Garmin Venu 2 Plus vs Apple Watch Series 7 In-Depth Comparison // Smartwatch, Fitness, and Accuracy!

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In-depth comparison of the Apple Watch Series 7 vs the Garmin Venu 2 Plus including smartwatch features, health and fitness tracking, sports accuracy, and more! Get the Venu 2 Plus here: geni.us/Venu2Plus and the Apple Watch Series 7 here: geni.us/awseries7 (Amazon affiliate links that help support the channel at no additional cost to you - thanks!)
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// Video Chapters //
0:00 Intro
1:00 Hardware and Options
2:09 Interface and Displays
2:59 Speaker and Microphone Features
4:08 Smartwatch Features
6:12 Battery Life
7:42 Safety Features
8:50 Health and Activity Tracking
10:41 Fitness and Sports Profiles
12:31 Heart Rate Accuracy
13:30 Treadmill Accuracy
13:59 Apps and Misc. Features
15:41 Wrap-Up
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@pessimistic_optimism 2 жыл бұрын

garmin is doing amazing job by combining fitness and smartwatch features perfectly.

@bcwest619 2 жыл бұрын

I got the Venu 2 Plus a few days ago. I've had a lot of Garmin watches over the years, usually higher end Forerunners and Fenix models, but so far the Venu 2 Plus is by far my favorite. It really is awesome having the smartwatch functionality to go with the great fitness features. And the AMOLED touchscreen is just a joy to use and makes this watch feel SUPER premium.

@rambeezy 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend I upgrade from my forerunner 945?

@bcwest619 2 жыл бұрын

@@rambeezy I'd say that depends. I was using a 945 and moved to the Venu 2 Plus and am more than happy with the decision. The only thing I **really** think I'll miss is the 945's maps, so I'm hanging onto it for when I need to run a route I don't know. Although, I think there are Connect IQ apps to do maps on the Venu, but I haven't looked into it yet.

@saywardmontague 2 жыл бұрын

How do you find the responsiveness of the screen? Previous Venu models were a little less than smooth (I know it’s an issue with third party watch faces but was curious about overall responsiveness).

@bcwest619 2 жыл бұрын

@@saywardmontague so far, it has been extremely responsive and smooth. I don't know what the refresh rate is on the screen, but I assume it's pretty high. The screen has never felt like it lagged at all and moved smoothly

@64dsenna 2 жыл бұрын

@gruffintonmuffin1239 Жыл бұрын

I've spent hours watching review videos, I wish I'd come across yours first!. Clear, concise, easy to understand. Thank you so much :)

@DesFit Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and thanks!

@alexc6946 2 жыл бұрын

Not knowing if the Venue supports open water swimming, I have owned a number of Garmin watches (Fenix 3 and Fenix 6 being the latest) and have found they both had issues tracking open water swimming accurately due to the fact that you would need to keep your wrist out of the water long enough for the watch to catch the GPS signal. The result would be a series of straight-line connections between the points where I'd stop for a break and not an accurate trajectory of my swimming route. I have also owned several Apple Watches (Series 4 & 6) and these devices did much better tracking my actual trajectory in open water.

@bailey50100 2 жыл бұрын

Good comparison! Apple Watch 7 also has Assistive Touch. I’ve answered numerous calls just by clenching my hand which is surprisingly useful. I also reply to texts by speaking most often and it is very accurate.

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for adding that additional info. 👍

@marissa3248 Жыл бұрын

you came up in my recommended and I just wanted to say, this is an excellent, informative, well rounded, detailed video! you speak quickly and with precision and the video is so cleanly done. I'm impressed!

@DesFit Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Zurari1 2 жыл бұрын

Des, you’re awesome! There is no one out there who can explain fitness watches better than you. Although I have own only one watch (Garmin Venu) , but I see all your video of other watches as well. I have an intriguing question for you, “ How safe are these electronic devices to be on our body the whole day? Like how safe on body organs, Be it heart, brain or nervous system, I just keep asking myself won’t they interfere in our current system? Kindly help us all out here with this question. Love from India ! ❤️ Peace ✌️

@DrRamalamadingdong 2 жыл бұрын

I switched from Apple Watch to Garmin Venu (First Ed.). I am so happy with my Garmin. Atm i would not switch back to Apple Watch. I get more functionality, better sport programms etc for e lesser price. The live track function is awesome, the battery life is out of reach for apple watch, and there a so many programms for sport to cutomize. The first 2 weeks were hard after the switch, but once you i was in, i felt in love with garmin.

@jasminebrown7150 2 жыл бұрын

Ordered the VP2 today! After using AW for 6 years I’m enjoying the data / fitness metrics! So happy garmin added the voice assistant. Thank you

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Enjoy your watch 👍

@cardicus96 2 жыл бұрын

Have an older apple watch (series 4) which is fine, but just opted to upgrade to venu 2 plus. The smart watch features they added are pretty much the only ones I wanted Garmin to introduce (more imessage compatibility would be ok, but whatever) and the fitness features as well as the body battery and sleep tracking on the garmin seem to be better. Apple watch has had the same platform for waaaay too long. I was looking at the forerunner/fenix options, but I dont think i'll use all of the added features ultimately. Just wish the venu 2 plus added a few more running specific features like pacepro and live strava segments:/

@joemichael5155 2 жыл бұрын

I hate that Apple keeps iMessage so locked down. That’s why we can’t do much with messages on non Apple products.

@MsRafanatic Жыл бұрын

The venu 2 plus has pace pro. But no strava live segments (for now).

@tetchuma 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered my Venu 2 Plus, because I love the battery life of my 7yo Garmin vivoactive HR. That’s the only reason I haven’t bought an Apple Watch.

@stevengodelie7075 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice review, I am watching for a sport watch and didn't know where to look. With this review I can choose easy. Keep it going

@streugD 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! I have another question about the vibration, how good is it on the Venu 2+? Is it really so nice like on Apple Watches or just basic ones like on Fenix 6? Thx :)

@ceetee100 2 жыл бұрын

Another great review Des! I've been waiting to pull the trigger on upgrading my wearable to the Venu 2, when the Venu 2 plus and Apple Watch Series 7 dropped. Have been back and forth between the two, but the battery life of the Garmin edges it for me. I am so used to infrequent charging that daily charging with the Apple is an extra faff I can do without.

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Often times that's what it comes down to for a lot of folks is battery life - hopefully Apple can address that issue in the future. Thanks!

@mbuckner4994 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dez, I really enjoy your videos so please keep them coming. Asking for a video/information of garmin/iOS compatibility. I currently own an IPhone and a Apple Watch 2 looking to upgrade watch soon. I prefer the look and the athletic metrics of a Garmin but I am concerned with loss of usability with my iPhone. I listen to books on audible or podcasts when I run or do work around my house. Sometimes I have a KZfaq video going in the background during chores. I also listen to iTunes when I workout. I really enjoy the connivence of being able to pause, rewind, or skip using my iPhone. I don’t have patience to mess with a bunch of apps or screens just like it simple. Can you demonstrate usability of an Garmin paired with an IPhone. Thank you

@r3ynew 2 жыл бұрын

great review as always. Do you have any info what version of bluetooth it uses? 4 or 5 ?

@vijendrajaiswal 2 жыл бұрын

Suggest a fitness watch model with cellular connection feature.

@asifmohamed5348 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for you review. Waiting for watch 5 pro vs Venue 2 plus comparison

@DesFit Жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

@johnmanley4528 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video as always Des. I saw that the Fenix 6 Beta software has a tennis profile. Do you think that would come to the Venu sometime as well?

@YogeshJoshi2011 2 жыл бұрын

Is it worth upgrading from Garmin Venu to Venu 2 Plus given the hefty price point of Venu 2 Plus?

@yanarose5693 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this really helpful and in depth comparison! I've bit the bullet and bought myself a Venu Plus, can't wait to use it!

@DesFit Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and enjoy your watch!

@guspachio4977 2 жыл бұрын

Des…..any idea if the Garmin will pair with my Concept 2 rower to display heart rate on my rower while I’m rowing? Also, this is a big crystal ball ask as the Garmin was just updated, but what are the chances it will be updated again this fall?….keep up the great work.

@DB-me3jt 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the AW 7 cellular a month ago. Mainly to let my iPhone at home wile working out and not having to carry my big iPhone XR around all the time. I find the fitness tracking a bit gimmicky, not very useful and I find the menus on the iPhone a bit complex. I feel like it doesn’t track activity on the basis of your recovery and former activity, I even haven’t found a way to check my recovery on the AW. I used to have the Whoopstrap and the WS does that great, after a good recovery it takes more effort to “close the rings”.. From what I see on YT the Garmin body battery does take your recovery in account to measure your activity, where the AW doesn’t. Would I buy again if broken/stolen…? I don’t think so…, more likely to buy a smaller iPhone and a Garmin watch.

@1bojanbojan 2 жыл бұрын

Loved my apple 7 series. But I sold it and ordered garmin venu 2 plus due to better battery. Was getting sick of apple charging it daily

@frederikruysseveldt7106 Жыл бұрын

Changed from my series 6 for the same reason last week. Not dissapointed

@JorgeGonzalez-qf6zq 2 жыл бұрын

The venu 2 plus looks amazing, can you answer to chats using Google assistant in Android?

@hollywahl8349 2 жыл бұрын

Do any of the Garmin watches have a calendar function where it will show your next meeting / appointment and alert you 15 minutes prior (for example) -- the Apple watch does this and I love that feature. Also - does or can the Garmin show both the time and the date on the face of the watch?

@MarkLevison 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for providing the really good in depth comparisons of these devices that I can. I'm replacing my wife's Galaxy Watch 4(?), as it has awful battery life. There are some things I'm trying to figure out and I can't find a better place to ask: - For keeping track of general health and fitness (walking, hiking, biking, pilates, weights, ...) are the ecosystems equal? - We have treadmill desks, does the step tracking work if you're walking and typing (on either Apple or Garmin)? - Is the Garmin stress measurement useful or just noise? - Does the Garmin have a count down timer? (making tea is sometimes more important that fitness) Thanks in advance for any insights

@rachelhelman2098 Жыл бұрын

Hi, that was a really great and useful video, thank you. One question, can the venue 2 plus connect via ant to Peloton bikes and tread? I know some garmin watches can do this. Thank you Des 😊

@gnawty4662 2 жыл бұрын

My impression here is - Garmin seems more than capable, and the “cheaper” option in terms of subscriptions, and downloading an app will take your watch to new heights? Solid review. I’ve never considered a Garmin (maybe due to lack of marketing) but I’m leaning Garmin here as Fitness is #1 priority.

@BobbyWoody429 Жыл бұрын

I moved from Apple Watch to Garmin and the focus is certainly more on fitness s

@michaelgrace4669 2 жыл бұрын

Pixel user here. Does the Venu2+ allow you to respond to texts via the Google Assistant? (similar to how you responded with Siri)

@nilosecomandi 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review! Is there any third party app that monitors surfing?

@ohhc1990 2 жыл бұрын

Worked very fast

@Z_3D 2 жыл бұрын

Can you program weights lifting workouts onto the Apple Watch like you can with the Garmin with the app?

@jkkvnttj Жыл бұрын

So, is the fall detection always on or just on certain activities?

@l36726 Жыл бұрын

Such a good video. Thank you so much for taking the time to do it.

@DesFit Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@pssrfybs Жыл бұрын

This was very helpful man. And I like your style! Thank you

@DesFit Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you're welcome!

@susancrewes9178 2 жыл бұрын

Hi loved the video. Looking for the fitness tracker options so thinking venue 2 Plus. I want to leave the phone at home and play music or podcasts to ear phones/ pods. Have had trouble pairing watch to ear pods. What ear pods are people using that pair to watch (not phone) and at what price point? Thanks in advance

@adrianpedersen7550 2 жыл бұрын

I switched out my AW7 with the Venu 2 Plus and I'm blown away. Such a stunning screen, everything is really snappy and battery is great. After 31 hours I've used 15%, I have SpO2 on at night and had a 45 min GPS workout. Sleep tracking is miles better and I'm probably saving $100 yearly as I don't have to subscribe to apps for everything.

@TheMisterPvp 2 жыл бұрын

If it performs the same as the Venu 2, Sleep tracking is not that good

@EricK-vw5wh 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMisterPvp Sleep tracking is not good on any wearable. I don't care the brand or model. It's all subjective and based on a guess using your heart rate along with when it "thinks" you are moving.

@TheMisterPvp 2 жыл бұрын

@@EricK-vw5wh Fitbit is doing pretty good. Around 75% average accuracy (Deep, light, REM, awake) with 55% being the lowest sleep stage accuracy.

@marcof771 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMisterPvp you have to pay subscription for the complete sleep tracking, though

@mohdfadzhil9890 2 жыл бұрын

I am currently using AW7 and i am really annoyed with the heart rate sensor. I couldnt have a decent reading without having to "warm it up" for 5-10 minutes especially when i am running indoors. Dont know if it makes any difference. Do you have the same problem? I am now seriously considering venu 2 plus. Do you think i should go ahead? i would have to sell the AW7 first though.

@cbb8323 2 жыл бұрын

First, great comparison as always- thank you 💪. One question to the venu 2 plus, does it give you any figures on Aerob and Anaerob after a workout ?

@chriseccles5493 2 жыл бұрын

@desfit This is just what I was looking for, I’m looking for a more traditional looking watch to work with iOS over an Apple Watch. Was considering the Garmin, TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra or the Fossil Gen 6. I’m still not sure, what would you recommend out of the 3?

@chrisli7260 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, as always. Thank you 😊

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and sure thing!

@onofriobelviso1004 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think will ever come out the Vivoactive 5? Or the Vivoactive series has been completely replaced by the Venu? Thanks!

@oliviertheveniot2896 2 жыл бұрын

So what about the Fenix 7 do you think it is about to come out ? I honestly hesitate In buying venu 2 plus because of the potential of Fenix 7. Any thoughts ?

@egg928 2 жыл бұрын

I used to have a garmin yes the battery was like a week but I couldn’t do much more

@TakWaiCheong 2 жыл бұрын

Battery life is the deciding factor for what watch especially when you are using the sleep monitoring function.

@paulotrindade163 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you!

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing. Thanks!

@guyhasd Жыл бұрын

Great comparison review. Thanks.

@DesFit Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@flipwarrior 2 жыл бұрын

This video was very fit! Great job!

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@felixschacht193 2 жыл бұрын

Great Review, please go on in this way. Regards from Germany

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Will do!

@FlavortownFreddy 2 жыл бұрын

hey Des, can you do a fitbit charge 5 comprehensive review please ? stuck on a decision and only your review will help. Budget is 169$ CAD and don't want to spend over $200. I am not a serious athlete and I need band instead of watch . Thanks Dawg in advance !

@AC-lt5ro 2 жыл бұрын

@DesFit can I pair the Venu 2 Plus with a Cycling computer to measure heart rate such as a Garmin 830 or Wahoo Roam?

@natskar Жыл бұрын

I traded in my venue 2 for a watch 7 a couple days ago. And yeah the watch 7 is a great watch I am constantly trying to get my watch 7 do do and track stuff that my venue 2 did out of the box. I think I made a mistake :/

@Brady_Simmons 2 жыл бұрын

Well presented, great quality, well played. Liked

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kenguie Жыл бұрын

Hi, I actually have not really liked my apple watch as long as i've had one. I don't like the square shape and watch faces mainly but felt like I was locked in. I got an returned a fenix 7 just this week because too many of the smart phone features were not on it - mainly replying to messages to my wife. With the Venu 2, will i be able to use siri and say "message my wife, yes, son got meds at 4pm."? I really loved the Fenix but I just wished it was a little more able to work with my iphone .... Thanks!