Menu navigation improved over older models thanks to the second button and clearly laid-out menus, making the watch easier to move through during play.
Pros: user interface, brightness
Cons: wellness insights, charging convenience
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Menu navigation was praised for being intuitive, easier to navigate, and enjoyable to interact with after Garmin’s UI refresh.
Pros: charging speed, GPS accuracy
Cons: ECG functionality, smartphone notifications
Menu navigation was generally easy to learn and intuitive, with reviewers saying they had little trouble moving through the watch’s features.
Pros: touchscreen responsiveness, health tracking accuracy
Cons: call handling, voice assistant quality
Menu navigation is mostly positive, with reviewers describing hike tracking and setup as simple or easy to learn.
Pros: customization options, charging speed
Cons: onboard music storage, voice assistant quality
Menu navigation was described as more user-friendly and easy to learn, especially for users new to complex Garmin watches.
Pros: wellness insights, build quality
Cons: LTE connectivity, band quality
The Messenger and voice tools were considered easy to navigate once configured.
Pros: workout tracking variety, pairing reliability
Cons: size options, companion app quality
Menu navigation is improved overall, but some Garmin menu logic and changed shortcuts still frustrated reviewers.
Pros: software smoothness, comfort
Cons: LTE connectivity, voice assistant quality
Menu navigation was quick and convenient in normal use, but the evidence was limited and tied to the touchscreen-led interface.
Pros: activity auto-detection, style and design
Cons: LTE connectivity, charging convenience
Menu navigation was mixed: some tasks were good enough, but reviewers criticized cumbersome swiping and awkward golf hazard navigation.
Pros: pairing reliability, watch face quality
Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity
Menu navigation was a recurring weak spot, ranging from second nature after learning to slow, fiddly, or trial-and-error.
Pros: heart rate accuracy, GPS accuracy
Cons: onboard music storage, mapping and navigation
Menu navigation was mixed, with voice helping reduce menu diving but daily use sometimes requiring too many clicks or feeling overwhelming.
Pros: stress tracking, customization options
Cons: menu navigation, companion app quality