Which Garmin watches have Afib detection?
Garmin can check for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib) on watches that support its ECG app. During a 30-second ECG recording, the watch analyses your heart rhythm and classifies a readable result as either sinus rhythm or possible AFib.
Garmin watches with Afib detection
| Compare | Model | ECG | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Approach S72 | Show 2 variants | ||
| Garmin Enduro 4 | Yes | October 2026 | |
| Garmin MARQ Adventurer (Gen 3) | Yes | October 2026 | |
| Garmin MARQ Athlete (Gen 3) | Yes | October 2026 | |
| Garmin MARQ Aviator (Gen 3) | Yes | October 2026 | |
| Garmin MARQ Commander (Gen 3) | Yes | October 2026 | |
| Garmin MARQ Diver (Gen 3) | Yes | October 2026 | |
| Garmin MARQ Golfer (Gen 3) | Yes | October 2026 | |
| Garmin fēnix 9 | Show 3 variants | ||
| Garmin fēnix 9 Pro | Show 5 variants | ||
| Garmin fēnix 9 Pro inReach | Show 5 variants | ||
| Garmin D2 Mach 2 Pro 51 mm | Yes (region dependent) | April 2026 | |
| Garmin quatix 8 Pro 47 mm | Yes | January 2026 | |
| Garmin D2 Air X15 | Yes (region dependent) | October 2025 | |
| Garmin D2 Mach 2 | Show 2 variants | ||
| Garmin fēnix 8 Pro | Show 3 variants | ||
| Garmin Venu 4 | Show 2 variants | ||
| Garmin quatix 8 | Show 2 variants | ||
| Garmin Forerunner 970 | Yes | May 2025 | |
| Garmin tactix 8 | Show 3 variants | ||
| Garmin tactix 8 51 mm Solar AB Elite | Yes | February 2025 | |
| Garmin Enduro 3 | Yes | August 2024 | |
| Garmin fēnix 8 | Show 5 variants | ||
| Garmin quatix 7 Pro | Yes | November 2023 | |
| Garmin D2 Mach 1 Pro | Yes (region dependent) | October 2023 | |
| Garmin tactix 7 - AMOLED Edition | Yes | September 2023 | |
| Garmin Venu 3 | Show 2 variants | ||
| Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) | Show 3 variants | ||
| Garmin fēnix 7 Pro | Show 3 variants | ||
| Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Yes | January 2022 | |
What to know about Garmin Afib detection
Garmin does not continuously monitor for AFib in the background. AFib detection only takes place when you manually record an ECG, and ECG availability depends on the watch, software version and region. Garmin also states that ECG results are informational and should not be treated as a medical diagnosis.
Which Garmin watch with Afib detection should you buy?
If AFib checking is the main feature you want, there is little reason to buy one of Garmin’s most expensive outdoor watches purely for this function because the ECG app performs the same basic rhythm classification across compatible models. The Venu 4 is the most sensible all-round option for most people, while the Forerunner 970 is better suited to runners and the Fenix 9 makes more sense if you also want maps, longer battery life and more advanced outdoor features.
Product specifications are maintained in the Gadgets & Wearables database and can change as manufacturers add features, revise regional availability or discontinue models.