Best 2023 Garmin Smartwatches for brightness

#1 Garmin Forerunner 265
5.0

Brightness was strongly praised, with reviewers finding the AMOLED display vivid, clear, and easy to read.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: mapping and navigation, smartwatch features

#2 Garmin Approach S70
5.0

Brightness is strongly praised, with reviewers highlighting vivid colors, clarity, and easy readability.

Pros: display quality, value for money

Cons: charging convenience, smartphone notifications

#3 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
4.6

Brightness is strong, with reviewers saying the display is easier to see and remains bright and clear outdoors.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: user interface, fit

#4 Garmin vivomove Trend
4.5

Brightness was mostly praised as a large improvement, but automatic brightness could lag in bright conditions.

Pros: style and design, charging convenience

Cons: battery life, charging speed

#5 Garmin Forerunner 965
4.5

Reviewers found the AMOLED display bright enough indoors and at low settings, with clear improvements over older displays.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, charging convenience

#6 Garmin Venu 3
4.5

Brightness receives positive evidence from reviewers who found the AMOLED screen bright and readable, including in demanding use.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, smartphone notifications

#7 Garmin Vivoactive 5
4.3

Brightness impressions were positive, with reviewers citing the super-bright AMOLED screen and good visibility.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, recovery insights

#8 Garmin fēnix 7X Pro
2.7

Brightness opinions were mixed: several reviewers liked the brighter display, while others criticized auto-backlight dimness and daylight visibility.

Pros: battery life, mapping and navigation

Cons: value for money, score tracking