Garmin Venu SQ vs Apple Watch SE - Which Is the Better Activity Tracker?

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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Overview
01:30 - Hardware Comparison
03:05 - User Interface
05:28 - Activity Tracking
07:04 - Battery Life
07:48 - Garmin Connect vs Apple Health
10:11 - Heart Rate Accuracy
11:38 - GPS Accuracy
12:37 - Final Thoughts - Who are these for?

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@JerryRigEverything 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid, Just got myself a venu with your link.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Zack! Thanks for watching/commenting. Love your channel! 🤯 Hope you enjoy the Venu. Let me know if you want to collab on a Garmin tear down! 😂

@sebastianc09 3 жыл бұрын

no way!!! if Jerry bought, I def made a great purchase!!

@manuelpenaredondo2847 3 жыл бұрын

Jerryrig dont break that watch

@mikuslembergs 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure not a lot of people notice, but i really appreciate that you put in time stamps/chapters on the video playing bar - i can get to stuff that i want to see and skip the ones i don't, thanks!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you find that useful! It certainly takes a bit more time!

@janinawalker4200 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit But it also brings in more viewers as one might show a portion to another person who then decides to watch the whole video. I just subscribed as it was excellent.

@theglowgrind 3 жыл бұрын

After my Fossil smart watch died in the middle of a 4 mile walk, I decided it was time to switch to something with better battery life! It was hard to let go of the smart watch features of wear os, but 9 times out of 10 I only use my watch for fitness tracking. So I decided to get the Garmin SQ and im super happy with it! I think your final thoughts were right on point!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Hope you enjoy it!

@callan888 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative comparison. One of the best on YT! Couldn't find an in-depth review of the SQ on your channel though. Thanks a lot still for the comparison.

@ferdinandchavez7566 Жыл бұрын

Man this is a fair and honest great review. I got the Garmin SQ for Christmas and this helped me understand whether I want to keep it a lot more!

@fitgearhunter 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! Love the new background music you interwove into the intro. Great comparison of both

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hunter!

@danalbury3931 3 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison, especially appreciated the heart rate comparison with the chest strap accuracy

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ChiocciMicaele 3 жыл бұрын

I came to the point where I taste your videos radically. With Kofuzi you’re really the channel I love the most. Simplicity, altruism, empathy. After 22 years at Polar, your advice allowed me to switch to 945. Thank you, anyway.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Kofuzi is fantastic. Glad you're enjoying the 945!

@staceysmith5098 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I came across this today. As Garmin is my main platform, I think this is a great option. Sometimes my Phoenix 6 feels a bit bulky.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

The SQ is a nice low profile option. It would also make a good companion as a daily watch if you had something like a Fenix for more adventurous activities.

@mannequin12 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! My fiancé’s Fit 2 malfunctioned recently & I was struggling to decide on a Christmas present for him. He’s a gym & fitness guy, so watching this video has made me bought the Venu SQ music for him a few days ago. Hope he will love the gift!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I hope he likes it!

@Seahawks1976 3 жыл бұрын

Recently found your channel and you do a fantastic job! thanks for sharing man!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@davidemerson6292 Жыл бұрын

Well done dude. Recently got the Apple Watch 8 for my wife. Spending 2 days trying it out, the battery life was awful, the fitness/sleep data was good but locked down to Apple Health apps, and the interface was super flexible, but very cluttered. I ended up buying the Venu SQ2 today. The extra battery life will be well worth the losing the EKG, and Dick Tracy phone watch ability. So for what it's worth the Apple Watch 8 / SQ2 seem to remain a similar comparison with your Apple SE / SQ review.

@nightsgrow6575 Жыл бұрын

I got the venu 2s a couple of months ago but returned it after a couple of days because I found it too cluttered. I can’t even imagine how bad the Apple Watch must be then 😅

@elissakavovit9486 7 ай бұрын

you confirmed my choice of Garmin SQ that I just bought thanks. I like your style, and that you get to the point keeping my attention !

@michellegualdi357 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison, so helpful. Thank you so much!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@martianvideo Жыл бұрын

I just git a Venu SQ for $96. I could have spent much more but look I got the brand and apps ecosystem I wanted. Thanks for the review,

@thomasalagna9354 Жыл бұрын

I have searching for a smart watch. I have Garmin GP'S ,they have proved to be great. I saw this watch as a current special at BJs. I will order because you video. Thanks great video.

@hussla28 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review! I’ve tested both as well and each has its own great features. I opted for the AW but really miss the Garmin detailed app interface, second by second HR chart and the stress monitor.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

For sure! Both are great but I find Garmin's stats a little easier to digest. Apple has the capabilities but it's kind of buried under the hood. Thanks for watching!

@Indasaid 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Long-time Forerunner owner/ runner here who wears Fitbit Versa 2 (good watch) casually for steps. Interested in adding Venu SQ for casual & steps. Know enough about Apple watch (im an Android person); imo your comparison was spot-on.👍🏽 subd

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I could see the Venu SQ being a great "daily watch" and having something like a Forerunner 945 or Fenix 6 for more serious endeavors. Thanks for sharing.

@runz8103 3 жыл бұрын

Update from my comment last week: my fenix 6 base model arrived and it's amazing. I would definitely recommend for people who don't care about maps or music

@runz8103 3 жыл бұрын

Great video btw!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad you made the right choice! Enjoy!

@Accursio_ 2 жыл бұрын

Excelente video, gracias por la info!

@tottibrotta4247 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this review was GREAT! Thanks man!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@brunobruno9312 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave. Great review as always ✌️

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@rezamasoudinejad 3 жыл бұрын

It was a great review!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@melissaraath4631 3 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! Thank you for being so thorough.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@vanclarence1288 3 жыл бұрын

You’re so beautiful

@nikunjmishra7293 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the vid! Great work Pal👍

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@crnyilmaz 2 жыл бұрын

Best video so far, thanks for infos!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@safiaamourvous 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review! Am goin wid Garmin!! Thnku for helping me make the rite decision 😀❤️

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@barbarasposito5714 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review! I wasn't sure what to buy until I saw this video, and I've just decided to buy the Garmin.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Hope you like it!

@walieddevries 7 ай бұрын

Great review dude!

@jpgreer 2 жыл бұрын

Great comparison! I'm going with the Garmin. Just FYI, the link you have to the Garmin SQ is not the Music version. You may want to add that link as well to help out the channel. Cheers.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know! I'll fix that!

@KOCH71 3 жыл бұрын

Great Comparison. Comparing garmin, might be a good option to select data acquisition each second instead of smart mode - shorter battery life, better accuracy of the track. Good if someone watns accurate route instead of long battery life :)

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I actually find that 1 second tracking can lead to messy GPS tracks and longer distance being reported because the GPS can drift a bit when you're standing still. It's certainly better in some situations.

@KOCH71 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit didn't verify that, but good to know :) for me battery is more important:). Thanks for the info!

@khunkhamkaung6123 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Would love to see a comparison between Venu SQ and Fenix 6 pro.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I'll put that on the list. Thanks for watching!

@ChrisDrysdale16 3 жыл бұрын

Recently made this exact jump, the Fenix 6 pro is an amazing piece of hardware!

@aprilwee Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your very thorough video! Can you please tell me which size Apple SE you used in the video? Was it the 40mm or 44mm? Thanks

@heggargururajpai3634 3 жыл бұрын

Great review...simply awesome

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@yunierprieto4828 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, very good comparison, I like this guy!!!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@olgaallexzzagomez1404 3 жыл бұрын

I am a Garmin for life for workout/my heart rate activity 😍

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

It's a good one!

@abhinavgarg2593 2 жыл бұрын

Very well explained. Thank you. Helps me make a decision

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@abhinavgarg2593 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit hello. Notice your video is a few months old. May I ask how is the Garmin holding up in terms of performance?

@gedd6750 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison video Dave,I really like that you're reviewing the products without bias, just what you think.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks G Edd! I'm always nervous I'll catch some flack from speaking so opinionated but it seems like a lot of reviewers are scared to share opinions. Maybe this is what people are looking for?

@gedd6750 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit you are keeping your integrity by giving honest real world reviews if a product isn't up to muster and you rave about it that will undermine ever other review you do,if company's don't like honest reviews as they are negative towards their products ,make better products and if i want the corporate spin I'll read the company's website. Really enjoy your channel 👍

@Keule_from_Mars 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit we'll, at least that's why i'm here. keep it up!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Both of you for being members!

@weebeedesigns 9 ай бұрын

Wish I had found this before I made my selection just for the information being so condensed and comprehensive. I bought the Garmen SQ music version it's $100 off right now so how can you go wrong? It was essentially the same price as my old vivosmart very basic Garmin Fitness watch. I love that it looks like you might have an Apple watch on because of the square face but it would be nice to have the voice feature and ability to tell it to set appointments appointments for instance. But I can do that using the hey Google feature on my Android and the Garmin will give me notifications. Battery life is very good and it charges fast. I put my own photo on the watch face. I'm very happy with it!

@bsmith7602 9 күн бұрын

Excellent video.

@ysalvarita 2 жыл бұрын

garmin is built for the outdoors. i got mine (venu sq without the music) over an apple watch and it works perfectly fine for me, paired it to my iPhone 12.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

For sure, built for different purposes. Thanks for watching!

@lebo4366 2 жыл бұрын

Can you answer call on the Venu SQ?

@erickgonzalez7645 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the video here! Great information as these are the two I’m currently debating between at the moment. I don’t really do much outdoors however I was looking for something to help me track my calories burned throughout a weight lifting session.. would you recommend the Garmin for that? Thank you in advance!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

I think the Garmin is easier to use when it comes to tracking activity/calories. The Apple Watch works but you'll need to download additional apps to make sense of the info. Hope that helps!

@malapumpa1605 3 жыл бұрын

Great review man : )

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lembukoyak 3 жыл бұрын

I see the review, i like, I subscribe.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@helenwoodhouse6147 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful, I made my mind up as a result of your comparison.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@benm6899 3 жыл бұрын

great review thankyou, the Garmin for me :)

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@mateuszem2821 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, thanks.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@UltraDad 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review/comparison. Production value continues to impress!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@alexandrosel1131 3 жыл бұрын

For Activity Tracker the first think i check is if they have transflective display. Athletes use this devices most of the time in direct sunlight and sadly amoled display in direct sunlight is inferior whatever contrast or color accuracy they have.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

I tend to agree. However, there's a large market for AMOLED watches in the "wellness" community. For people who are generally active but not to the extreme. Thanks for watching!

@pohorachspetom 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison. Are you planing also to make the review for Fenix 6x pro solar? Including the solar efficiency.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

I have a couple of videos on the F6 Pro Solar on my channel! Thanks for watching.

@pohorachspetom 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit Good to know, will go through the list of videos and check the relevant. Thanks.

@PoisonAlienful 3 жыл бұрын

These new retro intros are super cool.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

HA! Thanks. I was getting a little bored of having the same intro every time!

@gcjohntoledo Жыл бұрын

Good conclusion

@sharmishtha623 3 жыл бұрын

Very comprehensive. Thank you.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@wilsonnash6729 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@wilsonnash6729 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit yes it is. I don’t have any smartwatch ever. i want to have one. i can’t really decide. Those were my price range. Im really after the heart rate, quality of sleep, battery life and offline music. This video were more than enough for me to stop my own research. You said it all. Thanks again

@MrBilalHares 2 жыл бұрын

Great review mate, sold on it.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

@jpcoertze7668 2 жыл бұрын

Good vid thanks bud

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@krysteencaepmon5225 8 ай бұрын

Currently so torn between the 2. I need the accuracy and details of the Venu but the options to answer calls and text with the AW 😩

@alexiskostoulias6654 2 жыл бұрын

On the Garmin Venue can we listen to music from the lists we have downloaded, without being online?To know if it's worth getting the one with the music version or the simple one. By the way,great presentation!

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, with the "music" version. It can download your Spotify playlists for offline listening!

@jpdrsn33 2 жыл бұрын

Got the Venu SQ for my wife for only AUD$100. Excellent watch for that price. The screen is much nicer than my Fenix 5, I thought it was OLED at first glance.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Great deal!

@tanyaflores2757 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! Struggling to choose between the two and this video helped me 😊

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@EducationProfessional-pc6ep 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you haven’t bought the sq yet! It’s awful! I am so sad about mine

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

@@EducationProfessional-pc6ep What didn't you like?

@EducationProfessional-pc6ep 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit battery poor compared to other Garmin models, Features poor compared to other garmin models. Headphone connectiviy poor compared to apple watch, screen sensitivity poor compared to apple watch, app options poor compared to apple watch. I wanted a garmin. I stupidly bought this as Garmin had an offer on and I was told it was similar to forerunner. - no live segments - no performance condition - several times workouts haven't sync'd properly - MP3 have to be very carefully named as system plays in random order if track numbers or titles are identical. - no custom workout

@EducationProfessional-pc6ep 3 жыл бұрын

One more thing. the training programs are really poor. For $60 you can buy the Moov and have full on coached running sessions. Audio updates cadence reminders the lot. What do you get from Garmin an occasional meaningless buzz on your wrist that you then have to look at to see whats going on!

@sushantkanchan 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Iconicpancake Жыл бұрын

Is a service plan required with the venue to use the watch?

@ernieparker4309 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. The battery life sold me hands down. I hate charging my watch

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Same! I know most people don't mind but coming from sports watches it's kind of a system shock trying to remember to charge daily.

@arthurmow262 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit I think is something you get used to. When the iPhone came out one area of criticism was the battery life, especially when compared to a trusty Nokia that could achieve over 5 days on one charge. Now most people are used to charging their smartphone at least every 1-2 days. The Apple Watch is more a mini-iPhone than watch so if you view it that way the battery life may be less an issue?

@isokenneth 3 жыл бұрын

HI thanks for your sharing, I want to ask about Venu SQ, is Badminton included in the sports?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

I do not see badminton as a sport unfortunately.

@jamjw1 3 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed

@ruben8114 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chase, Really loving your video’s! I am doubting between buying the Venu SQ or a forerunner 245/745. What would be your main considerations when making this decision?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

If you're a runner I'd go 245/745. If you're just interested in general wellness I'd go Venu SQ. It's really that simple.

@ruben8114 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit thanks for your quick response! Really appreciated. The only thing I’m interested regarding running/hiking is being able to use the trendlining/navigation of preplanned courses. Is this possible with the sq?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

@@ruben8114 Unfortunately not possible with the SQ. That feature is only available on the Forerunner 245 and up and Fenix line.

@ruben8114 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit ok thanks a lot!

@ruben8114 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit got the 745 and really happy with it so far 🙏🏻

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

What's your take on the Garmin Venu SQ? Is it a solid alternative to the Apple Watch SE?

@gedd6750 3 жыл бұрын

I don't like anything apple and love my fenix 6 so would go garmin. Plus it's stand alone you don't need a phone,Apple is all about the $$$

@Keule_from_Mars 3 жыл бұрын

i love my fenix 6x but now i feel like getting something more sleek for sleeptracking and lazy days in addition (garmin ofc). the 6x is a unit.

@gedd6750 3 жыл бұрын

@@Keule_from_Mars it is a unit indeed, I'm always catching mine.

@ec8155 3 жыл бұрын

@@Keule_from_Mars I have garmin fenix6S pro which i mainly use for my workout. I ended up buying venu sq black (music) to wear for something dressy. I bought apple watch and ended up selling it (battery life sucks).

@freyathejack 3 жыл бұрын

Got my Venu SQ 2 days ago and I absolutely love it! Thanks for the review!

@FasyaDee 2 жыл бұрын

May i ask, both of the smartwatch have fall detection? Which one is better in that case? My husband always go cycling by himself, it gaves me anxiety thinking he's cycling alone. So im planning to get him fast reponsive smartwatch if anything happen... Btw, great video😊🌹

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they both have incident detection but they're set up a bit differently.

@danielag7092 Жыл бұрын

For both of these watches, are you talking about fitness tracking without your phone present? I like to run without my phone and I just want to make sure the distance is accurate if I leave my phone at home. Thank you! great video

@ChaseTheSummit Жыл бұрын

Yes both have gps built inside. No phone needed.

@danielag7092 Жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit Thank you so much Chase. I just purchased the Garmin!

@aayushbhardwaj6347 Жыл бұрын

Is calling supported in Garmin Venus SQ? Can I receive/make a call

@chaithrashetty 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, Thank you! I was wondering how is the compatibility of Garmin with the iPhone? Does Apple SE work better with iPhone?

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

The Apple Watch's always work better with iPhone and I'm pretty sure there's no accident there and Apple isn't doing Garmin any favors. In some situations you'll need to restart the Garmin Connect app to keep things working but overall it's pretty good.

@AT-vm2jh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video, I am thinking of getting the Garmin but I really need QR code preview... it's not possible to have it on Garmin? Isn't it? Thanks :)

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Would this Garmin Connect IQ app work? apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/91da4a8c-9b46-4819-9aee-4425dc213965

@AT-vm2jh 2 жыл бұрын

not on the venu sq :( I guess I will just have to compromise...

@georgeiordache9958 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video 👍👍👍👍👍

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ClawiFig 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thorough comparison. Have you tried both watches in climbing indoors? If so, could you tell me how your experience was?

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

I can't say I've climbed with them. The Apple Watch does have some interesting apps like "Pinnacle" for indoor/outdoor rock climbing though. I'd invest in a screen proctor or a case if you plan on climbing with either of these as they'll undoubtably get damaged during a climb.

@rezamasoudinejad 3 жыл бұрын

Any plan to review GARMIN WATCH INSTINCT SOLAR?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

I actually did. You can find it on my channel! Cheers!

@suzanaf 3 жыл бұрын

I like the square design. It's a shame the bezels are so big though. Otherwise, it would be a decent everyday watch.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure, the Apple Watch has almost no bezel in comparison. Thanks for watching.

@qessjah 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for the video. too bad Garmin's price becomes expensive here in Indonesia (285$)

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

It's certainly not cheap but it's got quite a bit of features!

@frida_otras 6 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for the video. Maybe I missed it but what's the size of the mentioned Apple Watch SE ?

@ChaseTheSummit 6 ай бұрын

The larger version

@NoahStephens 2 жыл бұрын

I love that my Venu SQ broadcast heart rate info to my 530 Edge. That alone makes it better than the stupid Apple Watch and their proprietary standards.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's a nice perk. I think it's possible with Apple Watch with third party apps.

@TomyAlmaArif 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you didn't change tracking mode from smart to per second. It happen to me so the gps and heart rate accuracy is off. And not mention, garmin have ANT feature, which can connect to external sensor such as heart rate strap, shoes sensor, cadence sensor, speed sensor, compass, etc

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! The difference between "Smart" and 1 second recording is negligible for the most part. In some cases "smart" is actually more accurate because it eliminates erroneous data points when standing still or moving slowly from GPS drift. "Smart" recording actually does sample your location ever 1-second it just filters out data points that are too close together to be considered relevant. The "smart" recording setting has no effect on Heartrate recording. That will always be 1-second during an activity. ANT+ is a nice feature for some accessories for sure! These days Bluetooth seems to be more prominent but ANT+ is certainly nicer for older accessories. Thanks for watching.

@TomyAlmaArif 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit have you ever tried or just read the documentation? It's not so many different if you just using for running. But if you use for cycling (or by car) it's have huge effect And ANT+ is not for older accessories. It's different with Bluetooth which the Bluetooth only have one receiver, ANT+ can broadcasted several receiver at a time. For example the speed and cadence sensor at bicycle can broadcasted to cyclo comp and garmin watch simultaneously. That's why ANT+ protocol use for fitness or sport accessories until now and not replaced with Bluetooth

@nightsgrow6575 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t release that the Apple Watch didn’t have a proper built in system for tracking activity and stuff. I don’t want it to be a phone on my arm that I have to keep updated and download a bunch of apps just to get it to be functional. Hmmm.

@RakeshSharma-bx9gt 2 жыл бұрын

Kindly suggest me which smart watch should I go for as I am fitness athlete and do crossfit and strength training

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Both of these would do the job. I'd also check out the newer Garmin Venu 2 as it has a lot more features.

@tomwebb10 2 жыл бұрын

Apple Watch can download songs offline, including Spotify? There was an update a few months ago? Or is this specific to the SE because I don't think it would be.

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Right! This video was posted before that update. All good now!

@beautyme9767 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use spotify without your phone on the garmin sq if you do not have a paid membership with spotify?

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

I believe you need the paid membership with Spotify. There are free options that you can download though.

@exy2633 3 жыл бұрын

Not being able to play Spotify on a run with Apple without cellular data is a deal breaker. If i need to bring my cell phone on a run I don't need a "smart watch". The whole point is to leave the phone and wallet in the car so u can run in comfort. Not many people will pay an extra $70/mo for a second data plan so they can stream music over cellular on a smart watch while running. You would need a second data plan with minimum 20GB/mo... That's like $70-120/mo on top of your reg cell phone plan. Garmin seems OK with 1 huge flaw...2 to 3hr battery with GPS, heart rate, music, and Bluetooth.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

It's strange that Apple took this feature away. Hopefully they get enough complaints and allow it to come back!

@exy2633 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit Yes, perhaps they will listen... All good smart watches support offline music mode now. People only want 4 features. 1) accurate calorie count based on heart rate and gps 2) offline music from Spotify and like 3) payment service via NFC 4) Battery to last all day...with 2hr exercise and music included Other features are extras. Imo any smart watch that doesn't have that in 2021 should auto fail in any review. Perhaps I'm harsh :) but tbh I really don't think so. Features like rep counting are ridiculous. I even think sleep tracking is questionable. I'm pretty sure I know if I slept well or not. I don't need a watch to tell me how much energy I have. My body has its own built in sensors evolved over millions of years for all that. These watches should focus on getting the minimum right...because they can barely do that. Anyway, nice review. I'm just surprised how hard it is to get a watch under $600 that can meet those minimum standards.

@tonyinfinity 7 ай бұрын

Whats the point of using the Venu to play music? I can change songs from my beats

@JohnLawson 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison Dave. I'm new to the Garmin ecosystem, about 4 months. I enjoy almost everything but do have issues with Connect IQ and getting apps (specifically the Stryd Workout App) to update on my Vivoactive 4. I literally had to do a factory reset on my watch to get the update on the Vivoactive 4. Have you had problems with Connect IQ? Are there tips and tricks that could make up video? P.S. love the hats, got mine last week!

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying the hat! Thanks for the support! That's strange that you needed to factory reset. I'm curious, are you on IOS? It seems like there's some issues with GC and IOS right now. With my android devices it's always been more reliable for some reason.

@JohnLawson 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit I have Android. I went spent a day of trying to get the update to go through. GC on my phone said the update was downloaded and installed but the app on my watch never updated. Frustrating, but solved for now.

@brucelin5842 3 жыл бұрын

Can u please do a comparison between Samsung galaxy watch 3 and venu sq music? I have Samsung phone s21 ultra and I mainly do workout in the gym such as weight lifting , hiit cardio , metabolic workout etc, I don’t do much outdooor workout; so which would u recommend ?is there a big difference between the heart rate accuracy comparing garmin with Samsung ??

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

That would be interesting. Unfortunately I don't have a galaxy watch right now. Thanks for watching!

@lw5217 3 жыл бұрын

I would not go for Samsung. I used to have it. Its a smartwatch not a quasi-smart&sportwatch. Moreover it doesn't count calories based on your heart rate what is unbelievable.

@carol-annes5492 Жыл бұрын

how can someone keep the vent showing only the heart rate? sorry to ask but hoping this is possible as I am a senior and only need this info to track zone 2... thank you

@ChaseTheSummit Жыл бұрын

Turn on always on display?

@Keule_from_Mars 3 жыл бұрын

i am watching this video on my ipad mini (my only apple device) and i wonder if you are aware, that the "become a member" button wich is pretty apparent on my android phone and windows pc, is completely missing? is that a known or "wanted" issue/feature?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

That's really weird! It should be shown on all devices. In either case... I appreciate the support Marius!

@Keule_from_Mars 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit i was thinking about supporting one of my favorite channels for a while now. you have a more "down to earth" fee than most other youtubers. also is your channel the "smallest" on my list that actually offers a membership. keep up the interesting content so my icon may turn red one day! cheers!

@sebastieng.8353 2 жыл бұрын

Is Garmin venu SQ compatible with all iPhones for Bluetooth pairing?

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Yup!

@andrewbeattie7279 2 жыл бұрын

One omission - The Apple Watch has an altimeter, the Garmin does not. Would have been good to compare the elevational data - for some users this is important. Any thoughts?

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, hard to include every little detail in a short video! Having an altimeter is really only useful if you like to look at your current elevation during an activity. Both watches will have elevation data after they're synced to Garmin Connect or Strava because it generates the elevation data based on the GPS position.

@signefrederiksen9349 3 жыл бұрын

What do you Think about the calorieburn-tracker? Do you Think its acurate on Venu SQ? :)

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Within reason. All of the Garmins do a decent job at calorie tracking as long as you're getting decent HR data.

@BetaBuxDelux 3 жыл бұрын

I like Garmin’s app/ecosystem. I record my meditation, hydration, and activities. It just works.

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for sharing!

@RealSkyDiver2 3 жыл бұрын

Which you can do on Apple Watch too

@BetaBuxDelux 3 жыл бұрын

@@RealSkyDiver2 Yeah, but the apps on the Apple watch make it a less cohesive ecosystem. The widgets on the Garmin all work together better, IMHO.

@cskv3252 3 жыл бұрын

How you setup venu sq watch face?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

long tap the screen for a few seconds and the settings menu should pop up with the ability to customize the fields.

@thegozarins 2 жыл бұрын

How about Venu Sq vs Fitbit Versa 3?

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't had a chance to try the Versa 3 but I'll see what I can do.

@dagopadilla2103 2 жыл бұрын

Can u link the Garmin with the peloton app?

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

You can use third party apps like “sync my workout” to get them to be linked but I don’t think natively it works.

@togasurf 3 жыл бұрын

DOes the venu come with cellular along with GPS

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

Nope, just GPS.

@joechuckyfbify 3 жыл бұрын

Which one is more accurate data ?

@ChaseTheSummit 3 жыл бұрын

I'd probably give it to the Garmin in terms of GPS and Heart rate accuracy but it's pretty close.

@fast7trigger841 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I like you work, can you give me an advice to buy a watch like 245 under the 300$ but not the 245 I don't like small watches. I run 5 times (5x 8km) a week and go to the gym almost the same times thanks for your work

@ChaseTheSummit 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe check out the COROS Apex. It's $300 and built a bit more rugged with a titanium bezel and sapphire lens. It feels a bit more premium but does lack some of the wellness features of the Garmins.

@fast7trigger841 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseTheSummit Thank you very much. Keep up the great work.