Best 2023 Garmin Smartwatches for value for money

#1 Garmin Vivoactive 5
3.9

Value was broadly positive at the price, but one negative owner review and Garmin lineup confusion created some dissent.

Pros: value for money, GPS accuracy

Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, recovery insights

#2 Garmin Approach S70
3.8

Value depends heavily on use case: many reviewers justify the price for serious golfers, while others say it is too expensive for basic yardages.

Pros: display quality, value for money

Cons: charging convenience, smartphone notifications

#3 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
3.7

Value for money is mixed: reviewers call it expensive or overkill for narrow use, but worthwhile for serious multisport and mapping needs.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: user interface, fit

#4 Garmin Venu 3
3.7

Value is mixed: many reviewers say the Venu 3 is worth considering or a strong buy, but the high price and cheaper Garmin alternatives repeatedly create caveats.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, smartphone notifications

#5 Garmin Forerunner 965
3.6

Value was context-dependent: reviewers praised the feature set and later discounts, but questioned the price for casual users or 955/265 owners.

Pros: battery life, GPS accuracy

Cons: smartwatch features, charging convenience

#6 Garmin Forerunner 265
3.6

Value depended on use case: many reviewers found the 265 worth it for serious runners, while others balked at the price, plastic build, or missing maps.

Pros: battery life, value for money

Cons: mapping and navigation, smartwatch features

#7 Garmin vivomove Trend
3.4

Value for money was mixed: reviewers liked the package for casual hybrid users but questioned its price next to cheaper Vivomove models or more capable smartwatches.

Pros: style and design, charging convenience

Cons: battery life, charging speed

#8 Garmin fēnix 7X Pro
3.4

Value for money was divided: reviewers justified the price for serious users but warned budget buyers and Fenix 7 owners may not benefit enough.

Pros: battery life, mapping and navigation

Cons: value for money, score tracking