expirediconian | Staff posted Nov 04, 2021 03:35 AM
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expirediconian | Staff posted Nov 04, 2021 03:35 AM
Garmin Smartwatches: Instinct GPS $170, Venu Sq Music Edition $180, Venu Sq
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Been researching fitness trackers to replace my Charge 3. Sense has bad/mixed reviews and Fitbit has had quality issues with every tracker I've bought over the years.
I have heard great things about Garmin products and my research convinced me to buy this one over Charge/Versa/Sense. I didn't want a big, round watch but there's some great Garmin round watches too (Vivoactive 4 and Venu were on my shortlist).
Plus I don't want to pay Fitbit a monthly subscription to get access to my own advanced fitness data. Garmin makes it all available for free - that's the way it should be.
Apple watch is fully blown smartwatch, essentially your iPhone on the wrist. Yes, it has basic fitness tracking functionality, but that's exactly what it is: basic.
Garmin is first and foremost fitness tracker, designed and optimized for this purpose. Yes, it has some basic smartwatch functionality, but it it's a few very basic things.
Don't get me wrong: both are great products, they are just designed for different purposes.
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After using VA3 for 3+ years traded few months back with Samsung watch and gave it to wife.
If this is comparable to VA4 I will get it because I am kind of bored wearing round watches.
Also, at the same time don't want to spend lot of money for Fenix series watch.
My usage is really covered by VA3&4.
Please chime in..
The bargain is the last gen Venu at $199: https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Sma...B07WLN9RY
Note, I don't need music on the watch itself. For example, I'm not looking at the Venu Sq Music. But I know that the Venu does this, which is a nice plus.
I haven't had a Garmin for a few years, but recently went back to Fitbit (Sense) from an Apple Watch and I have to say I'm enjoying myself a lot. Both are good options.
Note, I don't need music on the watch itself. For example, I'm not looking at the Venu Sq Music. But I know that the Venu does this, which is a nice plus.
I upgraded from a 5 year old VivoSmart HR to the Venu Sq. What I liked about this was the addition of GPS, PulseOX, colour screen and replaceable standard watch bands. The latter was the downfall of the previous gen as it was costly and a rather poorly designed watch strap as that usually is a point of wear and tear with all watches. If you do go with a the Venu Sq, I would suggest getting a clear cover from Amazon as it will protect your investment. It might make it look a little like a toy watch, but I've never cared what others have thought about the watches wear.
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I haven't had a Garmin for a few years, but recently went back to Fitbit (Sense) from an Apple Watch and I have to say I'm enjoying myself a lot. Both are good options.
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