Best 2023 Garmin Wearable Tech for workout tracking variety

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#1 Garmin Forerunner 965
4.8

Workout variety was a major strength, with reviewers praising the large sport-mode library and deep multisport functionality.

Pros: water resistance, workout tracking variety

Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality

#2 Garmin fēnix 7X Pro
4.7

Workout tracking variety was strongly praised, with reviewers highlighting an almost endless or complete activity-profile set.

Pros: GPS accuracy, app ecosystem

Cons: ECG functionality, calorie tracking usefulness

#3 Garmin Forerunner 265
4.6

Workout variety was seen as deep and runner-focused, with extensive sport profiles, though one reviewer felt Garmin trailed Polar on sheer profile count.

Pros: step counting accuracy, third-party app support

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#4 Garmin Venu 3
4.5

Workout variety is broad, with reviewers praising many sport modes, indoor workout tools, strength/HIIT support, and Garmin’s built-in sport profiles, though advanced sport depth is more mixed.

Pros: health tracking accuracy, software smoothness

Cons: LTE connectivity, mapping and navigation

#5 Garmin Vivoactive 5
4.2

Workout variety was broadly strong, with reviewers praising many sports modes while noting missing hiking or advanced/specialist modes.

Pros: fitness tracking accuracy, wellness insights

Cons: software smoothness, ECG functionality

#6 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
4.0

Workout tracking variety is broad and often praised, but reviewers also flagged missing activities and some shallow profile implementations.

Pros: GPS accuracy, charging speed

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#7 Garmin Approach S70
3.8

Workout variety is viewed as broad and useful, though one review frames the sports tracking as basic but solid rather than elite.

Pros: recovery insights, GPS accuracy

Cons: software smoothness, fitness tracking accuracy

#8 Garmin vivomove Trend
3.2

Workout variety was mixed: some reviewers found enough modes for basics, while others criticized the limited activity list and sparse sports-watch depth.

Pros: activity auto-detection, build quality

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, Bluetooth connectivity