Thank you for this honest review, mine just arrived last Friday. I use it as the same as my discontinued Original Vivoactive square faced watch . But this has some added metrics with the fields. I don’t have any of my Garmin cycling computers anymore they broke or were lost off the bike. So far I think the font for the smart phone notifications are smaller....that’s a big negative for me cause that’s one of the main reasons for the purchase. Other the cool style I like, and the format for the activities is different than my older Vivoactive I am used too. I think the Vivoactive is easier to use, and Especially my daily steps feature was large and clear to read and see. Time will tell on the battery life. And I don’t use the activities unless I forget my Leyzyne cycling computer. Mostly I use this as a smart watch connected to my IPhone 📱. Without having purchased or ever had an Apple Watch ! I really am extremely happy with the battery life of my older square Vivoactive, ,,,lasts and beats out the Apple Watch on that. So let’s see how this one is !

Hey guy, thanks you tipped me over to Vivoactive 4. I was already sold on that one but then discovered the Venu SQ so was toying with going the cheaper route but your battery life experience and your final comment comparing them sealed it. Now to decide VA4 or VA4S for my tiny hands. Thanks anyway.

Great review, thanks esp. for the negative stuff, very useful to hear about. You can of course design your own watch faces, Garmin has a tool for that.

My Venu sq had an option to display Sleep stats in the My Day widget, but when I turn it on, it doesnt show

Can i copy songs from my mobile or laptop to this watch and listen them offline while running using bluetooth headphone. Indont like to carry my phone while excersizing

On garmin's website it looks like the premium music version of this is round shaped ?

Do you recommend the Mpow M30? I have it in my amazon basket but just haven't paid for it yet. Thinking of buying it for my wife. Or just some decent true wireless earbuds.

Thank you for this Donavan! Would you prefer this Venu to a Fenix 5?

How do I turn off certain alerts? I think it is idiotic to receive an alert that merely tells you that it detected you are moving.

Is it just mine, or do other people have issues with the sensitivity of the screen?

My layout in the app has changed i dont like it but dont know how to change it? I want it back to when your showing us the main screen mine was like yours as in layout now is different

Hi Donovan. I am interested in purchasing one of the many watches you have reviewed. On board music storage, accurate GPS and biometric sensors, and a screen that is easy to read outside during sunny runs are most important features. A lighter watch is a plus, and having a speaker to play music without earpods is a plus but not as important. Any suggestions between the Garmin Venu Sq, Garmin 245, Garmin 3 music, Garmin 4, Amazfit GTR 2, GTS 2, Stratos 3, Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS, or Huawei GT2?

During a phone call the screen will repeatedly vibrate with the message " ongoing call " anyway to stop this error ? It's really annoying

Something to mention about this watch, as well - the screen only stays on for about 3 seconds (at least mine does). I can't even hit the next option when you swipe before it turns off, and you constantly have to process what's on the next screen since it's so small, as you pointed out. I will be returning mine for the Venu.

Is it possible to store mp3s on non music version?

Does this watch give you current pace while running? Does it give you this info running on treadmill ?

how is the sound quality with bluetooth earbuds?

Hi Donovan. How do I get/add the calorie widget at 6:50 to my Garmin Connect app? I can't seem to find it. Thanks for the great review!

hello, does your venu sq watch has small circle on left bezel screen /.it seem like sensor ???

I am not able to receive or make any cal through venu SQ.Can you please guide

When you review so many watches you forget the name of the watch you're reviewing. Great little watch there and great review D! I saw my po2 pretty low on my garmin as well and freaked me out!! Good to see its inaccurate!

I love my Venu SQ. How do u pair with AirPods?

How long is the software update on the device?

How to enable GPS?

does it show you the calories burnt daily every day?

Great video! Between this one and the regular Venu which one is better? The regular has a better spo2 tracking? Also what phone are you using?

Is it MIP screen?

The music version, is it worth it?

What phone do you have?

Can we save photos in it

If I don’t do outdoor running a lot but do most my workout in the gym , will this watch suit my needs?

All the Garmin watches including the most expensive ones such as Fenix 6 under measure pulse ox between %4-%7. Huawei is so good at measuring pulse ox, even band 4 that is sold for 30 usd !

Thanks for sharing review

Does anyone know if I can set the screen to show my steps count by default (instead of the time/clock) pls?

My Coros Apex has awesome battery life! I charged it 6 days ago and it is at 50% with 18 hours of GPS this week

Hi, i mainly do running (5k-7k) and mountain biking. I'm torn between the Venu sq and forerunner 245. Which would you advice me to get. Thank you !!!

Hey just a couple of questions.. can you control music that's playing on your phone as well as music stored on the watch? And any issues with notifications coming through on apps?

Hiya, thanks a lot for your review. How do you compare forerunner 45 and venu sq? If you had to choose for a beginner runner.

Actually you can respond to messages using pre defined messages set up in the connect app.

Is this smartwatch compatible with iOS Apple phone and music download ? And can the Apple Music be downloaded to the earbuds with Wifi ?

Mine can get as low as 80s on PulseOx 😓 but I think wrist base oximeter is very sensitive to movements, so even if I only track during sleeps, if I move around during the measurements it will give a lower result..🤷🏻‍♀️ it’s great that you get yourself a proper oximeter 👍🏻

Venu Sq Music vs Versa 2 .. which to buy?

What I dislike : venu sq is not showing on strava result. Please rectify this garmin and strava. Get talk to each other!

You can wear a Bluetooth chest strap sensor and pair it with this watch so you don’t have to have the band tight, I have the same watch but wear it loose. The watch is auto set to prioritize to the external sensor.

Yeah my pulseOx has been like 93% too. Don't think that's right..

Do u have a recommended bluetooth earphone that works best with venu sq music edition? Because the one im using too loud and volume control doesnt work

I also have the venu sq but on my last run said that my heart is 211 which is impossible.

Does this have an altimeter?

The accuracy comment doesn't match the review by The Quantified Scientist. He compares to a Polar chest strap and the Venu SQ lags the heart readings. His Apple Watch comparison to the same chest strap showed that the Apple Watch is very precise with no lag. I'm interested in a Venu SQ and I wonder if a firmware update would fix this.

Running in a 400 meter loop is giving an inaccurate distance,average pace and the path it shows of my run is also inaccurate. The Nike app on my android phone is giving a very acceptable data compared to Garmin Venu SQ.I have a non music edition and I am disappointed.

Thanks for this detailed review! Can you let me know if we can load our own mp3 music onto this?

ordered it yesterday for $120

you talked about two watches and that makes people who are not familiar with the items make it very complicated, and you even talked about your apple watch.... The tile of your video is garmin venu sq..........