Best 2023 Garmin Smartwatches for charging speed

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#1 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
4.8

Charging speed is a strength, with the reviewer noting that charging speed had been significantly increased.

Pros: GPS accuracy, charging speed

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#2 Garmin Forerunner 265
4.7

Charging speed was praised across reviews, with top-offs and full charges described as quick.

Pros: step counting accuracy, third-party app support

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#3 Garmin Forerunner 965
4.5

Charging speed was praised as fast or at least on the better side, with reviewers noting quick top-ups.

Pros: water resistance, workout tracking variety

Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality

#4 Garmin Venu 3
4.5

Charging speed is positive, with reviewers citing fast top-ups and rapid charging.

Pros: health tracking accuracy, software smoothness

Cons: LTE connectivity, mapping and navigation

#5 Garmin Approach S70
4.5

Charging speed has limited positive evidence from one reviewer who said it does not take long to charge fully.

Pros: recovery insights, GPS accuracy

Cons: software smoothness, fitness tracking accuracy

#6 Garmin Vivoactive 5
4.0

Charging speed was generally positive, with reviewers saying top-ups were fairly quick or did not take too long.

Pros: fitness tracking accuracy, wellness insights

Cons: software smoothness, ECG functionality

#7 Garmin vivomove Trend
2.9

Charging speed was polarizing, with some calling it slow while another reviewer praised short top-ups and another found wireless and clip charging comparable.

Pros: activity auto-detection, build quality

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, Bluetooth connectivity

#8 Garmin fēnix 7X Pro
2.0

Charging speed was criticized by one reviewer who said the watch still takes nearly two hours to charge.

Pros: GPS accuracy, app ecosystem

Cons: ECG functionality, calorie tracking usefulness