HELP! Garmin owners – looking for help collecting GPS version numbers
Along with another tester, I’m examining various Garmin watches and the exact GNSS chipsets they use. It’s not always obvious, but it seems that the precise model can be inferred with some trickery AND a knowledge of which GPS software your watch is using.
If you would like to help with a watch that is no older than two years, please could you answer 2 (+1 optional) straightforward questions that will involve looking at the ABOUT section of your watch.
thank you!!
Last Updated on 26 January 2026 by the5krunner
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tfk is the founder and author of the5krunner, an independent endurance sports technology publication. With 20 years of hands-on testing of GPS watches and wearables, and competing in triathlons at an international age-group level, tfk provides in-depth expert analysis of fitness technology for serious athletes and endurance sport competitors.
It seems that they are only interested in watches. Edge models don’t show up in the drop down menu.
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