Garmin Smartwatches with Built-in Flashlights: A Feature You’ll Use More Than You Think

Whether hiking a mountain in the dark, searching for a lost cat toy under the couch, or making a frantic dash to the bathroom at night, a little extra light can be invaluable.

That’s where Garmin’s built-in LED flashlights come in. Found in select premium smartwatches, this feature isn’t just a glowing screen—it’s a real LED light on the side of the watch, bright enough to illuminate a room, path or tent.

Why It’s Useful

• True Hands-Free Lighting – Unlike a phone or handheld flashlight, Garmin’s wrist-mounted LED keeps your hands free for any task.
• Multiple Brightness Levels – Adjust for low-light settings or maximum illumination.
• Strobe and Safety Modes – Includes SOS signalling and cadence-matched flashing for nighttime running visibility.
• Red and Green Light Options – Helps preserve night vision and reduces visibility to wildlife.
• Ambidextrous Design – Works seamlessly on either wrist without blocking the light.

Source Garmin.com

Garmin Watches with Built-in LED Flashlights

The following Garmin smartwatches include this practical feature:

Fenix Series

• fēnix® 8 – 43 mm, AMOLED
• fēnix 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED
• fēnix 8 – 51 mm, AMOLED
• fēnix 8 – 47 mm, Solar
• fēnix 8 – 51 mm, Solar
• fēnix 7S Pro – Solar Edition
• fēnix 7S Pro – Sapphire Solar Edition
• fēnix 7 Pro – Solar Edition
• fēnix 7 Pro – Solar Edition (No Wi-Fi®)
• fēnix 7 Pro – Sapphire Solar Edition
• fēnix 7X Pro – Solar Edition
• fēnix 7X Pro – Solar Edition (No Wi-Fi®)
• fēnix 7X Pro – Sapphire Solar Edition
• fēnix 7X – Sapphire Solar Edition

Enduro Series

• Enduro™ 3
• Enduro 2

Instinct Series

• Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, AMOLED
• Instinct 3 – 50 mm, AMOLED
• Instinct 3 – 45 mm, Solar
• Instinct 3 – 50 mm, Solar
• Instinct® 2X Solar
• Instinct 2X Solar – Tactical Edition

Epix Series

• epix™ Pro (Gen 2) – Sapphire Edition | 42 mm
• epix Pro (Gen 2) – Sapphire Edition | 47 mm
• epix Pro (Gen 2) – Sapphire Edition | 51 mm
• epix Pro (Gen 2) – Standard Edition | 42 mm
• epix Pro (Gen 2) – Standard Edition | 47 mm
• epix Pro (Gen 2) – Standard Edition | 51 mm

Specialty Watches

• quatix® 7 Pro
• tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar
• tactix 8 – 51 mm, Solar, Elite
• tactix 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED
• tactix 8 – 51 mm, AMOLED
• tactix® 7 – AMOLED Edition
• tactix 7 – Pro Edition
• D2™ Mach 1 Pro
• Descent™ Mk3i – 51 mm
• Descent™ X50i

This feature may seem like a small addition, but once you have it, you’ll wonder how you managed without it. Whether for adventure, safety, or everyday convenience, Garmin’s built-in LED flashlight is one of those rare smartwatch extras that proves truly useful.