This Full Featured Training Watch for Multisport Athletes runs between $249.99 and $379.99.
- Tracks distance, pace and heart rate
- Calculates recovery time and VO2 max estimate (when used with a heart rate monitor¹)
- HRM-Run™ monitor¹ adds data for cadence, ground contact time and vertical oscillation
- Connected features², including uploads to Garmin Connect™ and BaseCamp™ for live tracking and sharing
- High-sensitivity GPS positioning, 3-axis compass with altimeter and barometer
Physical & Performance |
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| Physical dimensions | 1.9” x 1.9” x 0.7” (4.9 x 4.9 x 1.7 cm) |
| Display size, WxH | 1.2” (3.1 cm) diameter |
| Display resolution, WxH | 70 x 70 pixels; transflective, monochrome LCD (negativemode-black) |
| Negative mode display | |
| Weight | 3.0 oz (85.0 g) |
| Battery | Rechargeable 500 mAh lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Up to 50 hours in UltraTrac mode; up to 20 hours in GPS training mode; up to 5 weeks in watch mode |
| Water rating | 5 ATM |
| GPS-enabled | |
| High-sensitivity receiver | |
| Barometric altimeter | |
| Electronic compass | |
| Smart notifications (displays email, text and other alerts when paired with your compatible phone) | |
| Vibration alert | |
| VIRB® control | |
Maps & Memory |
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| Basemap | |
| Built-in memory | 32 MB; available 25 MB |
| Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest) | |
| Waypoints/favorites/locations | 1,000 |
| Routes | 50 |
| Track log | 10,000 points; 100 saved tracks |
Running Features |
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| V02 max estimate | |
| Recovery advisor | |
| Race predictor | |
| Running dynamics | |
| Accelerometer (calculates distance for indoor workouts, without need for a foot pod) | |
Cycling Features |
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| Compatible with Vector™ | |
| Bike speed/cadence sensor | Yes (optional) |
Running & Cycling Features |
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| Heart rate monitor | Yes (optional) |
| Virtual Partner® (train against a digital person) | |
| Auto Pause® (pauses and resumes timer based on speed) | |
| Multi-sport (changes sport mode with a press of a button) | |
| Auto multisport (switch sport modes with 1 button press) | |
| Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts) | |
| Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace) | |
| Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals) | |
| Heart rate-based calorie computation | |
| Calculates calories burned | |
| Training Effect (measures impact of an activity on your aerobic fitness) | |
Swimming Features |
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| Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count/rate, calories) | |
| Stroke type identification (e.g. freestyle) | |
| Open water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, calories) | |
Outdoor Features |
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| Hunt/fish calendar | |
| Sun and moon information | |
| Area calculation | |
| Jumpmaster | |
Garmin Connect™ |
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| Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data) | |
Additional |
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| Additional |
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Our Review
Overall, I enjoy this watch. I've used other tracking watches and haven't been that impressed with the functions. This is an overall good watch that I have used in triathlons and enjoy having my own real-time transition and discipline time. Positives- Tracks multisport, including transitions, with one push of a button
- Quick view of current speed and time within discipline
- Smart Notification lets you receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch (Iphone connectivity only)
- On the swim, I noticed that it will add an extra 25-50 yards that I didn't actually swim. Just be mindful of any extra flicks of arms, such as drinking water bottle or reaching for kick board/buoy.
- Price is a bit higher than some on the market, but the fact that it will change between yards/meters, miles/kilometers is a plus that outweighs the price (along with the other positives listed here).
- Difficulty Bluetooth connecting for syncing - this isn't a dealbreaker as it very may well be partially user error
- Very large for a female wrist but does not get in the way.