3 reasons to consider Garmin over an Apple watch
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- I have had Apple Watch Series 1-7 but this month I decided to try out a Garmin Watch. These are 3 reasons I feel you should look into any Garmin Watch instead of upgrading your existing Apple Watch.
0:00 - Intro
1:22 - Battery Life
2:44 - Ecosystem (App)
5:57 - Customization
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Just switched to Garmin as I am done with carrying my charger everywhere I go, and would like to start tracking my sleep without being slaved to a charger all the time. I’m a fitness novice, but the Garmin Connect app has started to motivate me to take it to the next level with analytics.
Good choice in my opinion! let me know what you think of the app.
Thank you so much for your helpful video! You point me really important things and now I’m going to buy Garmin instead of Apple. Thank you again!
Glad I could provide some insight. It’s been I think well over 2 months and I still love my garmin over Apple.
I’ve had Apple Watches over about 5 years; like you I’m a big Apple fan. I just took delivery of my new Garmin Instinct yesterday though and my reasons are:
1/ Yes, the Watch was a ‘mini iPhone’ (I have LTE), but as time passes more third party apps are disappearing. Messaging apps, Uber… it’s getting so the watch is just about fitness and it’s losing its use case for other stuff.
2/ Apple doesn’t improve apps much. Music is clunky, and for some reason it won’t let me store more than 4GB music on my (mostly empty) 32GB phone. Just becoming annoying.
3/ A month of battery life on the Garmin - what a joy!
4/ The Apple Watch hasn’t really changed in look in all these generations. I’m just growing tired of it.
Love the videos. I went with the f7 solar sapphire. Can't recommend it enough
Means a lot! F7 Solar Sapphire 🔥🔥. I'm stoked making a Garmin related video this weekend for anyone new to Garmin.
i've thought about getting a Garmin now that I'm running a little more - but the power of having a cellphone on my wrist can't be beat!
I bought the first original Apple Watch and I’ve bought every iteration since. In 16’ I purchased my first Garmin watch, the 630 and I would only use it for running and the Apple Watch as a daily driver type of watch. I purchased the Fenix 6 a couple of years ago and used it the same way, as a secondary watch just for runs and all other type of exercises. When I got my hands on the Epix 2 it totally blew me away! Now I use my Apple Watch as a secondary device just for the LTE so I don’t have to take my phone with me out on runs. If Garmin ever puts a similar type of LTE in the Epix then it would be totally game over. Unless Apple puts a better battery in the watch, I don’t see myself ever going back.
Exactly!! I was hoping this epix 2 when announced would have had LTE. Will see if Apple announced another type of Watch this year.
thats actually the rumor this year… that alongside the AW Series 8 this fall they will offer a new “rugged” edition of the AW with a more sports focus. Now I haven’t seen anything specifically about battery but you’d hope that if “rugged” and larger they would put a bigger battery into the model to at least give enough life for even the longest marathon runners or maybe even triathletes or full day hikers. I would imagine it wont ever reach the levels of Garmin with the Epix but if it even doubled the life of the existing AW it would really go a long way to fixing the real battery life issues that all AW users understand.
I am going to be in the same dilema, bought the fenix 7x and waiting for it to arrive. Currently have AW series 7 LTE version. Do you wear both watches when you run? I usually don't carry my phone when I run outside but now that I am getting the Fenix 7x debating on how I am going to manage both watches.
Great review! I’m actually tired of my Apple Watch battery life being so little.. I didn’t know Garmin has such a great battery life. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for watching, really appreciate the support!
I look fwd to your comparison to the new Ultra.
🤝 I already pre ordered. Thanks for the comment Scott!
Great review! I have newest Apple Watch but am beyond frustrated with the step counter being off as it’s a big deal for me. Workouts are also off on calories burned when comparing it to my husbands galaxy watch and a Fitbit. Also, I try to send texts from my watch & they say they sent and didn’t. So many resets and so many troubleshoots. Over it! On a binge to determine what’s next for me. I don’t think I can do a ring when lifting
Glad this video was able to help. Oh the Oura ring was the worst when powerlifting for me. I didn’t get a chance to make a TH-cam on it only TikToks. Maybe check out the Garmin forerunner 255 music. If you’re very much into lifting. You might like features like the body battery and all the recovery tools. Along with automatic rep counting. Workout calendars log. It’s not 💯 perfected but its in the right direction. Something that apple doesn’t offer unless using different 3rd party apps.
Great Review. I completely agree with you on the apple watch apps. Why don't they consolidate the apps and make something similar to Garmin Connect? Honestly, I just bought the series 7 to try it out because I have all other Apple products except for my watch is a Garmin Fenix 5s plus. But I am going to return the Apple watch because my main use for the watch is fitness and Apple 3 apps don't even come close to Garmin Connect. TBH I don't mind the battery life on the Apple that is not what is stopping me.... it is the lack of fitness data and how unorganized everything seems around the Product. Simple software updates would bring me to the Apple watch we will see what they can do in the future.
1000 agree. A simple software from could fix it but still no updates. I have been using the Garmin Connect now for 45 days and I am enjoying it more and more. I doing their 16 week program for a half marathon. So good!
Agree for the average user price v battery garmin does come out really well I’ve never had an Apple Watch but I’m pleased with garmin for battery alone - they’re really good visually, app etc but don’t have the whole Apple ecosystem so depends what people are looking for. A good review thanks for posting 👍
Wonderful vid! These are things that I'd have to have both devices (and use for months) to realize, if I'd even ever realize. Especially the ecosystem point, I feel like Apple splitting everything into 3 apps makes me less inclined to keep up with tracking all three stats for personal improvement. A Garmin watch is at the top of my buy list now.
Really appreciate that! I try to be as transparent in my videos. My opinion from my own personal use. Glad it could bring some insight. Thanks
I’ve been hopelessly entrenched in the Apple eco system since the early 00s!!! I still went with Garmin over Apple Watch. Anyone who is a serious outdoor enthusiast should stick with Garmin. Apple Watch is excellent if you’re not so much of an outdoorsy fitness type. Both are great :)
Well Put! yes Both are great. I love what apple has done but I still prefer my Garmin over the AW Ultra now.
I can’t find the truth about measure Apple Watch with cycling / biking on🚲 does it show right scores? Distance, km/h, heart pulse?
Great review! and nice comparison with Apple Watch. I have an Apple Watch Series 4, recently it started to give me wrong data, something like I climbed 100 stairs or I made 30 minutes of exercise when the reality is that I was working at my desk the entire day. I tried to re-calibrate it but it didn't work. So I’m considering switching to Polar or Garmin. I usually play tennis three times per week and I was thinking to start a routine too, so I would like to have a smartwatch with more battery and accuracy (related to heart rate and oxygen level). Which one do you recommend? Thanks!
Thanks for the Kind words. 3 things for you. 1st is I made a video on how to better calibrate your Apple Watch if you it helps you can give it a watch. Its goes over what to do on the watch and on the app on your iPhone. Here is the link th-cam.com/video/1KbyF9lVImE/w-d-xo.html
2nd. If you are looking at "smart watches" and not just a fitness tracker I would go with Garmin > Polar. Coming from iPhone the Garmin connect app destroy the polar App. Especially if you you are thinking about going into a routine. and 3rd in regards to accuracy Garmin just updated 3 of their watches with the newest sensor. The Venu 2 plus, Fenix 7 and Epix2. I would look into the Venu 2 plus because its similar to the price point of the Apple Watch. I believe its 350? the Fenix 7 and Epix 2 which is what I have in the video were really pricey (1,000 US dollar) Venu 2 plus has all the latest sensors in 2022. Hope this helps, I know it's a lot to read.
@Aesthetic_Al Thanks for your response! I'll check the Venu 2 plus then. I'll do it, I always skip the part that I have to walk outdoor in the calibration xD
I am testing a garmin right now too. And i think the garmin is a very nice sport watch with some smart Features while the apple watch is a smart watch with some Sport Features.
I really like the garmin at the PRO‘s you mention, but i miss some little tiny things like music Control, multitasking, detailed notification, chnage on statua change (fokus to work) and so on.
But at the end i am not sure if its worth buying an apple watch… i am really confused
Good way of putting it! Yes for me I need a sports watch more than a smart watch. Music controls, Siri, Apple Pay, apple wallet that came 2nd. I made this video on what's missing from the Apple Watch Ultra/8 that maybe can help a bit more th-cam.com/video/JrOoBEE8paU/w-d-xo.html
Great video, thanks! Liked, subscribed and hit the bell. My question…I was thinking initially about getting a used or refurbished Series 4 Apple watch. Now Garmin seems very tempting for battery life and functioning well during rain runs. I don’t need to make calls or respond to texts. My priority is tracking HR/pace/distance (cadence a bonus) and be able to download music so I can leave my phone at home. I’ll be swimming and weight training as well. What do you feel is the most cost effective version of Garmin that would fit the bill. Thanks in advance for the insight! Looking forward to catching up on past and future videos
I really appreciate that. I would skip on an Apple Watch immediately when I ready you will be swimming. If your doing laps on the pool. The Apple Watch felt so inconvenient compared to any Garmin. Now that the ultra is out, with the new action button that might change things but if your going for cost efficient. Ultra is $800 so probably a hard pass. Check out the forerunner 255 or the vent 2 plus. fyi the best experience I have had downloading music on Garmin is from Spotify. It works seamless. Amazon music works too but Spotify syncs smoother. Can't have Apple Music on Garmin unfortunately
@@Aesthetic_Al thanks for the reply! Last night, I bought the Forerunner 245 Music,for $206, on Amazon. Seems people are pretty happy with it. I’m overseas for a few years so I won’t get it for a few weeks but excited to get it rolling. Thanks again!
Thank you for that Video! I am still kind of on the fence… I have been using an applewatch ever since it came out. A friend gave me his old garmin FR 935 last summer. I started using it for my trainings. Batterylife was incredable. For
X-Mas i got a fenix 6s and I must say…I love it!!! I am on Marathon Training and the Garmin is watching out for me, that i‘m not running into overtraining. And I love the Garmin Bodybattery…but for that to really work i have to wear it 24/7. So what do I miss using the Garmin as my daily driver?! ApplePay, beeing able to reply to messages, take a phone call and other little things. So…I switch back and forth… 🤷♀️ Anything that you miss using the epix?
How do you like the Marathon Training. I am going to make a video on this in the future. I start using the marathon training in two weeks and ill be getting content and make some accuracy test between the Garmin, Apple Watch and a $60 Fitness tracker (Fitbit).
I can tell you what I miss so much using the EPIX. I MISS LTE!! I started using Spotify just because of the Epix. I still have Apple Music but it doesn't support it. So between Apple Music and LTE. I dont like that. The EPIX has more pros than cons for me. THE screen sharpness and brightness make the Apple Watch look like a relic. Especially when im cycling I love that the screen is bright and the size of it. ALSO Garmin CONNECT all the way! I can keep going! Love it 9000!
@@Aesthetic_Al I‘m at the beginning of my plan. I hat to take a break from Running, so First I have to get back into Training. Then I might be able to say something. 😉
I have a Garmin and in doubt between keeping it or get iwatch..
My Garmin watch lasts me for about 10 days without charge
i have been using garmin since past 4 years.... the only reason i chose garmin over apple at first was seeing the battery life..... i didn't want to just plug in all of my gadgets everynight with lots of wires around. Recently i am planning to make a switch as i am a bit bored of round dial and want to go square one.... considering Apple watch Series 7 versus Garmin Venu Sq2 (only garmin model with a square shape in my region)
Thanks for sharing. I could see wanting to make a change in design after 4 years. I just turned 1 year with my Garmin, I am really satisfied with everything. I got the AW ultra too but still prefer it over it but that's mainly because im training for a marathon and I love all the tools the Garmin and the Garmin connect app provide.
Watch OS 9 should bring some changes to data… that being said I did give Garmin a try with the Instinct Solar in December but the HR was grossly inaccurate which had me park it up; but I’m thinking to power it back on and check for updates to see if it improves.
Great video
Did you try it again? I’m looking to buy the instinct 2
@@Garaktys it’s improved slightly, but right now I believe the Apple wrist based HR is the best on the market.
For better battery life for sure the Garmin wins, but they fall short in other areas. I use the Garmin 99% of the time now
I totally agree with this. I’ve found Garmins less accurate for both GPS and HR than my Apple Watch 8… which is odd since Garmin is solely focused on sports etc. Yes Garmin has all this great data and analytics but it really turns me off since it’s based on poor HR readings etc.. and I’m not going back to wearing a HR strap when the tech is clearly there to have a super accurate optical HR like it is in the AW.
@@JB-hq9yj and the response from Garmin/Garmin users is “wear a chest strap for accuracy” why should I get a second device when an AW is very accurate (according to quantified scientist)
Watch OS 9 better Bong when it starts up.
There’s many styles of Garmin watches, definitely way more options compared to Apple so that can be overwhelming to see which ones better for you 🤔
A video idea 💡
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Mmm now you are Throwing the cat among the pigeons 😀😀😀...hard core Apple fan here....you got me thinking when my next watch is due around September..
Decisions, decisions. If you didn't know I would check out the Garmin Venu 2 plus, Epix 2 (which is what I just got) or the Fenix 7. Or you also waiting for what apple announces. Rumor is that this year they might release an additional model as a more rugged/ outdoor type of watch, only rumor until its announced.
Does the Epix feel big on your wrist after having worn the Apple? It looks like a good fit for you. Would you mind telling me the size of your wrist? Mine is 170mm and I’m thinking the Epix may be too big.
I just measure my wrist. Its a first for me and mine is 177 MM. It feels really big compared to my Apple Watch 45mm but in a good way in my opinion. I wanted something big that when im running and cycling I can take a quick glance and not have to look down squinting. The screen brightness and quality is so many times better than the Apple Watch series 7 so it really shines. There isn't a single week I dont get asked what watch I have either at a commercial gym or during the run clubs I go to. The only time it maybe be a bit "to big" is sleeping. I have before felt it on my face/ cheek but thats because some nights I might move around a bit. None the less so happy with it despite being a big apple fan boy. Hope this helps
I have a 165 wrist. Epix 2 looks kinda large on it but wears well. I don't notice it except when I see it on the wrist in a mirror.
Can you get the apple calendar to show up on the garmin watch?
Not like an Apple Watch. You can get calendar notifications, after that only dismiss the notification. Can’t add/edit/delete event. Hope this helps
Im considering a Garmin watch for my wife as a gift. I'm just wondering how it compares in relation to connectivity as far as using it for phone calls and texts. Are there any drawbacks in that regard? She likes her Apple watch but has had issues with it and is looking for a more durable alternative to the Apple.
I actually gifted a Garmin to my girlfriend because they are more durable. The glass on Garmins on most models are better than apple ion x glass but not only that. Most of garmin watches have a flat face with a vessel on top making more durable than the series 1-8 watches (not the ultra thats pretty durable) in regards to the notifications. I made a youtube video that shows how it looks th-cam.com/video/y7g5jXVVizc/w-d-xo.html 1:30 shows how notifications and text look. Ill make a TH-cam short on it this week too. It seems to be the most common question (THANKS FOR THE IDEA)
@@Aesthetic_Al thanks for the quick reply. I watched the other video. It’s good to see a women’s perspective on the watch as well.
The heart rate monitor is so much more accurate on the Apple Watch. I purchased the Fenix 7 and noticed right away. Did research and all tests point to the Garmin not being accurate for HR, steps, sleep etc.
I agree Diane. A bit disappointed on the accuracy on sleep and HR, but if you own a Fenix 7 they should have an update later this month, at least so i read. Usually on my long runs i use a Polar heart rate chest strap so im okay with it for now.
@@Aesthetic_Al Thanks for the reply. Would you mind telling me where you heard/read that. I would be interested in reading about it.
Any news on the updates that fix the heart rate on Fenix 7? / epix2 Thanks
Any news on the updates that fix the heart rate on Fenix 7 /epix2? Thanks
I’m completely torn as to which one would be better for me! Since I have an iPhone, the Apple Watch would obviously integrate better with all the functions of my phone. It’s also nice to have the LTE built in so I have the peace of mind that I can call for help when i’m not near my phone. I’m just not fond of the short battery life (especially on the LTE version), the basic sleep analysis, and honestly the square shape. I had a trial of the Garmin D2 and it was great! The battery life was over 7 days. But it was really difficult getting Siri to voice respond to texts, some of the widgets would crash, couldn’t use half of my credit cards in garmin pay, and I thought it would have been good to have the ECG feature handy…So pro’s and con’s on each one I guess!
I feel you. I have had Apple Watch series 1 to 7 and iPhone 2007 model to current iPhone 13 (From my old job we used to get significant employee discounts). We all are different but the only 3 things I do miss are LTE being first. 2nd the quick response message on the Apple Watch. 3rd having to make the switch from Apple Music to Spotify to sync songs for really long runs without needing the phone. Besides that I give Garmin all the PROS. The Garmin Connect App has so much health and fitness information over Apple and thats my main focus at the moment. Of course that could change with Apple series 8 haha
Does the Garmin connect app now push steps and stand hours to apple health?
That would be nice but it only pushes "activities" it treats the Garmin connect app like a 3rd party app. So example I made a short just yesterday where I ran a half marathon this weekend. Since that was about 30,000 steps the activity transferred "that run" (miles,HR,) but since steps and standing was involved that goes towards "closing your rings" but if its not an activity it doesn't . Hope this helps Derek.
great review. I have had apple watches and moved to garmin 6 years ago. I currently have the fenix 7 and can honestly say I would never go back to apple watch. I am certainly not anti apple - I own the phone, airpods, appletv ipad - but for fitness tracking garmin is a complete no brainer
Im right with you on that. I do miss having a LTE version on my Garmin and Apple Music thats about it, but no going back to the Apple Watch anytime soon for me.
I'm not iphone user so i ordered Garmin. Can wait for it to get here
How dope! Hope your Garmin arrived and you are enjoying it!! I just made a video on the Apple Watch ultra and why I am going to continue using a Garmin. th-cam.com/video/JrOoBEE8paU/w-d-xo.html
Convinced. Very soon… as soon as I manage to save I’ll be switching from AWS5 to a Garmin Fenix 7
That's awesome to hear the video could help. Both are good whatever helps you get more active and live healthy! Im loving my Garmin epix still btw
Im an user of garmin before this. husband bought me an apple watch for my birthday recently. it feels like meh! i miss my garmin. but i still wear it bcs its a gift.
Very nice of you. Maybe wear both? I guess that maybe to much
Thanks for the insight…. I am the opposite. My last four watches were Garmin and was considering the Apple Watch Ultra simply for the extension of iPhone and it has longer battery life. Great points on the apps and customization. Just ordered the Forerunner 955. Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing! I preordered the Apple Watch Ultra so I'm excited to compare to my Garmin and overall how it performs. Ill have some videos on it later this week when it arrives.
Can i use the app fitness with garmin? I hav the garmin 245 and it dont work with app fitness
If I understand correctly. The Garmins metric don't transfer to apple fitness or health. You can get your "Garmin Activities" to show in apple fitness/health. (Run, bike, swim, strength training) it would work the same way a 3rd party app connects to apple fitness. Ive been getting this same questions I might maybe a TH-cam short to show everyone in less than 60 seconds. Hope this helps tho Douglas
@@Aesthetic_Al thank you
Thank you for the video, was looking at moving to Garmin for some time, the Apple Watch Ultra is a disappointment, so I’m going to make the move. L+S
Thanks for sharing. I could see the Apple Watch Ultra getting better with time, if its with updates or a 2nd gen model idk. For me its the Fitness App on the phone and the watch os that needs more work than the actual hardware. I love my Garmin epix 2 but I preordered the AW Ultra to give it a try lol
Can you have your calendar schedule in Garmin like Apple Watch?
Not sure if I 100% get your question but if you have an iPhone and you are using the native calendar on iPhone. You can see your events on Garmin watches. Yes. You will not be able to add, edit or delete events you can only view them. hope I answered the question Andean.
I have been using a Garmin Instinct Solar for the last year and I just got an apple watch Ultra. I must say, I'm pretty disappointed with the Ultra. It's not as good as the Garmin Instinct.
ohhh you had the Solar! that's a big move going from the Instinct Solar to the the Ultra with a 36 hour battery life. Thanks for the feedback Karthik
while I prefer the aesthetics of Garmin, the whole switch only works if the metrics Garmin measures work for you. Especially the sleep metrics are messing up my recovery data. While everything else to me is better with Garmin, this fact alone makes the experience go south. Appe watches have superior tech and algorithms for data interpretation, IMHO. I will use an Apple watch for sleep and sports while supposedly going for a Withings Scanwatch for everyday use and tracking. Luckily, Withings lets me use the Apple watch sleep and training data in combination with their watch.
The issue with Apple Watch (and I switched from Fitbit to Apple in 2017, after losing over 60kgs on Fitbit ecosystem) is that they left it to developers to build these features - and no serious companies emerged in their ecosystem. Athlytic app adds a lot of these stress and recovery features - it's built by a lone developer who has no experience in health, is not a researcher, is not a doctor. Garmin on the other hand has a solid research backing to these metrics and openly publish. No serious health company with real research actually backed the Apple Watch.
i just purchased the damn apple watch ultra 2 with athlytic app for one year subscription, am i stupid .. i want my Epix Pro back again
What are you thoughts, Apple Watch or Garmin?
@Rob Albright Big congrats on 4 hours!! yeah the battery life is stellar on Garmin Watches. I am really surprised how well the training plans and workouts are in the Garmin Connect are. Especially for Runner, Cyclist.
Garmin all the way! I love that garmin uses buttons so if you’re running in rain, get the watch wet, swim, or sweat gets on your fingers you can still use the functions on the watch. I only wish nike run club was better integrated with garmin. I listen through my phone / airpods but the phone tracks my split faster than my garmin & when it comes to finishing the run, it looks like i did 2 runs. If there was a function for nike to track the data from garmin for their guided runs we’d be mint.
@@Jaragreene perfect timing. I literally just uploaded a video how its been using my Garmin these last 4 months. 100% agree with you on the buttons. It would be nice if Garmin started including Guided runs, the same Way Nike has or Apple Fitness +.
I liked my Apple Watch until I got a fenix 5 plus. Apple Watch is great as a smart watch. I feel my Garmin is more accurate with calories and steps. The sapphire glass is a big plus.
one of my probably silly hesitations is that apple seems to have the most accurate monitors for most things, especially heart rate (and reports are sleep tracking will be the best as well). Wish apple could just improve battery already (and appearance :P )
Does it sync with apple health?
Only Activity Calories on a Garmin will show on Apple Health/fitness allowing you to close rings. It gets treated like a 3rd party app. So your workouts show on apple health but nothing to sleep, step count...etc Hope this clarifies it. tbh tho the Garmin connect is what I am enjoying over apple health. for me personally. Apple health is superior for more concerning medical conditions and health concerns.
Do you see any differences in calories, steps or other measurements? Im looking for sport watch, but i started to considering apple watch, because i like the design, interface, that i can check all notifications and answer messages, also because of LTE and fact that i dont have to take phone with me. I think its very convinient for everyday life. Garmin epix is much more expensive than apple watch, its out of my budget. I know there are some cheaper ones, but in general im not a big fan of how they look like, but sitll all measurements are important for me. Its not a problem for me to charge apple watch every evening, but that garmin app is actuallly very nice. Would you recomend AW7 to simple everyday workout, not actually outdor, most of my workouts are at the gym or home. The only outdor training will be that walk and cycling. Most imortant for me is how it measure callories, steps, and pulse.
Thanks for sharing a little bit about you. This is me over simplifying it but I feel like if someone is going to workout stationary meaning at home or at a gym (Strength Training, Treadmill, Elliptical, stationary bike, etc) and are actually ok with charging it daily. Yeah Apple Watch should be good. The Apple Watch SE is a solid value. If you ever see yourself taking your training a bit further to do a half marathon, or more strenuous hikes, Backpacking or travel often a Garmin is a better bet. I love working out almost every day and my batter last me 5 days easy. Also the Garmin Connect I would say is better for athletes. but Apple is better for people more focus on general health. In regards to accuracy I have on March 25th a video coming out where I test the two for a multiple days on Step Count. Sports going on a 5k run, and going on a 20 mile bike ride. I have to finish doing more tests but that video will come out last friday of this month. Hope this helps.
@@Aesthetic_Al thank you! cant wait to see that video
I have both the Garmin Fenix 6x and a Apple Watch Ultra. They each have their strengths and weaknesses. So it's nice to have both options.
Will Garmin smart watch work on att
Garmin has a few models that support cellular but its not the same capabilities that an Apple Watch so you don't activate it with a carrier. If you get the cellular model from Garmin its through them. Hope that makes sense and I could help out Brian
The point is: how precise are the Garmin’s watches?? Looking at the “The quantified scientist” channel, garmin is no doing so well. The most precises watches are Apple Waches on tracking fitness and tracking sleep and HR. So that’s why the battery drain so fast, because it keeps reading more accurate than the other. It looks that Apple delivers what he promise meanwhile other ones probably not.
Just sold my Apple Watch from 5 months ago and bought a Garmin smartwatch - I can't wait. The battery life is just so awful and it makes traveling and adventuring really difficult.
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I bought my first Garmin watch in 2017 and last year I bought Apple Watch 6. I wear Apple Watch everyday for light exercise like walking, running but I prefer Garmin for my main sport i.e MTB. I have to charge Apple Watch everyday whilst the Garmin`s I only charge once or twice per week... I seem like to convert back to Garmin.. buy new model...
Very nice!! Did you see the new Apple Watch ultra announcement. Curious if that will merge the two and only have the need for 1 watch? I just preordered the Ultra so ill be making more video on it in the near future
@@Aesthetic_Al I watched it. its so interesting.
Switched a few years ago
Sweet! I'm loving the switch, it's been almost 1 year with my Garmin.
Does the Epix work with Apple Music?
I wish it was brother. Only Spotify, Amazon Music, iheartradio, and Deezer. Ill be making a video in 2 weeks on 5 things I dont like about my Garmin watch coming from the Apple Series 7. This is one of them!
Same for Samsung. I've switched to Garmin. And soooo easy to manage, update, etc. Don't even think about it. 👍
Thanks for sharing Will! I have not been able to be that hands on with the Galaxy Watch 4 or the Pixel Watch
I have a Fenix 1. For my side, I don't need an iPhone in my muñeca. I need the Time, A real GPS, the temperature and a real altimeter. This is for my adventures and work.
agree I have a phone for phone things and watch for watch things 🤙
Went to Garmin from Apple watch.
Their Daily Suggestion among holistically having all the analysis built in without third party apps which are all not tied together is a deal breaker for me.
3 reasons! 🤣 There are about another 50.
I'll wait until Garmin produces an Apple-esque watch with l-o-n-g battery life.
Destroys the Apple Watch 😂🙌🏽🙌🏽
definitely garmin, you forgot to mention the GPS part
💯Agree!
And I consider Polar over Garmin
That's pretty dope. Glad to hear that. I had a polar watch many years ago but havent explored any of their products besides the Polar h10 heart rate strap.
I think I would be better off with the ultra watch, sorry Garmin
Apple Watch is more accurate for heart rate and sleep 💤
say what now?
I said it 😁
a $1000 watch? did read that right or am i insane?
Its now $899 I believe (Garmin Epix 2). Its still my go to over the Apple Watch ultra
Reasons:
1.- You're an elite athlete
2.- You think you're an elite athlete and you need a lot of battery and data to check your performing.
3.- You think you will reach to be an elite athlete lifestyle in a near term and you don't care about smartwatch capabilities, plus you hate to charge your apple watch every 2 or 3 days.
Otherwise it makes no sense, if you don't need super long battery, or super complicated data, and you are completely or very immerse in the apple ecosystem you'll be just fine with an apple watch, or even a low profile garmin like a venu 2, or forerunner 955.
Bullocks, Apple Watches are overrated. I owned Apple Watch 7 series for two years and it just annoyed me coz battery life is rubbish. Cant even go through full day without charging it every 10h. Its ridiculous amount of money for watch that can’t even keep batter for at least 2-3 days. Also as the guy says, active app is waste of time. I am no gym rat but I’d love to see my whole day stats without downloading more apps. Basically if you are not an apple die hard fan, then save couple hundred dollars and buy something that will last longer and do the same thing if not even better.
Paid review. I promise. Person whi said that apple watch do not comes with custom ux just forgot to say that custom ux for garmin is a trash, you will never use it…
I farted blood light night
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there is no reason to consider an apple watch, ever. you can only set it up and use it with an iphone. most people dont have iphones. android controls about 80% market share of phones. Garmin is a super easy choice.