# I Tested Garmin Watches for a Decade While Hiking, Biking, and Climbing. Here's What You Should Buy

> In certain circles, the “best Garmin watch” doesn't refer to just a brand but a category definer, like Q-Tip or Band-Aid.

- **Source:** [WIRED](https://www.wired.com/story/best-garmin-watch/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4d4aa1d04a49668539d58e)
- **Published:** 2026-07-07
- **Category:** Wearables
- **Tags:** #apple #apple-watch #garmin #android
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4d4aa1d04a49668539d58e

---

_GearOpen's distilled summary. The full original article is published at WIRED (source link above); GearOpen does not republish the source's full text._