The best Garmin watches of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Garmin is very popular with those who enjoy outdoor activities, appealing to multi-sport athletes, outdoor adventurers, and weekend warriors. While some of us enjoy exploring all year long, most people prefer to run, hike, swim, golf, and enjoy the sunny summer and fall weather. You can run with a Forerunner 970, hike with a Garmin Instinct 3, or golf with the Approach S70. Garmin offers a sports watch for everyone, with prices ranging from $200 to $2,000. Garmin's smartwatches stand out with precise location accuracy, an established ecosystem, and long battery life. Its watches provide health and fitness tracker data for all smartphone owners, with a Connect Plus subscription option for more insights and guidance on your health and fitness data. Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article. What is the best Garmin watch right now? I've tested nearly every popular Garmin watch on the market, and my current pick for the best Garmin watch overall is the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro. This flagship Garmin watch has all of the superpowers of the Fenix 8 and adds in LTE and inReach satellite connectivity, making this a watch I cannot leave home…