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Comprehensive Guide to Garmin Smartwatches: Series, Features, and Prices

Steve Sutton
Last updated: January 12, 2025 3:42 pm
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Garmin smartwatches are know for their robust design, excellent quality and wide verity of options to meet the needs of different individuals. Weather you are a casual user who just wants to monitor their health & fitness, hiker, golfer or runner, Garmin has something in stock for everyone. Garmin offers entry level to mid and high-end smartwatches. If you are looking for a Garmin watch but unsure which series or model to choose from, then have a look at the list of Garmin watches below. The list below will help you decide which Garmin smartwatch may be a good option for you! We have also included the release date and starting price to help you make informed decision.

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Forerunner SeriesFenix SeriesEpix SeriesVenu SeriesInstinct SeriesMARQ SeriesEnduro SeriesVivo SeriesTactix SeriesDescent SeriesApproach SeriesLily SeriesDelta Series

Forerunner Series

Forerunner 55
Garmin forerunner smart watch is perfect for beginner runners and capable of tracking basic metrics.
Type: Entry-Level
Release Date: 2021
Starting Price: £180

Forerunner 45 / 45S
Garmin forerunner 45 and 45s offer simplified tracking for casual runners.
Type: Entry-Level
Release Date: 2019
Starting Price: £150

Forerunner 255 / 255S / 255 Music
Forerunner 255 watches are great for serious runners who need multisport tracking. Do not offer touch screen or AMOLED display
Type: Mid-Range
Release Date: 2022
Starting Price: £300

Forerunner 265 / 265S
Features AMOLED screen for vibrant visuals, perfect for fitness enthusiasts.
Type: Mid-Range
Release Date: 2023
Starting Price: £450

Forerunner 955 / 955 Solar
Garmin Forerunner 955 are high end smart watches with advanced training tools for triathletes and marathon runners.
Type: High-End
Release Date: 2022
Starting Price: £480

Forerunner 965
High end Garmin smart watches with AMOLED display and top-tier metrics for elite athletes.
Type: High-End
Release Date: 2023
Starting Price: £600

Fenix Series

Garmin Fenix series offer premium high-end smart watches for health & fitness tracking.

Fenix 7 / 7S / 7X
Premium rugged watch for explorers, available with solar options.
Type: High-End
Release Date: 2022
Starting Price: £600

Fenix 6 / 6S / 6X
Durable watch for outdoor activities, with Pro and Sapphire editions.
Type: High-End
Release Date: 2019
Starting Price: £500

Fenix 5 / 5S / 5X Plus
Older version, great for outdoor exploration.
Type: High-End
Release Date: 2018
Starting Price: £400

Epix Series

Epix Gen 2
Premium AMOLED watch with advanced fitness tracking and navigation.
Type: High-End
Release Date: 2022
Starting Price: £800

Venu Series

Garmin Venu series are mid-range Garmin smart watches ideal for day to day use and health & fitness tracking.

Venu
Stylish fitness tracker with AMOLED display.
Type: Mid-Range
Release Date: 2019
Starting Price: £300

Venu Sq / Venu Sq 2
Affordable everyday smartwatch with music options.
Type: Entry-Level
Release Date: 2020 / 2022
Starting Price: £200

Venu 2 / 2S
Health-focused watch for general fitness users.
Type: Mid-Range
Release Date: 2021
Starting Price: £350

Venu 2 Plus
Adds voice assistant and call functionality.
Type: Mid-Range
Release Date: 2022
Starting Price: £400

Instinct Series

Instinct 2 / 2S
Great for hikers and climbers with solar options.
Type: Mid-Range
Release Date: 2022
Starting Price: £300

Instinct Solar
Solar charging for extended adventures.
Type: Mid-Range
Release Date: 2020
Starting Price: £350

Instinct Crossover
Hybrid analog-digital rugged GPS watch.
Type: Mid-Range
Release Date: 2022
Starting Price: £450

MARQ Series

MARQ Gen 2 Series
Premium luxury for professionals wanting advanced tracking with elegant design.
Type: High-End
Release Date: 2022
Starting Price: £1,600

Enduro Series

Enduro
Built for extreme battery life and endurance sports.
Type: High-End
Release Date: 2021
Starting Price: £700

Enduro 2
Adds mapping and advanced solar battery features.
Type: High-End
Release Date: 2022
Starting Price: £900

Vivo Series

Vivoactive 4 / 4S
All-round fitness tracking for daily wear.
Type: Mid-Range
Release Date: 2019
Starting Price: £250

Vivomove Series (Sport, Style, Luxe, Trend)
Hybrid analog-digital watches for casual wearers.
Type: Entry to Mid-Range
Release Date: 2019-2023
Starting Price: £150-£300

Tactix Series

Tactix 7
Rugged design with navigation, solar, and night vision compatibility.
Type: High-End
Release Date: 2022
Starting Price: £1,000

Descent Series

Descent Mk2 / Mk2S / Mk2i
Underwater GPS and dive metrics for professionals.
Type: High-End
Release Date: 2020
Starting Price: £1,000

Approach Series

Approach S12
Affordable GPS watch for basic golf features.
Type: Entry-Level
Release Date: 2021
Starting Price: £180

Approach S42
Sleek design with fitness and smart features.
Type: Mid-Range
Release Date: 2021
Starting Price: £250

Approach S62
Advanced golf tools for professionals.
Type: High-End
Release Date: 2020
Starting Price: £450

Approach S70
AMOLED display with premium golfing features.
Type: High-End
Release Date: 2023
Starting Price: £600+

Lily Series

Lily (Sport & Classic)
Lightweight, elegant, and perfect for casual wear.
Type: Entry-Level
Release Date: 2021
Starting Price: £180

Delta Series

Delta SE
Combines training tools with fitness tracking.
Type: Mid-Range
Release Date: 2022
Starting Price: £350

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