GARMIN VENU 2S vs APPLE WATCH | experience w/ both, similarities, differences & which one I prefer!
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I just did the switch. After 7 years with different Apple Watches I was tired of the battery. As soon as I was a bit active, the battery ran out during the day. Since I already use Garmin on my bike I chose a Garmin watch. Forerunner 965. And my only regret is that I didn’t switch a long time ago 😅
This is such a helpful review thank you so much!! I saw the Garmin at target today and knew I had to research it and I’m sold!! It sounds amazing
I always like the body battery feature on garmin and it correlates well to how energetic or tired I am really feeling that day. Similarly the sleep on garmin gives you a easy to understand summary of your sleep - Apple needs to make more sense of its metrics in a practical non-technical way so ppl can understand
I totally agree!!! I am never going back, absolutely love the Garmin!!!
I have been trying to find a fitness watch to commit to and have been struggling! You just sold me! Thank you!
thanks for review! I've bought garmin venu 2s and I absolutely love it! I even started running, which I thought will never happen. It really encourages me to move my ass in cardio ways! That's a pity that bouldering and rope climbing are not measurable and it's unsafe for watch to wear it during climb. This is the only sport I am training hard right now and I know these activities are available on garmin, I think they are useless. But for making enough steps/running/cycling and measuring sleep it is a great device. I love it.
Thank you so much for this review. I just opened up an anniversary gift from my Hubby and it’s the Garmin Venu 2S! I have been looking through reviews and how to videos for it.
SOLD!! Lol Bought a Garmin based off of this video.
Great review!! Just got the Venu S2, loving it so far! Excited to continue to use it!! 😎
Thank you!
Thank you for this review! I also have an Apple Series 4 watch that I’ve had for many years, but I’m so tired of it dying before the end of the day. Upgrading to a new iWatch wouldn’t fix the battery issue probably. It’s useless especially on days I’m more active. I stopped tracking workouts. I honestly don’t use a lot of the Apple Watch apps, and want something that I can actually use for working out. I wonder if the Garmin watch connects ok with iPhones. I do really like being able to use my Apple Watch to pause/skip when I’m listening to Spotify, podcast, etc. and it’s convenient to see if someone texted me. I also use my watch a lot to ping my phone when I can’t find it. Since those are about the only useful Apple Watch features for me, I’m thinking of upgrading to the Garmin Venu2s for more battery life and fitness focus.
Thank you for this comprehensive review!
My biggest struggle is I'm so used to replying to texts and calls from my Apple Watch that i want a fitness watch that can do that too and i can't seem to find a consensus for that with garmin
Hey! Wondering your opinion between the venu 2s and venu 2 plus
I loved your comments. Thanks for that. I will go for Garmin.
This is helpful, thank you! Random question-where is your necklace from? Love it!
I have this question too! It’s a beautiful necklace and I’d love to know where it’s from?
This was great, thanks for sharing. And I like the watch face, what is it called? Thanks!
I am thinking of switching to the same Garmin Venu 2s from an apple watch series 6. One of my cons is the battery on the apple watch series 6 I only get 1 day use
I agree about Apple Watches - I am tired of the battery dying. I going to try Garmin Watch. Thx!
do you use it with the sensor straps?
I have the vivo move 3, I found out that once the battery dies it still functions as a watch
Wow. Great video. Glad I found this channel.
Thank you for the great explanation, I used Apple Watch for 5 years, and just had it with the battery 🪫 won’t finish the day 😢, I cycle a lot and I think I need a better smart watch so I made my mind on the Garmin Venu 2S and after your Video very soon am purchasing this watch 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Thank you 😊
Hi I had a question I bought two garmin watches and had to return them because they would hurt my wrist bone since it sticks out and I noticed yours does too does it ever bother you? I return the Lilly one and the vivoactive 4s
Watches should be worn above your wrist bone!! Mine doesn't bother my wrist at all but I wear it above the bone!
I had a Apple Watch Ultra, for the longer battery.then I tried a Garmin venu 3s … sold the Apple Watch 😝🤣🤣absolutely love it
your thoughts on the apple watch series 8 or 9 verses the VENU 2 plus or VENU 3......which would be the smarter buy...thx,,,,,cheers from Canada
Not sure! I don't have an Apple Watch series 8 or 9! for me personally, I am always gonna choose Garmin because I love all the features and you can't beat the 10-12 day battery life!
Does any one know 1:19 if there’s a way to mesh the data from the two apps?
Is there a subscription with the Garmin or are the ones you use to track sleep and workouts free on the watch?
No subscription! All free once you buy the watch! You can download the app and see everything; app is free too!
Hi! Wondering your thoughts on buying the venu 2s new from amazon instead of directly from garmin. Amazon has it new for $299 versus garmin for $399 and garmin also doesn’t ship for 5-8 weeks :( Thanks!
Are there any services/functions put behind a paywall ? Bc my Fibit requires a 80€/year subscription for things like in-depth-sleep-analysis or health reports and trends
No subscriptions or any other fees!
I am influenced!!! Get this girl a code😂🎉
That would be a dream!!
Well said a Apple Watch cant be compared to a Garmin watch when it comes to metrics regarding training.
Sold me! Ready to move on from Apple watch series 3. Miss the nice fitness tracking from my fitbit. But I am ready to have different goals than what the apple watch offers. Thanks for the real review! Love your excitement!
I am in the same position right now ! Did you make the switch? If so, how do you like it ??
EXACTLY. My iWatch finally started to "die" before the evening. Garmin was the best choice. My favorite iWatch feature is FIND MY (apple) DEVICES; Garmin does that. Thanks for your review! I purchased Venu 3S.
Great video. I’ve been using Apple Watch for over 6 years; I’m a runner, cyclist, hiker, mountaineer… as of result of the poor battery, lack of topological maps, specialized physiological parameters… I’m thinking in going Garmin. However, several TH-cam channels are pointing towards poor heart rate sensor accuracy, and therefore, all metrics derived from it might be compromised… what do you think of this? Are you agree? Have you seen such claims? Thanks.
My heart rate is definitely way more accurate on my Garmin! my Apple Watch could never find my heart rate!
The latest Garmin 965 will blow any Apple watch out of the water. I am using 955 and its accuracy for HR and maps are incredible. Its amazing you have not tried Garmin, being such an active person.
Just adding in from my own perspective, I think it also depends on how the watch fits on your wrist and where you wear it. Garmin models that are too heavy tend to move around a lot on your wrist, which may result in a less accurate reading. So pick a lighter and smaller watch will help, and also wearing the watch 2 fingers above the wrist bone helps too.
Garmin is more functional than Apple Watch , Apple Watch only looks premium but it’s in fact useless on the fitness side
Thank you for the video 👍
Would you recommend the 2 than the 2 Plus?
I personally went with the 2 since I have small wrists and I keep all my notifications off anyway! If you want to receive phone calls and texts on it then you'll need the plus
Anyday Garmin ❤
10 years with iwatch and I'm switching also... waiting for delivery. too many times I had to wait as watch was still charging before the run..more options - cant wait for new, got Venu3
oh yes - no heart rate for months now...
In short Garmin > Apple
If sports or health is important.
I'd you want extension of your iPhone.. Apple Watch.
The garmin venu plus (the one with cellar) can do everything the Apple Watch can do! I just wanted the one without cellular!
Would you recommend venu 2s or vivoactive 5?
I recommend the Garmin Venu 3s! It’s the latest version, I have it and I love it!! www.dpbolvw.net/click-100860695-15634142
I’ve personally never tried the vivoactive 5 so I can’t recommend it but I’m sure it’s great too!
Will a Garmin watch take telephone calls from my iPhone like my Apple Watch does?
Yes the venu plus does! I just didn’t want that capability so I went with the venu 2s
@@juliamerwin Thank you, Julia. I will research the Venu Plus.
getting mineee soon ! how long does it take to charge vent 3
not long at all!! when mine is at like 8% I'll plug it in after dinner and its at 100% before I go to bed!
I just wished the Apple Watch dint look like a block. It looks like a toy on people’s wrist.
I do prefer the square design of the Apple Watch. it’s just an aesthetic preference. But Garmin seems to have a lot to offer!! I’d deal w/ round face for that.
@@melphillips1608 garmin actually has a square shaped venu 2 as well! comes in different colors in the square form too
I agree 100%. It looks AND feels like a toy!
I am waiting for venu 3s review, I also want to upgrade to it! After a year of using venu 2s I am so glad I bought it and venu 3s regeneration and HRV together with morning reports looks amazing. Also bigger screen yay! I see my comment from year ago, I stopped running after aporx 10 times, I just don't like it, I prefer other ways of movement. For me garmin is good at strength training, I can see how much I am resting between reps! I only wish new version wouldn't have calling feature since it boosts the price... I feel like or reviews from men are mostly useless, they only show us data, not the actual user experience which is far way more important... Also I would like to know - does the white/light color strap gets dirty?
Stay tuned for this weeks video!!!!!! I also posted a morning in my life ft my Garmin Venu 3s so be sure to check that video out, I show the watch in action!!!
@@juliamerwin I have already saw it, looks great, but I am curious what more you will say about it in review video :)
@@Szynszula I totally forgot to mention the HRV status tracking in the video but I do really like it and find it fascinating!!
I did the switch recently, I was tired about my apple watch’s battery life, and got the new garmin venu 3
But I just can’t get used to it. I think the apple watch is way more intuitive, easier to deal with, the vibration is more subtle and the list goes on for me. The one bad thing for me is the battery life and thats it. Going back to apple 🤷🏻♀️
I don’t hate the garmin, but far from loving it 😮💨
To each their own!! It definitely takes about a week to get used to especially if you’re so used to Apple! I personally will NEVER go back to Apple after using the Garmin, it’s just so much better at tracking the things I care about in terms of health and fitness! If you like notifications, texting, calling, apps, etc; go with Apple…if you want to really measure different health insights; go with Garmin!!!
Ten days? My battery lasts three days... I guess you don't use the gps. And even then if I charge it at night, it's at 84% the next morning. It doesn't look like it'd last 10 days even if I'd only use it to see the time.
I use the GPS everyday!! I have all notifications off though and I have mine set to where the display/watch face only comes on when I press a button or raise my wrist up towards my face! It has still been lasting me 7-11 days each charge and I workout a lot and have the GPS running a lot!
I have GPS turned on. And quit a lot of notifications. It last me a week or so.
Music?
Great video! It would be interesting comparing to a newer apple watch with better hardware and software
Even with AW 8, the battery is still miserable - 18h vs 9 days. Apple really sucks on that manner.
Really liked the video! Do you use the rep counter for your strength training or just let it track your metrics during your workouts. Thanks!
I just turn it on and let it run usually! but I have used the rep counter, I think its so cool and smart!!
@@juliamerwin Thank you!!! Just found your channel a few weeks ago and you have really good info on strength training, progressive overload. I have been loving getting more into strength training!
Next to get good butt worked it’s got recording video. Hope there’s live footage
I’ve got tons of workout videos you can watch! I just posted a full week of workouts, go head to my channel!
for that Venu 2S: how many days the battery lasted between the AOD-mode is always on all day and off?
I am not even sure what that means....I have had mine since Christmas and it has lasted 7-11 days each charge!! I also keep all notifications off besides having it vibrate when I am getting a phone call!
AOD means Always On Display, so the watchface/screen is always on. I believe the AOD setting can be turned off, whether you want to the screen is always on or time based or off (which means you have to move/lift your wrist in order to see the time). I'm sorry if I make you confused.
@@rioshiba yea mine isn’t on! My watch face turns on when I hit a button or raise it to face me!
Could you please do the next review in your 🏊♀️ 🥋? 😁
Hmm interesting on hr- the Apple Watch is proven to be the best optical hr tracker on the market- same with sleep tracking and metrics in general. Check out the quantified scientists review. Interesting review and I’m tempted to make the move myself as I prefer the look of the garmin.
My Apple Watch was terrible with heart rate!! So we’re all my friends! Definitely prefer garmin! But I did have an older one, series 4 so maybe that’s why!
@@juliamerwin just had 4 days with garmin- returning it. The hr and sleep tracking is terrible. The quantified scientist just put up an excellent review of the Apple Watch ultra on his TH-cam page… it has no rivals with hr, sleep tracking and other metrics.
@@30mattdavies Interesting, mine has been spot on and I love it! I also had a series 4 Apple Watch so maybe that's why mine sucked! Im never going back though! Sorry you had that experience!
Apple Watch was catching a 120 bpm heart rate on a TABLE!!! Something Garmin never did
Apple shill
What about venu 2 plus
I don't have the plus because I didn't want the cellular feature but it has it!
it has the same feautres as 2s except that it comes only in bigger size + you can answer phone calls
10:48 Ur rlly beautiful
Really interesting that your battery life is much better than my Garmin Venu 2s. Ik have a battery life for maximum 4 days. When I listing to your very motivating experience with your Garmin watch. It's incredible with all the activities you are doing. What's your secret to get a battery life for 10 days?
Mine has been consistently lasting 7-10 days! I have only charged it three times since getting it for Christmas! All I know is I have all notifications off, I just prefer it that way!
while you're using for only "watch" thing. just disable gps and bluetooth if you want then you'll have like 10+ days...
Garmin: Made in Taiwan, Apple: MADE IN CHINA!, I'll take the Made in Taiwan Garmin's.......
Great video besides the Audio. This review was exactly what I was looking for. Maybe invest in some quality mic's. Sounds like you are in a lunchbox.
Apple is a pice of junk which stays on charger most of the time and not wrist, and dies after 1 work out
Lol - poor americans discovering something beside Apple. I bet if she knew other watches with batteries lasting for weeks she can get 'too excited'.