Latest Garmin Smartwatches in 2025: Which One’s for You?
With Garmin frequently releasing new smartwatch models and updates, choosing the right one can be daunting. Offering options for fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and everyday users, Garmin’s 2025 lineup has something for everyone in the UK. Here’s a guide to the latest models to help you decide.
Garmin Fenix 8: The Flagship Choice
Launched in August 2024, the Garmin Fenix 8 is Garmin’s premier multisport smartwatch, available in AMOLED and Solar variants with multiple size options:
| Garmin Model | Fenix 8 Solar | Fenix 8 AMOLED |
|---|---|---|
| Case Size/Display |
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Starting at £859 for the AMOLED 43mm, the Fenix 8 offers a built-in speaker and microphone for hands-free calling, ideal for workouts. Compared to the Fenix 7, it boasts enhanced battery life (up to 29 days for AMOLED 51mm, 30 days for Solar 51mm), diving capabilities up to 40 meters, and advanced features like strength training programs and improved navigation. Customise it with our Fenix 8 47mm straps / 51mm straps or Fenix 8 accessories.
Starting at £859
Garmin Venu 3
The Garmin Venu 3 combines style and functionality, perfect for lifestyle and health tracking. Its sleek, less rugged design compared to the Fenix 8 makes it ideal for daily wear or evenings out, especially when paired with our Venu 3 straps.
With a vibrant AMOLED display, it offers sleep scores, stress tracking, and Body Battery to monitor energy levels for optimal workout timing. Its battery lasts up to 14 days in smartwatch mode, ensuring low-maintenance use.
Garmin Forerunner 265
Tailored for runners, the Forerunner 265 features precise GPS tracking for speed, distance, and routes. It provides advanced running metrics like stride length, ground contact time, cadence, and balance to enhance performance.
Available in two variants with slight differences:
| Garmin Model | Display Size | Battery Life |
|---|---|---|
| Forerunner 265S | 42mm (1.1") | Smartwatch mode: up to 15 days GPS mode: up to 24 hours |
| Forerunner 265 | 46mm (1.3") | Smartwatch mode: up to 13 days GPS mode: up to 20 hours |
Garmin Instinct 2
Designed for outdoor adventurers, the Instinct 2 meets military standard 810 for shock and thermal resistance and is water-resistant up to 100 meters. Key features include:
- Advanced sleep monitoring
- Sports and activity apps
- Body Battery for energy tracking
- Stress and heart rate monitoring
- VO2 Max for oxygen capacity
- Garmin Pay for contactless payments
It offers up to 28 days in smartwatch mode and 30 hours in GPS mode, with the Solar variant providing unlimited battery life with 3 hours of daily outdoor use.
Garmin Enduro 3
The lightweight Enduro 3 (63g, 51mm case only) is built for extreme challenges, offering up to 320 hours in GPS mode with solar charging. It includes a built-in LED flashlight and a Gen 5 heart rate sensor for precise monitoring. Personalise it with our Enduro 3 straps.
Conclusion
Garmin’s 2025 lineup caters to diverse needs, from the premium Fenix 8 for multisport athletes to the stylish Venu 3 for lifestyle users and the rugged Instinct 2 for adventurers. With multiple variants and sizes, there’s a Garmin smartwatch for every UK user. Enhance your device with our range of straps and accessories, available with free UK delivery.
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