Garmin Watches

Wrist • PPG • $250-1000

Type Wrist

HRV Method PPG

Price $250-1000

Price Model One-Time

Battery Life 7-21 days

Water Resistant Yes

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The Verdict

Great for athletes already in the Garmin ecosystem. Recent models include solid HRV tracking, though features vary significantly across the lineup. The multi-week battery life is a major advantage.

Pros

Excellent battery life
Good training load features
HRV Status trending
Many models to choose from

Cons

HRV features vary by model
Locked to Garmin Connect
Can be complex to navigate
Premium models are expensive

HRV Status Feature

Garmin's "HRV Status" tracks your baseline over time and shows whether you're balanced, low, or high relative to your personal norm. This contextual view is more useful than raw numbers alone.