Lifelong Apple Watch User Switches to Garmin | 1 Year Later

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Aesthetic Al

Aesthetic Al

6 ай бұрын

1 year later, after replacing my Apple Watch with a Garmin Watch. I can say it was so worth it. It opened my eyes to so much!
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@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 6 ай бұрын
6:10 Major update. If you want AudioBooks on a Garmin. As of November 10th Spotify now has a Audiobook Selection. Hope everyone enjoys and can benefit from the video
@PJo336
@PJo336 6 ай бұрын
Just saw this. Made the same comment. 15 free hours for premium users is sweet but I’m curious to see how it works with offline downloads
@darkrabit100
@darkrabit100 5 ай бұрын
You can also upload music and audio books tru the Garmin pc software
@ondrejkubo
@ondrejkubo 5 ай бұрын
@@darkrabit100you are right, I’ve been using Garmin Express with Apple Music library and Apple Books. I also switch music providers on the watch between Spotify, own music and music controls (that allows you to control playback on your phone).
@Raiquan2
@Raiquan2 3 ай бұрын
Curious, what is that colorful watch face on the Garmin?
@llo70422
@llo70422 2 ай бұрын
Yes yes yes Garmin rocks!! I sold my Apple Ultra and never missed it. I had to watch videos to figure out the Garmin and I had to watch a number of them to figure out different things. I love my Garmin Epic Pro and will stay with this brand. I love it!!!!!!!!! Great video Sheila
@stanmakowski1985
@stanmakowski1985 6 ай бұрын
Great video, I own everything Apple except for the watch. I have been a Garmin user for a long time, currently have the Epix2Pro 51mm and have been thinking of going full Apple and getting the Ultra. However, I just finished a week long vacation at Shenandoah National Park, hiking 3 to 6 miles a day. Started the trip with a full battery and finished with 65% (22 days) left. Had full gps on the hikes with detailed maps for trails, never had to worry about getting lost of going off the trail. After this trip I will stay with Garmin. For me it's hard to beat and the pluses out weigh the minuses.
@DimiArt
@DimiArt 3 ай бұрын
Im swapping from Samsung watch 6 to Garmin, Battery on Samsung and apple watches die so fast, no maps, no body battery. Can't wait for my Garmin to arrive, sick of my watch dying in the middle of the night and not being able to track my sleep!
@stanmakowski1985
@stanmakowski1985 3 ай бұрын
Best of luck with the Garmin. I don't think you will be disappointed. Garmin gives me weeks of battery for all my needs.@@DimiArt
@ufcfan3940
@ufcfan3940 20 күн бұрын
Keep garmin I’m selling awu 2 for garmin epix pro battery sucks on iwatch
@Gurenn83
@Gurenn83 5 ай бұрын
I just bought the Forerunner 265 and the battery is just amazing. It can last up to 13 days. There are also a lot of features but getting the hang of it may take time compared to other smartwatches.
@Aldinequeen
@Aldinequeen 6 ай бұрын
I’m a fan of both Garmin and Apple Watches. I owned 10 Garmin watches and 4 Apple Watches including the Ultra. Too big for my wrist so just got the 45 mm stainless steel Apple Watch 9 and love it! I’m a marathoner and often track my runs on both devices. Garmin is my favorite for running though.
@NYCnapeHb
@NYCnapeHb 6 ай бұрын
Same here, switched to Garmin and haven’t looked back. Love the shape, battery, functionality, information presentation on the phone and much more.
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 6 ай бұрын
haha I didn't event talk about the shape! Great feedback i didn't want to make this over 10 minutes long so I cut a lot parts to trim it down a bit. Thanks for the support!
@FreakeFreeds
@FreakeFreeds Ай бұрын
What garmin watch did you get
@dinahhelle-koch2358
@dinahhelle-koch2358 4 ай бұрын
I’ve had several Apple Watch for years now, and switched to Garmin a week ago! Best decision ever! I mainly switched because of the battery life of the Apple Watch. It was always a pain to charge it every single day and because of that I never wore my watch - just too much of a hassle! Garmin is just better in so many ways
@MrPartch
@MrPartch 2 ай бұрын
best decision ever if you are willing to sacrifice the heart rate accuracy of apple watches which blows garmin out of the water
@VernL4
@VernL4 4 ай бұрын
Excellent decision by you! I appreciate the honesty. Yes, Garmin may not have the ability to open your garage door from your watch, but I feel that your health is much more important!
@WeRmarshallJR
@WeRmarshallJR 3 ай бұрын
It’s been about a year since I made the switch. I agree with you on how cumbersome the Garmin watch set up is. I also miss some of the smart features the apple had/has. That said the data and convenience to access it are what makes the switch worth it for me!
@llo70422
@llo70422 5 ай бұрын
me too. The Apple Watch 9 was the first year I stopped getting that product and turned to Garmin Epix Pro. I'm not going back!!!! Sold my Ultra and never looked back. Sheila
@r2droidboxteev125
@r2droidboxteev125 3 ай бұрын
Hi. I'm thinking of getting Garmin Epix Pro. Are you able to get notification from WhatsApp messages, reminder, calendar, phone calls?
@cedrickhouston1642
@cedrickhouston1642 2 ай бұрын
What platform did you sell your watch in
@sethdbrown30
@sethdbrown30 5 ай бұрын
Battery life is the game changer for me. I had a Samsung Watch 4 classic, great watch, but at the end of the day id ha w around 35 percent at bed time. If i wanted to sleep track, id have to charge it before bed, then again before work. That got old real quick, having to charge my phone, my ear buds, and then a watch too, it was just too much. I have a Fenix 6 Pro now, battery life is over 2 weeks!
@marksharp
@marksharp 6 ай бұрын
I loved the AppleWatch Ultra, but in the end went back to Garmin Fenix 7 X. Everything in one app, no messing about going from third party apps. Battery is amazing, built in mapping, etc. Also, I use Garmin Pay with the Curve card, and have never had an issue in the UK. The cellular in the Apple Watch was good, but I would only use it to stream music during fitness. So I just download music to my Garmin or take my phone with me. Plus I don’t want to be tied down to Apple. AWU is still amazing, but I think you have to be committed to the eco system, or be an Apple fan boy.
@piratesmvp
@piratesmvp Ай бұрын
Your last reason is why I've been with Garmin for years now. I don't ever see myself switch back to an iPhone, but if for whatever reason I did in the future, I know my Garmin would work just fine with it minus the text reply features. The same cannot be said about the Apple Watch.
@rubarb1275
@rubarb1275 6 ай бұрын
I use a Garmin for sports, but I wear an Apple Watch for the rest of the day and at night. I really like how integrated the Apple Watch is with my iPhone, the Garmin just doesn’t have the access to the Apple ecosystem to be anywhere near as good as a smartwatch.
@mikehellinger1
@mikehellinger1 6 ай бұрын
I had a Series 8 and switched to a Forerunner 965. No regrets at all…superb battery life, better looking form factor (imo), no shortage of health and fitness stats…Garmin Connect is great. You still get notifications from iPhone…just can’t reply from the watch which to me is just fine. I love Apple products, including the Watch, but the battery life on the Garmin is a game changer for me. I wear it all day and all night for literally weeks on end (including workouts) and it’s amazing.
@davidpierce5315
@davidpierce5315 5 ай бұрын
As a new user to the forerunner i just ordered. I have an iPhone. When you get notifications are they like phone calls and text from iMessages but you cannot respond to them on the watch?
@reeseromeo6
@reeseromeo6 5 ай бұрын
@@davidpierce5315You’ll receive all notifications you just can’t reply to them with a keyboard that’s it. When a call comes in you should be able to answer it but it’ll be answered thru the phone still.
@RomeRuns
@RomeRuns 5 ай бұрын
Switched from a series 7 to the 965 and I agree with everything you said 🙌🏼
@decero1996
@decero1996 5 ай бұрын
i also considering to move for FR 965, been using Apple Watch Series 5 for 3,5 years and battery life so poor and need to charge everyday after gym lol 😂😂🥲🥲
@ronalberca2188
@ronalberca2188 2 ай бұрын
I just got the FR965 and I love it, I was just disappointed it didn’t come with the V5 sensor that the top models and the Venue 3 came with.
@SizzlerWA
@SizzlerWA 3 ай бұрын
I like your special effects and you have a good onscreen personality. Keep making videos please!
@gdemirjian
@gdemirjian 6 ай бұрын
I keep all my Apple watch apps in one square, and I think that has better advantages than all-in-one as I can change apps for something new/different any time. Plus, I love all the band and bumper options. It's like having a new watch very easily. And after having LTE there is no way I'm going backwards there. It's so much more convenient and I love my Tidal music streaming. I only wish Apple had a longer battery life. Great video, thanks!
@andrewhanson4991
@andrewhanson4991 6 ай бұрын
These Garmin vids are fantastic. Former AW Ultra user, just switched to Garmin 10 days ago and used your videos, in part, as part of my decision to switch. Still struggling with the Strength training workout though. I would love to see a deeper dive into that sometime. Keep up the great series! Love it.
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing bro. Really these comments are what drive me. December got them Garmin Videos cooking 🔥
@andrewhanson4991
@andrewhanson4991 6 ай бұрын
Can’t wait! Notifications on!
@yenk82
@yenk82 4 ай бұрын
Which Garmin sport watch have you bought? Do you think it is more precise than the Apple Watch Ultra?
@yichizhang3805
@yichizhang3805 4 ай бұрын
@@yenk82+1
@andrewhanson4991
@andrewhanson4991 4 ай бұрын
@@yenk82 I bought the Garmin D2 Mach 1 Pro.
@sabinodeleon7342
@sabinodeleon7342 5 ай бұрын
What do you find better- Garmin Venu 2 or Garmin Vivoactive 5? Am looking both health monitoring and also golf features
@hosseinmanafi7849
@hosseinmanafi7849 5 ай бұрын
I also switched from "Apple Watch Series 8" to "Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar" last year. With the Apple Watch, I had to charge it every day. But with Garmin, I don't need to charge for about 3 weeks. Also, Garmin displays a lot of activity details that Apple Watch doesn't have.
@Tmacademia
@Tmacademia 5 ай бұрын
I bought a Fenix 6x a few months ago. Absolute beast of a watch
@edteach3r
@edteach3r 9 күн бұрын
Thank you for the video. I have been part of the Garmin environment as I use a bike computer, so when I was looking for a smart watch, the choice was simple. I cycle to and from work, so I bought the Garmin Venu 3 for full phone integration while riding. Thanks again.
@germaz3
@germaz3 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for good comparison video 👍🏻👍🏻
@louieponto
@louieponto 6 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you so much. It helped me a lot! I wasn't sure whether to buy an Apple Watch or the Garmin vivoactive 4S, but now I think I've made up my mind. It's good to know that we can listen to Spotify on the Garmin!
@DadBod88
@DadBod88 6 ай бұрын
Fantastic video. Really helped me out a lot
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 6 ай бұрын
Glad it helped! It'll be sharing more Garmin videos
@Sldejo
@Sldejo 6 ай бұрын
I'm here for every second of that battery life. Idk about anything else. Excellent video
@polochan3049
@polochan3049 4 ай бұрын
Great video! What watch face is on your Garmin? Looks very good!
@thefuelgeek
@thefuelgeek 2 ай бұрын
very helpful, Man! Thanks!!
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 2 ай бұрын
Glad it it could. I appreciate the feedback
@troesplain
@troesplain 4 ай бұрын
I needed this video 👍🏼. I’m thinking of switching this year. Of all the video reviews, no one has really covered the “smartwatch” topic with Garmin watches, (text features, 3rd party app notifications, etc.) Will you be covering any of those topics?
@mbirth
@mbirth 3 ай бұрын
That's the thing: If you want a sports watch with a few smart features on the side: Garmin. If you want an *actual* smartwatch that does sports tracking on the side: Apple Watch.
@Duke52DDOJ
@Duke52DDOJ 2 ай бұрын
Most of these types of videos are just click bait snd it's someone switching for a day or maybe even a week at most. Nice to see someone actually following through and doing the work then giving their thoughts.
@ChaseGumaer
@ChaseGumaer 6 ай бұрын
Awesome video, super informative! Wondering what size the garmin was again and just your general battery time throughout the week with runs and music. I’m sure you covered these points but I might’ve missed it lol
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 6 ай бұрын
For 90% of the clips I have the 47mm the Garmin Epix gen 2. I just got this month the Garmin Epix Pro 51mm (wouldn’t really recommend anyone to upgrade but I got 50% off)
@Tmacademia
@Tmacademia 5 ай бұрын
If Apple focuses on battery life and gets to 1 week, it's a wrap, but until then Garmin will continue to steal market share on the watches. It's such an obvious thing for Apple to do. It's mind boggling that they refuse to address it
@jan490
@jan490 6 ай бұрын
Many thanks for the video!! Really, really appreciate it!! 👍 May I ask you if that is a glow-in-the-dark band/strap on your Garmin (if so, any leads on where I may be able to track one down or is this going to be in your store later)?
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 6 ай бұрын
🤫doesn't exist yet. STAY TUNED! 😉
@Peter.Fields..
@Peter.Fields.. 6 ай бұрын
I just wanna say that being in front of the camera is already somehow hard and getting good footage and edit it the way you do is really good. I really love how you handle it, I need to congratulate you there Keep going and having fun doing all of that The video was really good too ! However tho, don’t make me having second doubt of me purchasing the series 9 instead of the 265 ! I had my period of doubt so hard 😂 Have a nice day and take care of yourself ☺️
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 6 ай бұрын
Comments like these Peter KEEP ME GOING. Thanks for those kind words!
@dominicbooth9942
@dominicbooth9942 4 ай бұрын
Hi ya. Just purchased a Vivoactive 5, and cannot get it to connect to my WiFi, do you have any tips please?
@liswonderful
@liswonderful 2 ай бұрын
This is the video that I was looking for. I have an Apple Watch series 4, but now I'm more active in my life and when I go for a run or I'm training the battery wont last to the end of the day. Last week it didn't fully charge and my training wasn't recorded. My big but is the Apple Music, I changed from Spotify to Apple Music and I don't miss it, but its a little sacrifice... Wich Garmin do yo recommend for someone with a little wrist? 40mm is the biggest for me. Thank you!
@shanemalaski1423
@shanemalaski1423 6 ай бұрын
Both is the right answer. I usually do arm strap with phone and garmin when I train. When I race, I do Apple Watch and garmin. Apple Watch is just not accurate for running. You could get a garmin 265/255 and apple se/maybe 8,9 cheaper then apple ultra.
@reddering55
@reddering55 2 ай бұрын
Nice video, may I ask what watch face you use, the one with the 4 big numbers in shaded colors?
@AndyGarcia-ch1ci
@AndyGarcia-ch1ci 4 ай бұрын
As an apple fanboy, I got my first garmin and realized how much I dislike apple. Apple wouldn't let me use the text out features on my Garmin, and I just immediately felt so much resentment towards apple. So in 2020 after 11 years of apple, I finally switched to Android and never looked back. Now I'm android/ Garmin. Apple lost me.
@lanceguzman8096
@lanceguzman8096 Ай бұрын
I’m getting there tbh
@halimcharbek
@halimcharbek 4 ай бұрын
How accurate is it in terms of heart rate and tracking activities?
@prakashlimbu5738
@prakashlimbu5738 5 ай бұрын
The clever thing about the Garmin is the battery life which most people would lean towards. If apple were to switch to a battery saver mode I probably would doubt that the functionality between both watches would be similar. Personally would take on Garmin right now with their long battery life and user experience is not that bad either. Great review though. Thanks 👍
@danielduesentriebjunior
@danielduesentriebjunior Ай бұрын
Battery life of the Apple watch is a joke.
@gaurang171
@gaurang171 4 ай бұрын
@Aesthetic_AI Does garmin watch have emergency contact for low oxygen level? I know it has fall detection but couldn't find anything about low oxygen emergency contact
@waled121
@waled121 2 ай бұрын
What is that tracker you have that’s a led board and tracks your miles and runs?
@dominicjrf
@dominicjrf 6 ай бұрын
For those who’s still undecided, you got to know what you really need. For me, I’ve used Garmin Epix and Polar Vantage V2. I love them both. But there’s one thing I need to have in a watch. I need to have a cellular connectivity for call and text. I don’t want to carry my iPhone 15 Pro Max while running. And Apple Watch Ultra 2 is perfect for my need. As much as I can, I want to run with less weight on me. Lightweight, breathable cloths, lightweight supportive shoe and a watch to tracks my run, receive call and text and listen to podcast on my Shokz openfit headphones. I’m just your average joe. Not an athlete. I don’t care about garmin or polar health metrics anymore. What’s important is that I do my planned exercises and run and have it recorded.
@pavan20100611
@pavan20100611 6 ай бұрын
Ditto. Very well put. That is exactly why I can not ditch my Apple Watch even though I have a FR255. Plus convenience of Apple Pay if get text from wife to pick up pint of milk or bread while you are on the run.
@dominicjrf
@dominicjrf 6 ай бұрын
@@pavan20100611exactly it’s so convenient. One day Apple will give us 5 days of battery life on a watch. And that’s plenty
@RN4L
@RN4L 6 ай бұрын
@@pavan20100611 gotta put that fitness focus on bud!
@ZeRo-22-
@ZeRo-22- 6 ай бұрын
Right there with ya!
@whewdoggie1
@whewdoggie1 5 ай бұрын
For some sure. I never used my cellular on my watches. And I absolutely can't stand the short battery life. I need health metrics, time at a glance, and basic notifications. Also can't tolerate a not always on screen.
@Chunky246
@Chunky246 4 ай бұрын
Apple Watch for going to Starbucks... Garmin for everything else :)
@luisballack
@luisballack 17 күн бұрын
If anyone is a golfer here. Garmin is just superior in every level to Apple. Pre downloaded courses with Garmin’s GPS tech are just amazing
@user-oe6co5kq4k
@user-oe6co5kq4k 3 ай бұрын
Hey, thank you for that great video! I always had the same attendance to Apple as you, but I never liked the Apple Watch. I always used Garmin watches for the same reasons you mentioned and it looks like a watch not like a cycling computer. 😂 But I got a question, which watch face do you have on you Epix, I saw this a couple times now and didn‘t find it until now.
@NilsenMouind
@NilsenMouind 5 ай бұрын
very nice video brother. but hey, i am an apple music user. i dont sign spotify. how would i donwload music into the garmin from apple music? is that possible?
@marcofioretti5691
@marcofioretti5691 5 ай бұрын
I use my Apple Watch with cellular just when I go running or anytime I don’t want to carry my phone, but I get the metrics only from the Fenix, which I wear 24/7, endless battery and no gimmicky oled screen.
@andyfpt
@andyfpt 3 ай бұрын
Plus if you're a golfer Garmin is really a superior choice. Garmin's native golf features for yardage, score keeping and stat tracking are unmatched.
@shinsekaisamurai
@shinsekaisamurai 3 ай бұрын
I've been using a Tactix Charlie from Garmin since October 2018. It's still going strong. I haven't noticed a decrease in battery life, probably because charging it every 12 days means that it's not burning up the charge cycles on the battery. I bought the hook and loop band from Garmin, and like it better overall than the default hard silicone. I love having topo maps that show my route taken while hiking. The initial cost was really high, but I've been using it daily for over 5 years, and suspect it will be fine for another 5 or more.
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 3 ай бұрын
Tactix built like a Tank!!. That's good feedback on the Hook and loop band. I am working on growing my watch band collection. I agree not big fan of the hard silicone personally I prefer Nylon bands.
@TheZanshen
@TheZanshen 6 ай бұрын
I had the AW7 and changed. To the garmin epix gen 2 and it’s super. But was thinking of reverting to the AWU and when I seen it in the Apple Store I decided i stay with garmin. My main reason was crash detection as I ride a motorcycle but my iPhone 15pro max has crash detection so no need for AWU .
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 6 ай бұрын
I hope you never have to use that feature! Stay safe my friend 🏍🫶
@djtarek
@djtarek Ай бұрын
Hi everyone, I have the iPhone 14 Pro, I’m thinking of getting the 955 or 965, do you get all the notifications from 3rd party apps? Thanks
@nicosdecarli6083
@nicosdecarli6083 3 ай бұрын
Great video; thank you for doing this. However, it's worth mentioning that it only connects on 2.4G Wifi and only specific credit cards (i.e., no Amex) are compatible :(
@evertjaneggink1492
@evertjaneggink1492 6 ай бұрын
I have an epix and before the Fenix 6. In Europe you can also pay with garmin pay it works good
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 6 ай бұрын
Thats interesting feedback. In these comments I get two things. Some say its good other says it's no good. I am going to have to tour Europe 2024 and test it out myself haha.
@steadycompsltd.
@steadycompsltd. 5 ай бұрын
Yes, they accept most VISA and MasterCard in every EU country so that's basically every card there is here. I have four different cards from two different countries on mine. @@Aesthetic_Al
@THExDUDEx8624
@THExDUDEx8624 2 ай бұрын
I was the same. Galaxy wayches .wasnt happy with the better life. Switched to Garmin 2 years ago. So happy i did.
@Zeero_Kool
@Zeero_Kool 6 ай бұрын
I think I seen a video with the S2 index in one of your videos. Would like to know if you can/have made a video on it. I know it’s 2yrs old or so but want to see how it works with the Garmin eco as well as how you use it and the accuracy. Reddit has it all over the place but want to see if it’s an investment to get. Thanks!! Happy holidays.
@ZeRo-22-
@ZeRo-22- 6 ай бұрын
This is 100% a struggle for Apple Watch Ultra users making the switch to Garmin. I have an Epix Pro 47mm on my wrist and a first gen AWU on my nightstand at home. I love the look, metrics, battery life, and flashlight on the Epix. I also love the vibes I get wearing the Garmin (feels good to sort-of break away from Apple and commit to a true fitness device). But I find myself missing the sleek look, ease of use, and compatibility with the iPhone. I would routinely take calls and send texts from the watch, and long runs with the security of knowing I’m in contact with anyone at anytime using cellular is huge (I refuse to run with my phone). Not to mention the ease of use with Apple Music on the go, audiobooks, and Apple Pay. It’s definitely making the decision tough. Luckily I have a few months to decide.
@evilphuk
@evilphuk 5 ай бұрын
I did the same trial ..existing aw and bought a Garmin Fenix 7 ... The overall Garmin software and experience reminds me using android.. there is no simplicity .. I caught myself using my aw more because it had my music library, able to stream , take calls... The two pros I only see Garmin having over an AW is: Battery and their health metric application .. I returned my Fenix and stayed with my smartwatch - AW no regrets
@andyfpt
@andyfpt 3 ай бұрын
Garmin blows AW away in every sports application.
@razznote7586
@razznote7586 17 күн бұрын
@@evilphuk then you are not really for the Garmin. AW will do just fine. Garmin are for those real runners and health buffs, as if you think you don't care for those health metrics, then you don't really need them. But it for sports and fitness, AW can't beat the Garmin.
@CookingEngineer
@CookingEngineer 4 ай бұрын
Had the forerunner 965 and switched to the apple watch ultra 2 ... I cannot live with the music controls of the FR965 .... its not userfriendly ... And I am missing all the other functionalities on the Garmin.
@cwaltemyer
@cwaltemyer 2 ай бұрын
What watch are you wearing?
@user-up8gr6kt8n
@user-up8gr6kt8n 4 ай бұрын
I’ve always been an Apple Watch user. Completely agree with the battery life comments. I order a Garmin watch purely for the battery. Having an Apple Watch die amidst a 30km+ run sucks. Garmin are definitely made for the runner.
@JHMProduction
@JHMProduction 3 ай бұрын
I did the switch I have Garmin instinct it has 20 day battery life and I have it for a year and still great
@codygorman691
@codygorman691 Ай бұрын
Apple makes some decent stuff but when it comes to smart watches/sport watches, Garmin is a clear winner and offers way more with a huge lineup.
@evilphuk
@evilphuk 4 ай бұрын
Do you wear both your Apple Watch ultra and Epix 2 watch or do you wear one depending on the event/activity?
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 4 ай бұрын
Good question. I been wearing my Garmin 24/7 pretty much since I got it. My Apple Watch ultra tho is great for when I go on my long run. That is the only time I will wear both so I can run without a phone and feel good about going on a 10+ mile run. (in case I need to make a call or send a message lol)
@grigoriyzach.1621
@grigoriyzach.1621 5 ай бұрын
I just swiched from my old garmin to Apple watch ultra , and its quite confusing to find out the info of your workouts in different apps , but the biggest surprise for me was that my apple watch doesn't reconize and automatically starts workout when I'm going for a walk outside or making other activity. Also I didn't found the way to track reps when you are woking out in the gym , and obviously it doesn't pause and count the recovery time when I stop. For Indoor atcivity its recording only heart rate, time and calories. Do you have any solution to fix this issue ? Maybe a third part app or something similar to garmin ?
@chucky1golf
@chucky1golf 5 ай бұрын
Watch 6 automatically detects running and you can pause for sfoos.
@mathis_unt
@mathis_unt 2 ай бұрын
What is that LED display in the background at 3:54?
@valmirxheladini9145
@valmirxheladini9145 Ай бұрын
Nice video! Btw which armband do u have 9:40?
@VavraMach
@VavraMach 2 ай бұрын
Please, what kind of watch face is it at the beginning of the video? Love it!
@zavenarslanian
@zavenarslanian 5 ай бұрын
I apologize for the dumb question, but is it really not possible to listen to Audible audiobooks through my phone but play/pause, skip, etc. on a Garmin smartwatch? I don't mind taking my phone with me on runs, but would like to be able to control using the watch. And what about playing/pausing a KZfaq video for example? I use this feature on my Apple Watch many times per day, it would be a tough transition for me on the Garmin if this isn't a built-in feature.
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 5 ай бұрын
not a dumb question at all brother. Unfortunately It's Apple who doesn't allow you to do this. If you have an Android you can but with the apple iPhone you "can not". I make a lot of reviews on headphones and earbuds because I need really good controls on my earbuds since I dont have them on my watch... hope this helps bro. Cheers!
@carstenhm
@carstenhm 2 ай бұрын
Thx ! Garmin Pay works well in Denmark and have worked for several years.
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al Ай бұрын
Good to know! I hear Denmark is beautiful. On the list of countries to visit
@Spoonfed78
@Spoonfed78 Ай бұрын
Australia too even with small banks
@philiprobinson4809
@philiprobinson4809 4 ай бұрын
Which watch face are you using?
@mr.sonnyrocket
@mr.sonnyrocket 5 ай бұрын
What about the accuracy of the sleep tracking? This seems to be a problem.
@costin3495
@costin3495 5 ай бұрын
Garmin pay support some banks in Europe too. I am currently using Epix Gen 2 and I have my cards on it
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 5 ай бұрын
That is really good to know.thank you. Hope to go to Europe 2024. Make some videos, more day in the life with Garmin
@LobsterRavioli
@LobsterRavioli 3 ай бұрын
I had an Apple Watch, and since I don’t get a lot of calls or texts, it wasn’t a big thing for me. The Garmin has just about everything I need, nothing more. The battery issue is also a big deciding factor for me. Just gotta get what works best for you.
@thilehoffer
@thilehoffer 9 күн бұрын
Nice video. Just some constructive criticism for future videos. I think the most important features of the Apple Watch were not mentioned and you didn’t explain how they work on the Garmin if they even exist. For me the ping your phone button on Apple Watch almost always works and makes it easy to find your phone. Other features that are awesome but not mentioned the AW alarm, gently wakes me up which is dope. Apple Maps on the watch when walking somewhere in a city or to your car is amazing, you can get directions without constantly taking your phone out of your pocket. What about messages? Does the Garmin have a microphone so you can use speech to text to reply to messages? I have considered switching to Garmin, since running is my jam, but the AW Ultra has served me really well on both my marathons :) Also, I have the charger in the bathroom. I basically charge it when I am in shower and getting dressed and then maybe twice per week I have to leave it on for 20 minutes to get full charge if I have a long run or something. Of course, I have a the Ultra, I know the battery on the regular AW is an issue.
@kageboshi18
@kageboshi18 Ай бұрын
Garmin watch for strength training at least for me is great everywhere except calories. Calories during running, cycling and similar are fine, but are way off (overestimated by a lot) during my strength training.
@omarlynn2992
@omarlynn2992 5 ай бұрын
Sold my Ultra and got the Epix Pro. The only thing that I miss is the remote camera function. That’s it.
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 5 ай бұрын
BRO!! I sometimes take my Ultra to the gym when I want to film myself for that one feature 🤣
@ArnoWelzel
@ArnoWelzel 6 ай бұрын
My ancient Samsung Gear S3 also still lasts about 3-4 days 😊
@Granitprilla
@Granitprilla 3 ай бұрын
you got a link for that phone case mate? The orange one
@thiagobretones1609
@thiagobretones1609 6 ай бұрын
Excellent!!
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 5 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@JereCarroll
@JereCarroll 5 ай бұрын
Curious if anyone knows what the watch face in the thumbnail for the KZfaq video is and how to find it
@MasterCamus
@MasterCamus 5 ай бұрын
Is there anything similar to the rings on Garmin? Thinking in switching my ultra to the Venue 3
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 5 ай бұрын
you can download 3rd party watch faces that have a version of Apples 3 Rings (move, exercise and stand). Personally once you switch to Garmin the have more appealing metrics (HRV, Training readiness, Sleep score) that I I gravitated to that more and forgot about the rings. Just wanted to share my experience. hope this helps
@MasterCamus
@MasterCamus 5 ай бұрын
@@Aesthetic_Al thanks mate. Of course it helps. If you don’t mind other question. The epix gen 2 (not pro) is half price here. Not sure if the new heart sensor on venu is worth it when comparing to the nice design of the epix gen 2
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 5 ай бұрын
@@MasterCamus if I understood correctly Garmin Epix gen 2 vs Venu 3 I would honestly go with Epix gen 2. That was my first Garmin and I would choose it over venu 3 alone because of the sapphire display, and something that nobody really talks about is the watch bands. I like the Epix has quick fit connectors. My girlfriend btw now has the venu 3. So I’m pretty familiar with it
@bgoldsm
@bgoldsm 5 ай бұрын
Whats the watch face on cover?
@Grymyrk
@Grymyrk 3 ай бұрын
The Garmin battery life makes it a no brainer.
@richardglover1200
@richardglover1200 5 ай бұрын
Me too I have moved too.
@mikael2989
@mikael2989 5 ай бұрын
What about a calendar showing upcoming events? Does the Garmin have that? Would like to have it on the first screen, like on the Apple Watch.
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 5 ай бұрын
Good question. They have a whole App Store for custom "watch faces". I assume that is what you mean by Calendar events on the "first screen". I am not sure if they have a watch face like that. But on you can assign a hot key (Basically a quick way to access it with 1 click).
@paradoks7487
@paradoks7487 2 ай бұрын
Yes, that works
@margarethope4541
@margarethope4541 6 ай бұрын
This is super helpful, thank you!!
@dailybooya
@dailybooya 4 ай бұрын
Just seen this love the comparison. I just want mainly for fitness should I get a Garmin or Apple
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 4 ай бұрын
If its for fitness get a Garmin for sure. Some entry models are a VivoActive 5 or a Forerunner. Check out the video after this I compare the cheapest 2023 Garmin with one of the most expensive Garmin's Watches. I think you would really like: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e9xynbx-z9yrnWg.htmlsi=t_O5Idfu4mIxbxBO
@andi.fiischi
@andi.fiischi 2 ай бұрын
Which watch face you are using? Shown on the thumbnail
@richardsantiago6076
@richardsantiago6076 Ай бұрын
I love my Gsrmin, like your video, very honest. I carry my take my phone, everywhere, that's why I don't need a smartwatch.
@yikevin177
@yikevin177 5 ай бұрын
Wow, how am I just now finding your channel? You seem down to earth and just want to give an honest straight forward review. Appreciate it, just ordered Fenix 7 Solar! Do you need to have the Spotify Premium account to download music to the watch?
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for that compliment brother. Thats a beast of a watch you ordered! and to your question yes! That is on Spotify tho. with almost every streaming service you need to pay for "downloads" and that is what you are doing with the Garmin. Downloading them into the watch. not sure if you are an apple user but I believe I found a workaround to get Apple Music into a Garmin. Requires a laptop/desktop but going to test it out more if it works. Cheers!
@yikevin177
@yikevin177 5 ай бұрын
@@Aesthetic_Al APPLE MUSIC ON A GARMIN???? Yes, please make a video!
@pseudophd1073
@pseudophd1073 6 ай бұрын
Unrelated to the topic, but where do you get your hairbands?
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 6 ай бұрын
All good brother. these are what I use for hold my hair nice and tight. They last fairly long amzn.to/3R1vTcn
@paloverde817
@paloverde817 6 ай бұрын
Garmin which model was he referring to?
@SuperVOVANCHO
@SuperVOVANCHO 4 ай бұрын
Can't live without controlling music from my watch, checking weather, shazaming, using Walkie-Talkie or even camera remote Garmin might be better for sports, but can it really sub the lifestyle features? Especially with laggy screen?
@adriansolsvik4076
@adriansolsvik4076 5 ай бұрын
Whats the name of the watch face in your thumbnail photo? :)
@supplementalman
@supplementalman 6 ай бұрын
So trying to decide between the two as well. Wanted the garmin but there are videos out showing how Apple metrics (heart rate, etc) were actually more accurate then garmin when exercising … WTH?
@ronalberca2188
@ronalberca2188 2 ай бұрын
I recently got the FR965, but last night I saw a video which talks about the accuracy of the AWU sensor being better than the Garmin. He did add that the Garmin just came out with a V5 sensor and he had not tested and compared that one yet.
@supplementalman
@supplementalman 2 ай бұрын
@@ronalberca2188 is that the European guy that does all the extensive testing? If so, I wish he would have more users to base his data on. Lol it seems for him Apple seems to work best, but I noticed that with his wife the Garmin seem to be more accurate than Apple Watch. I ended up going with the Garmin Epix Pro2. I enjoy it a lot actually especially the battery life. I don’t believe it is as accurate as the Apple Watch however I’m not looking at the exact moment of readings, but rather a trend of how my health is doing. So from that perspective, I’m reallyliking the Garmin.
@JavierMora1112
@JavierMora1112 24 күн бұрын
I use both, switching when I want. For walking or casual use almost always use apple watch, for travel (due to battery life), or any exercise, running, hiking, camping, I always use my Garmin, most confortable and resistant, best daylight visibility (use 955 with MIP screen). For parties and meetings I always use my apple watch, music and camera features are better integrated and most useful in those situations and there are a lot of available styles for any situation. In summary it depends on the situation, each watch is better in one or another situation.
@renebrase6740
@renebrase6740 5 ай бұрын
Hi, nice Video. What’s the Name from the Watchface? Thanks.
@Aesthetic_Al
@Aesthetic_Al 5 ай бұрын
Many thanks Rene. Here is the link: apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/baa3a5dc-99b2-4e92-b58f-336c1ca3c5d3
@lyianx
@lyianx 5 ай бұрын
4:57 Here's the thing. You're not going to get the battery life you get out of that watch, if it had LTE built in. Keeping constant connection to a cell tower uses more power than you think. Especially when the signal is low which, the vast majority of their watches they make for Outdoor people who like to wander outside the range of Cell towers. So having them searching for signal while they are out hiking, KILLING that nice battery, would be a worse feature.
@OldFashioned751
@OldFashioned751 6 ай бұрын
Bought a Garmin and never looked back 👍
@lesatari
@lesatari 6 ай бұрын
I switched to an Amazfit, not garmin , but nonetheless so much day to day usability than my Apple Watch. I had an Apple watch h for 5 years and was sick of charging every single day. My amazfit lasts me 10+ days on a charge and was only $50
@DingleBerryschnapps
@DingleBerryschnapps 6 ай бұрын
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