 176 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels | 280 x 280 pixels | 200 x 128 pixels |
Color Display | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Night Visio Mode | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Stealth Mode | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Kill Switch | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Analog hands | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Battery Life | Smartwatch: Up to 28 days/Unlimited with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 65 days/Unlimited with solar* GPS: Up to 30 hours/48 hours with solar** Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 70 hours/370 hours with solar** Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 32 days/Unlimited with solar* | Smartwatch: Up to 28 days/70 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 71 days/Unlimited with solar* GPS: Up to 25 hours/31 hours with solar** Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 111 hours/553 hours with solar** Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 40 days/327 days with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions | Smartwatch: Up to 21 days Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 80 days GPS: Up to 60 hours GPS + Music: Up to 15 hours Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 120 hours Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 46 days | Smartwatch: Up to 21 days/24 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 80 days/120 days with solar* GPS: Up to 60 hours/66 hours with solar** GPS + Music: Up to 15 hours/16 hours with solar** Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 120 hours/148 hours with solar** Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 46 days/56 days with solar* | Smartwatch: Up to 28 days Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 90 days GPS Only: Up to 89 hours All Satellte Systems: Up to 63 hours All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 16 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 213 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 62 days | Smartwatch: Up to 28 days/37 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 90 days/1+ year with solar* GPS Only: Up to 89 hours/122 hours with solar** All Satellte Systems: Up to 63 hours/77 hours with solar* All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 16 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 213 hours/578 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 62 days/139 days with solar* | Exceeds 48 hours in GPS mode; up to 1 week in UltraTrac™ mode; up to 1 month in watch mode |
Memory/History | 32 MB | 64 MB | 32 MB | 32 MB | 32 GB | 32 GB | ❌ |
Maps & Memory | |||||||
Basemap | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Preloaded Topographical Maps | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Preloaded Ski Resort Maps | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Downloadable Cartography Support | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Waypoints/Favorites/ Locations | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | 500 |
Routes | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | 20 |
Track Log | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 10,000 |
Sensors | |||||||
GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo |
Multi-frequency Positioning | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Garmin Elevate Wrist Heart Rate Monitor | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Barometric Altimeter | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Compass | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Gyroscope | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Thermometer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Pulse Ox | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Daily Smart Features | |||||||
Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+® | Bluetooth®, ANT+® | Bluetooth® Smart, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth® Smart, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth® |
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
On-device Connect IQ™ Store | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Calendar | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Weather | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Battery Saver – Customizable Low Power Watch | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Controls Smartphone Music | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Plays and Controls Watch Music | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Music Storage | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | up to 2,000 songs | up to 2,000 songs | ❌ |
Find My Phone | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Find My Watch | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
VIRB Camera Remote | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Smartphone Compatibility | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ | iPhone®, Android™ |
Compatible with Garmin Connect Mobile | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Garmin Pay | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Activity Tracking Features | |||||||
Step Counter | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Move Bar (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minuets to rest it) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Auto Goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Sleep Monitoring | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Calories Burned | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Floors Climbed | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Distance Traveled | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Intensity Minuets | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
TrueUp | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Move IQ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Fitness Age | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (In App) | ✅ (In App) | ✅ (In App) | ✅ (In App) | ❌ |
All-Day Stress Tracking | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Safety and Tracking Features | |||||||
Live Track | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Group LiveTrack | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Live Event Sharing | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | |
Incident Detection During Select Activities | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Assistance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Fitness Equipment/Gym | |||||||
Available Gym Activity Profiles | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Breathwork, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates and Yoga | Strength, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates and Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga | Strength, HIIT, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Pilates, Yoga | ❌ |
Cardio Workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Strength Workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
HIIT workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Yoga Workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Pilates Workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
On-Screen Workout Animations | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Automatic Rep Counting | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Training, Planning and Analysis Features | |||||||
GPS Speed & Distance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Customizable Data Pages | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Customizable Activity Profiles | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Auto Pause | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Interval Training | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Advanced Workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Downloadable Training Plans | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Power Modes- Customizable In-Activity Battery Settings | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Auto Lap | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Manual Lap | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Configure Lap Alert | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Heat and altitude Acclimation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
VO2 Max | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Training Status | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Training Load | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Training Effect (aerobic) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Training Effect (anaerobic) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Customizable Alerts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Audio Prompts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Finish Time | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Virtual Partner | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Race an Activity | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Auto Multisport Activity | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Manual Multisport Activities | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Course Guidance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Segments (Live, Garmin) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Strava Features (beacon, Live Segments | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Round-Trip Course Creator (running/cycling) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Touch and/or Button Lock | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Hot Keys | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Auto Scroll | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Activity History on Watch | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Heart Rate Features | |||||||
HR Zones | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
HR Alerts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
HR Calories | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
% HR MAX | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
% HRR | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Recovery Time | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Auto Max HR | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
HRV Stress Test | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ❌ |
HR Broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to Paired Devices) | ✅ (using ANT+) | ✅ (using ANT+) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Respiration Rate (During Exercise) | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ❌ |
Running Features | |||||||
Available Run Profiles | Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running | Running, Treadmill Running, Track Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running | Running, Treadmill Running, Trail Running | Running, Treadmill Running, Trail Running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running, Virtual Running, Ultra Running | ❌ |
GPS-based Distance, Time and Place | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Running Dynamics | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ❌ |
Vertical Oscillations and Ratiode Length | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ❌ |
Ground Contact Time and Balance | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ❌ |
Stride Length (real time) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ❌ |
Cadence (provides real-time steps per minuet) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Performance Condition | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Lactate Threshold | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ❌ |
PacePro Pacing Strategies | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Run Workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Race Predictor | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Run/Walk/Stand detection | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Foot Pod Capable | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Golfing Features | |||||||
Preloaded with 42,000 courses worldwide | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Yardage to F/M/B Layups/Doglegs, Measures Shot Distance, Digital Scorecard & More | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Full Vector Map | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
PinPointer | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Playslike Distance | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Handicap Scoring | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Tournament legal | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Outdoor Recreation Features | |||||||
Applied Ballistics Calculator | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | in Ballistic Edition | ❌ | in Ballistic Edition | in 701 Ballistic Edition |
Available Outdoor Recreation Profiles | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Hunting, Snowhshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Tennis, Tactical | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Hunting, Snowhshoeing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Tennis, Tactical, Jumpmaster | Hiking, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Jumpmaster, Tactical | Hiking, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Jumpmaster, Tactical | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Tactical | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Hunting, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Snowshoeing, Jumpmaster, Tennis, Pickleball, Tactical | ❌ |
Point-to-Point Navigation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Bread Crumb Trial In Real Time | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Back to Start | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
TracBack | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
UltraTrac Mode | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Around Me Mode | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Elevation Profile | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Distance to Destination | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Climb Pro Ascent Planner | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Trail Run Auto Climb | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Vertical Speed | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Total Ascent/Descent | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Future Elevation Plot | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Projected Waypoint | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Sight ‘N Go | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Area Calculation | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ |
Hunt/Fish Calendar | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ |
Sun and Moon Information | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ |
Dual Grid Coordinates | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Expedition GPS Activity | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
XERO Locations | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Kestrel wind meter compatible | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
Tides | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ✅ (via Connect IQ™) | ❌ |
Cycling Features | |||||||
Available Cycling Profiles | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, Triathlon | Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Triathlon | Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Triathlon | Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Triathlon | Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking, Triathlon | ❌ |
Courses | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
MTB Grit & Flow | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Bike Lap and Lap Maximum (with power sensor) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Race an Activity | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Time/ Distance Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goal) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
FTP (Functional Treshold Power) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ✅ (with compatible accessory) | ❌ |
Garmin Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street maps) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Compatible with Vector and Rally (power meter) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Power Meter Compatible | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Advanced Vector Support | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Compatible with Varia Radar | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Compatible with Varia Lights | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Speed and Cadence Sensor Support (with sensor) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (ANT+® and Bluetooth® Smart sensors) | ✅ (ANT+® and Bluetooth® Smart sensors) | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Swimming Features | |||||||
Available Swim Profiles | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Swimming/Running | ❌ |
Pool Swim Metrics, Stroke type detection, SWOLF, Drill Logging, Open Water Workouts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Underwater Wrist-based Heart Rate | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Heart Rate (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™ and HRM-Swim™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™ and HRM-Swim™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ✅ (with HRM-Tri™, HRM-Swim™ and HRM-Pro™) | ❌ |
Aviation Features | |||||||
Worldwide airport database(s) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
3-axis compass with HSI (horizontal situation indicator) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Multiple time zones with Zulu/UTC | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
NEXRAD on moving map | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Moving Map with aviation airports, navaids, roads, bodies of water and more | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Worldwide NAVAID and Intersection database(s) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
In-flight Pulse Ox | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |