In 2025, Garmin rattled out a huge number of new models, many of them making our list of the best Garmin watches overall. We’ve seen everything from a Fenix 8 Pro with a microLED display, the Garmin Venu X1 emerge as a direct rival for the Apple Watch Ultra, and get a brighter follow up to the Forerunner 965 in the shape of the Garmin Forerunner 970. We also got more Garmin watches with built-in flashlights, which is definitely a win in my eyes.
I don’t expect things to slow down in 2026 as Garmin looks to cement its position as a leader in the smartwatch space. While I don’t know what’s coming next, I think it’s fair to assume that some of Garmin’s most popular watches will be in line for an update. Hopefully some older watches will get some upgrade love too.
