Best 2023 Garmin Wearable Tech for music controls

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#1 Garmin Approach S70
4.5

Music controls are positively framed in limited evidence, with one reviewer calling music performance a strength.

Pros: recovery insights, GPS accuracy

Cons: software smoothness, fitness tracking accuracy

#2 Garmin Vivoactive 5
4.5

Music controls were praised as a highlight in the smartwatch feature set.

Pros: fitness tracking accuracy, wellness insights

Cons: software smoothness, ECG functionality

#3 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
4.2

Music controls received limited positive evidence, with one reviewer calling the music controls and player well integrated.

Pros: GPS accuracy, charging speed

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#4 Garmin Venu 3
4.0

Music controls are functional, with playback controls for downloaded playlists covering the basics like pause, skip, and volume.

Pros: health tracking accuracy, software smoothness

Cons: LTE connectivity, mapping and navigation

#5 Garmin vivomove Trend
4.0

Music controls were useful in the one direct review because music could be controlled from the watch during workouts without leaving the workout screen.

Pros: activity auto-detection, build quality

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, Bluetooth connectivity

#6 Garmin fēnix 7X Pro
3.3

Music controls were mixed, ranging from good controls to complaints that Spotify/offline music feels less clean than Apple-style watches.

Pros: GPS accuracy, app ecosystem

Cons: ECG functionality, calorie tracking usefulness

#7 Garmin Forerunner 965
3.3

Music controls were adequate for basic use, but one reviewer noted playback issues when skipping or changing playlists.

Pros: water resistance, workout tracking variety

Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality