VO2 Max: The Staggering Difference Between Average and Great

VO2 Max Chart by Age & Gender


Devices That Calculate VO2 Max and Cycling VO2 Max:

Garmin Watch/Device Calculates VO2 Max Calculates Cycling VO2 Max Notes
Garmin Fenix 6/7/8 Series Yes Yes Full multi-sport functionality, including cycling VO2 max tracking.
Garmin Forerunner 945 Yes Yes Advanced features for triathletes, calculates cycling VO2 max with HRM.
Garmin Forerunner 745 Yes Yes Triathlon-focused with cycling VO2 max support when paired with HRM.
Garmin Epix (Gen 2) Yes Yes Advanced outdoor-focused watch, tracks cycling VO2 max with HRM.
Garmin Edge 530 (Bike Computer) Yes (via HR monitor) Yes Calculates cycling VO2 max when paired with compatible HR monitor.
Garmin Edge 830 Yes (via HR monitor) Yes Advanced cycling metrics, calculates cycling VO2 max with HRM.
Garmin HRM-Pro Heart Rate Monitor Yes Yes Works with compatible devices to calculate cycling VO2 max.

Devices That Calculate VO2 Max but Not Cycling VO2 Max

Garmin Watch/Device Calculates VO2 Max Calculates Cycling VO2 Max Notes
Garmin Venu 2/2S Yes No Tracks general VO2 max but does not track cycling-specific VO2 max.
Garmin Forerunner 55 Yes No Basic running watch, calculates general VO2 max but not cycling VO2 max.
Garmin Instinct 2 Yes No Tracks general VO2 max but does not support cycling-specific VO2 max.
Garmin Venu Sq/Sq Music Yes No Tracks general VO2 max but not cycling-specific VO2 max.

Devices That Do Not Calculate VO2 Max or Cycling VO2 Max

Garmin Watch/Device Calculates VO2 Max Calculates Cycling VO2 Max Notes
Garmin Forerunner 45 No No Basic model, does not support VO2 max.
Garmin Venu (Original) No No Does not calculate VO2 max, basic fitness tracking.
Garmin Forerunner 35 No No Basic running watch without VO2 max feature.