Garmin Venu SQ - Shadow Grey
Featuring a bright colour display, the Garmin Venu Sq Smartwatch combines daily style with health monitoring and fitness features that inspire you to keep moving. Durable corning Gorilla Glass 3 Lightweight aluminium bezel Comfortable silicone band Built-in GPS Menstrual tracking Smart notifications Built-in sports apps Body battery energy monitor 50m water resistance With a sleek design that’s suited for every outfit and every part of your day, the Garmin Venu Sq Smartwatch features a bright colour display and optional always-on mode, so you can see everything with a quick glance. Garmin coach Get a personal running coach on your wrist, for free, to help you train for your next 5K, 10K or half-marathon. Wrist-based heart rate The watch constantly samples your heart rate and will alert you if it stays too high or too low while you’re at rest. It also helps gauge how hard you work during activities, even underwater. Mindful breathing When you want to relax or focus, you can start a breathwork activity and this watch will track your stress and respiration to help you get a better understanding of how you’re breathing. Pulse Ox sensor The Pulse Ox sensor gauges your blood oxygen saturation during the day and as you sleep to show how well your body is absorbing oxygen. Safety and tracking features When your watch and phone are paired, your live location can be sent to your contacts manually or – during outdoor activities – automatically with built-in incident detection feature. Battery life Stay on the move longer with a battery life that lasts up to 6 days in smartwatch mode and up to 14 hours in GPS mode.
Featuring a bright colour display, the Garmin Venu Sq Smartwatch combines daily style with health monitoring and fitness features that inspire you to keep moving. Durable corning Gorilla Glass 3 Lightweight aluminium bezel Comfortable silicone band Built-in GPS Menstrual tracking Smart notifications Built-in sports apps Body battery energy monitor 50m water resistance With a sleek design that’s suited for every outfit and every part of your day, the Garmin Venu Sq Smartwatch features a bright colour display and optional always-on mode, so you can see everything with a quick glance. Garmin coach Get a personal running coach on your wrist, for free, to help you train for your next 5K, 10K or half-marathon. Wrist-based heart rate The watch constantly samples your heart rate and will alert you if it stays too high or too low while you’re at rest. It also helps gauge how hard you work during activities, even underwater. Mindful breathing When you want to relax or focus, you can start a breathwork activity and this watch will track your stress and respiration to help you get a better understanding of how you’re breathing. Pulse Ox sensor The Pulse Ox sensor gauges your blood oxygen saturation during the day and as you sleep to show how well your body is absorbing oxygen. Safety and tracking features When your watch and phone are paired, your live location can be sent to your contacts manually or – during outdoor activities – automatically with built-in incident detection feature. Battery life Stay on the move longer with a battery life that lasts up to 6 days in smartwatch mode and up to 14 hours in GPS mode.
Featuring a bright colour display, the Garmin Venu Sq Smartwatch combines daily style with health monitoring and fitness features that inspire you to keep moving. Durable corning Gorilla Glass 3 Lightweight aluminium bezel Comfortable silicone band Built-in GPS Menstrual tracking Smart notifications Built-in sports apps Body battery energy monitor 50m water resistance With a sleek design that’s suited for every outfit and every part of your day, the Garmin Venu Sq Smartwatch features a bright colour display and optional always-on mode, so you can see everything with a quick glance. Garmin coach Get a personal running coach on your wrist, for free, to help you train for your next 5K, 10K or half-marathon. Wrist-based heart rate The watch constantly samples your heart rate and will alert you if it stays too high or too low while you’re at rest. It also helps gauge how hard you work during activities, even underwater. Mindful breathing When you want to relax or focus, you can start a breathwork activity and this watch will track your stress and respiration to help you get a better understanding of how you’re breathing. Pulse Ox sensor The Pulse Ox sensor gauges your blood oxygen saturation during the day and as you sleep to show how well your body is absorbing oxygen. Safety and tracking features When your watch and phone are paired, your live location can be sent to your contacts manually or – during outdoor activities – automatically with built-in incident detection feature. Battery life Stay on the move longer with a battery life that lasts up to 6 days in smartwatch mode and up to 14 hours in GPS mode.
Featuring a bright colour display, the Garmin Venu Sq Smartwatch combines daily style with health monitoring and fitness features that inspire you to keep moving. Durable corning Gorilla Glass 3 Lightweight aluminium bezel Comfortable silicone band Built-in GPS Menstrual tracking Smart notifications Built-in sports apps Body battery energy monitor 50m water resistance With a sleek design that’s suited for every outfit and every part of your day, the Garmin Venu Sq Smartwatch features a bright colour display and optional always-on mode, so you can see everything with a quick glance. Garmin coach Get a personal running coach on your wrist, for free, to help you train for your next 5K, 10K or half-marathon. Wrist-based heart rate The watch constantly samples your heart rate and will alert you if it stays too high or too low while you’re at rest. It also helps gauge how hard you work during activities, even underwater. Mindful breathing When you want to relax or focus, you can start a breathwork activity and this watch will track your stress and respiration to help you get a better understanding of how you’re breathing. Pulse Ox sensor The Pulse Ox sensor gauges your blood oxygen saturation during the day and as you sleep to show how well your body is absorbing oxygen. Safety and tracking features When your watch and phone are paired, your live location can be sent to your contacts manually or – during outdoor activities – automatically with built-in incident detection feature. Battery life Stay on the move longer with a battery life that lasts up to 6 days in smartwatch mode and up to 14 hours in GPS mode.
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Garmin Venu Sq Shadow Gray With Slate Bezel Fitness Smartwatch
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Garmin Venu SQ GPS Smart Watch - Shadow Gray and Slate Bezel
Garmin 010-02427-00 Venu Sq, GPS Smartwatch with Bright Touchscreen Display, Up to 6 Days of Battery Life, Slate Aluminum Bezel with Shadow Gray Case
Delivery between 14–18 June $15.52
originally posted on bestbuy.com
After almost a month of using the Venu Sq 2, I can say that it's one of my favorite smartwatches I've ever owned. First, it FITS my SMALL wrist. I don't like HUGE watches being on my wrist; especially at night when the sensors light up and wake me up. That's what was happening with my Garmin Venu (the original, round one). Because the watch circumference was larger than my wrist, the sensor lights would wake me up at night. The original Venu worked pretty much the same as this watch. So, it was good in that aspect.I prefer the Garmin name for sports purposes, as the GPS can't be beat for accuracy and reliability. I have had quite a few different brands of smartwatches - everything from the Pebble watch to Fitbits (from the original to the Sense), Asus, Samsung ... MoreAfter almost a month of using the Venu Sq 2, I can say that it's one of my favorite smartwatches I've ever owned. First, it FITS my SMALL wrist. I don't like HUGE watches being on my wrist; especially at night when the sensors light up and wake me up. That's what was happening with my Garmin Venu (the original, round one). Because the watch circumference was larger than my wrist, the sensor lights would wake me up at night. The original Venu worked pretty much the same as this watch. So, it was good in that aspect.I prefer the Garmin name for sports purposes, as the GPS can't be beat for accuracy and reliability. I have had quite a few different brands of smartwatches - everything from the Pebble watch to Fitbits (from the original to the Sense), Asus, Samsung watches, and multiple Garmins. My beef with Garmin has always been the size of the watch, itself. And this Venue Sq 2 model eliminated that issue. The battery life is excellent - better than any watch I've had thus far and FAR better than any of my Samsung watches. I think I will be sticking with this one for the long haul.
originally posted on REI
If you need to transmit HR via BT this is not the watch for you. The watch can communicate with your phone via BT but only passes the HR signal via ANT+. If your phone or device doesn't support ANT+ you will not be able to send the data directly to an app. You have to spend more for the Sq 2 music or one of the Venu 2 round versions to get that feature in the Venu series. On the positive side it can accept HR from an external device such as a chest strap or arm band. None of the Sq 2 versions will count stairs as there is no sensor for elevation. Otherwise it is a fine watch for the price and likely a better overall value compared to a Versa or Sense depending on features needed. No data is locked behind a paywall. Compare features via the Garmin site to ensure it ... MoreIf you need to transmit HR via BT this is not the watch for you. The watch can communicate with your phone via BT but only passes the HR signal via ANT+. If your phone or device doesn't support ANT+ you will not be able to send the data directly to an app. You have to spend more for the Sq 2 music or one of the Venu 2 round versions to get that feature in the Venu series. On the positive side it can accept HR from an external device such as a chest strap or arm band. None of the Sq 2 versions will count stairs as there is no sensor for elevation. Otherwise it is a fine watch for the price and likely a better overall value compared to a Versa or Sense depending on features needed. No data is locked behind a paywall. Compare features via the Garmin site to ensure it has the features you need. Unfortunately I have to return this version as I need the BT HR transmission capability for my phone and water rower. This watch does have a profile for indoor rowing if that is something that is important.
originally posted on johnlewis.com
I bought this smart watch to replace a more basic Fitbit tracker, partly on the basis of Garmin's reputation for cycle computers, but also "thanks" to a great Which? review. I have been sadly disappointed with it's performance.Firstly the positives, as I always like to start with the good news :). Out of the box I thought it looked good, it fitted my wrist comfortably with the stretchy strap, and initial setup was a breeze. Using it for basic functions is simple and reasonable intuitive if using the bezel buttons (more on the touchscreen later). Step counting and HRM were accurate when compared with my old Fitbit (unless they are both equally inaccurate..), and activity recording on bike and cardio both seemed to be accurate with very useful metrics provided. ... MoreI bought this smart watch to replace a more basic Fitbit tracker, partly on the basis of Garmin's reputation for cycle computers, but also "thanks" to a great Which? review. I have been sadly disappointed with it's performance.Firstly the positives, as I always like to start with the good news :). Out of the box I thought it looked good, it fitted my wrist comfortably with the stretchy strap, and initial setup was a breeze. Using it for basic functions is simple and reasonable intuitive if using the bezel buttons (more on the touchscreen later). Step counting and HRM were accurate when compared with my old Fitbit (unless they are both equally inaccurate..), and activity recording on bike and cardio both seemed to be accurate with very useful metrics provided. Battery life is great - up to 7 days - unless you choose to set up SpO2 monitoring, in which case it becomes acceptable at best (but still waaay better than any Apple watch). The partner App provides great metrics, and aggregated and historical information, though I did have some challenges with inconsistent sync performance, which leads neatly on to... the negatives.Sleep tracking - never saw more than 11 minutes awake time in 3 months of ownership even on nights when I was conscious of borderline insomnia, and how it can record 0 minutes wake time during the night when I need to get up for the bathroom is beyond me!The watch seemed to struggle to detect gentle activity, not always recording steps when I moved slowly, and did not consistently auto-start a walk activity when it was not 'purposeful' walking. (vigorous activity was detected without issue)Touchscreen sensitivity was hit or miss, especially swiping. Tapping was better, but still sometimes required a second, more determined tap to save an activity.Accessing functions using the touch screen is not very intuitive - swiping up/down/left-right is a hotch-potch and doesn't work well for me. The use of red and green icons for saving or discarding activities is illogical, and try as I might I couldn't find a way to pause and resume an activity (eg while taking a call or replying to a message mid-workout).Screen clarity for me could have been better, especially in bright situations. I struggled to see smaller icons and digits without the assistance of my reading glasses - inconvenient at best when out doing an activity (far better in low light situations, as per the attached photo). Visibility was not an issue I was conscious of with my previous Fitbit.On the subject of screen display, the separate App for watch faces, as mentioned by another reviewer, is a bit of a faff but not a biggie for me. I thought it was good to have the option of alternative screen configurations, though be aware of the drain on battery with some (regularly updated) display metrics.For the sake of completeness I would add that I am on my 2nd Venu, having exchanged to see if my issues were a one-off. Sadly, they are not. If anything, the sync to App performance is worse with this one. I am now returning the Venu and moving back to FitBit. Hopefully the Versa 3 will work better for me.Finally, I note that JL are now discounting the Venu by £50 from when I bought it in April, so I wonder if (despite the good reviews overall) sales or returns figures are not proving very good for this product.
| General | |
| Product Type | Sport watch |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, incoming calls |
| Navigation | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
Garmin Venu Sq Shadow Gray With Slate Bezel Fitness Smartwatch
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Garmin Venu SQ GPS Smart Watch - Shadow Gray and Slate Bezel
Garmin 010-02427-00 Venu Sq, GPS Smartwatch with Bright Touchscreen Display, Up to 6 Days of Battery Life, Slate Aluminum Bezel with Shadow Gray Case
Delivery between 14–18 June $15.52
After almost a month of using the Venu Sq 2, I can say that it's one of my favorite smartwatches I've ever owned. First, it FITS my SMALL wrist. I don't like HUGE watches being on my wrist; especially at night when the sensors light up and wake me up. That's what was happening with my Garmin Venu (the original, round one). Because the watch circumference was larger than my wrist, the sensor lights would wake me up at night. The original Venu worked pretty much the same as this watch. So, it was good in that aspect.I prefer the Garmin name for sports purposes, as the GPS can't be beat for accuracy and reliability. I have had quite a few different brands of smartwatches - everything from the Pebble watch to Fitbits (from the original to the Sense), Asus, Samsung ... MoreAfter almost a month of using the Venu Sq 2, I can say that it's one of my favorite smartwatches I've ever owned. First, it FITS my SMALL wrist. I don't like HUGE watches being on my wrist; especially at night when the sensors light up and wake me up. That's what was happening with my Garmin Venu (the original, round one). Because the watch circumference was larger than my wrist, the sensor lights would wake me up at night. The original Venu worked pretty much the same as this watch. So, it was good in that aspect.I prefer the Garmin name for sports purposes, as the GPS can't be beat for accuracy and reliability. I have had quite a few different brands of smartwatches - everything from the Pebble watch to Fitbits (from the original to the Sense), Asus, Samsung watches, and multiple Garmins. My beef with Garmin has always been the size of the watch, itself. And this Venue Sq 2 model eliminated that issue. The battery life is excellent - better than any watch I've had thus far and FAR better than any of my Samsung watches. I think I will be sticking with this one for the long haul.
If you need to transmit HR via BT this is not the watch for you. The watch can communicate with your phone via BT but only passes the HR signal via ANT+. If your phone or device doesn't support ANT+ you will not be able to send the data directly to an app. You have to spend more for the Sq 2 music or one of the Venu 2 round versions to get that feature in the Venu series. On the positive side it can accept HR from an external device such as a chest strap or arm band. None of the Sq 2 versions will count stairs as there is no sensor for elevation. Otherwise it is a fine watch for the price and likely a better overall value compared to a Versa or Sense depending on features needed. No data is locked behind a paywall. Compare features via the Garmin site to ensure it ... MoreIf you need to transmit HR via BT this is not the watch for you. The watch can communicate with your phone via BT but only passes the HR signal via ANT+. If your phone or device doesn't support ANT+ you will not be able to send the data directly to an app. You have to spend more for the Sq 2 music or one of the Venu 2 round versions to get that feature in the Venu series. On the positive side it can accept HR from an external device such as a chest strap or arm band. None of the Sq 2 versions will count stairs as there is no sensor for elevation. Otherwise it is a fine watch for the price and likely a better overall value compared to a Versa or Sense depending on features needed. No data is locked behind a paywall. Compare features via the Garmin site to ensure it has the features you need. Unfortunately I have to return this version as I need the BT HR transmission capability for my phone and water rower. This watch does have a profile for indoor rowing if that is something that is important.
I bought this smart watch to replace a more basic Fitbit tracker, partly on the basis of Garmin's reputation for cycle computers, but also "thanks" to a great Which? review. I have been sadly disappointed with it's performance.Firstly the positives, as I always like to start with the good news :). Out of the box I thought it looked good, it fitted my wrist comfortably with the stretchy strap, and initial setup was a breeze. Using it for basic functions is simple and reasonable intuitive if using the bezel buttons (more on the touchscreen later). Step counting and HRM were accurate when compared with my old Fitbit (unless they are both equally inaccurate..), and activity recording on bike and cardio both seemed to be accurate with very useful metrics provided. ... MoreI bought this smart watch to replace a more basic Fitbit tracker, partly on the basis of Garmin's reputation for cycle computers, but also "thanks" to a great Which? review. I have been sadly disappointed with it's performance.Firstly the positives, as I always like to start with the good news :). Out of the box I thought it looked good, it fitted my wrist comfortably with the stretchy strap, and initial setup was a breeze. Using it for basic functions is simple and reasonable intuitive if using the bezel buttons (more on the touchscreen later). Step counting and HRM were accurate when compared with my old Fitbit (unless they are both equally inaccurate..), and activity recording on bike and cardio both seemed to be accurate with very useful metrics provided. Battery life is great - up to 7 days - unless you choose to set up SpO2 monitoring, in which case it becomes acceptable at best (but still waaay better than any Apple watch). The partner App provides great metrics, and aggregated and historical information, though I did have some challenges with inconsistent sync performance, which leads neatly on to... the negatives.Sleep tracking - never saw more than 11 minutes awake time in 3 months of ownership even on nights when I was conscious of borderline insomnia, and how it can record 0 minutes wake time during the night when I need to get up for the bathroom is beyond me!The watch seemed to struggle to detect gentle activity, not always recording steps when I moved slowly, and did not consistently auto-start a walk activity when it was not 'purposeful' walking. (vigorous activity was detected without issue)Touchscreen sensitivity was hit or miss, especially swiping. Tapping was better, but still sometimes required a second, more determined tap to save an activity.Accessing functions using the touch screen is not very intuitive - swiping up/down/left-right is a hotch-potch and doesn't work well for me. The use of red and green icons for saving or discarding activities is illogical, and try as I might I couldn't find a way to pause and resume an activity (eg while taking a call or replying to a message mid-workout).Screen clarity for me could have been better, especially in bright situations. I struggled to see smaller icons and digits without the assistance of my reading glasses - inconvenient at best when out doing an activity (far better in low light situations, as per the attached photo). Visibility was not an issue I was conscious of with my previous Fitbit.On the subject of screen display, the separate App for watch faces, as mentioned by another reviewer, is a bit of a faff but not a biggie for me. I thought it was good to have the option of alternative screen configurations, though be aware of the drain on battery with some (regularly updated) display metrics.For the sake of completeness I would add that I am on my 2nd Venu, having exchanged to see if my issues were a one-off. Sadly, they are not. If anything, the sync to App performance is worse with this one. I am now returning the Venu and moving back to FitBit. Hopefully the Versa 3 will work better for me.Finally, I note that JL are now discounting the Venu by £50 from when I bought it in April, so I wonder if (despite the good reviews overall) sales or returns figures are not proving very good for this product.
I should have stuck with buying (yet another) FitBit Versa, much as I hate how those break irreparably just after the warranty expires. The Venu SQ is a comparable but very distant second in my experience. My main complaints:* Battery life is vastly exaggerated. Great the first few weeks, but since then it's only been good for 3 days max, and that's with only an hour/day (at most) of actual workout tracking.* The @#$% constant "searching for Varia lights" message. Half the time I rotate my wrist to check the time, I see that dumb message and have to press a button to just view the clock. I don't have any Garmin Varia bike lights. I never will. There is no option to tell the Venu to stop looking for these @#$% lights. Very annoying.* Tiny, tiny fonts and symbols. ... MoreI should have stuck with buying (yet another) FitBit Versa, much as I hate how those break irreparably just after the warranty expires. The Venu SQ is a comparable but very distant second in my experience. My main complaints:* Battery life is vastly exaggerated. Great the first few weeks, but since then it's only been good for 3 days max, and that's with only an hour/day (at most) of actual workout tracking.* The @#$% constant "searching for Varia lights" message. Half the time I rotate my wrist to check the time, I see that dumb message and have to press a button to just view the clock. I don't have any Garmin Varia bike lights. I never will. There is no option to tell the Venu to stop looking for these @#$% lights. Very annoying.* Tiny, tiny fonts and symbols. They really fail compared to FitBit in this regard.* Auto activity tracking. "Move IQ" is terrible and again, fails greatly compared to FitBit. It usually doesn't capture activity, when it does it often mis-identifies the activity, and it doesn't do full-fledged tracking the way FitBits do. It only captures a fraction of the metrics compared to manually starting/stopping an activity.* Activity pauses lead to activity splitting. If you pause, whether manually or if Move IQ determines you've paused, it starts a (15 minute?) tracking pause. If you don't manually press the button to resume activity before that period ends, the activity is automatically saved and ended and you have to (if you realize and remember to do it) start a new activity. Pretty silly if, for example, you're on a long hike or bike ride and take a lunch break. I don't want my 3 hour ride to be split up into multiple activities with multiple maps, calorie counts, etc.* Garmin Connect website is okay, but clunky. You'd think it wouldn't be hard to just show a basic line chart / time line of metrics. It's a big mess of sparse dashboard widgets that aren't smooth to navigate.On the plus side, it's comfortable enough, the band hasn't broken yet (after 4 months), and the calorie burn math doesn't appear inflated like FitBit's.
I really love the features of this watch., I also love that you can change the display including back group picture. There are many to choose from including using your own personal photos.Sleep, Stress and for the ladies - period tracking is on point. I love that I can controls the music playing on my phone from my watch too. I never miss notifications including my home security cameras. Although I can’t view the recorded video, I can see if I need to check my phone camera footage due to the notification.You can also link your cards to your watch so if you leave the house without you wallet you cause just tap and go with your watch (please check to see if your bank offers this prior to purchasing).The only con, the battery drains pretty fast if you are using ... MoreI really love the features of this watch., I also love that you can change the display including back group picture. There are many to choose from including using your own personal photos.Sleep, Stress and for the ladies - period tracking is on point. I love that I can controls the music playing on my phone from my watch too. I never miss notifications including my home security cameras. Although I can’t view the recorded video, I can see if I need to check my phone camera footage due to the notification.You can also link your cards to your watch so if you leave the house without you wallet you cause just tap and go with your watch (please check to see if your bank offers this prior to purchasing).The only con, the battery drains pretty fast if you are using too many apps. I would highly suggest putting in lock mode while sleeping so it doesn’t accidentally open an app and drain the battery while sleeping.I highly recommend.
The main reason I purchased the Garmin Venu Sq GPS Smartwatch Metallic Orchid is to keep track of my everyday fitness and health levels. It is light and comfortable to wear, has a number of built-in features which can be accessed through a touch screen face and two buttons and more than 20 preloaded sports apps. You can track pulse ox, heart rate, calories burned, stress levels, menstrual, hydration, and more. It gives me all the tools to track my daily steps, FIIT30, FIITBOX, cycle and pilates sessions, and it also offers a good fitness tracking experience too. The battery life is superb as I don't need to recharge for up to six days. Love the built-in GPS. The display is clear and the watch is not bulky or uncomfortable. I download most of my data to the Garmin ... MoreThe main reason I purchased the Garmin Venu Sq GPS Smartwatch Metallic Orchid is to keep track of my everyday fitness and health levels. It is light and comfortable to wear, has a number of built-in features which can be accessed through a touch screen face and two buttons and more than 20 preloaded sports apps. You can track pulse ox, heart rate, calories burned, stress levels, menstrual, hydration, and more. It gives me all the tools to track my daily steps, FIIT30, FIITBOX, cycle and pilates sessions, and it also offers a good fitness tracking experience too. The battery life is superb as I don't need to recharge for up to six days. Love the built-in GPS. The display is clear and the watch is not bulky or uncomfortable. I download most of my data to the Garmin Connect App on my phone to read any data, and it accurately records the data. It's compatible to sync with Android or iOS smartphones. It has smart notifcations for calls, texts, alerts, and more. It has sports apps and workouts to help you optimise your fitness. Absolutely LOVE IT!!
This is a solid, budget-friendly starter watch. The orchid color is unique and subtle. The touch screen is a bit finicky, however, which is my main reason for giving the watch 3 stars. It can take a moment to respond to my touch. The sleep and fitness trackers are also not accurate as they tend to overestimate my movement. My final complaint is the Connect ID app store with very basic apps and customizations. Despite the above cons, the watch does do what I need it to do: show notifications from my phone when I am unable to look at it, reply to texts, check my calendar, and track my steps. There are also many band options out there which is a plus for those who want to customize that. Overall, I have enjoyed this watch and would recommend it to anyone who is unsure ... MoreThis is a solid, budget-friendly starter watch. The orchid color is unique and subtle. The touch screen is a bit finicky, however, which is my main reason for giving the watch 3 stars. It can take a moment to respond to my touch. The sleep and fitness trackers are also not accurate as they tend to overestimate my movement. My final complaint is the Connect ID app store with very basic apps and customizations. Despite the above cons, the watch does do what I need it to do: show notifications from my phone when I am unable to look at it, reply to texts, check my calendar, and track my steps. There are also many band options out there which is a plus for those who want to customize that. Overall, I have enjoyed this watch and would recommend it to anyone who is unsure of investing in a higher-end model.
I was looking for a fitness watch for my wife to replace her reliable 12-year old Polar watch with LCD screen.The feature she most liked about that old Polar was that whilst running it was possible to have the heart rate display occupying full-screen in large easy to see digits.Interestingly (and frustratingly), NONE of the YouTube fitness and gurus EVER mention this issue.Cannot wait until they hit their 60s!I know that "a certain competitor's" watches do have this feature but do not like their lousy battery life.So, purchased the Garmin Venu SQ thinking that I could install an alternative watch face (WRONG) with large digit heart rate filling the screen whilst in an activity (partly right).I knew that if it did not work for my wife that I was happy enough to ... MoreI was looking for a fitness watch for my wife to replace her reliable 12-year old Polar watch with LCD screen.The feature she most liked about that old Polar was that whilst running it was possible to have the heart rate display occupying full-screen in large easy to see digits.Interestingly (and frustratingly), NONE of the YouTube fitness and gurus EVER mention this issue.Cannot wait until they hit their 60s!I know that "a certain competitor's" watches do have this feature but do not like their lousy battery life.So, purchased the Garmin Venu SQ thinking that I could install an alternative watch face (WRONG) with large digit heart rate filling the screen whilst in an activity (partly right).I knew that if it did not work for my wife that I was happy enough to keep it and would go ahead and purchase an "Xxxxx" Watch for her (which is what we have done - she is not all that concerned about the battery life anyway).So, I find the Venu SQ to work well. Its battery life is great - close to a week if you are battery conserving in at least a couple of days if you have every single feature turned on.Heart rate is accurate.Oxygen saturation consistently reads low (I have checked it against a professional device).I can use it doing kettle bell exercises, including snatches.Being rectangular, and not particularly large, I can wear it firmly at the end of my forearm, very near the wrist (probably a bit further towards the hand than recommended by Garmin). In that position my wrist can be fully extended (dorsi flexed), the top of my hand just touches the watch but not firmly enough to hit the physical button, and as the kettle bell settles on the back of my forearm it does not bash the watch.The watch faces can be customised a little but unfortunately, unlike higher level Garmin watches, it is not possible to download lots of other watch faces.I probably would not have bought it if I knew that before hand.Nonetheless, I am quite happy to have the watch.I had a Garmin Forerunner 310XT for many years and loved it, including all the metrics.I am 63 now and whilst I mourned the passing of my 310, I no longer need all of its features and find the Venu SQ does all that I need.
I've had several Fitbits over the past 5 years, and they all seem to stop working after about 2 years. Customer service was meh and features without a paid subscription were very limited. When my latest Fitbit Charge screen stopped working after about 15 months, I decided to shop around for a different brand. I considered Apple Watch 7 and the Venu SQ2. My husband has an Apple watch and loves it, except for the short battery life, so I was very familiar with Apple and also live in the Apple ecosystem (macs, apple phone, ipad, etc). I ultimately decided to go with the Venu SQ2 for the battery life and more detailed breakdown of stats and workouts. I love my watch and it has helped me be more active. The app is easy to use and the level of detail for each of the areas ... MoreI've had several Fitbits over the past 5 years, and they all seem to stop working after about 2 years. Customer service was meh and features without a paid subscription were very limited. When my latest Fitbit Charge screen stopped working after about 15 months, I decided to shop around for a different brand. I considered Apple Watch 7 and the Venu SQ2. My husband has an Apple watch and loves it, except for the short battery life, so I was very familiar with Apple and also live in the Apple ecosystem (macs, apple phone, ipad, etc). I ultimately decided to go with the Venu SQ2 for the battery life and more detailed breakdown of stats and workouts. I love my watch and it has helped me be more active. The app is easy to use and the level of detail for each of the areas the watch tracks is amazing. The only shortcoming was that none of the 8 banks I use work with Garmin pay, yet 7 out of those work with Apple pay. Garmin needs to catch up a bit in this area, but otherwise the watch was a great purchase!
I have been a Garmin user since 2007. Starting with the Forerunner 305 which I still have and uses from time to time. While a great runners watch it is not a great day to day watch. I got the Vivoactive thinking that would be the best of both worlds, however the case was weak and broke numerous times most of which were covered by warranty. Once out of warranty I searched for an option that was closer to a traditional watchband.The Venu SQ 2 was a wonderful option. The battery life is a solid 7 days if you use the gps and oxygen sensor. I use the gps 4-5 days weekly with my morning runs. Additionally, I use the oxygen sensor as I sleep nightly to better track my sleeping. The detailed information I get back on my stats is greatly appreciated and more valuable than ... MoreI have been a Garmin user since 2007. Starting with the Forerunner 305 which I still have and uses from time to time. While a great runners watch it is not a great day to day watch. I got the Vivoactive thinking that would be the best of both worlds, however the case was weak and broke numerous times most of which were covered by warranty. Once out of warranty I searched for an option that was closer to a traditional watchband.The Venu SQ 2 was a wonderful option. The battery life is a solid 7 days if you use the gps and oxygen sensor. I use the gps 4-5 days weekly with my morning runs. Additionally, I use the oxygen sensor as I sleep nightly to better track my sleeping. The detailed information I get back on my stats is greatly appreciated and more valuable than the information I get from my Oura Ring. While I prefer to not sleep in a watch, it is a small sacrifice because of the helpful information it provides.With the increasing cost of smart products, this one seems reasonable in comparison to other options in the market. Easy to use and well design.
| General | |
| Product Type | Sport watch |
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, incoming calls |
| Navigation | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
