Best 2022 Garmin Smartwatches

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#1 Garmin Forerunner 255
4.1

Best for accurate GPS, long battery life, comfort, and serious run/triathlon training tools. Skip it if you need full maps, richer smartwatch apps, calls, or a brighter AMOLED-style experience.

Pros: durability, cross-platform compatibility

Cons: stress tracking, app ecosystem

#2 Garmin MARQ Gen 2
4.1

Good if you want Garmin’s strongest sports, golf, GPS, and wellness tools in a luxury build. Skip it if you mainly want the same core features for less.

Pros: pairing reliability, reliability

Cons: size options, call handling

#3 Garmin Forerunner 955
4.0

Best for accurate GPS, strong training tools, maps and long battery life. Skip it if you want rich smartwatch features, reliable onboard music setup, LTE, or a solar upgrade that...

Pros: outdoor visibility, charging speed

Cons: LTE connectivity, call handling

#4 Garmin Forerunner 255S
3.9

Good if you want a compact, accurate, long-lasting training watch with serious running and multisport tools. Skip it if you expect a slick touchscreen smartwatch, effortless music setup, or deep...

Pros: step counting accuracy, fit

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, charging convenience

#5 Garmin Vivomove Sport
3.7

Good if you want a stylish, comfortable hybrid with useful Garmin wellness data. Skip it if you need built-in GPS, bright outdoor metrics, richer smartwatch apps, or performance-grade heart-rate accuracy.

Pros: pairing reliability, reliability

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#6 Garmin Venu Sq 2
3.6

Best for long battery life, strong GPS/heart-rate tracking, and a bright AMOLED fitness watch. Skip it if you want rich apps, calls, voice assistant support, maps, or premium materials.

Pros: charging speed, coaching features

Cons: ECG functionality, call handling