Garmin Watch Charging Cables
Charging Cable for Garmin Watches: Genuine Garmin or HRM USA
Three ways to keep your Garmin charged. Choose the genuine Garmin cable to charge and sync with your computer, or an HRM USA charge-only cable in USB-A or USB-C. Every option uses the standard Garmin charging plug.
Our Take
Pick by what you need the cable to do. If you sync activities or install software updates through Garmin Express on a computer, get the genuine Garmin cable. It is the only option here that carries data.
If you only need power, the HRM USA cable is the smart spare. Keep one at your desk, one in your travel bag, one in the car. Choose USB-C to plug straight into a newer laptop, phone charger or power bank, or USB-A for older ports and most wall chargers.
All three use the same Garmin plug on the watch end and fit every model in the compatibility list below. If your household runs more than one Garmin, one cable charges them all.
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The genuine Garmin cable charges and transfers data, so Garmin Express can back up activities and install updates. The HRM USA cables charge only.
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Every option uses the device-end plug shared across 100+ Garmin models. Check the compatibility list below to confirm yours.
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USB-A fits older laptops, desktops and most wall chargers. USB-C fits newer laptops, MacBooks, USB-C chargers and power banks. The USB-C option is an HRM USA charge-only cable.
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Plug any option into a matching USB wall charger to charge without a computer. Adapters are sold separately.
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The Garmin cable is part 010-12983-00 with Garmin’s warranty. The HRM USA cables are our own brand, backed by a 90-day HRM USA warranty, and ship from Warminster, Pennsylvania.
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Leave your original cable at home and pack a spare. Coils small enough for a race bag, golf bag or carry-on.
Compatible Garmin Devices
All three cable options fit every device listed.
Showing all compatible devices.
No match. Your device may still fit. Call 1-800-403-8285 and we will confirm.
Running: Forerunner
- Forerunner 45
- Forerunner 45S
- Forerunner 45 Plus
- Forerunner 55
- Forerunner 165 / 165 Music
- Forerunner 170
- Forerunner 245 / 245 Music
- Forerunner 255
- Forerunner 265 / 265S
- Forerunner 570
- Forerunner 645 / 645 Music
- Forerunner 745
- Forerunner 935
- Forerunner 945
- Forerunner 955
- Forerunner 965
- Forerunner 970
- Garmin Swim 2
Adventure: fēnix, epix, Enduro, Instinct, MARQ
- fēnix E
- fēnix 5 series
- fēnix 6 series
- fēnix 7 series
- fēnix 8 series
- fēnix 9 series
- epix (Gen 2)
- epix Pro (Gen 2)
- Enduro
- Enduro 2
- Enduro 3
- Enduro 4
- Instinct series
- Instinct 2 series
- Instinct 2X Solar
- Instinct 3 series
- Instinct Crossover series
- Instinct E series
- MARQ (Gen 1)
- MARQ (Gen 2)
Smartwatch: Venu, vívoactive, vívomove
- Venu
- Venu 2
- Venu 2S
- Venu 2 Plus
- Venu 3
- Venu 3S
- Venu 4
- Venu Sq / Venu Sq 2
- Venu X1
- vívoactive 3
- vívoactive 3 Music
- vívoactive 3 Music (Verizon)
- vívoactive 4
- vívoactive 4S
- vívoactive 5
- vívoactive 6
- vívomove 3
- vívomove 3S
- vívomove Luxe
- vívomove Style
- vívomove Sport
- vívosmart 5
- vívosport
- Lily 2 Active
Golf: Approach
- Approach G12
- Approach S10
- Approach S12
- Approach S40
- Approach S40 and CT10 Bundle
- Approach S42
- Approach S44
- Approach S50
- Approach S60
- Approach S62
- Approach S62 Bundle
- Approach S70
- Approach X10
- Impact Bat Swing Sensor
Aviation, Dive, Marine and Tactical
- D2 Air
- D2 Air X10
- D2 Air X15
- D2 Charlie
- D2 Delta
- D2 Delta PX
- D2 Delta S
- D2 Mach 1 / Mach 1 Pro
- D2 Mach 2
- Descent Mk2 series
- Descent Mk3 series
- Descent G1 series
- Descent G2
- quatix 5 series
- quatix 6 series
- quatix 7 series
- quatix 8 series
- tactix Charlie
- tactix Delta series
- tactix 7 series
- tactix 8 series
Kids, Legacy and Other
- Bounce
- Bounce 2
- Legacy Hero Series: Captain Marvel
- Legacy Hero Series: First Avenger
- Legacy Saga Series: Darth Vader
- Legacy Saga Series: Rey
- BarkLimiter 2
- BarkLimiter 2VT
- STRIKER Cast
- STRIKER Cast GPS
Garmin adds new models often. Don’t see yours? Call 1-800-403-8285 and we’ll confirm the fit before you buy.
Compare Options and Specifications
| Spec | Garmin, USB-A | HRM USA, USB-A | HRM USA, USB-C |
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| Brand | Garmin | HRM USA | HRM USA |
| Garmin part number | 010-12983-00 | Not a Garmin part | Not a Garmin part |
| Garmin UPC | 753759254445 | Not a Garmin part | Not a Garmin part |
| Computer / charger end | USB-A | USB-A | USB-C |
| Device end | Standard Garmin plug | Standard Garmin plug | Standard Garmin plug |
| Charges device | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Transfers data | Yes | No, charge only | No, charge only |
| Length | 1 meter (3.3 ft) | Varies | Varies |
| Warranty | Garmin limited warranty | 90 days, HRM USA | 90 days, HRM USA |
| Best for | Syncing with Garmin Express, software updates | Spare for USB-A wall chargers, car ports, older laptops | Spare for USB-C laptops, chargers and power banks |
Need data transfer from a USB-C only laptop? Garmin also makes a USB-C Charging/Data Cable (010-13278-00).
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this cable fit my Garmin?
All three options fit every device in the compatibility list above, including Forerunner, fēnix, epix, Enduro, Instinct, MARQ, Venu, vívoactive, Approach, Descent, quatix, tactix and D2 models. Use the search box to find yours. Not listed? Call 1-800-403-8285 and we will confirm.
Which options transfer data?
Only the genuine Garmin USB-A cable transfers data, so it is the one to use with Garmin Express for syncing and software updates. The HRM USA USB-A and USB-C cables charge only.
What is the difference between the Garmin and HRM USA cables?
The Garmin cable is part 010-12983-00, charges and syncs data, and carries Garmin’s limited warranty. The HRM USA cables are our own brand, charge only, come in USB-A or USB-C, and carry a 90-day HRM USA warranty.
My laptop only has USB-C ports. Which should I buy?
To charge only, choose the HRM USA USB-C cable. To charge and sync data, choose the Garmin USB-C Charging/Data Cable (010-13278-00) or use the Garmin USB-A cable with a USB-C adapter.
Can I charge from a wall outlet?
Yes. Plug any option into a matching USB wall charger. USB-A cables need a USB-A charger and the USB-C cable needs a USB-C charger. Adapters are sold separately.
My new watch came with a USB-C cable. Will these still work?
Yes. Newer models such as the fēnix 9, Enduro 4 and Forerunner 970 use the same Garmin plug on the watch end. Only the computer end is different, so any option here works as a spare.
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