Review on 📟 Garmin Venu Sq, GPS Smartwatch with Vibrant Touchscreen, Long Battery Life up to 6 Days, Slate Aluminum Bezel, Shadow Gray Case, and Silicone Band by Erick Roby

First of all, I'm a personal trainer and triathlete and I've been a Garmin fan for years - their devices are long lasting and the best at fitness tracking. I've been using the 920XT for 10(?) years now and it still works great. My favorite thing was the Triathlon mode and my least favorite was the size of the Dick Tracy watch. I was initially hesitant to switch to a wrist based HRM but I think the technology has improved a lot in them as evidenced by my new Garmin Venu. Here are my pros and cons: Pros: - Lightweight, very comfortable, no metal in the clasp (I'm allergic to nickel which is used in most watch clasps) - Nice screen, easy to navigate and adjust (like my 920XT) - Long lasting battery life is as advertised. I have about 7 or 8 days before I need to recharge - Accurate heart rate, sleep and run tracking - Again, Garmin performance - Lavender is an absolutely gorgeous color - Companion phone app is the default Garmin app with plenty of useful features. Information and easy-to-create workouts (but I'd recommend doing this on the web app instead.) - Garmin syncs with Final Surge, the online workout log app I use - Includes all the exercise methods I use and more : Outdoor Swimming, Pool Swimming, Indoor Cycling, Outdoor Cycling, Indoor Running, Treadmill, Outdoor/Road Running, Yoga, Weight Training, Hiking. - Allows me to see phone notifications (which I want to see, can turn off the ones I don't see) and quickly reject incoming calls (like those annoying daily car warranty robot calls) Cons: - If you're running outdoors and doing intervals, " "beeps" it not very loud at all. It's basically a vibration. I wish it was louder like my 920XT. Step tracking isn't very accurate, but I haven't found ANY device that does it well yet. Everything is based on hand movements. I took 15 steps today before I got up! But seriously, don't let that discourage you. It's as good a pedometer as anything else. The strength training program is a bit wonky - I didn't get how it was supposed to count reps. But I tend to just ignore it as my strength training for me and my clients is very movement oriented, not just stationary exercises. This model does not download music (there is a more expensive version if you want). But I personally didn't care since I listen to music on a bluetooth speaker indoors and don't listen to any music at all when exercising outside. The price is a bit high for this category of sneakers. The devices are coming, but a lot cheaper than Apple Watches and without all the extra fluff they have. But much, much better than a cheap $35-$45 fitness watch. You get what you pay for. Overall I would highly recommend this watch to any fitness enthusiast.