Best 2023 Garmin Smartwatches for brightness

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#1 Garmin Forerunner 265
5.0

Brightness was strongly praised, with reviewers finding the AMOLED display vivid, clear, and easy to read.

Pros: step counting accuracy, third-party app support

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#2 Garmin Approach S70
5.0

Brightness is strongly praised, with reviewers highlighting vivid colors, clarity, and easy readability.

Pros: recovery insights, GPS accuracy

Cons: software smoothness, fitness tracking accuracy

#3 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
4.6

Brightness is strong, with reviewers saying the display is easier to see and remains bright and clear outdoors.

Pros: GPS accuracy, charging speed

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#4 Garmin vivomove Trend
4.5

Brightness was mostly praised as a large improvement, but automatic brightness could lag in bright conditions.

Pros: activity auto-detection, build quality

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, Bluetooth connectivity

#5 Garmin Forerunner 965
4.5

Reviewers found the AMOLED display bright enough indoors and at low settings, with clear improvements over older displays.

Pros: water resistance, workout tracking variety

Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality

#6 Garmin Venu 3
4.5

Brightness receives positive evidence from reviewers who found the AMOLED screen bright and readable, including in demanding use.

Pros: health tracking accuracy, software smoothness

Cons: LTE connectivity, mapping and navigation

#7 Garmin Vivoactive 5
4.3

Brightness impressions were positive, with reviewers citing the super-bright AMOLED screen and good visibility.

Pros: fitness tracking accuracy, wellness insights

Cons: software smoothness, ECG functionality

#8 Garmin fēnix 7X Pro
2.7

Brightness opinions were mixed: several reviewers liked the brighter display, while others criticized auto-backlight dimness and daylight visibility.

Pros: GPS accuracy, app ecosystem

Cons: ECG functionality, calorie tracking usefulness