Best 2023 Garmin Smartwatches for charging speed

#1 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
4.8

Charging speed is a strength, with the reviewer noting that charging speed had been significantly increased.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: user interface, fit

#2 Garmin Forerunner 265
4.7

Charging speed was praised across reviews, with top-offs and full charges described as quick.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: mapping and navigation, smartwatch features

#3 Garmin Forerunner 965
4.5

Charging speed was praised as fast or at least on the better side, with reviewers noting quick top-ups.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, charging convenience

#4 Garmin Venu 3
4.5

Charging speed is positive, with reviewers citing fast top-ups and rapid charging.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, smartphone notifications

#5 Garmin Approach S70
4.5

Charging speed has limited positive evidence from one reviewer who said it does not take long to charge fully.

Pros: display quality, value for money

Cons: charging convenience, smartphone notifications

#6 Garmin Vivoactive 5
4.0

Charging speed was generally positive, with reviewers saying top-ups were fairly quick or did not take too long.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, recovery insights

#7 Garmin vivomove Trend
2.9

Charging speed was polarizing, with some calling it slow while another reviewer praised short top-ups and another found wireless and clip charging comparable.

Pros: style and design, charging convenience

Cons: battery life, charging speed

#8 Garmin fēnix 7X Pro
2.0

Charging speed was criticized by one reviewer who said the watch still takes nearly two hours to charge.

Pros: battery life, mapping and navigation

Cons: value for money, score tracking