Garmin Venu SQ GPS Smartwatch In-Depth Review // Running, Weight Training, Cycling, and more!

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In-depth fitness and sports review of the Garmin Venu SQ - a budget friendly smartwatch with some solid fitness features. I go over how it performs for running, cycling, swimming, weight training, and more.
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@mari.be.86 3 жыл бұрын

wow, I'm surprised at how precise and detailed your test is. I like youtube for such things. No ad is good enough, the best are videos where people test things. Great job.

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@kaelynnsloan7545 3 жыл бұрын

Looking for my first watch, GPS and just accountability is my purpose for buying a watch to track my workouts and I seriously appreciate your videos so much. Thank you!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing. Thanks!

@lydiakigalatsi2114 3 жыл бұрын

That was the most detailed and thorough description...keep up the good work!! You deserve more subscribers so I'll help with that

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@ashleighzeederberg7778 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooooo much for showing the swimming function, I was going to invest in Garmin Swim 2 but I love the aesthetic of this new Venu so much that I'm going for it now. Loved the video!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and glad it helped!

@Stergannn 3 жыл бұрын

Is it waterproof?

@KineticKiwi 3 жыл бұрын

@@Stergannn For surface watersports yes

@tedjenkins1736 3 жыл бұрын

Des, your channel is one of maybe three I subscribe to for consistent, balanced reviews on wearables with a fitness emphasis. Thanks for all of your hard work!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Thanks so much!! 🤙

@tripnfit 3 жыл бұрын

Professional, clean video and by the time the video is over you know everything you need about this watch. That's a great review 👌

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad the information helped! Thanks!

@philnichols4680 3 жыл бұрын

Des, I’ve commented this to you before, but thanks once again for an in-depth and balanced review. You consistently deliver the best reviews in the wearable space. Appreciate you, man.

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil! Much appreciated!

@rezahidayat7136 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your up to date review Desmond. Job welldone!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And it’s just Des 👍

@jonasaung6924 3 жыл бұрын

I bought it after watching this review yesterday. I absolutely love it! Thank you

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying it. Thanks!!

@andyv6299 3 жыл бұрын

What's battery like, still liking the watch

@angelasimkins2924 2 жыл бұрын

Des this review was instrumental in the purchase of my first smart watch and thanks to this I got exactly what I was looking for at much less than I was expecting to pay and I had budgeted a lot for this purchase. Thank you for saving me a fortune.

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad the information helped! Thanks!

@darkstepwarrior88 10 ай бұрын

Great review and it is yet again so helpfull to see so many shots of just the watch. When you are talking about the functions and scrolling through the menu it is so clear.

@xtplow4783 2 жыл бұрын

Very detailed review. I hope this kind of content continues as viewers need more of this than the ads. I have been torn between the Garmin Venu SQ(coming from a Garmin Vivomove that I am still rocking) and Apple Watch SE Nike edition. Still, undecided for the past week. Major reason is the battery life. Never bought an Apple Watch since most owners complain about the battery life. As for the Garmin Vivomove, it took me almost 10 days before I needed to recharge. This Venu SQ Music edition ticks all the box IMO.

@HD-J.R. 3 жыл бұрын

Both Venu reviews were extremely helpful for me deciding on a replacement smart/fitness watch. More than anything I use it for MTB and other outdoor pursuits where music can be dangerous. I have only used a music app once or twice on my current watch, and even though you reviewed the music model you got me thinking about it. I would have just hit the buy button with the most options. You saved me 50 bucks. Thanks.

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad the information helped! Thanks!

@AbhishekSingh-gp6hp 2 жыл бұрын

This is what I call a genuine fitness watch review !! Those stats 🔥

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@travassosvaldez 3 жыл бұрын

As usual. 5 star review. Thank you for your work. Best regards

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing. Thanks so much!

@tonyakuby8880 3 жыл бұрын

By far the most in-depth and helpful review Ive seen, thank you!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Thanks!

@gabesalvador 3 жыл бұрын

Great review as always. Comprehensive and straight to the point!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

** Battery life is rated at 6 days in smartwatch mode and 14 hours in GPS mode. You can get the Venu SQ here! geni.us/venusq (Amazon)

@travassosvaldez 3 жыл бұрын

😉

@UltimatePwnageNL 3 жыл бұрын

Why don't you edit the video with youtube's online video editor? Just add some text on screen :)

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t that only work if the viewer has subtitles enabled?

@UltimatePwnageNL 3 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit Damnit you're right, unfortunately the new youtube video editor doesn't let you put text in the video. The old one could do it. :(

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Ya it’s all good, I appreciate you suggesting it though! Thanks!!

@ProfMilo100 2 жыл бұрын

This video along with the SQ and Venu comparison video was exactly what I need to find the right device for me.. thanks for the great efforts and awesome summaries of the same... Cheers mate!!

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Glad they helped. Thanks!

@Nasy_ 3 жыл бұрын

Days filled with work, thank you. Waiting for the next ❤️❤️

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

More coming soon!

@samthehikingman9484 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, with actual real life testing of the device.. no theory here..thanks as always : -)

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Thanks!

@franciscaarayagomez5250 3 жыл бұрын

OMG your review is amazing!!!!!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@davidsotir4318 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review that solidified my decision to buy this model. Thank you!

@emilybrunner2638 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! great review, very helpful to see a breakdown of everything.

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@seanwesterdyk 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a good review, wow, thank you!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@yvettesienkiewicz5552 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Looking for a fitness watch for hubby as his Fitbit just died. This answers so many of my questions.

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad the info helped!

@DanielaAngulo 2 жыл бұрын

wow! thank you for this video, specially testing the swim features.

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@timberwaters 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. I've been a fitbit user for years and looking for something more like this. Thank you for keeping is simple

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks!

@melblife269 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your review and it led me to get this awesome watch for Christmas gift for myself haha. Best wishes for you next year too mate:)

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy your watch. Thanks and best wishes to you as well!

@andyv6299 3 жыл бұрын

What's battery like and watch like

@ABK2104 3 жыл бұрын

‘If you find this venue useful’ I feel like I already own it! Great review

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@bkrapfl20 3 жыл бұрын

Super useful for my search! Thanks a lot. Especially the comparison graphs.

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad the info helped!

@lilianaleahy2625 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for ✅Thanks for the detail review

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Thanks!

@emyinfante6641 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing review! Hubby's gonna get me a venu sq pretty soon and so excited with this video. He has the forerunner 945.

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Enjoy your watch!

@JamesMincey 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see future Vivoactive and Forerunner models with a similar style SQ option (while keeping the sunlight friendly display, of course)

@arifrahmat14 3 жыл бұрын

Always give detail review!! Fav channel 😎👍

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@jontownshend3231 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a really comprehensive review! Very helpful stuff!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks!

@mantiscity 3 жыл бұрын

Great review once again. You really do deserve more subs. Keep it up.

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@jamminonwheels550 3 жыл бұрын

Love these reviews! Keep them coming Des!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Will do!

@sanatanainfiniti4239 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Garmin instinct. Love it. I came here to see how this iWatch looking watch is. The square/ rectangular shape to me looks trendy and modern for some reason, as well the color display. Good gift for my sister. Extensive and good review!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Hope she enjoys it!

@lembukoyak 3 жыл бұрын

Your review is thorough.. you answer my inquieries in details.. am buying this and am subscribing to you.. thanks man!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks!

@MrsJay820 3 жыл бұрын

Most thorough and detailed review ever. Thanks! I’ve been a Fitbit user 8 years. And the last three died right after swimming, even though they were swim proof. I think this will be my next one!

@FlavortownFreddy 2 жыл бұрын

Same here..i have 2 that died on me

@isaacrigby 2 жыл бұрын

fit bit are terrible, wet through 3 in a month, got my money back though

@declipclub7321 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. Fitbit is GONE !!! Ali Express trash sold at elite prices.

@justmeagain7 2 жыл бұрын

Same. Fitbit versa 3. Stopped working after around 1 year, replaced with another fitbit versa 3: stopped working after a few months. I think I will get a Samsung 4 now

@nazlenemrs 2 жыл бұрын

@@justmeagain7 5

@sanidhyashukla421 3 жыл бұрын

You work so hard keep it up 👍

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@ben.s13 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the amount of detail in this video and and clearly everything is displayed and explained. Definitely helped me with my decision

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Glad the information helped! Thanks!

@ben.s13 2 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit liked and subscribed of course 👍

@reisshep 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought this watch today. I didn't unlock it's full potential yet, but Garmin Pay, always on display, music controls, and the customizability of the device make it worth every penny. It's simply great. I switched from Sony Smartwatch 3 and I feel like I've been missing out by using such an old smartwatch (which I still love btw, but not having Wear OS etc makes it quite obsolete in every way).

@sharonf9005 3 жыл бұрын

It's an awesome watch which I gifted myself. I love it! 😄

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@kahau 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Des thanks so much for the great reviews!. Been dilemma either with Garmin Venu 2 or Garmin Venu SQ for the past few days. Finally ended up with Garmin Venu SQ due to the huge price difference (RM860 vs RM1799 at Malaysia). As in the end of the day SQ would able to serve the main purpose of gps + music and importantly accurate HR, as i would love to run without having to bring any phones. Just downside have to charge this Venu SQ more frequently compared with Venu 2. Please also do reviews on budget friendly Band/Smart Watches from Xiaomi, Honors & Huawei in terms of sport fitness accuracy too.

@arjsuri 2 жыл бұрын

In similar position comparing sq vs venu 2. Love to get your thoughts after 9 months of your use of sq.

@Mtrigger23 Жыл бұрын

This was a wonderfully in depth review that answered any and all questions I had about the watch!

@DesFit Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@layg_ 11 ай бұрын

@@DesFitis it still worth it in 2023?

@Thepearlsandperils Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a detailed review, my fit bit broke so looking for a replacement that's budget friendly and I think I'm sold on this

@wtrp102 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! I have a particular interest in how the pulse ox SP02 works. Will it track SP02 on a continuous basis for a bike ride or walk? Did you find it to be accurate?

@green_comet83 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review. I'm stuck trying to decide between the Venue SQ and the Fitbit Versa 3.

@rynatyfreight6910 3 жыл бұрын

Venu Sq... my Versa last long 2 years and dead after snorkeling..

@JackV315 3 жыл бұрын

Same here!!! Did you make a decision?

@ahmadzhafri5414 3 жыл бұрын

me too! have you decided which one?

@liindt6163 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that very detailed test, helped me a lot in my choice making :)

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@gaila.8830 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your review and thank you for all the exercise you did in order to test 😊

@hussla28 3 жыл бұрын

New Subscriber here and I'm really glad I found this channel. Thank you Desfit for making such detailed reviews that cover all aspects of every device! Can you tell me what watch has been the most accurate for heart rate, gps and distance so far?

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Heart rate: Apple Watch Series 4/5/6. GPS: Garmin.

@mikesrandomchannel 3 жыл бұрын

This review was instrumental in my getting this watch. I was actually a little disappointed in a previous model, the 645, which had an issue with the HRM resin backing but Garmin Customer Support offered me a discount on any watch and I picked this one.

@reaganheese8505 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thorough review. I've been trying to make a Fitbit Versa 2 work as my fitness tracker, but I'm dissatisfied with the interface. A Garmin Venu SQ might be just what I need, but I'll probably check out some of your other reviews just to be sure. P.S. Once I realized you were a local, I had to subscribe!

@nicolebetournay4393 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! It was very informative and helped me decide that I do want to buy this watch!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Enjoy your watch!

@casrogue 3 жыл бұрын

Finally Garmin has a nice square face watch that not only is great on what it does (mainly GPS) but, looks good and has music. I was about to pull the trigger on the Coros Pace 2 but the lack of music and was making me indecisive. Now I can replace my Versa 2 lol. Great review video, exactly was I was looking for in terms of information !! Thanks!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Thanks!!

@user-xb3dp9ob6u 3 жыл бұрын

Yup... There goes my last paycheck...

@themahanto Жыл бұрын

I feel you 😅...it was a good watch before, sq 2 launched

@Emtbwebb Жыл бұрын

Only £120 now on sale 😊

@Fury851 Жыл бұрын

@@Emtbwebb I got one

@mityashin Жыл бұрын

$ 129 right now

@lynnkamsani 3 жыл бұрын

Because of your review, I just bought this! Thanks Des. 😊😘

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Hope you enjoy!

@phililezuma8843 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I just recently received this watch so this is very helpful.

@DesFit 11 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@emokedajka3884 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review! I'm hesitating between this one and the Vivoactive 4S. Since the 4s is an older model, which one would you recommend? The vivoactive 4 is not an option, I would prefer a small watch. :) Thank you if you can suggest the choice. :)

@ashleyvermeulen9249 3 жыл бұрын

The Venu series seems to be Garmin's attempt to appeal to mainstream customers. Great vid des.

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@onevideo2rulethemall223 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Great review! Keep it up!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing. Thanks!

@thelostboyspunkrock Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this review. Very professional and informative.

@DesFit Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@Natara 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thorough review @DesFit! I'm debating between the Venu SQ and Versa 2/3. I'm a strength trainer not a runner and the music/GPS doesn't matter to me. It seems like the Venu SQ provides more bang for your buck as a lot of the freemium Versa 2/3 features are readily available for free on the Venu SQ. Do you have any thoughts or things you would call out? Battery life (w/ always on?)? Is the strength training tracker that great (or is Forerunner 245 better)? Appreciate you for this thorough review!

@justmeagain7 2 жыл бұрын

I had Fitbit a versa 3. Terrible experience. It stopped working less than 1 year after purchase so they sent me a new one. The new one totally stopped working after a few months. Client service just game me a 30% reduction to buy a new one. I will never buy fitbit products again in my life.

@takyiyakvsi 3 жыл бұрын

Great staff, liked the strength and swim training features!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Kind of neat! Thanks!

@humanentity2214 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a clean cut and economical smart watch. Useful review!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tedlane9877 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review! Thanks!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Thanks!

@Sadin15 3 жыл бұрын

I decided to buy this watch once I realized the fitbit versa 3 was having massive issues with its software and that I would have had to pay much more for a fitbit watch that had similar features to this Venu SQ but poorer tech support.

@anthonyd9984 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of good Garmin stuff coming out this month.. any word on FR955 coming out?

@UmarAli-gw9hj 2 жыл бұрын

what a great detailed review . Great work.

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks!

@ritasilva3853 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your review! Very accurate and useful! 💪🏻😊

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Glad they help! Thanks!

@biancabriceno4742 3 жыл бұрын

Great video...but question. I got this watch i love it so farbut...one thing I can NOT figure out is just checking the time during a workout w/o ending it. Any tips? Thx!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

You can add an additional data page to any activity profile where you can add the time of day 👍 Thanks!

@TheKommeed 3 жыл бұрын

Does it has fall detection, and if so how is it?

@amitd1572 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and a great detailed information. I loved it

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@UMS9695 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best reviews!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MCFCity 3 жыл бұрын

I am looking to buy my first watch, I mainly need it for running, steps and HIIT. I am undecided between Venu SQ and Venu, which one would you personally go for? Great review as always btw.!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Both are great, but if you have the budget for the original Venu then I'd go for that since it has a brigher display as well as an altimeter. Thanks!

@kermittherunner 3 жыл бұрын

Omg they hace so many garmin . Really hard to chose the one lol

@michelfilion_ 3 жыл бұрын

Great vidéo and very informative! Thanks

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks!!

@ljose007 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was very helpful to me.

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks!

@VennieSo 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome detailed review, thank you! I wonder how well the GPS elevation does vs an actual altimeter on other devices for the outdoor run/bike?

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

It will be based on the GPS data which can vary from source to source but is generally pretty consistent. If you upload to Strava, Strava will use its data which I’ve found to be pretty spot on. Thanks!!

@zaidzulkifle2714 3 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit how about elevation when cycling or running to hill?is it has elevation reading?

@MOAB-UT 3 жыл бұрын

@@zaidzulkifle2714 You can get that but only via the GPS- so that much be on. The watch doesn't have an altimeter so it won't automatically- or rather, it can't just log that data including stairs. Not really a big deal IMO.

@burnzy3210 3 жыл бұрын

ok this solves so many problems i have with the fitbit versa 3

@baptisteArno 3 жыл бұрын

I just returned the versa 3 and thinking about buying the venu sq 👍

@burnzy3210 3 жыл бұрын

@@baptisteArno interesting, why did you return the fitbit?

@drivecfl 3 жыл бұрын

The Fitbit Versa 3 and the Sense definitely look more upscale. This looks kind of cheap. Anyone complaining about the Versa 3 or the Sense with any bugs got to remember they will be fixing any bugs from feedback and once those firmware updates start rolling out the devices are going to be even better.

@rynatyfreight6910 3 жыл бұрын

@@baptisteArno Me too...

@ronnygill 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible review. Never seen anything like it

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jared4492 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, thank you!

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@neilbartlett2032 3 жыл бұрын

What is the difference between the original Venu and the new one? It looks cheaper and size change but features look the same.

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Biggest difference is lack of altimeter and an LCD display rather than OLED.

@cjdcjd999 2 жыл бұрын

Been using Garmin watches for many years. metrics preferred over Fitbit. Been waiting for the square design.

@ccidral 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Des, you're awesome, as is your reviews.

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing and thanks!

@liamzxcv 2 жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful thank you so much

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@iiizm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Can you do one for the versa 3 (especially it's gps accuracy) vs this and sense? They all came out about same time and look similar

@yougotthis5998 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I would love to see how accurate the calories burned, heart rate, and steps taken are on the venu sq against the fitbit line

@karynpazandak6579 3 жыл бұрын

Cat Clair .. which one are you leaning toward? I am also torn? Whats the difference?

@98julianaoliveira 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I'm a casual runner (I'm 22 and I've been running for about 5 years), but I've never had a fitness watch before. I did some research and the ones I most identify with are AW 6 / SE and Garmin Venu/Sq. I don't run exclusively, I also do yoga and functional training. However, I am interested in evolving in the race and I liked the “Garmin Coach” feature that you mentioned in another video. What do you recommend? If relevant, I also have an iPhone Best regards from Brazil

@yellolao 3 жыл бұрын

Check out Coros Pace 2. Same price, but with 20 days battery life along with a barometric altimeter sensor (to track muscle power during fitness). The data presented is also simpler (less convoluted) than Garmin -- which could be good/bad depending on how much of a deep dive you want to do. But I think for the vast majority, it's more than enough.

@yellolao 3 жыл бұрын

Check out DesFit's review kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fuCIpJOflZOseWg.html

@amjid300 3 жыл бұрын

The Apple Watch SE is great. You get the fitness features and the best smart watch around

@MOAB-UT 3 жыл бұрын

@@amjid300 And very poor battery life at a premium price. It's a smartwatch first and fitness tracker second.

@gtubgle 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing review dude!

@DesFit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@PoetWithPace 3 жыл бұрын

Des, i can't put into enough words how grateful i am with the level of detail and honesty you do your reviews. This sounds like an excellent watch, but am always dubious of wrist HRM as my Fenix 5 is all over the place with wrist HRM at the speeds i run at, so always defer to chest HRM. Sadly after 2 years of Fenix use the battery life is now demising and takes longer to charge up. I guess that happens with most devises these days? Would you recommend Venu as budget triathlon watch?

@PoetWithPace 3 жыл бұрын

btw, Venu collects HR from the wrist?

@PoetWithPace 3 жыл бұрын

can i do a triple like for this video?

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks so much for your support! Yup, the Venu/Venu SQ collect HR on the wrist and they can pair to ANT+ and Bluetooth heart rate straps. The functionality will be slightly different though between the Fenix 5 and the Venu(s) where with the Fenix 5 you can download HR from heart rate straps that can store that data on the strap itself, like the recently released HRM Pro (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNKJlcRzst62dGg.html). Regarding the heart rate with the fenix 5, what I have found is that in general, lighter and smaller watches tend to get more accurate HR than heavier ones due to the size and weight of the watch. Heavier watches tend to move more on the wrist which can throw off accuracy. Thanks again!

@PoetWithPace 3 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit that is excellent feedback Des! thank you.

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@electsaul2655 3 жыл бұрын

Really thought this was the new Fitbit Sense without reading the title 🤦🏻‍♂️

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! That’s funny.

@Marie-mu3lk 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! Thx a lot :)

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@ripu6464 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review man

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@kntwng 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review DesFit! I've been really interested in this watch or a Vivoactive 4/4s. If I don't care for music and the square design doesn't bother me, is there any reason to pick the Vivoactive 4/4s over this Venu SQ? (Saving $100 seems nice!) I mostly care about health tracking and my daily exercise is either spin via peloton digital app, a light jog outside, or some exercises with my dumbbells at home.

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

The VA4 has an altimeter but based on the activities you mentioned you may not need that. The VA4 will likely get better battery life than the SQ, even with the always on display being disabled. The AOD is nice on the VA4 but it may not be as bright and vibrant as the SQ. For the money, the SQ offers a lot though! Thanks!!

@kntwng 3 жыл бұрын

@@DesFit thanks again for your videos and your interaction with your viewers!

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@wondernessful 3 жыл бұрын

You have so many of these. Curious to know which gadget you actually use on a daily basis (aka your ultimate favorite). Also curious to know what you do with all the gadgets post-filming

@cookierobber 3 жыл бұрын

Check the description

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks cookierobber. Love the name by the way 😁 In terms of what I do with the watches, I’m not a collector by any means. I actually have them around so I can answer questions about a device and to also test firmware updates that can occur.

@DesFit 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, as well as comparing the previous generation devices to newer versions.