Choosing the best Garmin watch doesn't have to be difficult, as we've listed the best options below, and they're ordered on price so you can easily find the options that suit your budget.
Of course, as well as the budget you also want to consider what you need from the watch.
For example, if you're just starting out, you can consider the Garmin Forerunner 30, while serious athletes can opt for the Garmin Fenix 6.
There are many, many other great Garmin watches to consider already, and for each of them we have an overview, a specs list, and the main good and bad points, so you can easily limit the options.
Ultimately, you shouldn't go too wrong with any of the Garmin watches below, but for a look at one of these, make sure you click through to our full reviews.
And if you're not sold on one of Garmin's output, go to our best smartwatch or the best running watch guides for other options.
Oh, and come back regularly, because we will be updating all these guides when new contenders emerge.
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Note: The following watches are ranked from cheapest to most expensive according to RRP at the time of writing – prices can vary over time.
1. Garmin Forerunner 15
Screen size: Black/Green, Teal/White & Violet/White: 0.81-inch x 0.77-inch; Black/Blue & Red/Black: 0.98" x 0.94- | Touchscreen: No. Battery life using GPS: 8 hours | Battery life on standby: 35 days | Storage on board: 7 activities | Bluetooth connection: No | Smartwatch capabilities: No | Multisport: No | Built-in heart rate monitor: no
Easy to operateCheap for a GPS watchRelatively limited functionalityBasic screen
You won't find a cheaper heart rate tracking device in garmin range, so this is an option for people on a budget who want to use a heart rate monitor to monitor their heart rate while jogging.
It might be fair to say that the Garmin Forerunner 15 is not the most aesthetically pleasing watch in the world (or even in garmin range), and it is often criticized for its thin build and basic screen, but then this is still a relatively affordable watch that you don't buy for its appearance.
As with all Garmin watches, the Forerunner 15 allows the user to sync their data with Garmin Connect, opening a whole different level of analysis and sharing.
Combined with heart rate monitoring and activity tracking, this makes the Forerunner 15 a good value option for those looking for a slightly more advanced device, without a hefty price tag.
2. Garmin Forerunner 25
Screen size: Purple/Black & White/Pink: 0.73"s x 0.73"; Blue/Black & Black/Red: 0.91" x 0.91" | Touchscreen: No. Battery life using GPS: small – 8 hours, large – 10 hours | Battery life on standby: small – 56 days, large – 70 days | Storage on board: 7 activities | Bluetooth connection: Yes | Smartwatch capabilities: Yes | Multisport: No | Built-in heart rate monitor: no
Bluetooth link with compatible devicePaybarNo Virtual PartnerNo Running Dynamics
Despite being at a similar price-point to the Forerunner 15, the Forerunner 25 takes things up a technical notch, courtesy of its Bluetooth and smartwatch capabilities.
As a running watch, it features a very similar list of features and stats to the less advanced watches above, but the addition of Bluetooth pairing makes the Forerunner 25 an attractive upgrade.
The Forerunner 25 has a larger screen than the Forerunner 15, but it's also more slimline and, frankly, a nicer looking watch.
While running functionality is still relatively easy when viewed in the context of the entire Garmin range, you get a reasonable selection of statistics (distance, pace, heart rate, calories), along with activity tracking.
However, the main selling point of this watch should be the ability to upload your data directly via Bluetooth to Garmin Connect – a feature that lifts the Forerunner 25 above its similarly priced family members, which must be connected via USB.
3. Garmin Forerunner 30
Screen size: 0.93" diameter | Touchscreen: No. Battery life using GPS: 8 hours | Battery life in watch mode: 5 days | Storage on board: 7 activities | Bluetooth connection: Yes | Smartwatch capabilities: Yes | Multisport: Running / Cycling | Built-in heart rate monitor: Yes
Lower price pointSmart notificationsLittle internal memorySmaller screen
The new Garmin Forerunner 30 is a replacement - oddly enough - for the device above it in the list - the Forerunner 35 is actually older.
This new model offers similar features - in fact, very similar indeed. The screen, weight, size and tyre are all the same, and the main additional feature is that it provides bike car detection.
In our review of the Forerunner 30, we said it was "a pared-back run tracker that packs in some serious features " and gave it four stars out of five. If you find it for the less money than the Forerunner 30 - the watch that comes up in this list - we recommend to pick up the Forerunner 35 instead.
4. Garmin Forerunner 35
Screen size: 0.93" x 0.93" | Touchscreen: No. Battery life using GPS: 13 hours | Battery life on standby: 9 days | Storage on board: 7 activities | Bluetooth connection: Yes | Smartwatch capabilities: Yes | Multisport: Cycling | Built-in heart rate monitor: Yes
Heart rate measured by the wristLong battery lifeA touch too expensiveConfusing replacement
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