Garmin Venu SQ

Reliable and accurate activity tracking ; In-depth data collection and analysis ; Simple and lightweight design ; Support for dozens of workout types ; Nearly week-long battery life

$50 up-sell for music functionality ; Touchscreen can be finicky during workouts ; Limited "smart" features and notifications

Decent battery life ; Plenty of performance features... ; ... As well as smart ones on board ; Snappy touchscreen

No AMOLED display ; Small screen ; Garmin Connect app is geared towards athletes

Small, cheap and cheerful, the Garmin Venu Sq is a great Fitbit and Apple Watch alternative fitness watch for people on a tight budget. Being able to access premium Garmin sports features for such a friendly price is a real boon.

Feature-packed Light and comfortable to wear Works with external sensors

Slightly archaic watch UI Lower quality screen than Venu Missing altimeter

The Garmin Venu Sq is a decent all-round performer, and we've not seen a Garmin watch with a color screen at this price point before. The problem is that the screen quality and design is inferior to the more expensive original Venu. The archaic watch...

Compact design ; GPS tracking ; Lots of sports tracking ; Body Battery for holistic view of fitness and recovery ; Good accuracy

Display isn't the best ; User interface might be a little too basic

The Venu Sq is a new approach from Garmin, looking to offer something a little less sporty in looks, while retaining the potency of Garmin's sporting heritage.

Excellent Health/Fitness Trackers ; Sensors’ Offer Useful Insights ; Comfortable On Wrist ; Dedicated App Store ; 3rd Party App Support ; 5 ATM Water-Resistant

LCD Screen Feels Less Lively Outdoors ; Tiny Display Feels Cramped ; No Gyroscope & Altimeter ; Lacks Microphone & Speaker

The Venu SQ is not the perfect smartwatch but it is the best fitness tracker out there in its respective price bracket. The wearable aces health/fitness data tracking and offers a comprehensive view of the body's insights which can motivate you to lead...

Sufficiently long battery life ; A deluge of data on health and wellness ; Fairly accurate tracking for a smartwatch ; Compatible with 3rd party sensors ; Light and compact footprint ; Waterproof

No Altimeter, Gyroscope ; No mic and speaker ; Not AMOLED display ; Limited 3rd party app support

It’s the tiny details and finesse that make Garmin Venu Sq stand out. It has got a myriad of sensors and smarts to guide you, motivate you to move your muscles, and shape both your body and mind. Thanks to a light, modest form factor as well as long...

Light, compact design Easy-to-read LCD touchscreen Blood oxygen (SpO2) monitoring Built-in GPS, HRM, NFC Six days of battery life

Not for those who want a premium design Must pay more for music storage Small display makes touchscreen tricky Limited smartwatch features

If you had your eye on the Garmin Venu when it came out last year, but it was a bit too flashy for your taste, the Venu Sq is an excellent alternative. You'll have nearly all of the original model's features, specifically when it comes to...

Great selection of fitness and health features Accurate, fast GPS Great battery life Good price

Poor app selection Feels cheap

The Garmin Venu Sq is a great value for those who want an inexpensive fitness tracker, complete with GPS and long battery life.

Excellent fitness tracking ; Continuous blood oxygen monitoring ; Up to six-day battery life ; Strong sleep tracking

GPS signal is slow to lock ; Vibration motor is weak ; Music version costs $50 more