Heart rate monitor: |
no |
yes (some versions) |
yes (some versions) |
yes (some versions) |
Bike speed/cadence sensor: |
no |
no |
no |
yes (optional) |
Foot pod: |
no |
no |
yes (some versions) |
yes (optional) |
Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer): |
no |
no |
no |
yes |
Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Virtual Partner® (train against a digital person): |
no |
no |
no |
yes |
Virtual Racer™ (compete against other activities): |
no |
no |
no |
no |
Courses (compete against previous activities): |
no |
no |
no |
yes |
Auto Pause® (pauses and resumes timer based on speed): |
yes |
no |
no |
yes |
Auto Lap® (automatically starts a new lap): |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout): |
no |
no |
no |
yes |
Multi-sport (changes sport mode with a press of a button): |
no |
no |
no |
yes |
Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts): |
no |
no |
no |
yes |
Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace): |
no |
no |
no |
yes (for advanced workouts only) |
Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal): |
no |
no |
no |
yes |
Vibration alert: (choose between alert tones and/or vibration alert): |
no |
no |
no |
yes |
Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals): |
no |
no |
yes |
yes |
Heart rate-based calorie computation: |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Swim metrics (stroke type, stroke count and pool lengths): |
no |
no |
no |
no |
Training Effect (measures impact of an activity on your aerobic fitness): |
no |
no |
no |
no |
Customizable screen(s): |
yes |
no |
no |
yes |
Barometric altimeter: |
no |
no |
no |
no |
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): |
no |
no |
no |
no |
Power meter compatible (displays power data from compatible 3rd party ANT+™-enabled power meters): |
no |
no |
no |
yes (records data approx. 1 per second) |
Temperature (displays and records temperature while you ride): |
no |
no |
no |
no |
Shock Resistant: |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Sport watch: |
yes |
yes |
yes |
no |
Additional: |
Virtual Pacer™ (compares current running pace to target): yes |
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Garmin Connect is compatible with Windows® XP or newer and PowerPC and Intel-based Mac running OS 10.4 or later with Safari. |
Personal Records: yes |
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Run/walk feature: yes |
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