Garmin Charger Dock Cable

No, and this trips a lot of people up. Garmin has used several different charging connectors across its range. This dock suits watches with the flat four-pin contact port on the back of the case, which covers popular models like the fenix 5 and fenix 6 families, Forerunner 45, 55, 245, 745, 935 and 945, Instinct, Venu, vivoactive 3 and vivomove 3. Other Garmin watches use a clip or clamp-style charger that grips the sides of the case instead, so those need a different cable. Always match your exact model against the compatibility list on this page before ordering, or browse the full Garmin chargers and cables range to find yours.

A standard cable ends in a small plug you have to line up and press into the back of the watch. This is a weighted round dock instead, so your watch simply sits in the cradle while it charges, and grip pads on the base stop it sliding around. It has a 1m cable, supports data sync as well as charging, and comes with your choice of a USB-A or USB-C end so it matches the wall plug, laptop or power bank you already own. Both cable types charge at a similar speed, because the watch regulates its own voltage. It is a genuine Inkdly accessory. If you want something more upright for a bedside table, take a look at the Refuel Garmin Watch Charger Stand.

It is one of our most popular second chargers. Most people buy one so they never have to unplug the charger at home: one stays on the desk for working professionals, nurses on shift and tradies charging between jobs, one lives in the caravan or camper for grey nomads and travellers, and one goes in the gym or running bag. The flat weighted base means it stays put on a hotel bedside table or a work bench rather than sliding off, and the 1m cable will happily run off a power bank or laptop USB port when there is no wall socket nearby. There is also a 3-pack option, which suits households with more than one Garmin on the charge.

Flip your watch over and look at the back of the case. Watches suited to this dock have four small flat gold contacts sitting in a shallow recess, and the watch rests face-up in the round cradle. If the charger on your current watch clamps onto the sides of the case or clips on with two arms, you need a different style. Not sure which model you own? Open the Garmin Connect app on your phone and check the device name shown under your paired devices, then match that name against the compatibility list on this page. The model name is often printed in small text on the caseback too.

This dock fits fenix 5, 5S, 5X, 5S Plus and 5X Plus, fenix 6, 6S and 6X including the Pro, Sapphire and Solar editions, Forerunner 45, 45S, 55, 245, 245 Music, 745, 935 and 945, Instinct and Instinct Solar including the Tactical and Camo editions, Venu, vivoactive 3, vivoactive 3 Music and vivoactive 4S, vivomove 3, 3S, Style and Luxe, vivosport, Vivosmart 5, Approach S10, S40, S60, S62, S70 and X10, quatix 5 Sapphire and the quatix 6 range, plus tactix Charlie and tactix Delta. The full list is on this page. If you would rather have a plug-in cable than a dock, the same models are covered by our Garmin Watch Charger and Data Cable Replacement. For any model not listed here, browse the full Garmin chargers and cables collection.