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Nov 4, 2021 3:35 AM

Garmin Smartwatches: Instinct GPS $170, Venu Sq Music Edition $180, Venu Sq

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    • This deal for the Venu Sq model is $129.99 off (50% savings) the listed retail price of $259.98.
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    • BuyDig's Holiday Extended Return Policy: Items can be returned through January 31, 2022 or 45-days after your purchase, whichever is longer.
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Update: This popular deal is still available

BuyDig.com has select Garmin Smartwatches on sale starting at $129.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Note: BuyDig is an authorized Garmin seller. All listed products qualify for Garmin's manufacture warranty.

Available models:

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This deal for the Venu Sq model is $129.99 off (50% savings) the listed retail price of $259.98.
  • About this store:
    • BuyDig's Holiday Extended Return Policy: Items can be returned through January 31, 2022 or 45-days after your purchase, whichever is longer.
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bizherbert
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I just ordered this over Fitbit Sense for $189 (Costco).

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.
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mpetrovsky
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You cannot compare them. They are completely different animals.
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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slamtaz
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serious question, i checked the description and it's got GPS. so, im wondering why the absence of a compass is it's downfall when GPS, among other features, pretty much have the same functionality of a compass? am i missing something?
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Nov 16, 2021 6:46 PM
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pwangdelNov 16, 2021 6:46 PM
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I have Garmin Vivoactive 3 and it works with my iphone xs max. So assume it will also work with ipad.
Nov 16, 2021 7:47 PM
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ParothedNov 16, 2021 7:47 PM
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Don't buy from buydig bc they will send you stuff that doesn't work and won't refund you your money
Nov 16, 2021 10:12 PM
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80isNov 16, 2021 10:12 PM
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Quote from Sarisin48 View quoted comment :
I've had the Vivoactive 3 Music for a couple of years now and I love it. However, I think the battery might soon be an issue. This (music version) or the Vivoactive 4 for more $$$?
i have the V3 without music, use it everyday for 3-8 mile run . . .3+ years still going strong!
Nov 17, 2021 12:30 AM
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flypenflyNov 17, 2021 12:30 AM
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Has a plastic body instead of metal, smaller lower resolution screen than the Fitbit Sense for $190.
Nov 17, 2021 12:41 AM
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BomberNikNov 17, 2021 12:41 AM
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Thank you for the deal. I've been on the fence with the deal on the Fitbit versa 2. I'm glad that I held off, this looks much better for what I wanted it for.
Nov 17, 2021 1:35 AM
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specialized999Nov 17, 2021 1:35 AM
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Quote from angel4b View quoted comment :
I have a vivoactive 3 and it isn't a golf watch, but it does let you download golf apps that work with GPS to tell you distance to the pin at different courses. You can save course info to the watch. People asked me the distance instead of using their rangefinders.
How does that work on either the Venq or the instinct? I have an Approach S40 that is their lowest golf watch and it just keeps club selections/scorecards/stats, green distances/shapes, and raw distances to hazards/approaches. Do you know how these ones handle those stats? I've been missing vitals monitoring and a few other things. TIA!
Nov 17, 2021 1:54 AM
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angel4bNov 17, 2021 1:54 AM
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Quote from specialized999 View quoted comment :
How does that work on either the Venq or the instinct? I have an Approach S40 that is their lowest golf watch and it just keeps club selections/scorecards/stats, green distances/shapes, and raw distances to hazards/approaches. Do you know how these ones handle those stats? I've been missing vitals monitoring and a few other things. TIA!
In the Garmin Connect IQ store, they have the Garmin Golf app. It handles the scorecard, club info, course info, stats, and GPS info. It also keeps track of your Garmin devices, so I imagine there is some possible data sync capability...but don't quote me in that.

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Nov 17, 2021 2:41 AM
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asianoobNov 17, 2021 2:41 AM
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Garmin Venu Sq or Fitbit Charge 5?
Nov 17, 2021 2:43 AM
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ardsNov 17, 2021 2:43 AM
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Sam's Club is selling the grey Venu sq for $120 through 29th November. You have to log in to see the price and Sam's Club Plus members get free shipping.
Nov 17, 2021 2:47 AM
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SeriousRecess516Nov 17, 2021 2:47 AM
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This one or Fitbit Charge 5?
Last edited by SeriousRecess516 November 16, 2021 at 06:50 PM.
Nov 17, 2021 4:16 AM
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James_bond003Nov 17, 2021 4:16 AM
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Serious question.. How is this compare to Garmin Vivosmart 4.
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..
Nov 17, 2021 7:04 AM
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pugboy75Nov 17, 2021 7:04 AM
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Quote from timsy View quoted comment :

The bargain is the last gen Venu at $199: https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Sma...B07WLN9RYD down from $399.
Hi, do you think the Venu first gen watch is a better buy than the Venu Sq for $130 at Amazon?

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.
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Nov 17, 2021 12:06 PM
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rutgersftwNov 17, 2021 12:06 PM
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Quote from SeriousRecess516 View quoted comment :
This one or Fitbit Charge 5?
Kind of a toss-up... I like Fitbit better for the holistic health picture you get with the more detailed sleep and health tracking the Charge 5/Sense can do. The Garmin doesn't have that, but others swear by Garmin's for workout tracking. Also, Garmin doesn't have a "Fitbit Premium" like upsell to ignore.

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.
Nov 17, 2021 12:41 PM
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ardsNov 17, 2021 12:41 PM
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Quote from pugboy75 View quoted comment :
Hi, do you think the Venu first gen watch is a better buy than the Venu Sq for $130 at Amazon?

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 look at it this way. None of these smart watches have replaceable batteries. Thus they have a end of life once the Li-ion battery starts to diminish in capacity, usually around years 3-4. If you're content with the shape of the Venu Sq and the lack of an altimeter, that's your better bargain. Most likely when it comes time to replace the watch in 4-5 years, you'll get more features for the same price down the line.

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.

https://www.amazon.com/EZCO-Prote...ECTOR&th=1

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Nov 17, 2021 4:33 PM
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asianoobNov 17, 2021 4:33 PM
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Quote from rutgersftw View quoted comment :
Kind of a toss-up... I like Fitbit better for the holistic health picture you get with the more detailed sleep and health tracking the Charge 5/Sense can do. The Garmin doesn't have that, but others swear by Garmin's for workout tracking. Also, Garmin doesn't have a "Fitbit Premium" like upsell to ignore.

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.
Would like to know as well for each device life expectancy. Many discussion in different forums tend to mentioned fitbit to have shorter lifespan 2~3 years. I also owned Charge 3, towards the end of the 2nd year, the screen started to deteriorate quickly and having random vibration. Would like to know about garmin devices, especially venu sq.

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